You’d be forgiven for thinking David Alley sounds like one of those "shandy-drinking" Southerners we mention in a jingle.

David grew up in Bedford (60 miles north of London if you need to ask) and cut his teeth in radio on stations like Chiltern and that bland one that rhymes with fart.

Don’t hold that against him though as he’s most definitely an adopted Geordie now!

After marrying into the North East, David now lives in Gosforth, with partner and 2 children.

He loves walks around Gibside, Wallington and Derwent, a drink or 2 on Tynemouth beach, and Gyros from Acropolis in the Grainger Market. In fact - you’ll probably find he talks about food a lot!

David loves local events and hosts regular student nights, party bingo, corporate events, roadshows, and even the Race for Life.

During the week, you'll catch him running his spectacular quiz nights at popular pubs around the North East