Paul Eddy
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Paul Eddy | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1944–1945 |
| Died | 10 December 2009 (aged 64) |
| Occupations | Journalist, author |
| Employer | The Sunday Times |
| Known for | Investigative journalism; Insight Team |
Paul Eddy (c. 1944–1945 – 10 December 2009) was a British investigative journalist and author, best known for his work with the Sunday Times Insight Team.[1] He specialised in reporting on espionage, terrorism, organised crime, and major disasters, and was regarded as one of the leading investigative reporters of his generation.[2][3]
Eddy left school at the age of 15 and began his journalism career on the Leamington Morning News.[3] He later worked for a news agency in East London before establishing his own agency in the West Midlands.[3]
His early reporting included tracking down former Secretary of State for War John Profumo following the Profumo affair, which helped him secure work with the Sunday Mirror.[3] He also worked for the Associated Press bureau in Athens before joining The Sunday Times in 1971.[3]
Sunday Times and Insight Team
Eddy became a prominent member – and later leader – of the Sunday Times Insight Team, which was known for high-profile exposés and in-depth reporting.[2] His work covered a wide range of subjects, including intelligence operations, political corruption, terrorism, and major disasters.[2][3] Among his notable investigations were reporting on Israeli interrogation practices in 1977 and detailed analysis of the Brighton hotel bombing in 1984.[1]