Conor Wilson

My name is Conor Wilson, an ex-Army Captain who has recently began a new career as a freelance journalist.

I am currently close to completing my NCTJ and have spent time working for The Times, The Sunday Times and the South West Londoner during this time.

I have a passion for defence, geopolitics and sport.

News & Current Affairs

The Enhance •

Intercepted top-secret German meeting gives NATO another headache it could do without

With its weekly self-inflicted shot in the foot, NATO voluntarily affords Putin the cover to operate with freedom of manoeuvre, allowing him to push further than he otherwise would dare and giving him hope that infighting within NATO offers him a path to victory.

So, whilst Luftwaffe Lieutenant General Gerhartz’s ill-judged decision to hold a top-secret meeting via Webex might lead to him being placed on the bureaucratic naughty step, the ramifications of this and other blunders combined serves as the shot in the arm that Putin and his thugs so desperately require.
The Sunday Times •

Are today’s civilians fit enough to go to war?

President Putin has visited Europe, generals are talking about national service and, once more, Britain is asking itself if it is ready for war. But set aside the dwindling ammunition stockpiles, the chronic shortage of fighter jets or the two sleeping aircraft carriers in Portsmouth harbour; what about the nation’s people?

Until 1960, all physically fit 17 to 21-year-olds were expected to do up to two years’ National Service, but in recent decades, our slimline army — no longer a top-level fig
The Sunday Times •

Traitors winner Harry Clark on how rivals reacted to his betrayal after the show

First, a warning: those who have not yet watched the final episode of The Traitors and do not want the outcome spoiled may not wish to read on.

After four weeks, seven murders and 13 banishments, as well as a cameo by a clairvoyant, one lucky traitor walked away with more than £95,000 on Friday night.

Harry Clark, 23, an army engineer, beat his fellow contestants to be the sole winner of the jackpot in the country’s biggest entertainment show for years.

Some 22 strangers packed into Ardross C
South East Londoner •

Croydon Police Chief praises the role of charities in tackling violent crime

A Metropolitan police chief has praised the role of charity organisations across Croydon for their work in reducing crime in the borough.

Chief Inspector Imran Asghat spoke at a New Met for London event that aims to build links between local police chiefs and residents.

His comments come in the wake of high-profile incidents of violence, including the tragic murder of schoolgirl Elianne Andam.

Asghat said: “We had significant issues with young people causing anti-social behaviour and crime in
South West Londoner •

Chelsea Women partner with women's employment charity

Chelsea Women have teamed up with a female employment charity ahead of their Women’s Super League clash with Manchester United on Sunday.

SmartWorks is a charity that helps unemployed women in their search to find work and counts the Duchess of Sussex as its patron.

The organisation aims to use the power of high-quality clothing and one-to-one coaching to help unemployed women fulfil their potential, get the job, and transform their lives.

Their mission to ensure that any woman who needs thei