https://www.joshmclaughlin.co.ukRSS Feed for Josh McLaughlinenSat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/508094/images/01d374cc-b9f9-4f51-bc61-1d591e84b261.jpegSat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/508094/images/01d374cc-b9f9-4f51-bc61-1d591e84b261.jpeghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/508094/images/34ab5451-45f8-495d-b03c-8c9fabc61606.jpegSat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/508094/images/34ab5451-45f8-495d-b03c-8c9fabc61606.jpeghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/508094/images/e69080e4-eedd-4f11-b038-4f3be4e2398e.jpegSat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/508094/images/e69080e4-eedd-4f11-b038-4f3be4e2398e.jpeghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/508094/images/b984fdc1-9a06-4cae-94f0-84a9c67bb01e.jpegSat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/508094/images/b984fdc1-9a06-4cae-94f0-84a9c67bb01e.jpeghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/508094/images/82a376b1-c2a7-4096-96dd-59e8d4fa90d5.jpegSat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/508094/images/82a376b1-c2a7-4096-96dd-59e8d4fa90d5.jpeghttps://media.journoportfolio.com/users/508094/images/3f6e02e9-9aa7-4206-9add-49641d6fb48c.jpegSat, 06 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://media.journoportfolio.com/users/508094/images/3f6e02e9-9aa7-4206-9add-49641d6fb48c.jpeghttps://www.tiktok.com/@bbcnews/video/7644961601967197462?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7550333638825625091Are you finding it hard to get a job? More than a MILLION young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training. These young people from Sussex told us how they've found it.Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.tiktok.com/@bbcnews/video/7644961601967197462?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7550333638825625091https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/clypw8gyn18t?at_campaign=Social_Flow&at_link_id=B167BA46-5A70-11F1-94AD-CA252452554B&at_campaign_type=owned&at_ptr_name=twitter&at_bbc_team=editorial&at_link_type=web_link&at_format=link&at_medium=social&at_link_origin=BBCBreaking&post=asset%3Ae4f88a1c-001b-4910-969c-a7d84eadb85d#postAs a young jobseeker, how can you stand out? Emily Huns, head of careers and entrepreneurship at the University of Sussex, advises young people to submit "fewer high-quality, authentic applications" rather than "identical, poorly researched" ones. "[Employers] don't want an AI-generated version of job applicants," she tells the BBC. "Human-centric skills are in demand in the workplace."...Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/clypw8gyn18t?at_campaign=Social_Flow&at_link_id=B167BA46-5A70-11F1-94AD-CA252452554B&at_campaign_type=owned&at_ptr_name=twitter&at_bbc_team=editorial&at_link_type=web_link&at_format=link&at_medium=social&at_link_origin=BBCBreaking&post=asset%3Ae4f88a1c-001b-4910-969c-a7d84eadb85d#posthttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DYmqdKbEpTG/Young people in Sussex say they are being "ghosted" and repeatedly rejected by employers, leaving many feeling "lost" as they try to secure their first full time jobs.Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYmqdKbEpTG/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyp6kyjx8goYoung people in the South East have said being "ghosted" and rejected by employers has made them feel "lost" while seeking their first full-time jobs. UK job vacancies fell by 28,000 (3.9%) to 705,000 between February and April, the lowest in five years, latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) estimates show.Fergus Chamberlain, 22, from Hastings, in East Sussex, said "radio silence" from employers during his final year studying computer science at the University of Brighton left him "complete...Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyp6kyjx8gohttps://soundcloud.com/joshjmclaughlin/england-local-elections-2026?si=7fd2f7d46ab5414aa02906c25173eeb7&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingREPORTER → In a special England Local Elections 2026 episode for BBC Radio Sussex, Surrey and Kent, reporter Josh McLaughlin gives a live update from the count at Lewes Town Hall to presenter Adam Dowling...Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://soundcloud.com/joshjmclaughlin/england-local-elections-2026?si=7fd2f7d46ab5414aa02906c25173eeb7&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharinghttps://soundcloud.com/joshjmclaughlin/thousands-cross-the-line-in?si=168b0c48d5d945a7bec420da8ad85b0b&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingREPORTER → The highest number of runners ever ran took part in events across Brighton Marathon weekend in 2026, with 20,000 taking part in 'mini miles', a brand new trail run on the South Downs and the 26.2 mile main event...Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://soundcloud.com/joshjmclaughlin/thousands-cross-the-line-in?si=168b0c48d5d945a7bec420da8ad85b0b&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharinghttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DXFMdV4AfHJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Watch the moment blind artist @mrdotofficial crosses the finish line for Brighton Marathon with help from a smart glasses app...Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXFMdV4AfHJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXElcpcj9IN/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==About 14,000 runners took part in Brighton Marathon on Sunday, a "record-breaking" amount, according to organisers...Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXElcpcj9IN/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cge08dvg1p7oThousands of runners have taken part in a "record-breaking" Brighton Marathon, organisers have said. About 14,000 participants completed the race after setting off from the city's Preston Park on Sunday, with Rugby World Cup winner Jess Breach as the official starter. The event followed the Brighton & Hove 10K, which started earlier that morning. Sam Cook, of Horsham in West Sussex, won the men's marathon for the second year running, while the women's race was won by Amy Harris. Thousands of runn...Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cge08dvg1p7ohttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DVYqTgagPsx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Thousands of runners hit the streets for Brighton's half-marathon on Sunday...Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVYqTgagPsx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://youtu.be/FfkxirAHVUcVIDEO JOURNALIST → Thousands took part in Brighton's half-marathon this morning and there were a record number of runners despite the rain and wind which did not seem to dampen their spirits. Years & Years singer and Eurovision contestant Olly Alexander was the official race starter. We caught up with some of those taking part.Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://youtu.be/FfkxirAHVUchttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3v71edzpq3oThousands of runners wound their way around Brighton in the city's half-marathon on Sunday.The race was started by Olly Alexander, with the singer and actor then joining other runners on the 13.1-mile (21km) seafront course.The star, who represented the UK at Eurovision in 2024, said he was excited but nervous for his first half-marathon."The training's been challenging but I've enjoyed myself," he said. Thousands of runners wound their way around Brighton in the city's half-marathon on Sunday....Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3v71edzpq3ohttps://soundcloud.com/joshjmclaughlin/the-town-where-feeding-birds?si=5b7dab7e139e409f91e7d70a3341b8c8&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingREPORTER → Back February, the local council in Worthing proposed fining people £100 for feeding birds in the town centre. The council said it was because of pigeons fouling shops fronts, as well as bad behaviour from foxes and seagulls...Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/joshjmclaughlin/the-town-where-feeding-birds?si=5b7dab7e139e409f91e7d70a3341b8c8&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharinghttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyk8z75gjwoPeople in Worthing, West Sussex, could soon be fined up to £1,000 for feeding wildlife in the town centre. Worthing Borough Council said there were "increasing concerns" about the impacts of "excessive and unregulated" feeding of wild animals, like pigeons and seagulls. It said a proposed ban, using a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO), would help combat public health risks from animal droppings, scavenging, damage to public spaces and local businesses, and pests like mice and insects. Residents,...Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyk8z75gjwohttps://youtu.be/GGZZAfwFMb0EDITOR → How is our food waste turned into energy? The BBC has been to an anaerobic digestor in Surrey and to a huge composting facility in East Sussex to see where our leftovers end up.Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://youtu.be/GGZZAfwFMb0https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVLmO8kD_-7/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Separate food waste collections are being rolled out across Sussex this year in an effort to boost recycling. But where does our food waste go, and how does it become compost? Our political reporter takes a look.Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.instagram.com/reel/DVLmO8kD_-7/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/czj1nwlg4w1t?post=asset%3A5d0e57bb-7bb7-4c44-adac-fc4bf11a3be5#postHow is compost made? Ever wondered how your food waste becomes compost? It is a surprising multi-stage process, which can take just six weeks to complete. Read more here...Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/czj1nwlg4w1t?post=asset%3A5d0e57bb-7bb7-4c44-adac-fc4bf11a3be5#posthttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62d7r23w77oSeparate food waste collections are being rolled out across Sussex this year in an effort to boost recycling. Research carried out by the BBC shows five out of 13 authorities will not have food waste collection services fully in place by the Government's 31 March deadline. Sussex councils say 40% of the waste that currently goes into general waste bins is food waste. Waste collected in East Sussex and Brighton & Hove will be made into compost while waste from West Sussex will go to an anaerobic di...Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62d7r23w77ohttps://soundcloud.com/joshjmclaughlin/outlaws-the-fight-to-be-me?si=be0598c5ac2843459e2d4177c7025973&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharingPRODUCER, REPORTER → In 'Outlaws' – a segment for BBC Local Radio's Out with Kathy show – the BBC hears from people in the South East about living outside the strict letter of the law or coping with tackling social taboos. Josh McLaughlin joined Roly Woods in the studio to ask what life looked like while closeted in the Navy...Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://soundcloud.com/joshjmclaughlin/outlaws-the-fight-to-be-me?si=be0598c5ac2843459e2d4177c7025973&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharinghttps://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0mwg2jlREPORTER → Josh McLaughlin and Lucinda Adam go behind the scenes at Princes Park Health Centre in Eastbourne...Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0mwg2jlhttps://www.instagram.com/reel/DTz0aO8gCVg/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==A dozen patients are queuing outside Princes Park Health Centre in Eastbourne on a gloomy January morning. At the same time, 30 patient calls immediately queue up on the phone and medical forms filled in online are appearing on the system.Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTz0aO8gCVg/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd9ez39qjyet?post=asset%3A15743e32-b6c6-4274-b8a6-96a93c8ece29#post'We can understand that frustration' Ahead of the phone lines opening, I joined staff at Princes Park Health Centre in Eastbourne, East Sussex, on Monday morning. It was a busy day: 30 patient calls came in at 08:30 GMT on the dot, and medical forms and the queue outside started filtering in soon after. By midday, the team had received 150 requests for in-person care. GP receptionist Ruby told me she had just started working this winter after graduating from university...Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd9ez39qjyet?post=asset%3A15743e32-b6c6-4274-b8a6-96a93c8ece29#posthttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgjrxd0540oIt is 08:30 GMT and a dozen patients who have been queuing outside on a gloomy January morning stream into Princes Park Health Centre in Eastbourne. At the same time, 30 patient calls immediately queue up on the phone lines and medical forms filled in by patients online begin appearing on the system. It is the start of a busy morning. More than 150 patients request care in person, by phone or online before midday. The health centre has been a pioneer in piloting the NHS "total triage" system over t...Thu, 22 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgjrxd0540ohttps://www.kentonline.co.uk/kmtv/video/man-jailed-after-attempting-to-smuggle-over-six-million-cigarettes-through-dover-64336/REPORTER, EDITOR → The cigarettes were found in fourteen legitimate packages of Bentley car parts en route to Crewe. Josh McLaughlin reports.Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://www.kentonline.co.uk/kmtv/video/man-jailed-after-attempting-to-smuggle-over-six-million-cigarettes-through-dover-64336/