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Maddy Jennings

Journalist based in Lincoln / Norwich UK.

About Me

I am a journalist, currently in my second year of BA Journalism at the University of Lincoln. Whilst being at university, I have completed an internship at ABC News' London Bureau, and have become a freelance journalism coordinator at BBC Radio Lincolnshire. Additionally, I am an editor for the universities video news platform LSJ News. 

I am currently looking for work experience opportunities around my studies, as well as potential opportunities for after my third year. 

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Controversial internet personality Andrew Tate banned from TikTok, Instagram and YouTube

LONDON -- The internet personality and former kickboxer Andrew Tate has spoken out after being banned from Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok this week, accused of misogyny.

Tate, who first came into the public eye when he was ejected from the U.K. reality show Big Brother in 2016, has gone viral across these platforms over the last few months, amassing hundreds of thousands of followers in the process.

The ban comes after the 35-year-old's comments were branded to be "wildly misogynistic
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Mattel's new inclusive Barbie line released in UK

Mattel's "Fashionistas" line is Barbie's most diverse and inclusive line yet with more than 175 different looks. It aims to offer children dolls with a variety of skin tones, body types and disabilities.

"[My daughter] really loves it," said Kim Hurley from South London, referring to her 10-year-old daughter Lexi. "She's had a massive smile on her face and said, 'She's just like me Mummy, and her hearing aids are pink too!'"

Lexi lost her hearing almost two years ago due to a condition called
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Putin revives Soviet-era title of 'Mothers Heroine'

Russian President Vladimir Putin recently reinstated a Soviet-era award, giving women who have ten or more children a single payment of a million rubles (worth $16,747 USD, as of publishing).

The honorary title and certification of "Mother Heroine" are given to the mother once their tenth living child turns 1 year old.

According to Putin's decree, mothers will still be eligible for the award if their child dies as a result of war or from an act of terrorism, or in an emergency situation.

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Mental Health Panel at VidCon London 2019

Kicking off the Sunday at VidCon London, Jaiden Dittfach, Gabbie Hanna, Tom Ridgewell and Hannah Witton explored mental health and how they deal with that as creators. The panel was moderated by writer Chris Stokel-Walker.

To kick-off the panel, Chris asked the panellists why they feel mental health is only now being talked about on YouTube. Tom Ridgewell started the discussion, “I suddenly started realising that there was a benefit that others could gain from me sharing things. Like, I’ve made

Five Things We Learned from the Writing Panel at Summer in the City 2019

Lex Croucher, Leadley, Melanie Murphy, Tom Ridgewell and Nego True shared all their secrets and top tips on how they write, from collaborating to setting deadlines.

The Writing panel took place in Panel Room A on the Saturday of Summer in the City 2019 and was moderated by Daniel J. Layton. The panellists delved into how they deal with oversharing, perfectionism, and not being embarrassed by their old content.

So, without further ado, here are five things we learned from the panel!

1. Done is

Bethan Leadley Talks All of You

Bethan Leadley’s latest single has been released, and it comes with a name change.

Under the mononym “Leadley”, Bethan has released a new single, All of You. The track was co-written with Iain Mahanty, a London-based composer, producer, and songwriter.

We decided to ask Bethan about her biggest musical inspirations. “At this point in my life, it changes every week,” she explains. “My dad used to play Damien Rice’s O in the car all the time and I think that’s what made me really fall in love wi

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