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Josh McLaughlin

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Brighton, Hove
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Covers:  Regional breaking news and current affairs; social issues; features; health and wellbeing
Multi-platform journalist for @BBCNews across Sussex, Surrey & Kent | 2026 @JSchofieldTrust Fellow | Got a story? Email josh.j.mclaughlin@bbc.co.uk 📩

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Josh McLaughlin’s Biography

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NCTJ-qualified multi-platform journalist with BBC News based at BBC South East. Gained a distinction in the National Qualification in Journalism (NQJ) and passed the BBC Level 7 Senior Journalist apprenticeship in 2026. First-class honours Media and Communications graduate from the University of Sussex. Former social media manager and content creator. 2026 John Schofield Trust Fellow.

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'It took me nearly a year to find a job - you don't even get a response'

'It took me nearly a year to find a job - you don't even get a response'

Are you finding it hard to get a job? More than a MILLION young people in the UK are not in education, employ…

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Ghosting, AI and job hunting: 'It's about time and luck'

Ghosting, AI and job hunting: 'It's about time and luck'

Young people in Sussex say they are being "ghosted" and repeatedly rejected by employers, leaving many feelin…

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All in a day's work at a GP practice (NHS Stories, BBC Sounds)

All in a day's work at a GP practice (NHS Stories, BBC Sounds)

Reporters Josh McLaughlin and Lucinda Adam go behind the scenes at Princes Park Health Centre in Eastbourne.

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Man jailed after attempting to smuggle more than six million cigarettes through Dover

Man jailed after attempting to smuggle more than six million cigarettes through Dover

The cigarettes were found in fourteen legitimate packages of Bentley car parts en route to Crewe. Josh McLaug…

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'Being blind, running is my form of freedom'

'Being blind, running is my form of freedom'

Many people will be looking to blow away the New Year cobwebs by taking part in their local Parkrun. And for …

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Kent Tonight Special: Kent's Housing Crisis

Kent Tonight Special: Kent's Housing Crisis

Soaring rents and difficulty buying have created a housing crisis in the UK. KMTV explores the local impact a…

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Woman eyes up next challenge after Ironman success

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By Josh McLaughlin
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A woman from Kent who completed an Ironman race after a serious injury has set her eyes on her next challenge. Catherine Linney, 57, from Sevenoaks, placed 11th out of 55 competitors in her age category at the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii with a time of 11 hours 42 minutes and 33 seconds. It followed a seven-month recovery from a boat accident in 2025 which jeopardised her training and resulted in an ankle stress fracture and an osteoporosis diagnosis.
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Arcades and bingo halls raise duty concerns

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By Josh McLaughlin, Chrissie Reidy Verified
| Aol Verified
Sarah Calakovic said a five per cent rise in Machine Games Duty could put two in five of Buzz Bingo clubs into "loss-making territory" Bingo hall and amusement arcade operators have warned they could be forced to close if gambling taxes rise in the Budget. It comes as a group of 90 Labour MPs co-signed a letter to Chancellor John Healey, calling for him to raise the Machine Games Duty (MGD) on Category B machines. These give cash prizes, such as slot, fruit and quiz machines.
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Strictly judge on Sussex dance roots, shows and memoir

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By Danny Pike Verified, Josh McLaughlin
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Anton Du Beke has featured on every season of Strictly Come Dancing since it began in 2004 Strictly Come Dancing star-turned-judge Anton Du Beke says he has a "big relationship with Sussex" ahead of the release of his debut memoir. The professional dancer, originally from Sevenoaks in Kent, is bringing his show that accompanies the book - Steps in Time - to Congress Theatre in Eastbourne on 28 October. Steps in Time focuses on stories and memories about his life pre-Strictly through a Q&A.
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