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Tell climate change stories with the BBC
The BBC is looking for 18-24 year olds from across the UK to help tell stories about climate change ahead of COP26.
What is BBC Young Reporter?
Find out more about the journalism and media project for 11-18 years - an opportunity to develop skills and share their stories.
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BBC Young Reporter Competition: Winners announced
Find out more about this year's winning BBC Young Reporter Competition stories.
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Tell climate change stories with the BBC
The BBC is looking for 18-24 year olds from across the UK to help tell stories about climate change ahead of COP26.
What is BBC Young Reporter?
Find out more about the journalism and media project for 11-18 years - an opportunity to develop skills and share their stories.
In conversation with Rio Ferdinand
Football star and TV pundit, Rio Ferdinand, answers questions from young reporters and talks about opportunities and aspirations
BBC Young Reporter Competition: Winners announced
Find out more about this year's winning BBC Young Reporter Competition stories.
Listen to latest episodes of 'Hear Me'
Living in lockdown, having a parent in prison and street sexual harassment are stories explored in this podcast by young people about growing up in UK today.
Behind the BBC brands
We've gone behind the scenes of some of the most popular BBC brands to find out which goes into creating their content and the job roles and skills involved.
Make the headlines with BBC iReporter
Play the role of a journalist with the BBC iReporter "choose-your-own-adventure" style interactive game.
What is BBC Young Reporter?
Find out more about the journalism and media project for 11-18 years - an opportunity to develop skills and share their stories.
In conversation with Rio Ferdinand
Football star and TV pundit, Rio Ferdinand, answers questions from young reporters and talks about opportunities and aspirations
BBC Young Reporter Competition: Winners announced
Find out more about this year's winning BBC Young Reporter Competition stories.
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