ASHITHA NAGESH
NEWS CORRESPONDENT
I am an award-winning news reporter and features writer for BBC News.
I build relationships with communities, and tell people-focused stories that reach new and underserved audiences. I've got a lot of experience working with contributors who are traumatised and vulnerable.
You'll find my work on TV, radio, digital and social media platforms.
SELECTION OF WORK
LGBT veterans on the 25th anniversary of ban being lifted
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'He'd be enraged': Al Fayed abuse survivors' on their friendship
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How woman with coconut placard was tracked down, taken to court - and acquitted​​​
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Windrush generation recall arrival in Britain
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Inside Gaza protest camp at UK university
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Gaza family wins visa legal battle with UK Home Office
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UK Palestinians grieve for loved ones
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The town fighting the far-right with Welsh cakes
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The moment QAnon took the person I loved most
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Loved ones watch search for Turkey earthquake victims over Zoom
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Race should be at heart of Covid inquiry, say bereaved
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Fear lingers among Leicesters Hindus and Muslims after riots
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How Covid hit Britain's minorities
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The Uber driver evicted from home and left to die of coronavirus
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NHS 'riddled with racism' against ethnic minority doctors, says BMA
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aWARDS
Winner: Foreign Press Association Awards - Financial / Economic Story of the Year 2018
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Shortlisted: Amnesty International Media Awards - Features Journalism 2019
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Highly Commended: Press Gazette British Journalism Awards - Features Journalism 2020
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TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Hostile Environment and Emergency First Aid Training (HEFAT) - 2024
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Public Order (Riot) Training - 2022
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iPhones for News: Newsgathering and Mobile Journalism - 2019
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Trauma Reporting: Covering Sensitive Stories - 2018
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NCTJ Diploma in Journalism, News Associates London - 2014
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MA History of Art, Courtauld Institute of Art, U of London - 2012 to 2013
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BA English Literature & Language, King's College London, U of London - 2009 to 2012
CONTACT ME
The best way to get in touch with me is by email - ashitha(dot)nagesh(at)bbc.co.uk​
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