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
The polo-loving, Royal-schmoozing businessman - and his secret life as a drug lord
Smuggler jailed for 40 years after shipping ballistic missiles in his fishing boat
'He'd be enraged': Al Fayed abuse survivors' on their friendship
How woman with coconut placard was tracked down, taken to court - and acquitted
Windrush generation recall arrival in Britain
John Hunt: My wife and daughters left behind a legacy of love
Gaza family wins visa legal battle with UK Home Office
UK Palestinians grieve for loved ones
The town fighting the far-right with Welsh cakes
The moment QAnon took the person I loved most
Loved ones watch search for Turkey earthquake victims over Zoom
aWARDS
Winner: Foreign Press Association Awards - Financial / Economic Story of the Year 2018
Shortlisted: Amnesty International Media Awards - Features Journalism 2019
Highly Commended: Press Gazette British Journalism Awards - Features Journalism 2020
TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS
Hostile Environment and Emergency First Aid Training (HEFAT) - 2024
Public Order (Riot) Training - 2022
iPhones for News: Newsgathering and Mobile Journalism - 2019
Trauma Reporting: Covering Sensitive Stories - 2018
NCTJ Diploma in Journalism, News Associates London - 2014
MA History of Art, Courtauld Institute of Art, U of London - 2012 to 2013
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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