BBC Young Reporter Competition Launches

The annual BBC Young Reporter Competition, now in its fifth year, is inviting young people aged 11-18 to submit their original story ideas – based on the theme Me and My World – and report on them with the BBC.

Previous winners have reported on personal stories about themselves and issues that matter to young people, including what it’s like living with a disability, teacher diversity and mental health.

The most original and interesting story submissions will be put in front of a panel of presenters, reporters, senior editors and producers from across BBC News, such as Newsbeat and Newsround, as well as BBC Sport, Radio 5 Live and The One Show.

Twenty winners will then be chosen, including five national winners and 15 regional winners from across the UK, including a Welsh language winner.

Both national and regional winners will work with BBC journalists, producers and programme makers to prepare their story for broadcast on BBC platforms.

The competition is open until 23:59 on Friday 31 March 2023 and entrants can submit their stories via the entry form found at bbc.co.uk/youngreportercompetition.

Stories can also be uploaded in Welsh via bbc.co.uk/cystadleuaethgohbyddifanc.