Jessica Sherrington

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About Me

I currently work for BBC East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire as a journalist researcher after completing the Journalism Fast Track Apprenticeship. I am trained to work as a multiplatform journalist and am experienced in online writing, social media editing and creating stories for TV

If you would like to contact me, you can find me on my LinkedIn or my email: jessica.sherrington@bbc.co.uk.

My Articles

22nd November 2023

Gym-timidation: How harassment prevents women's workouts

From unwanted advances, to uncomfortable situations, research shows that women's experiences at the gym are often tainted by concerns for their personal safety.

22nd November 2023

Cutting ties: Nearly half of queer youth cut off from homophobic family

Almost half of LGBTQ+ youth in the UK are estranged from at least one family member (46%), with many expressing fears they won't be accepted if they come out, research has shown.

Safe and sound: Navigating gigs for women and queer people

Many would describe the current UK music scene as a 'boys' club', with women and queer people feeling pushed to the side and unsafe at gigs.

But what's the solution?