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{{short description|British television journalist (born 1975)}} |
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| name = Laura Jones |
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She was born in [[Aberystwyth]], Wales, but spent most of her childhood in [[Lampeter]], also in Wales. Laura worked as a journalist for [[BBC News]] in |
She was born in [[Aberystwyth]], Wales, but spent most of her childhood in [[Lampeter]], also in Wales. Laura worked as a journalist for [[BBC News]] in Wales before joining Newsround in 2002. |
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During her career to date Jones has reported from locations across the |
During her career to date Jones has reported from locations across the world, including a visit to [[New Orleans]] in 2005 to report on the aftermath of [[Hurricane Katrina]]. |
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She was also a presenter on ''[[Your News]]'' on [[BBC News (TV Channel)|BBC News]] until the programme ended in December 2008. |
She was also a presenter on ''[[Your News]]'' on [[BBC News (TV Channel)|BBC News]] until the programme ended in December 2008. |
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Since January 2009, Jones can be seen presenting the sports bulletins on the [[BBC News (TV Channel)|BBC News]]. |
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Jones studied Modern Languages at [[Aston University]], Birmingham. |
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==External links== |
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* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_3970000/newsid_3972600/3972687.stm ''All about Laura''], CBBC Newsround |
* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_3970000/newsid_3972600/3972687.stm ''All about Laura''], CBBC Newsround |
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Latest revision as of 00:43, 21 December 2024
Laura Jones | |
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| Born | 1975 (age 49–50) |
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Laura Jones (born 1975) is a British television journalist who is best known for her work on the popular children's television programme Newsround.
She was born in Aberystwyth, Wales, but spent most of her childhood in Lampeter, also in Wales. Laura worked as a journalist for BBC News in Wales before joining Newsround in 2002.
During her career to date Jones has reported from locations across the world, including a visit to New Orleans in 2005 to report on the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
She was also a presenter on Your News on BBC News until the programme ended in December 2008.
Since January 2009, Jones can be seen presenting the sports bulletins on the BBC News.
Jones studied Modern Languages at Aston University, Birmingham.
External links
[edit]- All about Laura, CBBC Newsround