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Have you ever felt like you'd like to tell your story on the BBC, or have you ever dreamed of being on the TV or radio?

Well, if you're 11 or older there's a chance to tell the nation maybe even the world about your life, your family, your friends or your community.

Is there an issue you feel others should be aware of, something you have experienced? Perhaps you or someone close to you has come through a particularly difficult time, or maybe you have achieved something amazing or unique that you want to tell others about.

If so, you should enter the BBC Young Reporter Competition.

The BBC Young Reporter Competition gives young people a unique chance to tell a story on TV, radio, online or on social media. You get help from BBC journalists, producers and programme makers to talk about the things that matter to you.

The most original and interesting stories will be put in front of a panel of presenters and reporters, from BBC programmes, including Newsround. We'll chose the best and most powerful stories.

You can Enter here before the closing date of Sunday 6th January 2019.

Rony told his story about being a Syrian refugee coming to live in Birmingham.

When you enter you can either write, record or film yourself telling us about your story. Don't worry too much about the style or the format at this stage and remember we don't want the finished story just yet. An outline of what it's about is fine.

There are two categories - My Life and My World.

There will be four winners so make your entry stand out.

All stories must be original and will be fact checked, so we don't want any fake news!

Your mum, dad or guardian need to give their permission before you can enter. If your story is about a sensitive topic, like your health, religion or your sexuality then please get your parent/guardian to email us BEFORE you enter at youngreportercompetition@bbc.co.uk so we can offer the relevant advice and support.

Remember, tell us why your story matters to you and why you want to share it with the world.

Good luck!

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Have you ever felt like you'd like to tell your story on the BBC, or have you ever dreamed of being on the TV or radio? Well, if you're 11 or older there's a chance to tell the nation maybe even the world about your life, your family, your friends or your community.

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This is your chance to tell the stories that matter to you, through the BBC! An opportunity to shout out about life as a young person in Keighley and beyond

The only equipment you need is a smartphone to get your voice and story to a wider audience

Think about the topics that interest you - do you want to make an impact on the wider world, or start a campaign for a new local skatepark? What's special about you - do you have a particular skill or an unusual condition you think needs highlighting?

For inspiration, we've added some tips and videos, and a link to the 2019 shortlist...the craziness of 2020 must surely be able to outdo last year's stories!!

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Take a peek at last years' favourites..

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Experiencing the menopause whilst still a teenager, being a sign language DJ, and supporting a parent with an addiction - these are just a few of the powerful personal stories young people have been sharing with the BBC as part of the BBC Young Reporter Competition.
Twelve finalists, aged between 11 and 18, have been selected from over 1500 entries from across the UK to have their stories broadcast across the BBC.

Entries were judged by BBC editors, journalists and presenters including Tina Daheley, Clive Myrie, Nikki Fox, Kamal Ahmed, Ricky Boleto and Alex Jones.

The finalists have been working with BBC journalists and producers to hone their storytelling skills and produce their reports, which will air across the BBC, including Newsbeat, Newsround, The One Show. BBC Three, BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC News at Six.

Their stories are being broadcast across the BBC.

The 12 finalists were recognised at a special awards ceremony where the four overall winners - Annabelle, Eghosa, Salma and Francesca, were also announced.
My Life 11-15 Finalists
15-year-old Annabelle is on HRT because she is going through an early menopause.

Isabella's story is about what life is like a foster sister.

When Lottie's dad was knocked off his bike it had a massive impact on the whole family.
My Life 16-18 Finalists
Rhys tells the story of being a disabled boxer.

16-year-old Jake explains why he's a unique DJ.

As a black, Muslim female footballer Salma wants to challenge stereotypes. The 16-year-old, who plays for Brentford Women's FC, says she wants young girls to realise what is possible. She produced her story with BBC Three.
My World 11-15 Finalists
Jovita and her parents are deaf and use British Sign Language to communicate but life outside the home is very different for her.

Eghosa shows the local council what living in a one bedroomed house is like.

12 year old Fatima has decided to wear the hijab. She knows this might incite negative comments and prejudice and wants to share her story to help inform people about the hijab and young people like her and her sisters decide to wear it.
My World 16-18 Finalists
16-year-old Tia's story is about living with a parent who is an addict. She entered because she wanted to show other people what it was like to live with an addict but also that however bad things get you can recover. Tia shared her story with BBC Newsbeat - read it here.

Francesca's story is about how social media has made her view her disability differently.

When Tayla's mum died she helped the lives of four strangers. You can listen to her share her story on BBC Radio 5 Live's Afternoon Edition here.

The BBC Young Reporter Competition gives young people a unique chance to tell their story on TV, radio, online or on social media with the help of BBC journalists, producers and programme makers.

There were two categories - My Life and My World - and two age groups for each of these, 11-15 or 16-18. The judges were looking for powerful personal stories related to subjects not usually broadcast on the BBC.

Watch a BBC News Channel special programme about the BBC Young Reporter Competition here.

Follow us on Twitter @BBCYoungReport./ #BBCYoungReporter

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Experiencing the menopause whilst still a teenager, being a sign language DJ, and supporting a parent with an addiction - these are just a few of the powerful personal stories young people have been sharing with the BBC as part of the BBC Young Reporter Competition.

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The decision to become a journalist, evolves from your love of writing, and exploring. A journalist travels all over the world to cover a story. They also have to be able to recognize a good story by instinct, and then go for it, no matter where it takes you, even if it is in a war torn area. If your interest is indeed exploring and researching and writing, then you will be in the right field. Start by becoming a youth journalist, explore in your own school or own neighborhood stories that should be told, and stories that have importance.

1. Start as a youth journalist, by walking around with a pencil, pad and at times a small camera. Watch for things that just happen and seem newsworthy. Make notes, and write it up on your computer when you get home. This type of curiosity will reveal whether you truly are interested in the field of journalism.

2. Watch the news. Get to know the journalists. Study their methods and how they both operate. Learn from them and from other sources. Strive to be the best in the field of your choice.

3. Show the ability to write and condense thoughts and facts. Start your own newspaper, even if it is about your family. Interview your aunt or uncle. Ask questions and take notes. If you write when you are young, your writing skills will develop along with your ability to interview. Both are important in the field of journalism.

4. Go to the library or book store. Ask to view the pictorial books and see how the journalist tells the story, with use of only photographs.

5. Join the school newspaper. That is a great way to find out if you are really interested in this field. Find a topic of interest, such as the poor lunches being served. Interview those that are responsible for menu selections, food quality and jot it all down in a notebook. Then research each link that has been provided to you. If you get satisfaction and enjoyment out of digging and delving into specific areas, then you are showing the ability of becoming a Journalist.

6. Realize that there are other areas of journalism. If you enjoy taking pictures with a camera, you might want to delve into the field of photojournalism. This is a very interesting journalistic field of of showing the news with the use of a camera.

7. Search the Internet and find out all you can about the journalism field. There are many different areas to choose from that might pique your interest, such as newspapers, TV, magazines or even photography, that you might find one particular area you would like to excel in.

Start a newspaper with your friends who also are interested in this field. Each one could cover a different topic, or area. It could help you determine if you really want to be a journalist, and its really fun.

Contact your local newspaper to see if you can visit and meet with some journalists. Tell them you are interested in becoming a youth journalist. Ask them if you can contribute to the newspaper itself. Some small towns will allow student journalists to contribute a column about school activities.

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Things You'll Need

Pencil or Pen

A notebook or pad of paper as journal

A small camera

Press Pass

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