Jonathan Brown

North of England reporter for @ITVNews. RTS Nations and Regions Reporter of the Year 2024. Views my own. Email: [email protected]

[Jonathan Brown @JonnyBrownYorks]

Proud to say my first ever documentary is out today on @ITVX

For the last year I’ve been investigating UK youth violence, talking to bereaved families, youth workers and people who carry guns.

Full programme here: https://t.co/FHep8vceWJ @itvcalendar @itvnews

Trailer 👇

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Here's our extended report for @itvnews

https://t.co/1Y7pnpkCz7

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Teens who spend 13 hrs a day on their phones, teachers who say pupils' "attention is shot" and parents who regret putting their toddlers in front of screens.

We followed a smartphone detox @OfficialEcco - but is it too late to change behaviour?

https://t.co/2exEOsO5Ct @itvnews

[ITV News @itvnews]

Technology and childhood are intertwined more than ever before, can they peacefully co-exist? ITV News' North of England reporter @JonnyBrownYorks explains https://t.co/F3q1OxFpmk

[Martin Colley @ColleyPhoto]

My "...and finally" today with @JonnyBrownYorks for @itvnews in the stunning lakes.

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The @YouthEndowFund’s research shows a strong correlation between online and offline violence and how “the tensions dividing society” are spilling onto young people’s screens.

In a survey of nearly 11,000 children aged 13 to 17 in England and Wales, one in eight teens admitted to committing violence in the past year.

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Police respond to teen attacked by gang carrying machetes.

Teen Violence x The New Front Line: ITV News has spent two nights with the Operation Guardian taskforce, which is one of the UK’s only youth violence policing units in what until recently was England’s knife crime capital.

It’s after the @YouthEndowFund research shows a strong correlation between online and offline violence and how "the tensions dividing society" are spilling onto young people's screens.

Read more: https://t.co/FBOaXy9Rlk

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Teen violence: The New Frontline
https://t.co/4pgDFcjdo8

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https://t.co/kGQErQsLA3

A look into the complex issues surrounding teen violence in this film. Very proud to have great colleagues @JonnyBrownYorks and producer Eleanor Gregory with me. It's been a lot of work in the back of police vans, on damp streets & hospital corridors.

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Revealed: The Neo-Nazi who worked inside Buckingham Palace
https://t.co/5NiC0c8dcv

[Andrew Burdett @Burdett]

My colleague @GeraintITV enjoyed this story tonight. More on the “cheesy Wotsits street” from @JonnyBrownYorks: https://t.co/UMihbTUM8Q

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On the day his 15-year-old killer was jailed for a minimum of 16 years, here’s our special report on the efforts of Harvey Willgoose’s family to bring airport-style knife arches into schools as concerns grow over knife crime @itvnews
https://t.co/fwZGAPlygE

[Martin Colley @ColleyPhoto]

Lighting time 💡 for tonight’s @itvnews live with @JonnyBrownYorks

[Jonathan Brown @JonnyBrownYorks]

Our exclusive report on illegal working tonight…

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An illegal worker who is paid just £5 an hour as a chef told @JonnyBrownYorks that he does not believe digital IDs proposed by the government will put off immigrants from coming to the UK and trying to work, or unscrupulous businesses from paying them.

https://t.co/yJGxxyMnNh

[Paul Brand @PaulBrandITV]

EXCL: “You can’t deport me”.

ITV has filmed a deportation flight for the first time, gaining unprecedented access.

47 foreign criminals were removed from the UK to Romania.

Some had to be physically restrained. Other were paid up to £2,000 to leave.

https://t.co/4ZjTRTQAeV

[Martin Colley @ColleyPhoto]

Standing in the dried out Baitings Reservoir with @JonnyBrownYorks for @itvnews this evening

[Martin Colley @ColleyPhoto]

Northallerton coroners court looking lovely this evening. With @JonnyBrownYorks getting ready for our @itvnews live

[Martin Colley @ColleyPhoto]

Happy Friday. Don’t worry @JonnyBrownYorks and I are holding the @itvnews fort. Reporting live from court very soon 🎥

[Jonathan Brown @JonnyBrownYorks]

In the last few hours Leanne Lucas has spoken about her Let’s Be Blunt campaign at a special #knifecrimeawarenessweek @kinsellatrust reception in Westminster. We @itvnews were there as she met ministers @DianaJohnsonMP + @jessphillips. Our extended report: https://t.co/J2c4n0B3sV

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Leanne Lucas, the yoga teacher stabbed five times while trying to save young girls from a knife-wielding teenager in Southport last summer, has told @itvnews she fears another tragedy will happen if more is not done to tackle knife crime. Our interview:
https://t.co/VIkEEpkGYe

[Jonathan Brown @JonnyBrownYorks]

@petersm55706223 @itvcalendar @itvnews Thanks Peter. Hope you’re okay

[Jonathan Brown @JonnyBrownYorks]

After eight incredible years at @ITVCalendar, I'm delighted to announce that I'm permanently joining the national @ITVNews team as a North of England reporter next month. It's going to be a huge but exciting challenge and I can't wait to get started 📺