Jasmine Laws

I worked with Riverside Radio in Battersea as a reporter, news-reader, presenter and producer for the Riverside Reports on Friday evenings between October 2022 to February 2023. 

Below, there are a selection of reports from when I was working at the station.

I interviewed Anthony Fairclough, leader of the opposition in Merton Council, on the increase in Merton's council tax, and I spoke with Dawn Spragg, a concerned member of the public, about the Ulez expansion to cover all London Boroughs n August 2023. 

I also was the producer for this show.

I interviewed Dr. Georgina Clifford, director of the London Trauma Specialists, about a study that showed a history of trauma could increase one's risk of developing Long Covid, and I interviewed the blind Braille artist Clarke Reynolds after World Braille Day on the 4th January, about the stigmas of vision loss and his exhibition launch on the 11th January. 

I also presented the show with Olivia Bothamley-Dakin.

I interviewed Naomi Martin, Director of Commonside Community Development Trust, about the support available for displaced Ukrainians in Merton through Merton's Ukraine Refugee Hub.

I also presented the show with Cam Hall.

I interviewed Sarah Coghlan, Global Director of Men’s Health Promotion at Movember, ahead of International Men's Day on 19th November, about the importance of men's mental health. 

I interviewed Dr. David Spalter, the Organisational Clinical Lead of Mind in Brent, Wandsworth and Westminster, and Ed Worley of OPAKE about men's mental health to raise awareness during the month of November. 

I also presented the show with Olivia Bothamley-Dakin. 

I interviewed Lambeth Council's Marcia Cameron about the issue of food poverty in Lambeth.