Amanda Ferguson is a Belfast-based career freelance journalist, working as the Northern Ireland Correspondent for Reuters news agency, and The Washington Post's Ireland Stringer. She carries out similar roles for newspapers, TV, radio, and digital outlets across Britain and Ireland. Amanda is: a co-founder and director of Women in Media Belfast CIC; on the National Union of Journalists NEC; chair of the Give Inc Women's Fund; a Social Change Initiative fellow; and a regular media awards judge. She is used to working as part of teams in Belfast, Dublin, London, Europe, the US, and beyond as an in demand writer, broadcaster, commentator, trainer, event panellist and host.
Evelyn began her journalism career as a digital writer, launching her own online magazine, Euron, and later working as a freelance lifestyle journalist and local radio presenter. Shortly after graduating, she joined the digital team at The Guardian, where she advanced to the role of Deputy Production Editor. Evelyn is also a lecturer in journalism and digital media at the University of West London. Her PhD research focused on young people's relationship with social media and media literacy, making her an expert in the field. She regularly presents and writes about her findings for a wide range of audiences.
Lara Prendergast is Executive Editor for The Spectator.
Richard started his career in journalism in 2017 at EssexLive where he was a reporter and then News Editor. During his time at EssexLive, he was shortlisted for Young Journalist of the Year and Digital Live News Reporter of the Year at the Regional Press Awards for his coverage of the murder of John Pordage. In 2019, Richard became Courts Editor for MyLondon before taking the helm at SurreyLive and HampshireLive as Acting Editor in January 2020 covering maternity leave. In January 2021, he became Editor of BedfordshireLive, CambridgeshireLive, EssexLive, HertsLive and PeterboroughLive. The following year, Richard was appointed Regional Editor for Lancashire and Greater Manchester and oversaw six titles, including The Bolton News and the Lancashire Telegraph. In January 2023, he took on an expanded role as Regional Editor North West, overseeing 13 titles across Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside and Wirral.
Former head of news and managing editor Daily Telegraph Manager trainee programme Daily Mail.
