Louise Sayers

I have 15 years of industry experience working across TV, radio, and digital platforms. 

Multimedia journalist and sub-editor

Currently based in Salford, Greater Manchester working on Newsround, a BBC Children's TV news programme and website 

BBC Newsround •

Family visited 90 triangulation pillars in special challenge

Have you ever wondered what the concrete structures at the top of mountains and hills are? That's a question Press Packers Abigail and Joseph also wanted the answer to.They did some research and found out that they are called triangulation pillars or trig pillars. A triangulation pillar marks the highest part of the land, and were vital in map making when they were installed back in 1936.

Have you ever wondered what the concrete structures at the top of mountains and hills are?

That's a questi...
BBC Newsround •

Millie wants to see gymnastics part of Paralympics 2032

Millie is 10 and last year moved from Herfordshire to Glasgow to train as part of a Paralympic team. She has a condition in one of her hands called symbrachydactyly, which means that she has no fingers and part of her palm is missing.Her dream is to one day compete in the Paralympic Games, the biggest sporting event in the world for athletes with limb differences and disabilities. But gymnastics currently isn't included - so she's started a campaign to try and change that.

Millie is 10 and last...
BBC Newsround •

UK Mars Rover to explore the Red Planet in 2030

The first UK-built mission is set to explore the Red Planet and drill two metres down into the surface to hunt for signs of ancient life. Exploring Mars could help us understand climate shifts and may help answer whether life exists beyond our home planet. Emma-Louise went to find out more...

The first UK-built mission is set to explore the Red Planet and drill two metres down into the surface to hunt for signs of ancient life.

Exploring Mars could help us understand climate shifts and may hel...
BBC Newsround •

UK Immigration: Why are children coming to the UK in small boats?

Every day, migrants try to cross the English Channel - the stretch of water between England and France - in small boats or dinghies.Among them are lots of children. There are different reasons migrants might try to come to the UK. Some are fleeing war or persecution in their home country. Others are coming hoping to make money. That is against the law.Whatever people's circumstances, entering the UK in a small boat is illegal and anyone arriving in this way is breaking the law.Criminal gangs org...
BBC Newsround •

Women's Euros 2025: BTS at the BBC's clay animation promo video

The BBC's promotional video for the Women's Euros has been made in the same way Wallace and Gromit films are made.It's a process using clay models called stop motion animation.Animators have spent more than three weeks creating models of top footballers, incredible sets and tiny little footballs. We sent Ricky behind the scenes to see how how they did it.

The BBC's promotional video for the Women's Euros has been made in the same way Wallace and Gromit films are made.

It's a process using clay...
BBC News •

Warrington man abandons haircut to help officer under attack

A man having his hair cut leapt out of the barber's chair and ran to help a police officer who was being wrestled to the ground in a headlock.Kyle Whiting was having a trim at Haron Barbers in Warrington, Cheshire, when he looked through the window and saw the officer being confronted.The 32-year-old dashed out of the shop - with the barber's cape still draped around his shoulders - before dragging the man off the officer and giving him time to handcuff the suspect.Mobile phone footage of the in...
BBC News •

'Hollyoaks bowel cancer storyline is personal after losing dad' - Jennifer Metcalfe

A soap actress, whose own father died of bowel cancer, has said she has been able to bring "real personal experience" to the role as she portrays her character's diagnosis with the disease.Jennifer Metcalfe, who plays Mercedes McQueen in the E4 show, Hollyoaks, said the story was "incredibly important" to her and she had "jumped at the chance to do anything that might encourage conversation". In recent months, Mercedes has undergone chemotherapy and had a stoma bag fitted.Bowel Cancer UK said in...
BBC News •

Bury homeless project appeals for new venue after church sold

A community project which has been forced to close has been a "lifeline for many" homeless people and those struggling with addiction, its founder has said. It's Time4Change has held a breakfast club twice a week in a church in Bury, Greater Manchester, where it also gives people advice on housing, benefits and support. That church has been sold and the group is appealing for help to find a new free or affordable venue in the town. Michael Priestley, who set up the breakfast club after being h...
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Girlguiding North West England introduces new Sea Savers badge

A new badge aimed at promoting marine conservation has been launched for Girl Guides in the north west of England.The Sea Savers badge requires Guides to complete six challenges, which could include learning about ocean wildlife, fishing or a beach clean.Girlguiding North West England said nine girls had so far taken the challenge, which was created in partnership with Sea Life.It said the hope was to roll the badge out across the country.Lily and Francesca went litter-picking on Blackpool beach...
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