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Kris Jepson

Nord-Pas-de-Calais

Reporter at ITV News

@itvnews correspondent for @itvtynetees | fmr C4 News, ITN, Sky News, Al Jazeera | Cumbrian | City fan | e: [email protected] | IG: kris.jepson

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  • Nov 26, 2024 | itv.com | Kris Jepson

    Kris Jepson reports on how an overhaul of the welfare system could help those on the long-term sick like Paul Harris who has been out of work nearly a decadeA former property manager who has been out of work for nearly a decade says his "biggest fear is going into the workplace again". Paul Harris shared his experience of long-term sickness with ITV News as the government announced an overhaul to the welfare system aimed at getting more people back into work.

  • Nov 25, 2024 | itv.com | Kris Jepson

    Hannah Tough told reporter Kris Jepson about the long-term impact being spiked and then raped has had on herA woman from County Durham who was spiked and raped more than a decade ago has told ITV News she welcomes government plans to make spiking a separate criminal offence, but says work to tackle it needs to be consistent. Hannah Tough, who now supports other victims through the charity, Spike Aware UK, wanted to waive her right to anonymity to raise awareness of how dangerous spiking is.

  • Nov 16, 2024 | itv.com | Kris Jepson

    Health inequalities in the North East, waiting times and obesity were on the agenda as the Health and Social Care Secretary visited Teesside today (16 November). Wes Streeting MP kicked off a nationwide roadshow, which will help shape the 10 Year Health Plan. Hundreds of people in Middlesbrough attended the first event, which was also attended by the Chief Executive of NHS England, Amanda Pritchard.

  • Nov 11, 2024 | itv.com | Kris Jepson

    Kris Jepson went to meet pupils and servicemen in High Spen as they reflected on the village's two World War One heroes - both awarded the Victoria Cross medal for bravery. School children from a Gateshead village have paid their respects on Armistice Day to two men from High Spen who were awarded the Victoria Cross for Bravery following the First World War.

  • Oct 31, 2024 | itv.com | Kris Jepson

    Watch Kris Jepson's report on how the uplift for free breakfast clubs benefits some parents in the North East, but how charities say the chancellor could have done more to ease povertyA Newcastle mother has told ITV News Tyne Tees that she will now be able to send two of her children to breakfast clubs at school, thanks to a tripling of investment in the scheme, announced during the budget on Wednesday.

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Kris Jepson
Kris Jepson @krisjepson
20 Mar 25

RT @itvtynetees: How a green machine on Teesside is turning human poo into fuel for planes https://t.co/AaU6c1ND1b https://t.co/AaU6c1ND1b

Kris Jepson
Kris Jepson @krisjepson
18 Mar 25

RT @itvtynetees: Teen with history of suspensions making up for lost time amid rocketing school absence rates https://t.co/t3V2seqc9k htt…

Kris Jepson
Kris Jepson @krisjepson
10 Mar 25

RT @itvtynetees: Family and friends turn out to remember Middlesbrough D-Day veteran's life and legacy https://t.co/cpm5TCdDS1 https://t.…