Alice, who graduated from Leeds Trinity with a Master’s in Journalism in 2020, now works as a Senior Broadcast Journalist for Global in their London newsroom. She features across a range of their platforms but is most commonly heard delivering morning news bulletins on Heart Breakfast, the UK’s biggest commercial radio breakfast show, and presenting on LBC News. 

Having previously won the award in 2023, Alice was shortlisted again in 2025 in recognition of her story selection, clever use of audio, unique presentation style, and exceptional communication skills. She was announced as the winner at a ceremony at Sky HQ in London on Wednesday 26 March and received particular praise for her “great creative flair and pace”. 

Alice Young said: “I am beyond thrilled to have been named National Newsreader of the Year. It is an honour and a privilege to be part of Heart Breakfast and a joy to wake people up with the news in London and across the UK. I'm over the moon to be recognised for the second time in this category - especially in a record-breaking year for the Global team at the Awards.

“I am so grateful for the training I received at Leeds Trinity University, setting me up to do my dream job. The skills I developed and everything I learned from the wonderful teaching team are a huge part of the journalist I am today, and I fondly look back on my memories there. The course gave me a great grounding in all areas of journalism, and I believe studying in Leeds provided me with the opportunity to jump straight into a role in radio, having started in news reading before I even finished my course.”

Andrew Glover, MA Journalism Programme Lead at Leeds Trinity University, said: “To win this prestigious award is quite something, however, to do it twice in the space of three years is a remarkable achievement. We produce great student journalists on the MA Journalism programme and Alice is a shining example of the talented next generation.”

Leeds Trinity’s Journalism provision, which has consistently produced industry-standard talent, is ranked first in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2025.

For more information about the MA Journalism programme at Leeds Trinity, visit the University website.