Draft:Rich Preston (journalist)
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Comment: I found only one relaible and independent sources but it lacks significant coverage. Please add at least three strong references. Fade258 (talk) 04:28, 27 April 2025 (UTC)
Rich Preston is a journalist for BBC News, presenting on the BBC News Channel and BBC World Service radio[1] where he reports international stories for the BBC's global audience. He has an interest in security and defence topics as well as the United States.[2]
He grew up in Aberdeensire where he went to Tullynessle Primary School and Alford Academy.
He studied at the University of Stirling for a BA (Hons) in Film, Media, and Journalism. He then attained a Masters Degree in Intelligence and International Security at King's College London, where he specialised in intelligence, national security, counterterrorism and extremism, and foreign policy and diplomacy.[3]
In 2024, Preston returned to screens after taking time off for paternity leave.[4]
Prior to joining the BBC, Preston served as a police officer with Central Scotland Police.
Preston has received press attention for his lifesaving efforts within his own community.[5]
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[edit]- ^ "APM Distribution :: NEWS :: BBC WORLD SERVICE :: TOPLINE". www.apmdistribution.org. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
- ^ "Northbank Talent Management | Rich Preston". Northbank Talent Management. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
- ^ McIntyre, Charlotte (2023-08-23). "BBC News presenter flooded with support as they announce 'much needed break'". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
- ^ 161385360554578 (2024-12-10). "BBC News star returns to screens after months off air and says he's 'nervous'". The Sun. Retrieved 2025-03-22.
{{cite web}}:|last=has numeric name (help) - ^ Cotterill, Tom (2024-07-11). "BBC star's heartbreak after trying to revive dying neighbour with CPR". Mail Online. Retrieved 2025-03-22.