Lauren Crosby Medlicott
@laurenmedlicott.bsky.social
Freelance Journalist
There are stories I write that I just fall in love with. This was one of them.
Every Friday, this family homeschools their six-year-old daughter, who is in a classroom from Monday to Thursday.
Everyone is benefitting, because the balance is perfect.
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Every Friday, this family homeschools their six-year-old daughter, who is in a classroom from Monday to Thursday.
Everyone is benefitting, because the balance is perfect.
inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
'My five-year-old learns from home on Fridays – and she's excelling at school'
Amid calls for a four day week for teachers, some parents are already choosing to home school part time – but experts warn it could worsen divisions
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December 8, 2025 at 9:58 AM
There are stories I write that I just fall in love with. This was one of them.
Every Friday, this family homeschools their six-year-old daughter, who is in a classroom from Monday to Thursday.
Everyone is benefitting, because the balance is perfect.
inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
Every Friday, this family homeschools their six-year-old daughter, who is in a classroom from Monday to Thursday.
Everyone is benefitting, because the balance is perfect.
inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
Is Austria a generally happier and healthier place to live, as compared to the UK? I'm looking to speak to Austrians, and Brits in Austria to hear why and how. If you have any suggestions of who to contact, please email [email protected] #journorequest
December 4, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Is Austria a generally happier and healthier place to live, as compared to the UK? I'm looking to speak to Austrians, and Brits in Austria to hear why and how. If you have any suggestions of who to contact, please email [email protected] #journorequest
Are you a Brit in France who had phenomenal care post acute care? Perhaps spa treatments funded after cancer treatment, or something similar? Would love to hear from you for The I Paper. Email is [email protected] #journorequest
December 4, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Are you a Brit in France who had phenomenal care post acute care? Perhaps spa treatments funded after cancer treatment, or something similar? Would love to hear from you for The I Paper. Email is [email protected] #journorequest
For Fabulous Daily, looking for female focused, strong real life stories with great clickable top lines, with a unique tale to tell, or a really interesting personal story combined with a unexpected opinion that goes against the grain of what women think. Need to be named/pictured. #journorequest
December 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM
For Fabulous Daily, looking for female focused, strong real life stories with great clickable top lines, with a unique tale to tell, or a really interesting personal story combined with a unexpected opinion that goes against the grain of what women think. Need to be named/pictured. #journorequest
Looking at what specific countries offer when it comes to general wellbeing, or a particular country that offers something amazing for the people living there. Get in touch with ideas, and if you're living there and can talk about it! E: [email protected] #journorequest
December 1, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Looking at what specific countries offer when it comes to general wellbeing, or a particular country that offers something amazing for the people living there. Get in touch with ideas, and if you're living there and can talk about it! E: [email protected] #journorequest
I have LOVED the chance to talk to women in Norway about why the country is a lush place to live, as a woman. For @theipaper.com
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Why life is so much better for women in Norway than in the UK
Women in Norway discuss what living there is like - and how it compares with other countries
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December 1, 2025 at 1:38 PM
I have LOVED the chance to talk to women in Norway about why the country is a lush place to live, as a woman. For @theipaper.com
inews.co.uk/news/world/w...
inews.co.uk/news/world/w...
Women of Bluesky, I'm looking to speak to women about what mistakes they have made, for a Stylist series called Learn from my Mistakes. Have a look at that series, and see if you'd be up for sharing! Can be anonymous! Email [email protected]. #journorequest
November 28, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Women of Bluesky, I'm looking to speak to women about what mistakes they have made, for a Stylist series called Learn from my Mistakes. Have a look at that series, and see if you'd be up for sharing! Can be anonymous! Email [email protected]. #journorequest
Loved interviewing and writing this story for so many reasons. But most timely today, on Thanksgiving, as it explores the often load carried by women during holiday seasons.
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I divorced my husband, and 6 months later, I met my girlfriend. We are celebrating Thanksgiving with both our families this year.
Lace Larrabee reveals how taking on every holiday alone led to burnout — until she met a partner who finally shared the load.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Loved interviewing and writing this story for so many reasons. But most timely today, on Thanksgiving, as it explores the often load carried by women during holiday seasons.
www.businessinsider.com/girlfriend-h...
www.businessinsider.com/girlfriend-h...
TIMELY - Looking to speak to British expats who might be impacted by budget announcement which limits ability of people living abroad to pay extra national insurance so they can get a state pension. Email [email protected] if you can share. #journorequest
November 26, 2025 at 1:50 PM
TIMELY - Looking to speak to British expats who might be impacted by budget announcement which limits ability of people living abroad to pay extra national insurance so they can get a state pension. Email [email protected] if you can share. #journorequest
I'm looking to speak to a single parent in the UK adversely impacted by unfair financial systems that favour coupled parents. If you would be up for sharing your story of what's happened and the impact and being pictured and named, could you email me at [email protected]? #journorequest
November 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
I'm looking to speak to a single parent in the UK adversely impacted by unfair financial systems that favour coupled parents. If you would be up for sharing your story of what's happened and the impact and being pictured and named, could you email me at [email protected]? #journorequest
I'm looking to speak to a parent who is 'flexischooling' their young child for an article in a broadsheet. Please do get in touch if you or someone you know would be up for it (need to be pictured and named too). E: [email protected]! #journorequest
November 18, 2025 at 1:14 PM
I'm looking to speak to a parent who is 'flexischooling' their young child for an article in a broadsheet. Please do get in touch if you or someone you know would be up for it (need to be pictured and named too). E: [email protected]! #journorequest
It's not often I get the chance to write a personal essay of my own, but loved writing this one for @businessinsider.com r, on our family's relationship with our elderly neighbours.
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Our neighbors didn't have family, so they became like grandparents to my kids. I still regret that I couldn't help them more than I did.
Our neighbors didn't have any family and took in my kids as their grandkids. I struggled with guilt because I couldn't do more for them.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
It's not often I get the chance to write a personal essay of my own, but loved writing this one for @businessinsider.com r, on our family's relationship with our elderly neighbours.
www.businessinsider.com/how-our-elde...
www.businessinsider.com/how-our-elde...
On a story hunt-take 2. I'm after:
-untold human rights injustices
-what you're very annoyed or angry about right now
-one woman's personal story (shocking stories, quite unique/exclusive)
-an extremely interesting personal experience (not work related)
#journorequest
-untold human rights injustices
-what you're very annoyed or angry about right now
-one woman's personal story (shocking stories, quite unique/exclusive)
-an extremely interesting personal experience (not work related)
#journorequest
November 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM
On a story hunt-take 2. I'm after:
-untold human rights injustices
-what you're very annoyed or angry about right now
-one woman's personal story (shocking stories, quite unique/exclusive)
-an extremely interesting personal experience (not work related)
#journorequest
-untold human rights injustices
-what you're very annoyed or angry about right now
-one woman's personal story (shocking stories, quite unique/exclusive)
-an extremely interesting personal experience (not work related)
#journorequest
On a story hunt. Here is what I'm after:
-dramatic/shocking/heartbreaking health, relationship, work, life turned upside down stories
-moments that changed you
-anything vaguely true crimey/follow ups on high profile cases
#journorequest
-dramatic/shocking/heartbreaking health, relationship, work, life turned upside down stories
-moments that changed you
-anything vaguely true crimey/follow ups on high profile cases
#journorequest
November 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
On a story hunt. Here is what I'm after:
-dramatic/shocking/heartbreaking health, relationship, work, life turned upside down stories
-moments that changed you
-anything vaguely true crimey/follow ups on high profile cases
#journorequest
-dramatic/shocking/heartbreaking health, relationship, work, life turned upside down stories
-moments that changed you
-anything vaguely true crimey/follow ups on high profile cases
#journorequest
If you managed to nab one of these #starbucks cups today, or know someone who did, and would be happy to share with me for Business Insider, please message!
November 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
If you managed to nab one of these #starbucks cups today, or know someone who did, and would be happy to share with me for Business Insider, please message!
Looking to speak to a feminism expert that can tell me about what Norway has been and is doing right for women. #journoreqest Email: [email protected]
November 5, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Looking to speak to a feminism expert that can tell me about what Norway has been and is doing right for women. #journoreqest Email: [email protected]
Looking to speak to a train/transport expert about what the UK can learn from Amtrack's police force in America. Please email [email protected] with contact suggestions! #journorequest
November 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Looking to speak to a train/transport expert about what the UK can learn from Amtrack's police force in America. Please email [email protected] with contact suggestions! #journorequest
I am looking to speak to women in #Norway about why they love being a woman in Norway (and maybe what they don't love too!) for a British newspaper. Please email me at [email protected] to talk! #journorequest
November 3, 2025 at 4:01 PM
I am looking to speak to women in #Norway about why they love being a woman in Norway (and maybe what they don't love too!) for a British newspaper. Please email me at [email protected] to talk! #journorequest
A survey of 172 sex workers found that 76% of sex workers started in the industry due to financial need, with 77% identifying as disabled or living with a long-term health condition. Here is what two women told me of their experiences.
@decrimnow.bsky.social
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@decrimnow.bsky.social
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Growing number of disabled people turning to sex work amid rising living costs
The rising cost of living, cuts to benefits and welfare and poorly paid jobs have left some women and disabled people turning to sex work.
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November 3, 2025 at 10:11 AM
A survey of 172 sex workers found that 76% of sex workers started in the industry due to financial need, with 77% identifying as disabled or living with a long-term health condition. Here is what two women told me of their experiences.
@decrimnow.bsky.social
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@decrimnow.bsky.social
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Katie gathered every ounce of courage she had and reported her ex-partner's abuse to the police. She expected safety and justice, but he wasn't convicted and sentenced for another six years.
@solacewomensaid.bsky.social
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@solacewomensaid.bsky.social
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Court backlog scandal: ‘I waited six years to see my violent ex sent do
Katie is still traumatised from the years spent trying to bring her ex-partner to justice.
metro.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Katie gathered every ounce of courage she had and reported her ex-partner's abuse to the police. She expected safety and justice, but he wasn't convicted and sentenced for another six years.
@solacewomensaid.bsky.social
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@solacewomensaid.bsky.social
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Sarah has felt like a ticking time-bomb for most of her life, after being diagnosed with Huntington's Disease. But with a new treatment found, she feels a growing sense of hope that she might be able to live much longer than expected.
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'I’ve known how I’m going to die for 18 years - I feel like a ticking timebomb'
41-yearold Sarah Power says nothing could have prepared her for the news.
metro.co.uk
November 3, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Sarah has felt like a ticking time-bomb for most of her life, after being diagnosed with Huntington's Disease. But with a new treatment found, she feels a growing sense of hope that she might be able to live much longer than expected.
metro.co.uk/2025/11/02/k...
metro.co.uk/2025/11/02/k...
Single mums are being failed by the parental leave system. I spoke with two mums about their experiences, and heard from Single Parent Rights regarding their brand new report, which outlines what the government should do to make parental leave fair.
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www.stylist.co.uk/motherhood/p...
October 30, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Single mums are being failed by the parental leave system. I spoke with two mums about their experiences, and heard from Single Parent Rights regarding their brand new report, which outlines what the government should do to make parental leave fair.
www.stylist.co.uk/motherhood/p...
www.stylist.co.uk/motherhood/p...
50 years ago, the women of #Iceland went on strike. They didn't work, didn't clean, didn't do childcare, and much headway was made towards gender equality. But there is more to be done, argues the women I spoke to for
@theipaper.com
inews.co.uk/news/world/w...
@theipaper.com
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Why women in Iceland are so much happier than in Britain
Iceland is light years ahead of Britain for gender equality, according to Icelandic women - but they warn that it's no paradise
inews.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 10:02 AM
50 years ago, the women of #Iceland went on strike. They didn't work, didn't clean, didn't do childcare, and much headway was made towards gender equality. But there is more to be done, argues the women I spoke to for
@theipaper.com
inews.co.uk/news/world/w...
@theipaper.com
inews.co.uk/news/world/w...
Are you a young person, not living in the family home, that has saved a lot of money because you've sacrificed (holidays, meals out, clothing, sociel things)? I'm writing about revenge saving and would love to talk to you if so!
Email: [email protected] #journorequest
Email: [email protected] #journorequest
October 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Are you a young person, not living in the family home, that has saved a lot of money because you've sacrificed (holidays, meals out, clothing, sociel things)? I'm writing about revenge saving and would love to talk to you if so!
Email: [email protected] #journorequest
Email: [email protected] #journorequest
Ever thought about how our parents often talk about the importance of loyalty to a particular employer? Or is it just me? I spoke with a woman who regrets loyalty to one company - says it held her back, and didn't pay off.
For Stylist.
www.stylist.co.uk/life/careers...
For Stylist.
www.stylist.co.uk/life/careers...
“I spent a decade at one workplace out of ‘loyalty’ – don’t make the same mistake I did”
Is staying loyal to one company really the safest way to build a successful career?
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October 22, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Ever thought about how our parents often talk about the importance of loyalty to a particular employer? Or is it just me? I spoke with a woman who regrets loyalty to one company - says it held her back, and didn't pay off.
For Stylist.
www.stylist.co.uk/life/careers...
For Stylist.
www.stylist.co.uk/life/careers...