In 2013, 14-year-old Izzy Dix took her own life. Two years on, Newsbeat's Anna Collinson investigated the circumstances surrounding her death, in Brixham in Devon, and finding out about her life in the months beforehand. It led to issues which affect hundreds of thousands of young people across the UK - from online bullying to problems at school and suicide.

The Story of Izzy Dix

I was a reporter, presenter and newsreader for three years at BBC Radio 1 and 1Xtra's Newsbeat. These are some of my most memorable moments...

Demo reel, Newsbeat reporter and presenter

The story of one woman's battle with locked-in syndrome. Christine Waddell has locked in syndrome, a condition she developed after a massive stroke in 1997. She is unable to speak, move or eat and drink normally. She spoke to Anna for Real Radio North East in 2012.

Don't Lock Me In: One woman's story of locked-in syndrome

During her time at Real Radio north east, Anna spent her time reporting and presenting bulletins. These are some of her highlights:

- Documentary about alcohol abuse including Anna goimg undercover on a student night out and interviewing families whose lives have been ruined by drink
- Bulletin demo
- The Olympics poignant link with the 7/7 terror attack 
- Anna returns to her school to explain the Alternate Voting system ahead of the AV vote 
- The start of reality show Geordie Shore and it's impact on the north east

Real Radio North East demo reel 2012 - Anna Collinson

Award-winning reporter and presenter for the BBC.

Anna Collinson

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