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Lorna Perry

Journalist

Latest words in The Telegraph, The Sunday Times, Daily Mail and YOU Magazine

ABOUT ME



I'm currently working as a Editorial Community Editor The Telegraph while also writing my newsletter, Raw Talk: the newsletter which makes sure you are never short on small talk.

Prior to this, I recently completed a multi-media fast-track NCTJ at News Associates, the top journalism school in the UK. Alongside my studies, I worked on the Daily Mail investigations team and wrote a range of news, culture and lifestyle stories for The Sunday Times and You Magazine.

When I'm not writing, you can probably find me whisky tasting, exploring corners of the world or kicking back at a festival!

My Latest Work

The Telegraph •

‘It’s not that a gin and tonic is common – it’s if the tonic isn’t Fever Tree’

After Lady Glenconnor, the former lady-in-waiting to Princess Margaret, recently declared that the use of fish knives is distinctively middle class, William Hanson, an etiquette expert, revealed the other telltale signs that you are “common”. In response, thousands of you Telegraph readers wrote in with your own. For Nicholas Swann, it’s “saying to a customer, ‘alright my lovely’, rather than, ‘good morning, Sir’”.Meanwhile, Ali Heyes, weighed in, saying: “Buttering a whole bread roll. It should...
The Telegraph •

The British woman who broke Three Peaks record fuelled by ice lollies

When Imo Boddy set out to become the fastest woman to complete the Three Peaks Challenge on foot, ice lollies would not have featured in her planning. As it turned out, however, the unexpected warm conditions she faced across the week meant they were key to her succeeding in the record attempt. “The intense heat left me dehydrated and suffering from heat stroke right from the start,” says 24-year-old Boddy. “Every single day was so unbearably hot that I was purely fuelled by a diet of ice cream,
The Sunday Times •

Child antidepressant prescriptions are nearing 500,000 a year

Nearly 500,000 antidepressant prescriptions are being given out to children each year, despite guidelines that say they should be used only in the most severe cases.

Experts said the figures revealed the scale of the mental health crisis among the young, with NHS services struggling to cope. Charities said many children were being given pills — despite the risk of side effects — because the waiting lists for psychological services were too long.

Prescriptions for under-18s in England have incr
The Telegraph •

I’m a prison officer and was stalked by an inmate. But the way I was treated by male colleagues was far worse

During my time as a female prison officer, I was stalked by an inmate who was imprisoned for harassing his “first love” – the only girl who had ever shown him attention in the school playground. Every day, he would follow me relentlessly, professing his love at any opportunity he could. He told the prison nurse he wanted to take me hostage, rape me and kill me. I lived in constant fear, dreading going to work, never knowing what he might do next.However, while the prisoner’s actions were terrify...
The Telegraph •

Gen Z-er fed up with local potholes finds novel way to fill them

A landscaper and decorator fed up with the state of the roads in his home town decided to take matters into his own hands – by filling potholes with flowers.Since launching his Pretty Potholes campaign in West Sussex last June, Harry Smith-Haggett, 22, has documented his efforts on TikTok, with some videos notching up more than 3.5 million views.“It all started because there was a big pothole near my house and it was winding me up,” he explained. “I wanted to do something about it because the co...
The Telegraph •

I went to a rehab clinic with crystal meth addicts to get over my phone addiction

After arriving at the quaint train station of rural Cuddington, Cheshire, I dragged my suitcase up the snow-dusted hill towards a charming-looking building, feeling every bit like Cameron Diaz in the film The Holiday. Like her, I was in need of a fresh start, craving a bit of escapism while hoping to get my life back on track. The difference? While she was about to stumble into the arms of Jude Law, I was checking into rehab for my social media addiction.The week before I arrived at Delamere, th...
The Telegraph •

What your go-to coffee shop says about you, from Gail’s to Greggs

This year has been quite the whirlwind for the coffee industry, sparking intense debate amongst Telegraph readers.In July, we witnessed the complete implosion of Pret A Manger’s far-too-generous five-a-day coffee scheme. Meanwhile, Leon seized the opportunity to launch a rival subscription service, “Roast Rewards”. In Walthamstow, locals rallied against the upmarket bakery chain Gail’s, with more than 1,800 people signing a petition to block its plans for the “threatening” new store.High street...
The Telegraph •

‘Labour will cripple our family business – despite us paying £11m in taxes last year’

At the Budget, the Chancellor announced a number of tax changes that sound the death knell for many family businesses across the country, undermining the Government’s growth agenda.From Rachel Reeves’s decision to tighten inheritance tax relief on business property to increases in capital gains tax (CGT) and employers’ national insurance contributions (NICs), we’ve spoken to readers about the damaging effects the Chancellor’s reforms will have on their businesses.‘We paid £11m in taxes last year...
The Telegraph •

‘It’s not that a gin and tonic is common – it’s if the tonic isn’t Fever Tree’

After Lady Glenconnor, the former lady-in-waiting to Princess Margaret, recently declared that the use of fish knives is distinctively middle class, William Hanson, an etiquette expert, revealed the other telltale signs that you are “common”. In response, thousands of you Telegraph readers wrote in with your own. For Nicholas Swann, it’s “saying to a customer, ‘alright my lovely’, rather than, ‘good morning, Sir’”.Meanwhile, Ali Heyes, weighed in, saying: “Buttering a whole bread roll. It should...
The Telegraph •

The British woman who broke Three Peaks record fuelled by ice lollies

When Imo Boddy set out to become the fastest woman to complete the Three Peaks Challenge on foot, ice lollies would not have featured in her planning. As it turned out, however, the unexpected warm conditions she faced across the week meant they were key to her succeeding in the record attempt. “The intense heat left me dehydrated and suffering from heat stroke right from the start,” says 24-year-old Boddy. “Every single day was so unbearably hot that I was purely fuelled by a diet of ice cream,
The Sunday Times •

Child antidepressant prescriptions are nearing 500,000 a year

Nearly 500,000 antidepressant prescriptions are being given out to children each year, despite guidelines that say they should be used only in the most severe cases.

Experts said the figures revealed the scale of the mental health crisis among the young, with NHS services struggling to cope. Charities said many children were being given pills — despite the risk of side effects — because the waiting lists for psychological services were too long.

Prescriptions for under-18s in England have incr
The Telegraph •

I’m a prison officer and was stalked by an inmate. But the way I was treated by male colleagues was far worse

During my time as a female prison officer, I was stalked by an inmate who was imprisoned for harassing his “first love” – the only girl who had ever shown him attention in the school playground. Every day, he would follow me relentlessly, professing his love at any opportunity he could. He told the prison nurse he wanted to take me hostage, rape me and kill me. I lived in constant fear, dreading going to work, never knowing what he might do next.However, while the prisoner’s actions were terrify...
The Telegraph •

Gen Z-er fed up with local potholes finds novel way to fill them

A landscaper and decorator fed up with the state of the roads in his home town decided to take matters into his own hands – by filling potholes with flowers.Since launching his Pretty Potholes campaign in West Sussex last June, Harry Smith-Haggett, 22, has documented his efforts on TikTok, with some videos notching up more than 3.5 million views.“It all started because there was a big pothole near my house and it was winding me up,” he explained. “I wanted to do something about it because the co...
The Telegraph •

I went to a rehab clinic with crystal meth addicts to get over my phone addiction

After arriving at the quaint train station of rural Cuddington, Cheshire, I dragged my suitcase up the snow-dusted hill towards a charming-looking building, feeling every bit like Cameron Diaz in the film The Holiday. Like her, I was in need of a fresh start, craving a bit of escapism while hoping to get my life back on track. The difference? While she was about to stumble into the arms of Jude Law, I was checking into rehab for my social media addiction.The week before I arrived at Delamere, th...

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I'm always on the lookout for any exciting opportunities, so if you think I'd be a good fit, you can reach me on lorna.perry@live.com