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POLITICS, controversy and debate.

That's what fans of our regular Saturday Young Reporters' column can look forward to from our latest batch of recruits.

The scheme has now been running for a year and has seen those taking part nominated for three national awards.

Run by the Young Person Support Services, with the Grimsby Telegraph, each has penned Young Reporter columns, ranging from controversial pieces about immigration to lighter topics such as dreaming.

And now the editorial baton has been handed over to a new five-strong team, who are keen to get you to challenge your beliefs and get involved in debate.

Franklin College student Shaun Balderson, 17, said he was fascinated by the "intellectual architecture created by debate".

He added he was keen to open up the world of politics to a younger audience, calling on local politicians to consider and debate youth issues more.

He said: "Seeing John Fenty digging up the salt marsh is not exciting for 14 to 18-year-olds."

Also keen on politics is 17-year-old King Edward VI Grammar School, Louth, pupil Naomi May, who aims to go into journalism as a career.

She said: "I thought it would be good to have the experience to see if it's something I definitely want to do."

And when it comes to her column, Naomi – who was advised to apply for a place as a Young Reporter by the Louth school's politics teacher – won't be pulling any punches.

She said: "I have quite a few strong political views and a lot of controversial views."

Fellow King Edward student Kyle Harris, 17, has a similar plan.

He said: "I would like to write articles that spark debate.

"I want people to read it and either say 'I agree with that' or 'I don't agree with that actually'."

Elle Buley, a 15-year-old Caistor Yarborough Academy pupil, also plans to be controversial.

She said: "I like to question people's views and make them question themselves, their views and their opinions."

Matthew Clarkson, 17, who also attends King Edward VI Grammar, has ambitions of becoming a sports journalist.

He said: "I am looking into the potential of studying journalism at university and, possibly, going on to do it for a career.

"I am quite into sport and politics."

Pippa Curtin, the Young People's Support Service's participation co-ordinator, said the team was delighted at how well-received the scheme had been.

She said: "We are so proud of how the young reporters have developed the scheme through its first year.

"The quality of their work speaks for itself and has been recognised through reaching the finals for two national awards and are currently up for an OSSCA.

"We are all really excited to hear the ideas and read the columns from this group of young reporters.

"We know that they will continue to be great quality and above all an interesting read."

ON THE WEB: You can check out the latest Young Reporters' column every Saturday at www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk where you can also read past columns now. Keep your eyes peeled for details of our new Young Reporters' blogging team, which will be appearing in your Grimsby Telegraph soon and writing for our website.

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