Jack Young

Journalist

Passionate about stories that integrate history, culture, travel, and the environment. NCTJ- and BJTC-accredited journalist.

It's hell writing and it's hell not writing. The only tolerable state is having just written.

Robert Hass

Latest Work

Jacko Writes • 4th August 2026

Leeds data centres will use 140x more water a year than average Yorkshire household

Controversial plans by the tech giant to build three AI data centres at Skelton Grange were approved by Leeds City Council in April of this year, but campaign groups have noted the lack of notice given to the public.

BBC • 5th July 2026

Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg - Challenges for Burnham, and Farage's finances

Researcher for BBC Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg - researched and booked guests; produced and edited question briefs for panel; and clipped footage for social media (namely X) posts.