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Ally Kerr started her career in journalism at the age of 15, with work experience at a number of BBC local radio stations. After school, she studied English and Journalism at the University of Leeds before starting a full time career in radio as she graduated in 2002.

Ally started out as a junior reporter for commercial station SouthCity FM, based in Southampton, UK. After being promoted to Senior Journalist a year later, she then left in 2004 to become News Editor at Win FM, in Winchester, UK - a post which she held for 3 years. During this time, Ally was offered high profile editorial jobs at 2CR in Bournemouth, Rock FM in Preston, Southern FM in Brighton, amongst others, but remained loyal to her passion for local radio.

Ally then decided to pursue freelance options at Sky News Radio and started working regularly for them. She was offered a full time position but turned it down in favour of a full time Lecturing role at the University of Winchester where she is currently working. Ally teaches Journalism to first and second year students at the University, and works alongside Setanta Sports presenter Angus Scott. Ally still freelances for radio stations around the UK, including Sky News Radio, BBC Radio Lancashire, and a number of other local commercial stations throughout England.

Trivia

Ally has also worked for Eastenders & Watchdog!

Ally has Sir Steven Redgrave, Sir Richard Branson, Jack Straw, Geoff Hurst & Russell Watson amongst her most favourite interviewees.

Ally is often caught listening to an Abba cd on a rare moment off!