
Aleesha Badkar
Digital News Writer
About me
Hi, I’m Aleesha – digital news writer for woman&home. I have been with the team since 2018, but have been working as a beauty, health, lifestyle and entertainment writer since 2017.
After completing my MA in Magazine Journalism at City, University of London in 2017, where I specialised in entertainment, I interned at a number of national titles including Women’s Health, Stylist and Harper’s Bazaar.
Following my degree I freelanced for Women’s Health's digital team, where I wrote features and new pieces on health, beauty, fitness, wellbeing and food. I also did some work for Stylist’s beauty desk, where I ensured general smooth running of the beauty team and contributed to print and digital editorial and the brand’s social pages.
Before going into Journalism, I worked as a Literacy, English and Spanish teaching assistant in a grammar school back in my home town of Marlow, Buckinghamshire. This was after graduating from University of Leeds with a BA in English and Spanish, which involved me spending nine months living and studying in Madrid.
My specialist subjects
Throughout my career so far I have focused on health, beauty and wellbeing news and advice and like to follow that interest in my everyday life with copious amounts of herbal tea, Pilates and hyaluronic acid (although chocolate obviously makes an appearance too – #balance).
I'm also interested in travel content, as I am a bit of a jet-setter plus love to make the most of my Spanish skills (and attempt to learn little bits of other languages) where I can.
I cover entertainment and celebrity news extensively, so like to follow Phil and Holly’s This Morning antics, keep up with the latest film and TV releases and of course the newest Netflix offerings, which I swiftly binge-watch on the weekends. And I'm an avid reader so always follow the literary charts.
And I’ll admit – I am totally obsessed with the royals, so love reporting on anything and everything that they’ve been up to.
Follow me
Find me on Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn. Or get hold of me at aleesha.badkar@futurenet.com with any of the latest news, launches and events!
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Adele's weight loss secret revealed: the diet and exercise plan the singer used to shed 7st
Adele looks absolutely incredible, and we just can't stop looking at pictures of her!
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30 perfume dupes that smell just like designer scents
Love a beauty bargain as much as we do? These cheap perfumes that smell just like designer scents will blow your mind!
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Royal biographer reveals Prince Harry is ‘shadow of his former self’
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Millie Mackintosh 'emotional' as she opens up about daughter's hip dysplasia
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Avengers star Chris Pratt welcomes first child with wife Katherine Schwarzenegger
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Prince Harry reveals one of his biggest concerns for son Archie’s future
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Sarah-Jane Crawford welcomes first child with partner Brian Barry-Murphy
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This is when you can buy Marks & Spencer food from delivery service Ocado
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Coronation Street’s Sonia Ibrahim expecting first child with husband Aaron Machin
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Gary Barlow shares heartbreaking tribute to late daughter with emotional post
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Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively ‘deeply sorry’ for their 'blindness' around 2012 wedding
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Ross Kemp shares ‘horrific’ video with important health warning to fans
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Rochelle Humes breaks down as she reveals she tried to 'scrub' her skin off after racist comments
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Will Young shares heartbreaking news that twin brother has tragically passed away
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Glee star Jenna Ushkowitz announces engagement with adorable pooch photo
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Skincare warning issued as creams found to catch fire when dried onto fabric
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Brian McFadden and fiancée Danielle Parkinson open up about miscarriage heartbreak
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Former Hollyoaks star Susie Amy expecting second child with partner Raphael Bar
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New unseen photo of Prince Louis revealed in lovely gesture to royal fans
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The thoughtful gift that Meghan Markle gave Kate Middleton when they first met
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Scandal star Katie Lowes expecting second child with husband
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The touching meaning behind Prince William and Kate Middleton’s summer destination as they head on staycation with children
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Martin Lewis quits Good Morning Britain after 17 years
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The lovely £10 picnic chair you need this summer