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Kirsty Barrott

Kirsty Barrott is a Lincoln University graduate who is in her first journalism job as a reporter on the Bury Free Press and Suffolk News.

'Residents' lost sleep is unacceptable': Petition launched to stop midnight lorries through town

20 February 2022
'Residents' lost sleep is unacceptable': Petition launched to stop midnight lorries through town

'Residents' lost sleep is unacceptable': Petition launched to stop midnight lorries through town

20 February 2022

A petition has been launched on behalf of residents to stop lorries passing through a town late at night due to A14 diversions.


Mental health support coffee shop to close on Mondays due to low footfall

16 February 2022
Mental health support coffee shop to close on Mondays due to low footfall

Mental health support coffee shop to close on Mondays due to low footfall

16 February 2022

A not-for-profit coffee shop offering mental health support for veterans has announced it will be closed on Mondays due to a lack of customers.


HGV driver fined £1,500 for tachograph offences

16 February 2022
HGV driver fined £1,500 for tachograph offences

HGV driver fined £1,500 for tachograph offences

16 February 2022

Suffolk's commercial vehicle unit have given a total of £1,500 in fines to a HGV driver for tachograph offences.


Man licked lips suggestively at two teenage girls and offered them a lift

16 February 2022
Man licked lips suggestively at two teenage girls and offered them a lift

Man licked lips suggestively at two teenage girls and offered them a lift

16 February 2022

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man approached two girls at a petrol station and offered them a lift home after staring at them.


Range Rover stolen from business centre

16 February 2022
Range Rover stolen from business centre

Range Rover stolen from business centre

16 February 2022

Police are appealing for information after a Range Rover was stolen.


Final chance for communities to comment on plans to shut last remaining middle schools

16 February 2022
Final chance for communities to comment on plans to shut last remaining middle schools

Final chance for communities to comment on plans to shut last remaining middle schools

16 February 2022

People have until tomorrow to share their opinions in a consultation on the potential closure of Suffolk's remaining two middle schools.


Podcast: Independent cinema will 'embrace' potential new competition

15 February 2022
Podcast: Independent cinema will 'embrace' potential new competition

Podcast: Independent cinema will 'embrace' potential new competition

15 February 2022

In today's podcast we discuss how the manager of an independent cinema has reacted to the potential arrival of a new picture house chain in the town.


Over £60k worth of sponsorship announced for town's anniversary celebration

14 February 2022
Over £60k worth of sponsorship announced for town's anniversary celebration

Over £60k worth of sponsorship announced for town's anniversary celebration

14 February 2022

More than 20 local companies were announced as sponsors of the town's anniversary which takes place this year.


College students celebrated in first ever Apprenticeships Awards

14 February 2022
College students celebrated in first ever Apprenticeships Awards

College students celebrated in first ever Apprenticeships Awards

14 February 2022

Businesses and students from across the region gathered for the major event.


The Wombats confirmed to play in Suffolk this summer

14 February 2022
The Wombats confirmed to play in Suffolk this summer

The Wombats confirmed to play in Suffolk this summer

14 February 2022

The massively popular indie heroes will be taking to the stage in Suffolk this summer.


Flight attendant who battled anorexia credits volunteer projects for recovery

12 February 2022
Flight attendant who battled anorexia credits volunteer projects for recovery

Flight attendant who battled anorexia credits volunteer projects for recovery

12 February 2022

A flight attendant whose life was changed dramatically by an eating disorder has found purpose through a voluntary project.


Public appeal launched to help locate wanted man with links to Suffolk

11 February 2022
Public appeal launched to help locate wanted man with links to Suffolk

Public appeal launched to help locate wanted man with links to Suffolk

11 February 2022

Officers are appealing for information from the public to help locate a wanted man.


Resident raises concerns over fly-tipping after rubbish discarded in town

11 February 2022
Resident raises concerns over fly-tipping after rubbish discarded in town

Resident raises concerns over fly-tipping after rubbish discarded in town

11 February 2022

A resident has raised concerns following ongoing fly-tipping in two areas of a town.


MP visits school to promote new dyslexia bill

10 February 2022
MP visits school to promote new dyslexia bill

MP visits school to promote new dyslexia bill

10 February 2022

A Suffolk MP who is campaigning for pupils to be screened for dyslexia has visited a special needs school.


Town's independent cinema hits the road on tour

09 February 2022
Town's independent cinema hits the road on tour

Town's independent cinema hits the road on tour

09 February 2022

Two companies have come together to bring a unique cinematic experience to the local area.


College signs apprentice deal

09 February 2022
College signs apprentice deal

College signs apprentice deal

09 February 2022

Deals with a college to increase apprenticeship numbers and have urged other businesses to get involved.


Festival of Suffolk gains symbol by town artist

09 February 2022
Festival of Suffolk gains symbol by town artist

Festival of Suffolk gains symbol by town artist

09 February 2022

The Festival of Suffolk has gained a new symbol designed by an artist from the county.


Podcast: Woman speaks out on long-lasting impact of burglary

09 February 2022
Podcast: Woman speaks out on long-lasting impact of burglary

Podcast: Woman speaks out on long-lasting impact of burglary

09 February 2022

In today's podcast we discuss the long-lasting impact a woman has experienced after her home was broken into.


Metal skip stolen from business

09 February 2022
Metal skip stolen from business

Metal skip stolen from business

09 February 2022

Police are appealing for witnesses or information after a metal skip was stolen from a business in a Suffolk town.


Antiques, Vintage, Retro and Collectables Fair kick-starts show season

07 February 2022
Antiques, Vintage, Retro and Collectables Fair kick-starts show season

Antiques, Vintage, Retro and Collectables Fair kick-starts show season

07 February 2022

A brand-new Antiques, Vintage, Retro and Collectables Fair will be starting off the new show season.