Charlotte Rose

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Senior Investigations Reporter at BBC Look East

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Dart Charge fine drivers tell of bailiff 'harassment' - BBC News

Nov 6, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Charlotte Rose

Dart Charge bailiffs have collected nearly £112m since 2019, it emerges.
Cambridge cottage owner had to write off £10k after tradesman dispute

Feb 26, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Charlotte Rose

If you stood outside Nigel Dawson's idyllic 16th-century cottage on the outskirts of Cambridge, you would not think the chocolate box property had been at the centre of a £10,000 tradesman dispute. Yet Nigel is one of a number of customers who have spoken to the BBC about their experience with a thatcher who took up-front payments but, they said, left poor or incomplete work. They want to know why the systems put in place to protect consumers have not worked for them.
Bedford family fear taking a bath after cracks appear in Clarion house

Nov 12, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Charlotte Rose

A family who fear their home is "unsafe" after large cracks appeared in the wall, no longer take baths over concerns their ceiling might collapse. Cherie Field, 62, and Trevor Taylor, 71, have rented a property on Stainmore Road in Bedford for 25 years. In late 2019, cracks started to appear upstairs and they contacted housing association provider Clarion for help. Clarion insisted the home was "habitable" despite "unsightly" cracks and a subsidence issue.
Essex: Chelmsford woman Lois McCullough stabbed to death, inquest hears

Oct 10, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Shivani Chaudhari |Charlotte Rose

A woman who was allegedly killed by her daughter died of a stab wound to the chest, an inquest heard. Virginia McCullough, 35, has been charged with the murders of her parents John and Lois McCullough in Chelmsford, Essex, and is expected to go on trial next year. Police arrived at the couple's home in Great Baddow on 15 September after welfare concerns were raised. The cause of death for Mr McCullough remains unknown.
Eating disorder unit closes again due to staff shortages

Sep 27, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Charlotte Rose |Charlotte RoseBbc Investigations

An inpatient eating disorder unit has been temporarily closed because of staff shortages. The Phoenix Centre, in Fulbourn near Cambridge, is a specialist regional unit that treats 13 to 18-year-olds with severe eating disorders. Five patients have been transferred to "alternative accommodation" to continue their treatment, it said. The facility added it was "committed to resuming services at the unit as soon as it is practical and safe to do so".
Walton-on-the Naze: Wet summer weather affects ice cream seller's takings

Sep 4, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Katy Prickett |Charlotte Rose

A seaside ice cream seller said she has faced her worst sales in 12 years because of the rainy summer Lenka Green, from Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, relies on income during the six-week school holiday to get her through the winter. She said: "We are the sunshine coast - there hasn't been that much sun."Pete Waters, from Visit East of England, said while the weather has affected outdoor tourism, other sectors "have had a good summer".
Worshippers flock to Harlow Mosque after arson attack

Aug 11, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Charlotte Rose |in Harlow |Peter Walker

By Charlotte Rose & Peter WalkerBBC News, in HarlowDozens of Muslims attended a mosque for Friday prayers despite damage caused by a suspected arson attack just three days earlier. Curtains and carpets were scorched in the prayer room at Northbrooks Mosque in Harlow, Essex, on Tuesday night. Two teenage boys have been released on bail under investigation over what police are treating as "racially aggravated" arson. The jummah prayer was so popular some worshippers crowded outside.
Amleen House: Colchester tenants moved into an illegal fire trap

Aug 2, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Matt Precey |Charlotte Rose

Image source, John Fairhall/BBCBy Matt Precey & Charlotte RoseBBC News, EssexTenants were moved into a new block of flats that had not been signed off as safe to live in, the BBC has learned. Residents of Amleen House in Colchester were evacuated at short notice in June over fears fire could "spread quickly and uncontrollably". It was opened without a final certificate, according to the approved building inspector.
Harlow social services review over murder of baby

Jul 28, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Peter Walker |Charlotte Rose

Image source, Essex PoliceBy Peter Walker and Charlotte RoseBBC News, EssexSafeguarding professionals are conducting a review after a woman known to social services murdered her 11-week-old baby. Eloddie Goncalves was found guilty this week of killing Malik Goncalves at her flat in Harlow in August 2020. The 33-year-old was subject to a social services safety plan stipulating that she must not drink alcohol or be left alone with Malik. Essex County Council said the case was being assessed.
COP28: 'I have faith in change happening at COP28'

Jul 17, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Charlotte Rose |Laura Devlin

Image source, Jamie Niblock/BBCBy Charlotte Rose and Laura DevlinBBC News, EssexA graduate representing young people at the COP28 climate summit said she had faith in change happening. Rachel Ojo, 21, from Basildon in Essex, is one of four UK youth delegates who will speak to decision-makers at the UN Climate Change Conference in the UAE. Her role is to push them to take action on issues that matter to young people and ensure commitments are met.