Kirstie McCrum

Manchester

Freelance Journalist at Freelance

Digital Publishing Editor at Reach PLC

Feminist, alarmist, award-winning journalist (Reach PLC, @NewStatesman @DailyMirror), Withington Book Festival founder

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South West beaches among 'UK's worst' according to Brown Flag Awards

3 days ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Estel Farell Roig |Kirstie McCrum

Brown Flag beaches in England are rated 'poor' due to bacteria such as e-coli from sewage and other wasteSeveral beaches in the South West are among the UK's worst for one metric of cleanliness, according to the second annual 'Brown Flag Awards'. Brown Flag beaches in England are those rated as 'poor' by the Environment Agency due to bacteria such as e-coli from sewage and other waste.
White Transit van stolen from Bolsover containing 'large number of tools'

5 days ago | nottinghampost.com | Kirstie McCrum

A white Ford Transit van has been stolen from a property in Bolsover. Police seeking the vehicle said that it contained a large number of tools. The vehicle was taken from a property in Cavendish Road at around 6.30am on April 17. The van, which has a large black roof rack, silver chevron markings on the sills, old signwriting on the sides and damage to one of the doors, also contained a large number of tools.
Gems of Irish music scene grace Blackpool with intimate pre-festival show

6 days ago | lancs.live | Kirstie McCrum

The 2025 alternative musical landscape is punctuated with gems from the Emerald Isle, from the all-conquering Fontaines DC to controversial-in-some-parts Kneecap to Dolly Parton's mouthy offspring CMAT. But to those who like their punk 'post', their rock 'garage' and their lead singers uncompromising, Sprints are it. The Irish garage punks returned to Bootleg Social on Wednesday (May 7) night, playing a packed Blackpool warm-up show ahead of a slew of festival dates.
Adult care falls short of 'good' rating in South Gloucestershire after assessment

6 days ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Kirstie McCrum

The assessment was that service 'requires improvement'The social care provision for adults in South Gloucestershire has been rated as ‘requires improvement’. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) gave the local authority an overall rating of 59 per cent - four per cent short of a 'good' rating - following an assessment last year. Inspectors said that people’s care and support was planned, organised and improved their safety, but that experiences were “mixed”.
Bristol MP Carla Denyer not re-standing as Green Party co-leader

6 days ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Kirstie McCrum

Carla Denyer says being an MP will help her make the 'biggest positive impact'A Bristol MP has announced that she will not be re-standing as co-leader of the Green Party. Carla Denyer, MP for Bristol Central, said being an MP will help her make the 'biggest positive impact'. During the announcement today (Thursday, May 8) She spoke of the 'privilege' she had enjoyed as co-leader of the party, which now has four MPs in the House of Commons.
Bristol's street sex workers helping protect some of the city’s most at-risk children

1 week ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Kirstie McCrum

Viewers have been given a rare and revealing insight into this hidden world thanks to work by BBC West InvestigastionsSex workers operating on Bristol's streets are helping to protect some of the city’s most at-risk children. These people are working alongside police and a charity to help to bring dangerous child sex-offenders to justice and identify children who may be on the streets after dark and at risk of exploitation.
Restaurant near Bristol named as one of the world's best

1 week ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Kirstie McCrum

Conde Nast Traveller's 2025 Hot List reviews the world's top 50 eateriesA restaurant an hour from Bristol has been named as one of the world's best. Osip in Bruton, has earned a spot on Conde Nast Traveller's prestigious list of the world's top 50 restaurants. The publication praised chef-patron Merlin Labron-Johnson's establishment as "starry, sustainable dining at its very finest".
Aldi named cheapest supermarket by Which? for 16th consecutive month

1 week ago | bristolpost.co.uk | Kirstie McCrum

The value retailer is beating stiff competition from LidlAldi has been named the UK's cheapest supermarket by consumer group Which? for the 16th consecutive month. Research took into account the price of a basket of 79 essential items. The total price of the shop at the discount retailer came in at just 70p cheaper than main rival Lidl - or 69p cheaper for Lidl Plus cardholder. Aldi's basket came out at £22.66 less than Morrisons.
M3 crash causes 60 minutes of queues

2 weeks ago | getsurrey.co.uk | Kirstie McCrum

A crash on the M3 tonight (Tuesday) has caused 60 minutes of queues to build. The incident has taken place on the westbound carriageway between junctio 2 and 3. Images show a massive build-up of vehicles. The congestion is stretching back five miles, according to National Highways. Emergency responders are on the scene. National Highways said: "2 lanes (of 4) are closed on the M3 westbound in Surrey between J2 ( #M25 ) and J3 ( #Lightwater ) due to a collision.
One Cornwall spot has warmest sea temperatures in the UK

2 weeks ago | cornwalllive.com | Kirstie McCrum

A popular Cornwall spot has the warmest sea temperatures in the UK, according to new figures. A new study from SIXT has analysed the UK destinations with the warmest seas. And it's named Portloe as the place to head to if you want a salty dip. In total, six Cornish spots have made the top 10. Fishing village Portloe is known for its scenic views, and, now as home to the warmest sea in the UK, with an average maximum temperature of 15.9C throughout the year.