Frances Barrett

I’m looking for part-time/freelance opportunities in the media and communications industry, so get in touch ✍️📰.

STALLED OR SCRAPPED: HAS LEVELLING UP FAILED? Last month, House of Commons Committee report revealed a "worrying lack of transparency" on government's Levelling Up agenda and "wasted public resources". @FrancesABarrett on the impact in Stoke-on-Trent buff.ly/3Ubh4Wb

Government says Levelling Up is “breathing new life into businesses and regions across the UK,” but much of the work remains to be seen. Has 'levelling up' failed? Today we look at Stoke-On-Trent ⬇️ buff.ly/3SEb5aw #LevellingUp #StokeOnTrent

@jonbellamy1 Thanks so much!

@FrancesABarrett Jonathan.bellamy@crossrhythms.co.uk

@jonbellamy1 Hi Jonathan. I’m writing an article for The Stoke-on-Trent Lead about the city’s regeneration schemes. I’d love to get your input - could I get your email please?

@StokeontrentBID Hi, I’m writing an article for The Stoke-on-Trent Lead about the city’s regeneration schemes. I’d love to get your input - could I get your email please?

@JefferyinE Hi Jefferey, I wonder if I could speak to you please for a story I’m doing on the Spode Works development. Is there an email I can contact you on? Thanks

@fredhughesSoT Hi Fred, I wonder if I could message you directly about a story I’m writing about Stoke. Thanks

@ed_walker86 @almaonlineuk @shirah_bamber @LukeBeardsworth Sounds brill - congrats guys!

New month, new venture. Pleased to launch @almaonlineuk and get going with setting up an audience development consultancy alongside @shirah_bamber and @LukeBeardsworth. Discover more here: almaonline.co.uk/2023/11/01/int…

Beautiful piece 👇🏻

@ChronSallie New adventure awaits! Good luck Sallie x

Sad to say that today is my last day at Reach plc as I've decided to take voluntary redundancy as part of the latest restructure 😢 I've had an incredible 10 years and worked with some fantastic people & covered some amazing stories. 1/

@AlexJMcIntyre @JoshPenn1 @WaddingtonPost @ChronicleEditor @helen__carter Huge loss for CheshireLive, but you will excel at whatever you do next Alex. It’s been such a pleasure to work with you ❤️

@AngelaFergs 😍😍😍 Putting this on my 2023 bucket list!

I wrote about our wonderful day spent with the adorable Moel Famau Donkeys 😊 The stunning North Wales beauty spot where you can walk with donkeys cheshire-live.co.uk/whats-on/stunn…

@OliverClayRWWN Big loss for the area Oli - best of luck with whatever’s next x

@LivEchonews @livs_wills The Wirral Show!!! What a time to be alive

Most people who grew up on the Wirral will have done or know about the things listed here liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool…

@LoisYork @ChronicleEditor Thanks Lois! Hope you’re well x

@FrancesABarrett @ChronicleEditor Fran, So sorry to read this news, what a day. You achieved so much in that decade and were part of a fantastically talented team. Wishing you all the very best for the future x

… and worked my way up to become CheshireLive editor. I have learned SO much and it’s been hard and challenging but wow, have I enjoyed it. I’ve been mentored by some of the best (looking at you @ChronicleEditor ) and worked with such talented journalists 🧵2/2 Over and out 📰

@robrowlands Thanks so much Rob, that’s lovely to hear! Feeling optimistic about the future 🥳 Take care x

@FrancesABarrett just seen this, Fran - really sorry to hear it. Yours is a name that's come up many times over the years in my role, and people have always spoken highly of you. All the very best for the future - I'm sure you'll smash it 👍

Apologies for the dreaded 🚨personal news alert 🚨 but I’m going to be a little self-indulgent for a moment… today marks my last day with Reach plc, after nearly 10 years. I started out as a timid, shy print reporter covering a really small rural area 1/2 🧵

@sherlock1968 @ChronicleEditor Thank you Dave, onwards and upwards! Hope you’re well x

@FrancesABarrett @ChronicleEditor I hope it all works out for the best for you and your little family, Fran. I’m sure it will. x

@ChronSallie Such fond memories of those days! Thanks Sallie x

@FrancesABarrett @ChronicleEditor So sorry to read this Fran, it’s been a tough day. What a great team we had in Chester though, good times and great memories. Thanks for all your help over the years and wishing you the best of luck for whatever comes next 🍀 keep in touch x

@xxnapoleonsolo @ChronicleEditor Thanks Neil x

@FrancesABarrett @ChronicleEditor A day for bad news! Good luck Fran 👍