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Features writer at @metrouk . Get in touch! kirsten.robertson @metro .co.uk Previously @pressjournal and @wiltsgazette

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Kirsten Robertson
4 months
We did it! 58km along the Jurassic Coast in @MetroUK 's Lifeline challenge for @YLvsCancer . The team has raised £18,000 so far and counting, if you would like to add to that - you can do so here ⤵️
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Photos of the day from Ben Stansall and @Carl_Court Nigel Farage v Milkshake, part two!
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2 years
EXC: @AlexGreenwood on why pubs should show more fixtures from the @BarclaysWSL ‘All broadcast opportunities are important and that starts at the grassroots level – it’s about taking that chance on women’s football.'
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2 years
‘This is something I feel so strongly about – the Holocaust didn’t start with the death camps, it started with language.' Exclusive by @itsjoshmilton Holocaust survivor slams Suella Braverman’s ‘frightening’ invasion rhetoric
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4 years
Mum as a trainee journo at the Selby Times, back when a desk consisted of a typewriter, carbon paper and plenty of Tipp-Ex!
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4 years
A gentle reminder - after the latest series of rude messages from a fellow journalist - that women should not have to accept sexist and abusive behaviour. Why, in 2020, do we still have to stress this point? Why is the message not getting across? #EverydaySexism
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3 years
After three years as a trainee reporter, I'm making a wee move to the world of TV! Massive thanks to the great colleagues, patient comms teams and (most importantly) the wonderful people making a huge difference in their communities who I've met along the way.
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The wonderful Mr Green who, with six other four-legged friends, ate through our Wifi / router cable today. Arsehole.
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1 year
'Everybody knows she’s an Arsenal player now, so she can absolutely go out and fully focus on England and her own individual performances in the World Cup.’ EXC:
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Kirsten Robertson
4 years
Nicola Whyte, from Huntly, walked three miles (while injured) to raise the alarm on Wednesday. Amazing! @cllrgpetrie says: "She is a hero – her actions on that day saved others, and her bravery is to be commended. I am truly proud to call her a friend."
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4 years
Praise for ‘heroic’ Huntly woman who hobbled miles to raise alarm after rail tragedy
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4 years
Snow news day
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3 years
First day at the @MetroUK offices and first day finding Irn Bru in London. Excitement all round!
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1 year
🚨New signing for the Metro! 🚨 @jessyjph front and centre tomorrow in print and online 👇
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1 year
Tomorrow's Paper Today 📰 JUST STOP FOILED 🔴 Eco activists 'kettled' by rival group #TomorrowsPapersToday
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Kirsten Robertson
6 months
'It’s a tiring misconception that women’s football is inferior, and that I should feel embarrassed for supporting it.' Thank you @StaceyPope20 @sueanstiss and @voicefromstands for sharing your views on misogyny in football and how best to tackle it.
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5 months
Farrah Herbert, ride captain of @LdnRiders , is on a mission to inspire other transgender women and members of the LGBTQ+ community to take on new fitness challenges 🚲 'Nobody should be excluded or made to feel unwelcome.'
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Kirsten Robertson
4 years
Not often you get Messi and Wiltshire in the same story! Awesome work by Chippenham artist Del Llewellyn @llewellyn_art
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3 years
Any story can be made local if you squint hard enough... #evergiven
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Kirsten Robertson
4 months
In beautiful Bilbao for the final of the UEFA Women's Champions League between Barcelona and Lyon. Working on a fan-led feature for @MetroUK , drop me a message if you'd like to chat ⚽ #UWCLfinal #UWCL
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7 years
Ann Gow of @UCUScotland thanks students supporting strike action, who give staff strength to “defend our profession and your education” #NUSSCOT18 📚
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Some of my fondest memories in journalism come from my time at the Gazette and Herald (the sister paper to the Wiltshire Times, which is written about in the below article)
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‘News deserts’: if local newspapers are dying, will local democracy die with them?
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Kirsten Robertson
2 years
Moved into a new place which has two very important flatmates...meet Henry and Oddball!
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4 years
Puppy's first outing in the snaw. She's not hyped
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2 years
''We want people to enjoy being part of women’s sport and not question why it’s on in the first place.' Brilliant to chat with @Tammy_Parlour and @shebahn about the exciting future of women's sport!
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Kirsten Robertson
2 years
14,000 mummies to march in protest over the UK's 'childcare mess' via @MetroUK @PregnantScrewed @Joeli_Brearley
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5 years
Extinction Rebellion's Red Rebel Brigade make their way through Aberdeen's Trinity Centre
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Kirsten Robertson
2 years
Can't recommend the @britishlibrary 's Breaking the News exhibition enough! A must for any journo's day off (closes August 21)
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Kirsten Robertson
5 years
Lovely to speak with cycling legend Pippa York in Aberdeen today, as excitement builds for the north-east's stage in the #TourOfBritain . Full story, plus a discussion on LGBTQ inclusion in sport by @RyanCryle and snaps by @scottscb in tomorrow's Press and Journal 🚵‍♂️
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Kirsten Robertson
4 years
Tomorrow at 9.43 - exactly a week after the Stonehaven rail crash - communities will fall silent to remember those affected by the tragedy. Here are the stories of Stonehaven's everyday heroes who went above and beyond to help on Wednesday, with more in tomorrow's @pressjournal
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The Press and Journal
4 years
How everyday heroes in Stonehaven shone on darkest day for community
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1 year
'It is hurtful, sexist and undermining. It also represents an ever-present lack of respect for goalkeepers' says @rach_brown1 EXC: England legend hits out at 'disgrace' of Mary Earps shirt debacle via @Metro_Sport
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Kirsten Robertson
2 years
My reward for not fainting on the central line this morning
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Kirsten Robertson
5 years
BBC News - 'Voice of rugby' Bill McLaren put in the spotlight
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Kirsten Robertson
1 year
Well done to the brilliant @First_2_Fifty who took home the Mail Sport/Metro Choice Award @_WFAs
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Kirsten Robertson
6 months
What a brill time at the @Womens6Nations launch event last night. We also got to enjoy a live recording of @GoodScazRugby with some special guests!
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Kirsten Robertson
2 years
'I don’t think the public really understands what Roblox is like nowadays and how much it has grown.' Great to chat with @ItsAmmon about the evolving #Roblox industry, and what it means for the next generation of gamers!
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Kirsten Robertson
7 years
This is very cool! 👍🏻 @StirGEM @stirlingunion
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2 years
Stunning photo from Edinburgh Airport by @PA / Andrew Milligan this evening.
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Kirsten Robertson
4 years
Very, very excited to read River Kings - out today with a virtual launch to take place this evening! @CatJarman @WmCollinsBooks
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Kirsten Robertson
4 years
Final article for the P&J, an interview with the brilliant @AlisonEvison
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4 years
Big Interview: Aberdeenshire’s first Labour councillor on breaking boundaries for women to enter local politics
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Kirsten Robertson
4 years
We spent a chunk of New Year's Eve teaching puppies to walk down stairs. More training clearly required...
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Kirsten Robertson
1 year
Interesting insight from @WomenSportTrust and @RandA 📺📈 61% (of committed fans) would like to see a dedicated women’s sports channel. 40% of which would be willing to pay a small fee - around £7 - for such a service. Would you be game to pay?
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Kirsten Robertson
5 years
Aberdeenshire’s Violence Against Women and Girls Partnership are meeting today to launch a new strategy and action plan. @AlisonEvison "To tackle violence against women, we must tackle the roots and branches of gender inequality. Tackling one aspect alone cannot be effective."
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Kirsten Robertson
4 years
Great day up on Roundway Hill. Having these views just round the corner is something else
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Kirsten Robertson
3 years
The sun is shining and the streets are busy in Devizes - a joy to see so many happy faces! (Even if they are behind masks) #shoplocal #indiedevizes
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Kirsten Robertson
4 years
Lovely afternoon filled with colour and positivity outside No 19 on the High Street today, as part of the StoryTown Corsham festival. @WeLoveCorsham @CorshamTC
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Kirsten Robertson
1 year
Sweepstake done just in time - we're World Cup ready! #FIFAWomensWorldCup2023
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'I struggled to have conversations about my periods with women, so how was I supposed to talk to my male coaches about it?' Karen Carney on how periods impacted her career, and the 'massive anxiety' created by England's all-white kits
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Kirsten Robertson
2 years
Made my first appearance on @popbitch 's Headline of the Week! Could all autograph requests please be sent to my agent @RoryMcKeown86 ✍️
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Kirsten Robertson
4 years
A meal's a meal for a' that! Thanks to @vaughnskitchen in Devizes for this year's (DIY) Burns Supper
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Kirsten Robertson
2 years
Wonderful night at the @MakeAWishUK Ball - with special guests @VivaBananarama !
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Breck Bednar was just 14 when he was murdered by an online predator. His mum, Lorin LaFave , has shared his story and the ever important work of the @BreckFound this #SaferInternetDay Pictures by @belindajiao
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4 years
A very wise bear
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I'm going to get up very early on Christmas Day because, if the sky is clear, I will be able to see the International Space Station fly over London at precisely 7.03am. What a good way to start the day.
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Kirsten Robertson
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Bloke with 12-minute England career tells Alex Scott, who played for her country on 140 occasions, to stick to women's football via @Metro_Sport
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Kirsten Robertson
2 months
The Keepers of the Pigs by @sharon_walia85 comes to @NetflixUK today! This guy is my favourite guinea pig to feature ⤵️
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Kirsten Robertson
3 years
Up at early o'clock to cover the turnout at Avebury, on the morning of the summer solstice. People had been urged to celebrate "safely and where possible from home"
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7 years
Get a toupee, Dad
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Kirsten Robertson
7 months
Protect and Survive was the British Government's official guide on how to survive a nuclear attack, but it was seen as somewhat 'laughable' during the Cold War. Taras from @coldwaruk and Paul from @CSERCambridge explain why 👇
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Kirsten Robertson
4 years
Investigation launched after... *checks notes* a rather large cow statue vanishes from a Wiltshire garden
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Kirsten Robertson
2 years
Exclusive - Uri Geller speaks to us about his new football team 'The Lambies'.
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Kirsten Robertson
3 years
'The Field' in Devizes. 238 crosses (now adorned with a flower each thanks to volunteers) to mark the losses of the pandemic and provide a message of hope for the future
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Kirsten Robertson
3 years
Another great day of history in action by @ChippMuseum . #VictorianDay 🎩
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Kirsten Robertson
3 years
The sun is out and I've the day off - so why not celebrate just four of last week's "good news" stories in Wiltshire! #HappyMonday
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Kirsten Robertson
3 years
Many thanks @wiltshirepolice and @swasFT for patching up my housemate Sean, after his encounter with a 'die another day' pheasant!
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Just 26% of Brits believe their local pubs are showing enough women’s sports. Amanda Royston, marketing director at @greeneking , said: ‘It’s clear from our research that people believe pubs have an important role to play in improving awareness and support for women’s sport.’
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2 years
‘Seeing an orca on your phone isn’t that scary, but if you see it in real life, it shows impossible things are actually possible' said seven-year-old Sula. Very profound! via @MetroUK
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4 years
A racism row has broken out in a quintessentially Wiltshire village after teenagers were refused the chance to use a telephone box for a Black Lives Matter display
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Kirsten Robertson
3 years
From Goldiggers nightclub to Kilvert's diaries - great look around @ChippMuseum as part of Museum Lates!
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Kirsten Robertson
4 years
My first experience covering a 'virtual' full council meeting! @CllrJimGifford says coming months "unlikely to be smooth" and council response to pandemic needs to be "progressive yet adaptable" @cllrgpetrie adds "vulnerability will have undoubtedly grown" in Aberdeenshire
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Kirsten Robertson
3 years
Protesters in Rowde this morning, with banners and facemasks emblazoned with 'Save Furlong Close.'
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Kirsten Robertson
2 years
Favourite sights / signs at the #LondonMarathon so far
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6 years
Auditioning for Dopey in @APAWhatsOn pantomime production of Snow White. Planning to outshine the wonderful Alan McHugh if I can. #HMTPanto
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3 years
Roger Day, Devizes's "alternative" Town Crier opening up Indie Day in Devizes!
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Emmy, 16, has now taken matters into her own hands 👏 EXC: Mary Earps superfan launches petition to demand Nike stock her idol’s shirt @maryearps027 @Nike
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Kirsten Robertson
1 year
'It is hurtful, sexist and undermining. It also represents an ever-present lack of respect for goalkeepers' says @rach_brown1 EXC: England legend hits out at 'disgrace' of Mary Earps shirt debacle via @Metro_Sport
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I'll (eek!) soon be walking 58km along the Jurassic Coast to raise money for @YLvsCancer Whether it's travel grants, providing school support or lending a listening ear - the charity works alongside families during every step of their cancer journey.
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Kirsten Robertson
1 year
Great to sit down with @fara_williams47 and chat about the important bond between Lauren James and Lucy Bronze, what it could take to beat the USA, and her sliiiight guilt over a certain goal celebration in 2015. #WomensWorldCup
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Kirsten Robertson
3 years
The congregation of St John's, in Devizes, come together for the first time in over a year to sing compline. Magical, as @gerrylynch says
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Kirsten Robertson
3 years
Happy Friday from Wiltshire
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6 years
Starting my day right by pouring the wrong one into my porridge 🔥
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Kirsten Robertson
2 years
'The Crabbit Christmas Coo' could make for a nice children's book. EXC: ‘Scrooge’ Highland cow repeatedly steals Christmas decorations from pub
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Kirsten Robertson
2 years
Amazing efforts by @LocateCIO to try crack the case of the Wembley Point Woman, with a new image now released 18 years on from her death
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4 years
Devizes is the place to be😎
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2 years
Wee taste of Scotland in Camden. exhausted in the best way! @ceilidhclub
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Kirsten Robertson
4 years
A look round Devizes's vaccination centre at the Corn Exchange. Very slick!
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Kirsten Robertson
2 years
Massive thank you to @STEPHEN11981196 @FionaSkillen and @EveAinsworth for your help - a Twitter follow of each is a great place to start your own journey through the history of women in football.
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Kirsten Robertson
3 years
@TobyGranville Many young journalists rate the salary as a key reason for leaving. Even with web incentives (which can be affected by a few days off or a holiday) it's very hard to make a trainee/junior wage sustainable for a long period of time.
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Kirsten Robertson
4 years
Upwards of 50 firefighters are currently at a thatch fire in the village of Stert, near Devizes, tonight. Incredible response
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6 months
Meg Jones will start for England today as as the Red Roses take on Wales in the #GuinnessW6N Was great to chat ahead of the match, read our interview here ⤵️ #ENGvWAL @RedRosesRugby
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Kirsten Robertson
5 years
This is Ida. She has knitted a pair of socks. Can anyone help us get them to @rodstewart ?!
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The Press and Journal
5 years
Highlands 90-year-old wants Rod Stewart to perform in special Celtic socks she has knitted for him
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4 years
The only Valentine's Day story I'll allow on my timeline
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