Dolly Carter works for the BBC’s investigations unit in the East of England. Prior to this, she was the crime correspondent for the East Anglian Daily Times and Ipswich Star. In 2023, Dolly was shortlisted for Young Regional Journalist of the Year at the Society of Editors’ Media Freedom Awards and shortlisted in the Local Journalism category at Press Gazette’s British Journalism Awards.
Dolly has been an Apprentice to the Worshipful Company of Security Professionals since late 2020. Her apprenticeship has afforded her the opportunity to take part in a range of exciting events, gain experience by managing the Company newsroom and she also received a personal invitation for luncheon with the current Lord Mayor of the City of London. Dolly will receive Freedom of the City of London upon completion of her apprenticeship in 2024.