Debbie Murphy has more than 10 years experience of freelance writing, for a number of projects across the UK and worldwide. She has worked with national and local publications, with particular focus on health, nutrition, lifestyle and fitness. With a keen interest in community news, she has joined the Chron as a Community News Reporter and covers Brackley, Towcester and surrounding areas. She has been a Chron contributor for many years, and now supports the communities with their stories, bringing a voice to the area.

Debbie has grown up in Northamptonshire, studied a Masters Degree in Creative Writing at Canterbury and Christchurch University, and now lives in the south of the county.