Lauren joined Bullivant Media in February 2015, working as a reporter on the Worcester Observer.
After being a reporter for just eight months, she was promoted to deputy editor on the Bromsgrove, Droitwich and Redditch Standards.
She studied at the University of Birmingham before going on to receive a gold standard diploma in Journalism.
Lauren said she loves getting out, meeting people and highlighting the issues which are important to readers and the local community.