Rebecca Nolten is a Local News Journalist at Birmingham Express (BE). A writer and illustrator with an academic background in foreign languages, film, and art history, Rebecca has a keen interest in culture, crime, politics, and community affairs. She covers local news across Birmingham, including Birmingham City Centre, Bullring, Digbeth, Edgbaston, and Five Ways, as well as UK-wide politics, health, and foreign policy. Rebecca also reports on international stories with a focus on Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, and Belgium. Her specialist interests include film, museums and heritage, music, food, and crime, and she is available to cover live news, cultural events, and court-related developments. She also writes opinion and analysis pieces on public life, culture, health, and current affairs.