Disabled gran stuck in hotel after flat fire says she would rather be in prison
- 10 days ago
A disabled gran forced out of her flat by a fire has spent two years in a Travelodge and said she would "rather be in prison".
Karen Bishop, 51, had to leave her two-bedroom home in April, 2022, after a blaze on the floor above spread.
She decided to move in with her daughter Sarah Ward, 32, but, not wanting to be a "burden" she left after a few months to stay in a Travelodge.
Karen has been living off takeaways and meal deals as she only has a kettle to cook with and moving between hotels.
She has spent two Christmas' in the hotel and fears she will spend another one there as work on her flat is yet to start.
Karen Bishop, 51, had to leave her two-bedroom home in April, 2022, after a blaze on the floor above spread.
She decided to move in with her daughter Sarah Ward, 32, but, not wanting to be a "burden" she left after a few months to stay in a Travelodge.
Karen has been living off takeaways and meal deals as she only has a kettle to cook with and moving between hotels.
She has spent two Christmas' in the hotel and fears she will spend another one there as work on her flat is yet to start.