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Reporter with @thecourieruk/@Evening_Tele. Views are mine. Got a story? Contact [email protected]. DMs are open.

Dundee, Scotland
Joined July 2019
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.@thecourieruk is hosting a free in-person event at Stirling's beautiful Albert Halls on 10th November, and we want to meet you! Join me, @Isla__Glen, @s_oneil88, @andydphilip, @davieclegg and more of the Courier team there. More info and RSVP here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-couri…
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The Queen is set to make her final journey through Tayside and Fife. Her Majesty's coffin has left Balmoral and is travelling to Edinburgh. Here's everything you need to know - we'll also be bringing you the latest live updates. thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/dun…
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Did you know that Scottish council education committees include unelected religious members? A law made 50 years ago requires faiths to be represented. Be interested to hear if people think that should still be so. thecourier.co.uk/fp/educatio… via @thecourieruk
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The FINAL Fife Council result (compared to 2017 result) SNP 34 (+5) Labour 20 (-4) Lib Dem 13 (+6) Conservative 8 (-7) #CourierElectionResults
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Parents keen to boost children's learning - do not create a tussle between fun and learning, says @JamesEdPsych in Part 2 of our series thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/sch…
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Is @ForthillPrimary P5B Britain’s funniest class? This video is certainly a hoot! Have a look then get voting for them in @BeanoOfficial comp. Link to vote in @LauraDevlinTele’s story...thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/loc… via @thecourieruk – at Kirkcaldy, Scotland
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A decision is yet to be taken on extending school Christmas holidays but will be made at the "earliest possible opportunity", says Deputy First Minister John Swinney.
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No National 5 exams next year, grades will be based on teacher judgement and validated assessment.
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Looking to speak to Tayside and Fife pupils and parents worried about next year’s exam diet, whether they’re studying for National 5s or facing a second year of disruption. DM or email me if you’d like to have your say on how grades will be determined in 2021.
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Has your family been affected by the downgrading of SQA results? Pupils in deprived areas have been disproportionately hit, and we want to highlight cases in Tayside and Fife. Get in touch with us at [email protected] . thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/sch… via @thecourieruk
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The Courier's new schools team is swotting up on learning in and after lockdown. Are you a parent juggling work and home learning? Is your child starting primary or secondary school? Do you have a teenager fretting about preparing for exams next year? We want to hear from you.
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PLEASE STAY AT HOME - except for these limited reasons: -To shop for basic necessities -For one form of exercise a day -For medical/care needs, or to help a vulnerable person -To travel to and from work but only if it is a necessity. LIVES REALLY DO DEPEND ON IT. #coronavirus
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Nae futba, nae bother. In-depth coverage of a thrilling dominoes league-clincher, including tactical analysis and all the normal bells and whistles - only in tonight’s ⁦@Evening_Tele⁩ Top class sport - we love it.
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Laura Devlin retweeted
And there’s anger too. Caroline Flack was clearly vulnerable - that much was obvious - and yet the snide articles/critics didn’t stop. I’m a reporter, I love the media, but my god we need to reconsider how we report, amplify and consume stories like these.
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TODAY! @BorisJohnson hiding in a fridge🎙️another beloved Christmas film being yoked for political ends 🎙️another major poll🎙️and our stand-out moments of #GE2019 And keep an eye out for our so-late-it’s-early special to be ready for you when you wake up on Friday the 13th.
Tay Bridge review – adventurous story of ghost-train-in-waiting - 4 stars from @MarkFFisher @DundeeRep #taybridge theguardian.com/stage/2019/s…
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Laura Devlin retweeted
Thanks to @TIME magazine for including us in 'The World’s Greatest Places of 2019’ 🤩 Can't believe we're on a TIME magazine cover! #covergirl💁‍♀️ What a beautiful illustration @PGreenwoodDraws 🥰
These are the World’s 100 Greatest Places of 2019, featuring the best in restaurants, hotels, theme parks and more mag.time.com/4bd5dH6
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Brexit party leader Nigel Farage's rally at Caird Hall cancelled bit.ly/2KVARnQ
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