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Wednesday 2 April 2014
'I spent a day on city streets as an undercover homeless beggar'
Click here or here to read my story about a Dundee man who went undercover as a beggar. It was published in the Dundee Evening Telegraph.
Students' union bars £113,000 in the red
Click here or here to read my story about Dundee University Students' Association bars losing over £100k in cash. It was published in the Dundee Evening Telegraph.
Tuesday 1 April 2014
Lyndsay lives it up for Mother's Day with day of pampering
Click here or here to read my coverage of a paralysed Dundee woman's perfect Mother's Day. It was published in the Dundee Evening Telegraph.
Monday 31 March 2014
Dundee woman admits stealing garden ornaments in wheelie bin
Click here or here to read my story about a thief who walked down a Dundee street while throwing people's garden ornaments into a wheelie bin.
Labels:
Coldside,
Deborah Gall,
Dundee,
Glenesk Avenue,
Pitalpin Court,
Sheriff Court,
Will Lyon
Growing obesity epidemic in Dundee
Click here or here to read my story about a Dundee charity who have warned the city's kids are getting fatter. It was published in the Dundee Evening Telegraph.
Labels:
Ann McKenzie,
Dundee,
Fiona McCurdy,
Monifieth,
Will Lyon
Thursday 27 March 2014
£5k compensation for injured janitor
Click here or here to read my story about a janitor that has won over £5,000 after hurting himself at work. It was published in the Dundee Evening Telegraph.
Wednesday 26 March 2014
Tragedy as dad, 43, dies
Click here or here to read my story about a Dundee dad that has passed away after battling cancer. It was published in the Dundee Evening Telegraph.
Labels:
Celtic,
Cyprus,
Dundee,
Mark Vannet,
Nicky Vannet,
St Mary's,
Will Lyon
Police in talks to keep Utd fans safe
Click here or here to read my story about Police Scotland's bid to keep Dundee United fans safe as they travel through to play Rangers. It was published in the Dundee Evening Telegraph.
Tuesday 25 March 2014
Heartbreak for parents as Dundee man, 21, dies from condition that killed sister
Click here or here to read my story about the heartbroken family of a Dundee man who died from the same mystery condition that killed his sister nearly 10 years ago. It was published in the Dundee Evening Telegraph.
Ex-Ninewells nurse claims of ‘culture of fear’ amongst NHS Tayside staff
Click here or here to read my story about a former Dundee nurse who says there is a "culture of fear" within NHS staff. It was published in the Dundee Evening Telegraph.
New Tayside police chief: ‘We’re aiming to crack down on violent crimes
Click here or here to read my coverage of the press conference introducing Police Scotland's new chief Superintendent for Tayside. It was published in the Dundee Evening Telegraph.
Monday 24 March 2014
Ex-council plumber sues over asbestos
Click here or here to read my story about a Dundee man suing the council for exposure to asbestos. It was published in the Dundee Evening Telegraph.
Fury as travellers park caravans on Monikie housing development site
Click here or here to read my story about travellers setting up in a quiet Angus village. It was published in the Dundee Evening Telegraph.
Friday 21 March 2014
Ex-nurse's joy at being cleared of drugs theft
Click here or here to read my story about a Dundee nurse who has been cleared of stealing medication from Ninewells Hospital. It was published in the Dundee Evening Telegraph.
Flout rules of the road and you'll be caught
Click here or here to read a story I wrote about the number of cars seized by cops in Tayside since the start of the year. It was published in the Dundee Evening Telegraph.
Thursday 20 March 2014
Inspector's safety vow to folk of Dundee
Click here or here to read my interview with top Dundee cop Gary Ogilvie. It was published in the Dundee Evening Telegraph.
Shipwreck map tells tale of our coastline
Click here or here to read a story I wrote about a new map showing the number of shipwrecks in the Tayside area. It was published in the Dundee Evening Telegraph.
Wednesday 19 March 2014
Gavin Rae tackles the fashion industry
Click here or here to read a story I wrote about the Dundee FC skipper's new venture into fashion. It was published in the Dundee Evening Telegraph.
Labels:
Cardiff,
Chris Burke,
Curtis Davies,
Dundee FC,
Gavin Rae,
Rangers FC,
Scotland,
Seven One Zero,
Will Lyon
Tuesday 18 March 2014
'Racial attacks on the decrease' says mosque leader
Click here or here to read a story I wrote about a leading member of a Dundee mosque who insists racial attacks are on the decrease, despite a schoolgirl recently being abused at a bus stop. It was published in the Dundee Evening Telegraph.
Thursday 6 March 2014
Doctor watching the One Show diagnoses rare genetic condition in nun
Click on the links below to read a story I wrote about a nun who had her life saved by a Scottish doctor watching her on television.
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Tuesday 4 March 2014
Banchory cat has ears removed to stop cancer
Click here to read a story I wrote about cat who had her ears cut off to prevent cancer. It was published in the Dundee Courier.
Saturday 1 March 2014
Winter Olympics drum up business for curling stone company as far as Iran
Click here to read my story about the small Scottish workshop who made the 2014 Winter Olympic curling stones. It was published in the Scottish Daily Mail.
Teacher has ponytail chopped off by raging friend
Click here to read a story I wrote with Oliver Norton about a woman who cut off her pal's hair after accusing the school teacher of sleeping with her husband. It was published in the Scottish Daily Mail.
Thursday 27 February 2014
RAF open to Leuchars being used by civilians
Click here to read a story I wrote about the possibility of RAF Leuchars becoming the destination for a commercial airport. It was published on The Scotsman's website.
Wednesday 26 February 2014
Nigel Cockerton unveils his reconstruction of the Crystal Head Vodka bottle
Click here (Scottish Sun) or here (Daily Record) to read a story I wrote about a forensic artist who turned a vodka bottle into a face.
Labels:
Canadian,
Crystal Head Vodka,
Dan Aykroyd,
Ghosbuster,
Nigel Cockerton,
Scottish,
Will Lyon
Wednesday 19 February 2014
Olga Roh buys Inchdrewer Castle for £400k
Click here (Daily Record) or here (Daily Record online) to read a story I wrote about a Russian Princess who has bought a Scottish castle.
Labels:
Aberdeenshire,
Banff,
Disneyland,
Donald Trump,
Fox,
Inchdrewer Castle,
London,
MacLeod House,
Meet The Russians,
Monaco,
Olga Roh,
Scotland,
Stephan,
Switzerland,
Versace,
Will Lyon
Tuesday 18 February 2014
Man paralysed after NHS blunder
Click here (Daily Record) or here (Daily Record online) to read a story I wrote about a man who was paralysed after doctors removed his neck collar too early. It was published in the Daily Record.
Tuesday 11 February 2014
'Tourist tat won't kill kilt' says Keith Kilt And Textile Centre
Click here (Dundee Courier) or here (Daily Express) to read my story about the only kilt school in world's warning against cheap foreign imports.
Labels:
Asia,
Edinburgh,
Europe,
Keith Kilt And Textile Centre,
Linda Gorn,
Moray,
Paula Hunter,
Royal Mile,
Scotland,
Scottish,
Will Lyon
Wednesday 5 February 2014
Historic comeback at RAF Lossiemouth for 617 Squadron
Click here to read my story about the final return of the Dambusters squadron to Scotland after a tour of Afghanistan. It was published in the Daily Mail.
Monday 3 February 2014
The mystery of Juanita the cat - now known as Tina - is solved
Click here to read my story about a cat that was reunited with its owner in Scotland, just hours after it was traced to the Canary Islands, 2,000 miles away. It was published in the Daily Mail.
Labels:
Aberdeen,
Bridge Of Don,
Canary Islands,
Fiona Prati,
Fuerteventura,
Juanita,
Kincardineshire,
Muchalls,
Scotland,
Tina,
Will Lyon
Saturday 1 February 2014
Juanita the cat is one very lost kitty... a staggering 2,000 miles from home
Click on the links below to read a story I wrote about a mystery cat found in Aberdeenshire that was traced to the Canary Islands.
Friday 31 January 2014
Moray's Lecht Ski Centre hoping to make up for lost time
Click on the links below to read my story about a Scots ski centre that has finally been able to open its slopes again after snow drought that's lasted weeks.
The 'Hate Factory' goes on sale
Click on the links below to read a story I wrote about the former site of HMP Peterhead going on sale.
Wednesday 29 January 2014
'Global warming is making our haddock smaller' claim scientists
Click here to read a story I wrote about new research that suggests fish suppers are getting smaller. It was published in the Daily Star.
Tributes to Torry teenager Ellis Robb
Click here to read a tribute piece I wrote about a 20-year-old motorcyclist who died after a crash with a van. It was published in the Press And Journal.
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