Bustin Jowie
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Politics Reporter for The Courier and Press & Journal. Pub quiz host.
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Banff councillor finally joins Aberdeenshire Reform group as he dismisses Nigel Farage racism storm
Banff councillor finally joins Aberdeenshire Reform group as he dismisses Nigel Farage racism storm
Exclusive: Banff councillor finally joins Aberdeenshire Reform group as he dismisses Nigel Farage racism storm
It took nearly a year for the ex-nationalist to fully sign up to Mr Farage's party, and a lot has happened in that time.
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December 10, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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Banff councillor finally joins Aberdeenshire Reform group as he dismisses Nigel Farage racism storm
Banff councillor finally joins Aberdeenshire Reform group as he dismisses Nigel Farage racism storm
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EXCLUSIVE: UHI Perth secrecy row as ex-principal comes for Holyrood grilling
EXCLUSIVE: UHI Perth secrecy row as ex-principal comes for Holyrood grilling
EXCLUSIVE: UHI Perth secrecy row as ex-principal comes for Holyrood grilling
The latest controversy at the troubled institution centres on the use of a publicly-funded car by a retired senior staff member.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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EXCLUSIVE: UHI Perth secrecy row as ex-principal comes for Holyrood grilling
EXCLUSIVE: UHI Perth secrecy row as ex-principal comes for Holyrood grilling
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EXCLUSIVE: NHS Tayside has reported itself to the police over Eljamel evidence destruction
EXCLUSIVE: NHS Tayside has reported itself to the police over Eljamel evidence destruction
EXCLUSIVE: NHS Tayside calls in police over Eljamel evidence destruction
The Courier asked NHS Tayside five key questions about the destruction of 40 theatre logbooks.
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November 29, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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EXCLUSIVE: NHS Tayside has reported itself to the police over Eljamel evidence destruction
EXCLUSIVE: NHS Tayside has reported itself to the police over Eljamel evidence destruction
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From the Eljamel public inquiry today:
NHS Tayside staff could be quizzed at Eljamel inquiry over destruction of evidence
From the Eljamel public inquiry today:
NHS Tayside staff could be quizzed at Eljamel inquiry over destruction of evidence
NHS Tayside staff could be quizzed at Eljamel inquiry over destruction of evidence
Jamie Dawson KC, the inquiry’s top lawyer, responded after the health board admitted getting rid of theatre logbooks which should have been handed over.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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From the Eljamel public inquiry today:
NHS Tayside staff could be quizzed at Eljamel inquiry over destruction of evidence
From the Eljamel public inquiry today:
NHS Tayside staff could be quizzed at Eljamel inquiry over destruction of evidence
Senior counsel Jamie Dawson KC to address this in his closing statement this afternoon.
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BREAKING: NHS Tayside destroyed 40 theatre operating logbooks key to Eljamel public inquiry
BREAKING: NHS Tayside destroyed 40 theatre operating logbooks key to Eljamel public inquiry
NHS Tayside destroyed 40 theatre operating logbooks key to Eljamel public inquiry
Lawyers representing victims of disgraced ex-Tayside surgeon Sam Eljamel say health board chiefs must be compelled to answer for the astonishing decision.
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November 27, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Senior counsel Jamie Dawson KC to address this in his closing statement this afternoon.
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BREAKING: NHS Tayside destroyed 40 theatre operating logbooks key to Eljamel public inquiry
BREAKING: NHS Tayside destroyed 40 theatre operating logbooks key to Eljamel public inquiry
NHS Tayside destroyed 40 theatre operating logbooks key to Eljamel public inquiry
Lawyers representing victims of disgraced ex-Tayside surgeon Sam Eljamel say health board chiefs must be compelled to answer for the astonishing decision.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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BREAKING: NHS Tayside destroyed 40 theatre operating logbooks key to Eljamel public inquiry
BREAKING: NHS Tayside destroyed 40 theatre operating logbooks key to Eljamel public inquiry
Some view for a refreshment.
November 19, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Some view for a refreshment.
Enjoyed speaking at The Courier's Perth roadshow last night alongside colleagues. Good to hear from our readers.
November 13, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Enjoyed speaking at The Courier's Perth roadshow last night alongside colleagues. Good to hear from our readers.
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NHS Tayside victims of disgraced neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel are not guaranteed a space at upcoming public inquiry hearings and must apply to go.
"It's poor planning," one frustrated patient told The Courier.
NHS Tayside victims of disgraced neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel are not guaranteed a space at upcoming public inquiry hearings and must apply to go.
"It's poor planning," one frustrated patient told The Courier.
NHS Tayside Eljamel victims told no guarantee of space at public inquiry hearings
Patients who were harmed by the ex-Dundee surgeon have to apply to attend the sessions.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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NHS Tayside victims of disgraced neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel are not guaranteed a space at upcoming public inquiry hearings and must apply to go.
"It's poor planning," one frustrated patient told The Courier.
NHS Tayside victims of disgraced neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel are not guaranteed a space at upcoming public inquiry hearings and must apply to go.
"It's poor planning," one frustrated patient told The Courier.
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The former UHI Perth principal threatened to axe all degrees as a "bargaining tool" in a funding dispute, The Courier can reveal.
The former UHI Perth principal threatened to axe all degrees as a "bargaining tool" in a funding dispute, The Courier can reveal.
EXCLUSIVE: Plan to scrap UHI Perth degrees revealed as 'bargaining tool' in botched funding row
Documents obtained by The Courier show former principal Dr Margaret Cook suggested the cuts as a negotiating tactic.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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The former UHI Perth principal threatened to axe all degrees as a "bargaining tool" in a funding dispute, The Courier can reveal.
The former UHI Perth principal threatened to axe all degrees as a "bargaining tool" in a funding dispute, The Courier can reveal.
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Eljamel inquiry offers six-figure contract for victims’ emotional support
Eljamel inquiry offers six-figure contract for victims’ emotional support
Eljamel inquiry offers six-figure contract for victims' emotional support
Patients harmed by disgraced former Dundee surgeon Sam Eljamel hope this will make it easier to relive their traumatising ordeals in public.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:56 AM
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Eljamel inquiry offers six-figure contract for victims’ emotional support
Eljamel inquiry offers six-figure contract for victims’ emotional support
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A veteran engineer who oversaw the construction of the Skye Bridge warned repairs to the Cairngorm funicular will not last.
John Carson previously claimed the structure was "inherently flawed" while works were ongoing.
A veteran engineer who oversaw the construction of the Skye Bridge warned repairs to the Cairngorm funicular will not last.
John Carson previously claimed the structure was "inherently flawed" while works were ongoing.
Cairngorm funicular repairs won’t last despite reopening, claims engineer who oversaw Skye Bridge
Veteran engineer John Carson says mountain railway’s future will be perpetually in doubt
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November 6, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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A veteran engineer who oversaw the construction of the Skye Bridge warned repairs to the Cairngorm funicular will not last.
John Carson previously claimed the structure was "inherently flawed" while works were ongoing.
A veteran engineer who oversaw the construction of the Skye Bridge warned repairs to the Cairngorm funicular will not last.
John Carson previously claimed the structure was "inherently flawed" while works were ongoing.
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EXCLUSIVE: Angus and Perthshire Glens MP Dave Doogan is poised for an SNP Westminster leadership bid if Stephen Flynn moves to Holyrood.
EXCLUSIVE: Angus and Perthshire Glens MP Dave Doogan is poised for an SNP Westminster leadership bid if Stephen Flynn moves to Holyrood.
EXCLUSIVE: Angus and Perthshire Glens MP eyes SNP Westminster leadership bid
Dave Doogan told The Courier he intends to throw his hat in the ring if Stephen Flynn is successful in winning a seat in the Scottish Parliament.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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EXCLUSIVE: Angus and Perthshire Glens MP Dave Doogan is poised for an SNP Westminster leadership bid if Stephen Flynn moves to Holyrood.
EXCLUSIVE: Angus and Perthshire Glens MP Dave Doogan is poised for an SNP Westminster leadership bid if Stephen Flynn moves to Holyrood.
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Did disgraced NHS Tayside surgeon Sam Eljamel experiment on patients?
The Eljamel public inquiry will now probe whether that was the case - and if he used unlicensed products or devices while doing so.
Did disgraced NHS Tayside surgeon Sam Eljamel experiment on patients?
The Eljamel public inquiry will now probe whether that was the case - and if he used unlicensed products or devices while doing so.
Did disgraced NHS Tayside surgeon Sam Eljamel experiment on patients?
The public inquiry into the ex-Dundee doctor will now probe if he used any unlicensed products or devices in the operating theatre.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Did disgraced NHS Tayside surgeon Sam Eljamel experiment on patients?
The Eljamel public inquiry will now probe whether that was the case - and if he used unlicensed products or devices while doing so.
Did disgraced NHS Tayside surgeon Sam Eljamel experiment on patients?
The Eljamel public inquiry will now probe whether that was the case - and if he used unlicensed products or devices while doing so.
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Aberdeen council co-leader Christian Allard fails in Holyrood election bid – as new SNP candidate picked
Aberdeen council co-leader Christian Allard fails in Holyrood election bid – as new SNP candidate picked
The former MSP was hoping to return to the Scottish Parliament but lost out to an Aberdeenshire councillor who used to work for him.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Aberdeen council co-leader Christian Allard fails in Holyrood election bid – as new SNP candidate picked
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Aberdeen Council co-leader Christian Allard has failed in his bid to be selected as the SNP candidate for a key constituency next year - with his former staff member getting the nod ahead of him.
Aberdeen Council co-leader Christian Allard has failed in his bid to be selected as the SNP candidate for a key constituency next year - with his former staff member getting the nod ahead of him.
Aberdeen council co-leader Christian Allard fails in Holyrood election bid - as new SNP candidate picked
The former MSP was hoping to return to the Scottish Parliament but lost out to an Aberdeenshire councillor who used to work for him.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Aberdeen Council co-leader Christian Allard has failed in his bid to be selected as the SNP candidate for a key constituency next year - with his former staff member getting the nod ahead of him.
Aberdeen Council co-leader Christian Allard has failed in his bid to be selected as the SNP candidate for a key constituency next year - with his former staff member getting the nod ahead of him.
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Today in @pressandjournal.co.uk I've taken a deep dive into some of the critical infrastructure in the north of Scotland which is at risk from Russian aggression as global tensions continue to rise.
Today in @pressandjournal.co.uk I've taken a deep dive into some of the critical infrastructure in the north of Scotland which is at risk from Russian aggression as global tensions continue to rise.
7 big risks in north of Scotland from Russian aggression
Military bases, North Sea oil rigs and Aberdeen-based energy firms are among critical national infrastructure all vulnerable to Russian sabotage, as our investigation shows.
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November 2, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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Today in @pressandjournal.co.uk I've taken a deep dive into some of the critical infrastructure in the north of Scotland which is at risk from Russian aggression as global tensions continue to rise.
Today in @pressandjournal.co.uk I've taken a deep dive into some of the critical infrastructure in the north of Scotland which is at risk from Russian aggression as global tensions continue to rise.
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Aberdeenshire Reform councillor fails in Holyrood bid - after Tories turned him down too
Aberdeenshire Reform councillor fails in Holyrood bid - after Tories turned him down too
Exclusive: Aberdeenshire Reform councillor fails in Holyrood bid - after Tories turned him down too
Dominic Lonchay says he no longer wants to head to the Scottish Parliament anyway and is “happy” to carry on in East Garioch.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Aberdeenshire Reform councillor fails in Holyrood bid - after Tories turned him down too
Aberdeenshire Reform councillor fails in Holyrood bid - after Tories turned him down too
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EXCLUSIVE: Perthshire Tory MSP Murdo Fraser cleared by police over Rangers manager social media post
EXCLUSIVE: Perthshire Tory MSP Murdo Fraser cleared by police over Rangers manager social media post
EXCLUSIVE: Perthshire Tory MSP Murdo Fraser cleared by police over Rangers manager social media post
The Mid Scotland and Fife Conservative said it should never be "a crime to make jokes about football".
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October 28, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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EXCLUSIVE: Perthshire Tory MSP Murdo Fraser cleared by police over Rangers manager social media post
EXCLUSIVE: Perthshire Tory MSP Murdo Fraser cleared by police over Rangers manager social media post
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Exclusive: New Inverness prison hit by fresh construction delays as fears grow it won't be open until 2027
Exclusive: New Inverness prison hit by fresh construction delays as fears grow it won't be open until 2027
Exclusive: New Inverness prison hit by fresh delays as fears grow over-budget jail won’t open until 2027
The Press and Journal can reveal HMP Highland won't be fully built until late next year, even though it was originally meant to open in 2020.
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October 24, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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Exclusive: New Inverness prison hit by fresh construction delays as fears grow it won't be open until 2027
Exclusive: New Inverness prison hit by fresh construction delays as fears grow it won't be open until 2027
Big difference between Farage and Trump in this regard too.
Trump often seems to inspire 50/50 hatred or devotion in the States. Farage has lots of support here but a majority still dislike him.
Trump often seems to inspire 50/50 hatred or devotion in the States. Farage has lots of support here but a majority still dislike him.
Farage’s big weakness, as I’ve often written, is that 60%+ of voters don’t want him to become Prime Minister.
For a populist he’s not that popular. www.newstatesman.com/politics/mor...
For a populist he’s not that popular. www.newstatesman.com/politics/mor...
October 24, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Big difference between Farage and Trump in this regard too.
Trump often seems to inspire 50/50 hatred or devotion in the States. Farage has lots of support here but a majority still dislike him.
Trump often seems to inspire 50/50 hatred or devotion in the States. Farage has lots of support here but a majority still dislike him.
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Mid Scotland and Fife Tory Murdo Fraser sparked a backlash after saying no Buddhists should be made Rangers manager in future.
Mid Scotland and Fife Tory Murdo Fraser sparked a backlash after saying no Buddhists should be made Rangers manager in future.
Perthshire MSP slammed for 'awful' and 'offensive' post after sacking of Rangers head coach Russell Martin
Murdo Fraser sparked a row after he said "no more Buddhists" should be hired in future to manage the Glasgow club.
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October 6, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Mid Scotland and Fife Tory Murdo Fraser sparked a backlash after saying no Buddhists should be made Rangers manager in future.
Mid Scotland and Fife Tory Murdo Fraser sparked a backlash after saying no Buddhists should be made Rangers manager in future.
Down in London for the first time in a while for some of next week - any good or obscure food and drink recommendations for places I've likely not heard of welcome.
September 23, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Down in London for the first time in a while for some of next week - any good or obscure food and drink recommendations for places I've likely not heard of welcome.
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How did seagulls become so controversial?
Today a row over culling licenses in the Highlands reaches Inverness for a crisis summit.
What can we expect, and why has this become such a huge problem?
How did seagulls become so controversial?
Today a row over culling licenses in the Highlands reaches Inverness for a crisis summit.
What can we expect, and why has this become such a huge problem?
War on seagulls reaches Inverness for 'crisis summit' - what happens next?
The long-running row over controlling birds in communities already cost an SNP government minister his job, and local politicians Douglas Ross and Fergus Ewing are not happy.
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September 23, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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How did seagulls become so controversial?
Today a row over culling licenses in the Highlands reaches Inverness for a crisis summit.
What can we expect, and why has this become such a huge problem?
How did seagulls become so controversial?
Today a row over culling licenses in the Highlands reaches Inverness for a crisis summit.
What can we expect, and why has this become such a huge problem?