Iona Young
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Journalist at the Daily Record • previously Edinburgh Live, Scottish Daily Mail, Deadline News• hospital radio presenter • Views my own and dms open for stories 🗞️
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Terminally ill teen left in hospital corridor for 14 hours
Mark McAvoy's mum, Leanne, took him to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital's emergency department on the Monday, January 6, after he was struck with severe stomach pain and vomiting.
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January 14, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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Violent teen girl gang batter and rob woman on bus
'I first felt the impact to my jaw, then one of them grabbed my hair and slammed my head forward jamming my face between my seat and the window.'
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January 11, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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Or is it simply the case that there is room for both? Any evolution in the current landscape is encouraging to see but a large basis of some newsletters seems to take news from mainstream sites, rehash it, link back and deliver without the ads then gain income from subscriptions
January 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Or is it simply the case that there is room for both? Any evolution in the current landscape is encouraging to see but a large basis of some newsletters seems to take news from mainstream sites, rehash it, link back and deliver without the ads then gain income from subscriptions
I’d like to understand more about how sustainable newsletters are as a source, folk will still look for breaking news and are used to receiving it in real time which takes a lot of work and resources so aside from delivering in depth content / round ups how will they keep up?
January 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM
I’d like to understand more about how sustainable newsletters are as a source, folk will still look for breaking news and are used to receiving it in real time which takes a lot of work and resources so aside from delivering in depth content / round ups how will they keep up?
Lots of locals reminiscing about Hogmanay’s spent at the Tron long before it was heavily commercialised - also long before my time but will be interesting to see if there are any crowds braving the weather to bring back some nostalgic NYE magic tonight
December 31, 2024 at 12:45 PM
Lots of locals reminiscing about Hogmanay’s spent at the Tron long before it was heavily commercialised - also long before my time but will be interesting to see if there are any crowds braving the weather to bring back some nostalgic NYE magic tonight
Organisers have rearranged for Hot Dub Time Machine who was due to play tonight to perform at the Assembly Hall tomorrow but tickets are £55+ when original tickets were only £33 leaving many scunnered
December 30, 2024 at 11:48 PM
Organisers have rearranged for Hot Dub Time Machine who was due to play tonight to perform at the Assembly Hall tomorrow but tickets are £55+ when original tickets were only £33 leaving many scunnered
“The cancellation includes tonight's Night Afore Disco Party in West Princes Street Gardens, and on the 31st December, the Edinburgh's Hogmanay Street Party, Concert in the Gardens, and the Midnight Fireworks from Edinburgh Castle.”
December 30, 2024 at 3:52 PM
“The cancellation includes tonight's Night Afore Disco Party in West Princes Street Gardens, and on the 31st December, the Edinburgh's Hogmanay Street Party, Concert in the Gardens, and the Midnight Fireworks from Edinburgh Castle.”
An Edinburgh's Hogmanay spokesperson said: “Due to ongoing high winds and inclement weather in Edinburgh city centre, we regret to announce that outdoor events scheduled for tonight (30th Dec) and the 31st December are unable to go ahead on the grounds of public safety.
December 30, 2024 at 3:52 PM
An Edinburgh's Hogmanay spokesperson said: “Due to ongoing high winds and inclement weather in Edinburgh city centre, we regret to announce that outdoor events scheduled for tonight (30th Dec) and the 31st December are unable to go ahead on the grounds of public safety.
I believe the last time this happened was over ten years ago and will be interesting to see if crowds still gather tomorrow on Calton Hill for the bells
December 30, 2024 at 3:45 PM
I believe the last time this happened was over ten years ago and will be interesting to see if crowds still gather tomorrow on Calton Hill for the bells
Avanti have said they are "disappointed" that staff rejected the "very reasonable" offer and confirmed strike action will cause significant disruption
December 17, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Avanti have said they are "disappointed" that staff rejected the "very reasonable" offer and confirmed strike action will cause significant disruption
This will have a definite impact to tourism across the capital’s New Year festivities - story below 🚨
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Avanti West Coast workers to strike over New Year after latest offer rejected
Following train managers voting on an offer, which concluded on Tuesday 17 December strikes are back on.
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December 17, 2024 at 7:02 PM
This will have a definite impact to tourism across the capital’s New Year festivities - story below 🚨
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An RMT spokesperson told us: “Our members have resoundingly rejected Avanti’s latest offers in two referendums and sustained strike action is now the only way to focus management’s minds on reaching a negotiated settlement with the union.”
December 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM
An RMT spokesperson told us: “Our members have resoundingly rejected Avanti’s latest offers in two referendums and sustained strike action is now the only way to focus management’s minds on reaching a negotiated settlement with the union.”