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Joined October 2010
Just seen @mattforde He’s on great form and good to see him in fine health. If you are interested in politics you’ll laugh out loud. Excellent stuff.
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40,000 rugby fans will be treated to a slice of Scotland in East Asia next month. Hard on the heels of playing at the Coronation celebrations for their most famous former pupil Gordonstoun's award-winning pipe band will take centre stage at the Hong Kong Sevens. #bbcgms 0850
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Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth has warned MSPs that some of Scotland's secondary schools are just too big. She says that's having a damaging impact on the relationships between teachers and their pupils. #bbcgms 0840
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Fresh Lords defeats over Rwanda bill. 7 proposed changes, including provision to ensure "due regard" for domestic and international law, passed by peers. MPs will vote on the bill again after Easter We'll speak to Labour peer @HelenaKennedyKC #bbcgms 0805 bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-6…
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It started with 30 Stirling primary pupils to get them outside for 15 minutes a day. In the years since "The Daily Mile" has taken off globally with latest estimates suggesting more than 5 million children across 20,000 schools in close to 100 countries taking part. #bbcgms 0750
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Princess of Wales' absence from the public eye has sparked all manner of wild conspiracy theories. Even her return failed to dampen the fervour as some cast doubt on the footage of her visit to a garden centre. We'll speak to @DAaronovitch author of Voodoo Histories #bbcgms 0745
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NHS AI test spots tiny cancers missed by doctor. The AI tool tested by the NHS Grampian hospital trust has boosted the diagnosis rate for early stage breast cancer by 12% #bbcgms 0740 bbc.co.uk/news/technology-68…
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Protect children from crime gangs, expert urges. Review commissioned by the charity @Actn4ChildrScot. It warn the lack of a UK wide strategy is resulting in serious and preventable harm being caused to children and young people #bbcgms 0735 bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68615776
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Figures show the winter saw a slight increase in call outs to the mountain rescue service. Since 1st December the 900 volunteers working for the rescue services responded to over 120 incidents on Scotland's mountains up 6% on last year. #bbcgms 0715 bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-h…
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Scotland ‘worst in Europe’ for risky cosmetic fillers. 3 years ago Scottish Govt promised to consider tighter rules but ministers still haven't given a timeframe. Registered practitioners warn a growing number of patients are coming to harm. #bbcgms 0710 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3ge…
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Making alcohol-free beer more widely available on draught nudges people towards healthier choices says research. A new study suggests sales could surge if "no and low" options are more readily available on draft in pubs. Would it change your drinking habits? #bbcgms 0650
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Legislation expected to pass to force shooting estates to be licenced for 1st time. The Wildlife and Muirburn bill comes after growing concern about the amount of protected birds being killed on grouse moors.  Land managers describe it as a legislative sledgehammer.  #bbcgms 0640
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Care and support workers will hold a rally outside the First Minister's official residence in Edinburgh later demanding fairer pay. Led by @UniteScotland they will deliver their claim to Humza Yousaf & say they're not prepared to wait any longer for talks to begin. #bbcgms 0610
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