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Press requested to show restraint in reporting eating disorders
March 23, 2012
THE press is being urged to show restraint when reporting eating disorders, to prevent copycat…
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Scotsman editor urges police to share more information with the pressMarch 23, 2012
THE relationship between the press and the police has become more business-like, partly because of...
New talent animation prize for former Fame Academy contestantMarch 23, 2012
A SCOTS singer-songwriter who appeared on the BBC talent show, Fame Academy, has been recognised...
Broadcasting BBC Scotland bus to follow Olympic TorchMarch 22, 2012
A MOBILE radio studio, installed in a bus, is being run by BBC Scotland, to follow...
Scotland Bill agreement described as ‘missed opportunity’ for broadcastingMarch 22, 2012
THE Scottish Government has described proposed legislation going through Westminster as a “missed opportunity to strengthen...
No paywall expected for Scotsman websiteMarch 22, 2012
THE websites of newspapers owned by Johnston Press, such as The Scotsman, will not be...
Phil Mackie dies, aged 79March 22, 2012
A FORMER reporter with the Edinburgh Evening News, who is understood to have been the...
Name change looming for Leith FMMarch 22, 2012
A COMMUNITY radio station in Edinburgh is 30 minutes away from coming off air ahead of...
Budget boost for TV production welcomed by STV as a hoped-for first stepMarch 22, 2012
A PROPOSED tax incentive for the video games industry, animation and what is described as “high-end”...
Ratner scheduled to speak at photographers’ annual awardsMarch 22, 2012
THE well-known entrepreneur, Gerald Ratner, has been lined up as the guest speaker at the...
Strathclyde police chief admits to media leaks concerns and investigationsMarch 21, 2012
LEAKS by the police to the media are an “ongoing concern”, according to the Chief...
Trio of speakers lined up for Scottish Press Club meetingMarch 21, 2012
THE producer/director at an independent TV production company which regularly provides content for Channel 4...
Another Leveson appointment for Herald editorMarch 21, 2012
THE editor of The Herald is to make a second appearance at the Leveson Inquiry...
British Press Awards prize for Melanie ReidMarch 21, 2012
THE Scots journalist, Melanie Reid, has been named Columnist of the Year (Broadsheet) at the...
Hunt on for new TV drama directorsMarch 21, 2012
A HUNT has been launched for a new generation of TV drama directors, as part...
The Scheme scoops programme awards prizeMarch 21, 2012
THE observational documentary series following life on a Kilmarnock housing estate, The Scheme, has emerged...
STV’s MacKay chosen to carry Olympic torchMarch 20, 2012
STV presenter, John MacKay, has been chosen to carry the Olympic torch. He is one...
MacKinnon steps down from Mirror health beatMarch 19, 2012
THE Scots journalist, Lachlan MacKinnon, has stepped down as health correspondent of the Daily Mirror....
Brain damage concerns prompt donation decision by BeattieMarch 19, 2012
THE BBC Radio Scotland presenter and former Scotland rugby international, John Beattie, is to donate...
Barcelona move helps Hunter join ‘privileged few’March 18, 2012
GRAHAM Hunter provides an inspiring tale for sports hacks tired of the Scottish football beat. In...
