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Innovation Correspondent for BBC Scotland. The views expressed are my own. laura.goodwin @bbc .co.uk

Dundee, Scotland
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Laura Goodwin
4 years
86 year old George, one of 600 people being vaccinated at Stonehaven town hall.
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First Moderna vaccines have arrived in Scotland.
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Good news! The results are in and negative. Off we go tomorrow! 🙏
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3 years
A Covid conundrum, a thread I hope someone has the answer to. I tested positive on the 25th of Jan, isolated and recovered. Triple vaxxed. My dad has died and I need to get to South Africa. To get in I need a negative pcr test.
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Rowie Power! Round Britain swimmer @RossEdgley on the North East treat setting him up for next 500 miles!
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4 years
2020 hasn’t given us much to be cheerful about. So I am taking this. 14 glorious days.
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Laura Goodwin
4 years
So I mentioned that we had kept the tree up....here it is February ready! Don’t judge....there really isn’t much else to do.
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Aberdeen looking pretty
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5 years
First bulletin for BBC Scotland in the bag! Delighted to have been joined by broadcasting royalty ⁦ @JudithRalston
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@JudithRalston ⁩ and I are on the late shift tonight so decided to check in on Children In Need preparations. All looking great! Join the team at 10pm on the BBC Scotland channel.
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Quiet now, but this time next week the first of thousands of people will start receiving their vaccines at a mass vaccination centre at TECA in Aberdeen.
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Laura Goodwin
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So tune in at 7 to see me and @LauraMcGhie_ wearing almost exactly the same dress. We have form for doing this….
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3 years
Zoom means I do more interviews in my car than I ever imagined possible.
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3 years
Really proud to have worked on this programme. Tonight at 8 on BBC One Scotland and on the BBC News Channel. I think kids will really enjoy it too!
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So today has been a day of firsts... brilliant news about the Pfizer vaccine approval first thing this morning, followed shortly after by my first radio broadcast in my pjs.
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Vaccine day. Listening to the tunes playing at TECA and wondering if they have a special playlist. So far have had when the going gets tough.... now Springsteen’s dancing in the dark.
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Laura Goodwin
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@DJMacDSTV was a boss you wanted to do well for, who made you better. He was tenacious, determined, but also very funny and told the best stories. He cared about people and had so much pride in STV North. It was a pleasure and honour to have known him. Thank you for everything.
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Tormod MacLeod
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It is with profound sadness that I learned earlier of the unexpected death of my friend & colleague @DJMacDSTV All of us at @STVNews are in shock. He was a champion of the North newsroom and we will miss him hugely. Duillich a'chreidsinn.
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Yesterday I had the pleasure of interviewing three extraordinary scientists and came away hoping their story will inspire all our children to question and explore! Watch @BBCScotNine tonight. #InternationalWomensDay2019
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4 years
Find a partner who buys you a heated car seat. Thanks @ChristopherHarv
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4 years
Anyone else kept the Christmas tree up? We have converted ours into a home learning/craft tree complete with crochet chains, loom bands and 3D pen creations.
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Very proud to work with a fantastic team of people.
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4 years
Bye bye roots!
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3 years
Memento. One more bulletin to go.
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5 years
On Sundays we wear blush! ⁦ @LauraMcGhie_ ⁩ ⁦ @nasimrasl
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3 years
With a small tweak this could work….
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4 years
We produce news and twins...
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Fiona Stalker
4 years
Could this be a record @TwinsTrust ? Three mums of twins presenting on a TV set ? @LauraMGoodwin @JudithRalston and me on @BBCScotNine @BBCScotland 📺 ❤️
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Laura Goodwin
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Some stats around vaccinations in Scotland - so far 191,965 people have been vaccinated. 80% of care home residents, 55% care home staff, 52% health and social care staff and 2% of over 80's in the community.
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Laura Goodwin
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I don’t like to come empty handed.....
@BBCScotNine
The Nine
6 years
What will you be eating in 2050? Our innovation correspondent @lauramgoodwin has found out how scientists and food producers in Scotland are looking to the future. #TheNine
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Ever get the feeling you are being watched....
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Laura Goodwin
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Filming in Forfar.
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@BBCSimonMcCoy I regularly ponder how this happened @BBCSimonMcCoy ?
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5 years
Heard about the Scottish firm redesigning the internet? No?? @maidsafe tonight on #TheNine
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Love the name and the ambition.
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Laura Goodwin
5 years
Here with my girls supporting our girls! #WomensWorldCup #hampden #scotland
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What’s the correct response when you are absolutely delighted for you pal but at the same time gutted because you adore working with them? All the best Connor, an immensely talented journalist but also a genuine good guy.
@ConnorGillies
Connor Gillies
2 years
Thrilled & honoured to be joining @SkyNews as Scotland Correspondent this autumn. It’s hugely exciting at a fascinating time in Scottish society & politics. And also bittersweet - as I leave the first-class @BBCScotlandNews team where I’m grateful for all the opportunities.
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Laura Goodwin
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Pregnancy for me was horrendous. By the time I was 11 weeks I was in hospital on a drip because my body had gone into starvation mode. This was while pregnant with twins. My colleague @LolaCowie has an excellent report tonight on #thenine #hyperemesisgravidarum
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Laura Goodwin
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@scalpach @DJMacDSTV @STVNews I don’t have the words yet. Other than he was a wonderfully kind man, who took immense pride in his work and his staff, and was a very good friend. Utter shock at his loss.
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Love this.
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Filming at Valneva in Livingston today. Their vaccine won’t be ready until the end of the year, so could this be the annual booster??
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Laura Goodwin
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Very much ready for this.....been looking forward to it for weeks!
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@BBCScotComms
BBC Scotland Comms
3 years
🎅 TONIGHT! On Scotland's Christmas Home of the Year, our #SHOTY 🎄 judges @annabananacj @MichaelAngusMA & @katelavie go down the chimneys of the top 5 Christmas homes across Scotland, marking them on seasonal style & festive flair - 8pm on @BBCScotland
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Laura Goodwin
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A Covid conundrum, a thread I hope someone has the answer to. I tested positive on the 25th of Jan, isolated and recovered. Triple vaxxed. My dad has died and I need to get to South Africa. To get in I need a negative pcr test.
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Laura Goodwin
6 years
Testing the Scottish Mountain rescue team's newest recruit! Reporting Scotland, 6.30. @ScottishMR
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Laura Goodwin
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A wonderful man. Interviewed him twice and feel incredibly lucky to have done so. A presence and kindness you don't forget. BBC News - Artist and Tutti Frutti writer John Byrne dies, aged 83
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Tonight on the STV News - allegations of a bullying culture at NHS Highland, also why teens are increasingly tee-total.....it's also my last ever STV News at 6! See you then!
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Laura Goodwin
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@BBCPhilipSim Try your hand at a Lowry day. And fail.
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Laura Goodwin
5 years
Today’s filming. All will be revealed on BBC Reporting Scotland and The Nine this evening. #chimpanzee #sleepingbeauty
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Laura Goodwin
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@BBCJohnBeattie and I will have your news this evening. Join us at 7 and at 9! #thenine
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Laura Goodwin
4 years
Scotland vaccinations figs: 437,900 received 1st dose, 95% of residents in older adult care homes and 89% of residents in all care homes, 83% staff in older adult care homes, 72% staff in all care homes, 51% of over 80s living in community, 98% f-line health & social care workers
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Laura Goodwin
4 years
Hard at work. The technicians at Valneva in Livingston working on their coronavirus vaccine. I waved....they aren’t allowed to wave back!
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Might have missed the party….
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Laura Goodwin
4 years
Congratulations to a fabulous team!
@RTSScotland
RTS Scotland
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Welcome everyone. Congratulation to our first winner of the night #RTSScotland
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Laura Goodwin
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Lovely to meet with John and Rhoda today! A couple who have been shielding but are now looking forward to relaxation of the restrictions.
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John Morrison
4 years
As the rules relax, is this our final ‘shielding’ interview? We tell ⁦ @LauraMGoodwin ⁩ how ⁦ @RhodaMor ⁩ and I are now going to make a break for freedom. On ⁦ @BBCScotNine ⁩ tonight.
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What a great picture! Well done @lauramuiruns !
@TeamGB
Team GB
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You've done it, @lauramuiruns ! 🤗 #TeamGB
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This man always makes me laugh.
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Jim Smith
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City parents : "what the hell am I meant to do with my kids till August?" Farmer parents :" aye, hello, is that the tractor hire company?"
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We knew Aberdeen South was going to be tight, conservative sources sounding less confident as morning progresses.
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Laura Goodwin
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Researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University have developed a new type of location device that uses infrared light. They say the technology could help people with dementia to live independently for longer. More on Reporting Scotland at 6.30 @CaledonianNews
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6 years
Easily one of my favourite interviews. Went home and told my daughters all about you! Thank you all!
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Laura Goodwin
4 years
Baffled by the American voting process? An excellent explainer from @BBCJamesCook
@BBCScotNine
The Nine
4 years
How do Americans pick their president? #TheNine 's @BBCJamesCook takes us through how the voting system works. #ElectionDay
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Virtual reality Veterans. Find out how virtual reality is helping to bring the voices of veterans and importance of the poppy to a new generation. Reporting Scotland, 6.30. @BBCScotlandNews @AbertayUni
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Its a touch windy for a live report....
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Coronavirus: Expert says Scotland 'could be Covid-free by end of summer' - BBC News
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Laura Goodwin
3 years
@ChristopherHarv Technically you could be Mr Goodwin if you wished….
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Laura Goodwin
4 years
I will be speaking to the First Minister later on Reporting Scotland @BBCScotlandNews about the route map out of lockdown. What do you want to know or need more clarity on?
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Laura Goodwin
4 years
May give this a go later...
@IndiaRGrant
India Grant
4 years
Snow diving - Freya in Aberdeen swapping cold water swimming for deep snow diving #Aberdeen #Snow #BeastFromTheEast
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On the nine tonight, find out how pioneering techniques are being used to minimise trauma to premature babies in neonatal care. #thenine #nhsgrampian @archiegrampian
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Laura Goodwin
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So proud of the STV North news team! We have just been voted news programme of the year!
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Laura Goodwin
5 years
Rarely is a story so massive globally but also so very personal to us all. Join us at 9.
@BBCScotNine
The Nine
5 years
Tonight on #TheNine we have the latest developments on the #coronavirus as @NicolaSturgeon warns that life in Scotland will change "significantly" due to stringent new measures. Join @BBCJamesCook and @LauraMGoodwin at 9:00pm on the @BBCScotland channel.
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Laura Goodwin
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"Like Kezia Dugdale, she has been pushed out by the political manoeuvrings of a man less able than she is and is likely to be replaced by the same." Thought provoking read by @DaniGaravelli1
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Dani Garavelli
5 years
My @scotonsunday column on Ruth's resignation and why I can't rejoice, much as I thought I would (and maybe should).
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Nicola Sturgeon says she has asked that the stay alert messaging not be circulated in Scotland. Message in Scotland remains stay at home.
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Laura Goodwin
6 years
China Mobile win best interactive floor! #MWC19MP
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Laura Goodwin
5 years
I love this.
@BBCBreakfast
BBC Breakfast
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Have you seen the adorable Albie yet? 🍝 Albie and his mum will be on #BBCBreakfast tomorrow chatting about this viral video ⤵️ @PositiveaboutDS
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Busy day for @ChristopherHarv ....two phones at a time.
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Laura Goodwin
5 years
Fabulous seeing so many people here! Best bit so far, hearing wee girl behind us shouting out come on Scotland....followed by first goal! #OurGirlsOurGame
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5 years
Thank you to ⁦ @BBCDouglasF ⁩ for his photography skills!
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Laura Goodwin
6 years
New fav silver fox sports presenter.... #stvappeal #KiltwalkDundee @JimWhite
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Laura Goodwin
4 years
Look it’s been a long week so just checking....is anyone else bawling at @BBCSpringwatch ? Beautifully done team!
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Laura Goodwin
4 years
They have both been excellent.
@tweeter_anita
anita anand
4 years
Hats off to my colleagues @ChrisMasonBBC and @reetacbbc who are filling this unpredictability loooooooong space like heroes!
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Laura Goodwin
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Great interview with @Janinevanwyk5 on BBC Alba. Was really heartening to hear the work she has done to promote women’s football in South Africa, where I also grew up.
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Laura Goodwin
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I love this. @ChristopherHarv has no chance.
@EveningExpress
Evening Express
6 years
UK: This couple has played Mario Kart to decide who makes tea every day for 20 years
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6 years
I love my V & A pencil....but how do I sharpen it? @VADundee
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Laura Goodwin
4 years
Well Tenet is pretty incredible. Didn’t understand all of it...and it matters not a jot. #Tenet
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Laura Goodwin
4 years
Andrew Buist from BMA tells Scot Gov covid committee that digital vaccine passports should be given serious consideration and done as seamlessly as possible, ie digital, not a bit of paper needed from your GP to allow you to travel.
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3 years
Right we are back on with the positive tunes...dire straits, walk of life.
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Laura Goodwin
6 years
Kid's reading book.....is it just me or does Question 2 just not work if you are Scottish....??
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Laura Goodwin
6 years
Today I asked Michael Gove what a no deal brexit would mean for farmers as he visited the Turriff show. More on the STV news at six.
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Laura Goodwin
4 years
I take responsibility for the soup....the rest of this culinary creation is all @ChristopherHarv
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Chris Harvey
4 years
People say 2020's been rubbish but I am literally living the dream. Spicy tomato soup by @LauraMGoodwin prawn toast via OOD at local co-op. A toffee apple AND Rhubarb and Custard squashies.
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Head phones or adorable happy little aliens?
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@BBCAileenClarke Hiding under the brolly sipping an iced tea as the kids take a dip. And yes. This is Scotland! Factor 50 is our friend!
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Grant Schapps arrives at scene of train derailment.
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Laura Goodwin
3 years
Culture club do you really want to hurt me on now....Um.
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Laura Goodwin
5 years
Tonight on #thenine ... I visitmattress mountain to learn more about the circular economy! #bbcscotland
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Laura Goodwin
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National clinical director Jason Leitch tells Holyrood covid committee that they can still meet April and July targets for vaccines despite shortages. As of today, they also don't anticipate it affecting 2nd doses.
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Laura Goodwin
3 years
So here for this @AnneLundon !!
@annemcalp
Anne McAlpine
3 years
#SHOTY is back for a Christmas special! 🎉
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Laura Goodwin
5 years
#artclub By Miss R Harvey. Age 7. @noelfielding11
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Laura Goodwin
4 years
Update from MRHA on Oxford vaccine: "Today the UK regulator, following a rigorous scientific review of all the available data, said that the available evidence does not suggest that blood clots in veins (venous thromboembolism) are caused by COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca"
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Laura Goodwin
4 years
@ChristopherHarv How have I not seen this before?
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Laura Goodwin
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Dermot does Dundee! @radioleary
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Laura Goodwin
5 years
When you try to get a night off work but you can’t shake @DavidJ_Farrell #DigitalTech2019
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