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Gordon Chree

Scotland

Senior Reporter and Presenter at STV News

I am a senior reporter and presenter for @STVNews Senior Fellow for @jschofieldtrust mentoring Any tips or stories gladly received - [email protected]

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  • 1 week ago | news.stv.tv | Gordon Chree

    The NHS Fife director of public health says she wants to work with takeaways and restaurants in the region to help people become healthier. We’re told Joy Tomlinson was “unavailable” to discuss her ideas today, although in a report for the health board, she used language around “portion size reduction.”It’s all part of attempts to tackle rising obesity levels.

  • 2 weeks ago | news.stv.tv | Gordon Chree

    Experts in Scotland say the threat of cyber attacks is alongside climate change as one of the biggest risks we face in the years to come. In recent weeks, high profile ransomware incidents have targeted M&S, Co-op and West Lothian Council. STV News has been hearing of concerns many organisations may be lax about protecting themselves.

  • 3 weeks ago | news.stv.tv | Gordon Chree

    It’s been another sunny day for most of us – and in fact it has been the driest start to a year in Scotland since 1964. The lack of rain has led Scottish Water to urge us to be mindful about the amount we’re using. In particular, they’re asking us to avoid garden sprinklers, which consume large amounts of water. There’s concern too about the impact on the environment and wildlife from rivers running much lower than usual.

  • 3 weeks ago | news.stv.tv | Gordon Chree

    Within the next hour, the right to help a terminally ill person end their life could take a step closer to being legalised in Scotland. MSPs are due to vote on the first stage of an assisted dying bill. Supporters say it will avoid people suffering an agonising and painful death – opponents say it could put pressure on some of the most vulnerable to end their lives. Campaigners on both sides of the argument gathered outside Holyrood ahead of the debate.

  • 3 weeks ago | news.stv.tv | Gordon Chree

    A wildfire, which has destroyed a significant area of forestry land in West Lothian, has been described by a senior fire officer as one of the worst he’s dealt with. Emergency crews have spent a third day at the scene of the outbreak near Fauldhouse. And with dry weather set to continue, we’re all being urged to take care in the countryside.

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