Lynne Rankin
Broadcast Journalist and Presenter at STV News
STV News Reporter covering Tayside & Fife. Married with two gorgeous little boys. Views all my own. Email any story suggestions to [email protected]
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3 weeks ago |
news.stv.tv | Lynne Rankin
A public inquiry into former Dundee surgeon Sam Eljamel, who is thought to have harmed more than 200 patients, has been officially launched. Chair, Lord Weir has promised to be “fair and thorough” and put patients at the centre of the investigation. But the patient who first raised concerns about Eljamel is boycotting the inquiry.
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3 weeks ago |
news.stv.tv | Holly Lennon |Lynne Rankin
Campaigners have welcomed the start of a public inquiry into disgraced neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel. The inquiry will investigate matters relating to Eljamel, who was employed by NHS Tayside from 1995 until 2014, rising to the post of head of neurosurgery at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee. He also held various research and teaching positions with the University of Dundee and worked in private practice at Fernbrae Hospital.
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3 weeks ago |
news.stv.tv | Lynne Rankin
Dundee University has been accused of “academic and economic vandalism” after it emerged 700 people could lose their jobs due to the financial crisis. In a letter to Holyrood’s education committee, interim Principal, Professor Shane O’Neill said plans to cut 632 full-time roles could impact many more people. Unions are continuing to call for the leadership team to resign and want a revised recovery plan that protects more staff.
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4 weeks ago |
news.stv.tv | Lynne Rankin
People in prison are now being trained to use naloxone – a treatment that reverses the effects of a drug overdose. The Bella Centre in Dundee, where low-risk women are housed in homes rather than cells, are helping train others to use the life-saving treatment and offering people the chance to choose a different path to drugs.
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4 weeks ago |
news.stv.tv | Lynne Rankin
An independent investigation into Dundee University’s financial crisis will be the first of its kind. The inquiry, launched by the Scottish Funding Council, aims to get to the root cause of the crisis. It comes as the newly elected Rector called for the leadership to resign. STV News is now on WhatsAppGet all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Follow STV News on WhatsAppScan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
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Disbelief and anger amongst staff at the scale of cuts at Dundee University as it tries to balance a £35 million deficit. https://t.co/mcLfY9l2eg
Onto pastures new as we move from Seabraes to our new home at the Technology Park. It’s the people that make a place and we’re lucky to have the best team at STV Dundee. @stvsusan @StefaniDailly @callums_clark @STV_Felicity @FraserNicoll @saul_sievwright @raresrbn @justwilliamc
It’s the end of an era for STV in Dundee. After 15 years at Seabraes near the city centre, from Monday we’re moving to Prospect House in the Technology Park. Lots of happy memories with fantastic people, especially the live bulletin presentation. Same tel numbers and email. https://t.co/7tRy8JTCGP
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