Oliver Wright

Aberdeen

Reporter at STV News

Multi Media Journalist at STV News

Nothing on the top but a bucket and a mop and an illustrated book about birds

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Sheltered accommodation residents facing move 20 miles away

2 weeks ago | news.stv.tv | Oliver Wright

Residents in sheltered housing in Aberdeenshire have been told their buildings could be closed and they could be forced to move up to 20 miles away. Under new proposals, 17 of the region’s facilities could be shut down in an effort to save over £100m. But those living in the accommodation say they don’t want to uproot their lives.
North east electrical network to get multi-million pound upgrade

2 weeks ago | news.stv.tv | Oliver Wright

The north east’s electricity network is about to undergo a multi-million pound upgrade in an effort to provide more resilience from storms and power cuts. SSEN is spending almost £500m on revamping its distribution network. But campaigners against other new energy projects are yet to be convinced.
Prince William visits North East to unveil new homeless project

4 weeks ago | news.stv.tv | Oliver Wright

The Granite City had a Royal visitor today as Prince William visited Aberdeen to unveil the latest project on his mission to end homelessness. He was joined by celebrity entrepreneur Steven Bartlett as they rolled out a project that aims to help young people at risk of homelessness into jobs. 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
Community forest revives land wiped out during Highland Clearances

1 month ago | news.stv.tv | Oliver Wright

An area of Wester Ross wiped out during the Highland Clearances will be home to a newly planted community forest. Torgarve forest was taken into community ownership in 2021 but is now the site of a four-year project to improve biodiversity and benefit those living there. Trees already on the site have been cleared and the first new trees have been planted.
Highland Clearances site to become home of new forest

1 month ago | news.stv.tv | Oliver Wright

An area of Wester Ross, where two villages were wiped out during the Highland Clearances, will be the site of a new forest. The Applecross community took over the Torgarve Forest in 2021. Now, the first trees have been planted as part of a broadleaf woodland for the good of the community. 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
Locals push back against 'devastating' quarry plans

1 month ago | news.stv.tv | Oliver Wright

People living in Rhynie in Aberdeenshire say plans to build a quarry there will have a devastating impact on the local area. Councillors are due to vote on the proposals tomorrow. 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
Aberdeen councillors vote for 9.85% council tax rise

1 month ago | news.stv.tv | Oliver Wright

Residents in Aberdeen will pay almost 10% more council tax from next month. The city council voted to increase charges by 9.85%, meaning all bands are now over £1,000 a year. It also voted through cuts to some community projects and increases in things like parking charges, but councillors said they would also invest in improving schools.
Orkney Council votes for highest council tax rise in Scotland

1 month ago | news.stv.tv | Oliver Wright

Councillors in Orkney have voted to increase council tax by 15%, the highest increase of any local authority in Scotland so far. The move comes despite an online petition, which gathered more than 1,000 signatures against the increase. Orkney Islands Council previously said the rise was required to maintain public services and bring council tax in line with other areas of the country. STV News is now on WhatsAppGet all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News
15-year jail sentence referred to Attorney General

1 month ago | bbc.com | Oliver Wright

Appeal to review killer's 15-year jail sentenceOliver WrightWest Yorkshire PoliceRanei Wilks was jailed on 3 February for 15 years after being convicted of manslaughterThe Attorney General has been asked to consider whether the sentence handed down to a man involved in the fatal stabbing of a Leeds teenager was too lenient. Ranei Wilks, 23, was jailed for 15 years after being convicted of the manslaughter of 18-year-old Jamie Meah in March 2023.
Gran, 71, to represent Scotland at Hyrox World Championships in Chicago

2 months ago | news.stv.tv | Oliver Wright

A Turriff grandmother of four says she’s “really excited” to be representing Scotland at the Hyrox World Championships in Chicago. Carole Munro qualified for a spot to represent her country after competing in the gruelling fitness competition, which sees competitors run a total of eight kilometres, with a different functional exercise in between each lap. Competitors ski, push and pull sleds, row, burpee, lunge and throw heavy medicine balls at a target in an effort to get the fastest time.