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Graeme Ogston @BBCGraemeO

Tayside and Central reporter for BBC Scotland News.

Joined January 2016
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I lecture nursing students about my dementia - I want to show it can happen to anyone bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0r9…

I lecture Stirling University nursing students about my dementia

When Joan Lyon was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2023 she set out to share her experience while she still could.

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Many thanks to Mike Parsons for speaking to me about his dad Tony - I can’t imagine what his family went through. The excellent documentary on the case is on the iPlayer now. More on radio and telly throughout the day. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9d0…

Tony Parsons: How a Red Bull can helped solve mystery of missing cyclist in Argyll

Dr Caroline Muirhead helped lead police to the spot where Tony Parsons had been buried after a confession from her boyfriend.

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Catalogue of failures led to young prisoner deaths at Polmont, says sheriff

A fatal accident inquiry concludes that Katie Allan, 21, and William Brown, 16, may not have died if reasonable precautions had been taken.

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Three face extradition to Canada over restaurateur's death

One man has been charged with killing the 44-year-old restaurant owner in a dispute over an unpaid bill.

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Excellent Reith lecture and Q&A last night @VADundee with Dr Gwen Adshead, expertly hosted by @tweeter_anita Well-worth a listen when it's broadcast on @BBCRadio4 in December. #reith
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Sir Ernest Shackleton cross goes on display in Dundee after 7,000-mile journey

A memorial to explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton goes on display in Dundee after a 7,000-mile journey.

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With work almost completed on the Tay Road Bridge the reopening date has been announced! More details here - bit.ly/4dLAdF3
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A big thrill to write this one. I’ve been a huge fan of Love since I was a teenager. @LOVErevisited66 bbc.com/news/articles/cp9v7m…

The enduring appeal of Johnny Echols and 1960s band Love

The 1960s band, who have influenced generations of musicians, are playing the Belladrum festival

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Angus Provost Brian Boyd quits with immediate effect after 'bullying' row. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c729…

'Bully' provost quits after berating Angus councillor to tears

Colleagues called the behaviour of Brian Boyd an "absolute disgrace" after meeting footage was posted publicly.

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Just voted. Turnout low and polling station staffed entirely by bewildered primary school children. Make of that what you will.
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An absolutely beautiful tribute to Chris from @LLBruce - thoughts with his family and DCT chums today. thecourier.co.uk/fp/obituari…

Chris Ferguson: Friend's poignant tribute on day of Courier legend's funeral in Arbroath

Fellow obituaries writer Lindsay Bruce pens one last tribute to her friend and mentor.

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Very sad news, Tom was one of the good guys. thetimes.co.uk/article/tom-f…

Tom Fox obituary: straight-talking and affable PR specialist

Often dealt the tricky task of handling media inquiries while working for scandal-ridden councils and the prison service, Fox was admired for his honesty and humour

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Brian Low: Man, 75, arrested in connection with dog walker death

The 65-year-old dog walker was found shot dead on a remote Perthshire path in February.

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Police accused of delays over probe into rogue surgeon Sam Eljamel

Campaigners outside Police Scotland's Dundee headquarters said they had been "in limbo" since an inquiry was launched in 2018.

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Very sad news, Chris was a lovely guy. Thoughts are with my Courier chums today. x
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Courier obituary writer Chris Ferguson dictates one final tribute… his own dlvr.it/T6qPCQ
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Sheriff accused of sexual harassment ruled unfit for office

Sheriff Jack Brown was found to have acted inappropriately towards two women.

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View from the office is giving me the fear.
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Dundee fan, 10, hit by flare meets his football heroes

Levi Rennie, 10, was injured after being struck on the head with a pyrotechnic at a match on Saturday.

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Man, 43, in court accused of Dundee murder

Another 43-year-old man died in hospital on Sunday after being found in a property in Charleston.

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Flare narrowly missed 10-year-old football fan's eye

The young Dundee fan was injured after being hit on the head by a pyrotechnic at a match on Saturday.

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