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Andy Dixon
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😀 Dad, husband, fitness fan, Terriers fan ⚽, WWE fan, journalist.
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Inverness, Highlands.
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🔗 Content editor: @invernesscourier.co.uk // @rossshirejournal.bsky.social // @strathspeyherald.co.uk
📧 andy.dixon@hnmedia.co.uk
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I'm a great believer that FOIs can lead to great articles because they help inform the public on matters organisations might prefer us not to know about.
@scottmaclennan.bsky.social

www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/number-...
Number of Highland Council officials getting £60k or more a year rockets by five times in six years
New data reveals pay costs to the local authority rose from £6.7m to £32.5m a year.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk
May 2, 2025 at 6:21 AM
andydixon1.bsky.social
Heartbreaking

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‘She fought with incredible strength and courage’ - young mum loses brave battle with leukaemia
“Our greatest wish is to give Abbey the beautiful send-off she deserves,” says Abbey Robertson’s sister and brother.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk
March 9, 2025 at 2:23 PM
andydixon1.bsky.social
Data journalism can take a while, depending on how the results are presented. However, investing that time can lead to important results which you can only hope the audience appreciates.

www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/reveale...
REVEALED: Cost of vandalism in our schools
Investigation uncovers repair bills as mindless acts 'divert much-needed resources from school works and services'.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk
March 7, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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If you aren't already a subscriber, get 12 months for just £10 with the code ANDYDIXON
February 8, 2025 at 2:08 PM
andydixon1.bsky.social
Proud of the team and all their awards including Inverness Courier getting website of the year - 2 years in a row!
February 7, 2025 at 8:32 PM
andydixon1.bsky.social
Excellent article from @niallfh.bsky.social

You have to feel for the parents. Anyone in their shoes would want to know what's happening.

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Parents of child with non-verbal autism ‘kept in dark’ by Highland Council after incident which resulted in staff suspension
Parents of a child with autism have hit out after being denied any details of an “incident” involving their daughter.
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February 7, 2025 at 7:12 AM
andydixon1.bsky.social
A fitting tribute by one of the best journalists I know. Well done @alfraserreporter.bsky.social

www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/tribute...
TRIBUTE: ‘An exemplary journalist… a crucial witness’ – ex-Courier owner helped nail Renee and Andrew MacRae’s killer
He was the newspaper man who loved the industry so much he bought a piece of it.
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February 2, 2025 at 8:55 PM
andydixon1.bsky.social
Could the offer of good quality - and hopefully affordable - accommodation help to address the staff recruitment issues faced by the health authority?

www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/micro-a...
Micro apartments planned at Inverness Campus for hospital staff and students
Accommodation for up to 100 hospital staff and students is being planned at Inverness Campus.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk
January 21, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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niallfh.bsky.social
Stefan Mauger’s family led tributes following his passing, noting the 20-year-old for his bravery, as an “inspiration to many” and a “warrior”, showing people that “life is for living whatever is in front of you”.
‘Life is for living, whatever is in front of you’ - Family leads tributes to ‘remarkable’ Stefan Mauger after five-year battle with cancer
Stefan’s family led tributes this week, noting the 20-year-old for his bravery as an ‘inspiration to many’.
www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk
January 15, 2025 at 4:50 PM
andydixon1.bsky.social
Incredible endurance. Even more amazing considering the conditions.

Respect to @bl6john.bsky.social & everyone else who took part in the #strathpuffer

www.inverness-courier.co.uk/sport/watch-...
WATCH: Inverness cyclist battles through snow to become British champion at Strathpuffer
He cycled over 24 hours in sub zero temperatures to win national title.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk
January 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
andydixon1.bsky.social
First Minister meets family of murdered Nairn banker Alistair Wilson.

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‘I hope they get the justice they deserve’ - First Minister meets with family of Nairn murder victim Alistair Wilson
The First Minister has met the family of Nairn banker Alistair Wilson, whose murder remains unsolved after more than two decades.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk
January 9, 2025 at 10:52 AM
andydixon1.bsky.social
FOIs can bring interesting results sometimes...

www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/sharpen...
Sharpened toilet brush handle among weapons seized from Inverness prisoners
Cocaine and Spice among drugs confiscated from prisoners in Inverness.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk
January 4, 2025 at 7:50 PM
andydixon1.bsky.social
Huge congratulations to all.

www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/new-yea...
New Year Honours list recognition for Highland residents
Merkinch's Dell McClurg, and Nairn's Alex Mackintosh and Kirstin Ann Grant were just some of the Highland residents to be honoured.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk
December 31, 2024 at 4:10 AM
andydixon1.bsky.social
Bought a lottery ticket yesterday and my eldest asked what would happen if we won. I said we'd get lots of money as a prize.
She said: "I like it how we are now."

It will stay with me for a while.
#love
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December 29, 2024 at 8:38 AM
andydixon1.bsky.social
Merry Christmas everyone!

#merrychristmas
#happyholidays
#christmas
December 25, 2024 at 9:41 AM
andydixon1.bsky.social
Made it just in time!
December 24, 2024 at 4:00 PM
andydixon1.bsky.social
Please sign our new A96/Nairn Bypass petition.

www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/build-t...
BUILD THE BYPASS: Petition calls for timeline on A96 dualling and Nairn Bypass by Easter 2025
The Inverness Courier is launching a petition calling for the publication of a timeline for works on the section of the A96 dualling scheme by Easter.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk
December 24, 2024 at 11:08 AM
andydixon1.bsky.social
Nice touch 🎄

At The Forge Gym, Inverness.
December 24, 2024 at 7:31 AM
andydixon1.bsky.social
Thank you to Alison Watson for spending a few minutes talking to us and telling us how grateful she is for all the support she's received from everyone and how wonderful her daughter Ashleigh was. Our thoughts are with you.

www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/i-canno...
‘I cannot imagine my world without her’ - heartbroken mum pays tribute to daughter after A9 tragedy
Police are appealing for information relating to the crash.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk
December 23, 2024 at 5:21 PM
andydixon1.bsky.social
Who remembers Alf?

We gave him a new lease of life the Christmas after our youngest outgrew her Xmas babygro.

Almost 40 years old and still going strong!
December 22, 2024 at 7:41 PM
andydixon1.bsky.social
This is heart-breaking. Anyone with information should please contact police.

www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/a9-fata...
A9 fatal crash victim named as police appeal for information
A 31-year-old woman died following a fatal one-vehicle crash on the A9 near Inshes.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk
December 22, 2024 at 4:05 AM
andydixon1.bsky.social
Likely to impact rush hour traffic in Inverness this morning.

www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/section...
Section of A9 in Inverness closed due to police incident
Traffic Scotland says: “Motorists are advised to use an alternate route at this time.”
www.inverness-courier.co.uk
December 20, 2024 at 5:36 AM
andydixon1.bsky.social
Proud of my team

www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/seventh...
Seventh heaven: Inverness Courier in running for 7 titles at media awards
The Inverness Courier is in seventh heaven after it made the shortlist for seven separate honours in this year’s Highlands and Islands Media Awards.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk
December 19, 2024 at 12:40 PM
andydixon1.bsky.social
An unexpected secret to a 'happy' marriage!

Congrats on your 60th anniversary 🎉

www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/arguing...
Arguing has kept couple together for 60 years!
As they celebrate 60 years of marriage, Inverness couple Julian and Kay Cox are unequivocal about what has kept them together.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk
December 19, 2024 at 5:05 AM
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What would you do if you won a £3m home?

www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/we-ve-d...
‘We’ve decided to sell up and cash in’ - Inverness mum-of-three set to become multi-millionaire thanks to prize bungalow
It has been listed online for just under £3 million - which will be a significant return on the £10 she spent entering the Omaze competition.
www.inverness-courier.co.uk
December 17, 2024 at 8:22 AM