Lewis Michie
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Lewis Michie
@lewismichie.bsky.social
· Jan 6
👋 Hey, I'm Lewis and I'm a reporter with STV News based in Edinburgh.
I don't have a specific niche, so I'm keen to cover stories of all types. These can be local to Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife or national issues.
📧 So feel free to send me a message here or to email me: Lewis.Michie@STV.TV
I don't have a specific niche, so I'm keen to cover stories of all types. These can be local to Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife or national issues.
📧 So feel free to send me a message here or to email me: Lewis.Michie@STV.TV
Creatives were already worried enough about how aritifical intelligence might impact their jobs.
But now, from actors to voice artists, they are worried about their intellectual property.
More on A.I and copyright on tonight's STV News at Six.
But now, from actors to voice artists, they are worried about their intellectual property.
More on A.I and copyright on tonight's STV News at Six.
November 24, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Creatives were already worried enough about how aritifical intelligence might impact their jobs.
But now, from actors to voice artists, they are worried about their intellectual property.
More on A.I and copyright on tonight's STV News at Six.
But now, from actors to voice artists, they are worried about their intellectual property.
More on A.I and copyright on tonight's STV News at Six.
Rhona and Amanda are identical twins - their lives have often mirrored each other. This year both were diagnosed with breast cancer within weeks of each other.
But they've remained positive and started a TikTok account to raise awareness.
More on the STV News at Six.
But they've remained positive and started a TikTok account to raise awareness.
More on the STV News at Six.
August 6, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Rhona and Amanda are identical twins - their lives have often mirrored each other. This year both were diagnosed with breast cancer within weeks of each other.
But they've remained positive and started a TikTok account to raise awareness.
More on the STV News at Six.
But they've remained positive and started a TikTok account to raise awareness.
More on the STV News at Six.
Paddle boarding continues to grow in popularity in Scotland, but that also means the number of incidents the RNLI are called to involving themare on the up too.
I’ve been speaking with an expert about how paddle boarders can stay safe.
My STV News at Six report 👇🏻
youtu.be/2I6C3FDRBEE?...
I’ve been speaking with an expert about how paddle boarders can stay safe.
My STV News at Six report 👇🏻
youtu.be/2I6C3FDRBEE?...
Scottish Paddleboarders warned to take precautions before taking to the water | STV News 21/07/25
YouTube video by Lewis Michie
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July 21, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Paddle boarding continues to grow in popularity in Scotland, but that also means the number of incidents the RNLI are called to involving themare on the up too.
I’ve been speaking with an expert about how paddle boarders can stay safe.
My STV News at Six report 👇🏻
youtu.be/2I6C3FDRBEE?...
I’ve been speaking with an expert about how paddle boarders can stay safe.
My STV News at Six report 👇🏻
youtu.be/2I6C3FDRBEE?...
Rhona's Father Billy died after testing positive for Covid on May 3rd 2020
17 days later his Wife of 69 years Vi, who lived in the same care home, also died after testing positive
The UK Covid inquiry is now looking into how care homes were handled
More on the @STVNews at Six.
17 days later his Wife of 69 years Vi, who lived in the same care home, also died after testing positive
The UK Covid inquiry is now looking into how care homes were handled
More on the @STVNews at Six.
July 1, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Rhona's Father Billy died after testing positive for Covid on May 3rd 2020
17 days later his Wife of 69 years Vi, who lived in the same care home, also died after testing positive
The UK Covid inquiry is now looking into how care homes were handled
More on the @STVNews at Six.
17 days later his Wife of 69 years Vi, who lived in the same care home, also died after testing positive
The UK Covid inquiry is now looking into how care homes were handled
More on the @STVNews at Six.
Part of today’s UK government spending review includes £750 Million on a new supercomputer, to be hosted by the University of Edinburgh.
We’ve been visiting the current supercomputer and finding out more for tonight’s @STVNews at Six.
We’ve been visiting the current supercomputer and finding out more for tonight’s @STVNews at Six.
June 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Part of today’s UK government spending review includes £750 Million on a new supercomputer, to be hosted by the University of Edinburgh.
We’ve been visiting the current supercomputer and finding out more for tonight’s @STVNews at Six.
We’ve been visiting the current supercomputer and finding out more for tonight’s @STVNews at Six.
UPDATE: Police have recovered a firearm during searches of the Roseburn path in Edinburgh, they say it’s part of Operation Portaledge, the ongoing investigation into gang related violence across Scotland’s central belt.
June 11, 2025 at 2:46 PM
UPDATE: Police have recovered a firearm during searches of the Roseburn path in Edinburgh, they say it’s part of Operation Portaledge, the ongoing investigation into gang related violence across Scotland’s central belt.
New: Confirmed dates for strike action at the University of Edinburgh.
UCU members will take industrial action on Friday June 20th - a University open day.
Then a further five days during ‘welcome week’.
It’s in response to planned £140 Million cuts at the institute.
UCU members will take industrial action on Friday June 20th - a University open day.
Then a further five days during ‘welcome week’.
It’s in response to planned £140 Million cuts at the institute.
June 4, 2025 at 12:38 PM
New: Confirmed dates for strike action at the University of Edinburgh.
UCU members will take industrial action on Friday June 20th - a University open day.
Then a further five days during ‘welcome week’.
It’s in response to planned £140 Million cuts at the institute.
UCU members will take industrial action on Friday June 20th - a University open day.
Then a further five days during ‘welcome week’.
It’s in response to planned £140 Million cuts at the institute.
Reposted by Lewis Michie
Boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy across Scotland have begun to receive a 'Game-changing' drug called Givinostat.
It can help to slow the rare genetic condition, delaying its serious symptoms.
We spoke with Riley and Sam.
Our STV News at Six report 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFC2...
It can help to slow the rare genetic condition, delaying its serious symptoms.
We spoke with Riley and Sam.
Our STV News at Six report 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFC2...
Boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy begin receiving 'game-changer' drug |STV News Report 30/05/25
YouTube video by Lewis Michie
www.youtube.com
June 2, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy across Scotland have begun to receive a 'Game-changing' drug called Givinostat.
It can help to slow the rare genetic condition, delaying its serious symptoms.
We spoke with Riley and Sam.
Our STV News at Six report 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFC2...
It can help to slow the rare genetic condition, delaying its serious symptoms.
We spoke with Riley and Sam.
Our STV News at Six report 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFC2...
Boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy across Scotland have begun to receive a 'Game-changing' drug called Givinostat.
It can help to slow the rare genetic condition, delaying its serious symptoms.
We spoke with Riley and Sam.
Our STV News at Six report 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFC2...
It can help to slow the rare genetic condition, delaying its serious symptoms.
We spoke with Riley and Sam.
Our STV News at Six report 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFC2...
Boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy begin receiving 'game-changer' drug |STV News Report 30/05/25
YouTube video by Lewis Michie
www.youtube.com
June 2, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy across Scotland have begun to receive a 'Game-changing' drug called Givinostat.
It can help to slow the rare genetic condition, delaying its serious symptoms.
We spoke with Riley and Sam.
Our STV News at Six report 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFC2...
It can help to slow the rare genetic condition, delaying its serious symptoms.
We spoke with Riley and Sam.
Our STV News at Six report 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFC2...
It comes as the University’s top academic body declared “no confidence” in the executive’s handling of the financial crisis.
The no-confidence vote was passed “by a large majority” of members at a University Senate meeting yesterday 👇🏻
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The no-confidence vote was passed “by a large majority” of members at a University Senate meeting yesterday 👇🏻
t.co/GTSe4Qj0Bn
https://news.stv.tv/east-central/edinburgh-university-staff-back-strike-action-over-140m-cuts-and-threat-to-jobs
t.co
May 21, 2025 at 10:09 AM
It comes as the University’s top academic body declared “no confidence” in the executive’s handling of the financial crisis.
The no-confidence vote was passed “by a large majority” of members at a University Senate meeting yesterday 👇🏻
t.co/GTSe4Qj0Bn
The no-confidence vote was passed “by a large majority” of members at a University Senate meeting yesterday 👇🏻
t.co/GTSe4Qj0Bn
NEW: The UCU has voted “overwhelmingly” in support of industrial action at the University of Edinburgh.
It’s over planned budget cuts to the value of £140 Million, and refusal to rule out compulsory redundancies.
84% in favour of strike action, with a 60% turnout.
It’s over planned budget cuts to the value of £140 Million, and refusal to rule out compulsory redundancies.
84% in favour of strike action, with a 60% turnout.
May 21, 2025 at 9:21 AM
NEW: The UCU has voted “overwhelmingly” in support of industrial action at the University of Edinburgh.
It’s over planned budget cuts to the value of £140 Million, and refusal to rule out compulsory redundancies.
84% in favour of strike action, with a 60% turnout.
It’s over planned budget cuts to the value of £140 Million, and refusal to rule out compulsory redundancies.
84% in favour of strike action, with a 60% turnout.
8-year-old Sam has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy - a genetic muscle wasting disease.
A new treatment is coming but with it yet to be approved for NHS use time is muscle. His parents hope it'll be available to Sam soon.
More on tonight's STV News at Six.
A new treatment is coming but with it yet to be approved for NHS use time is muscle. His parents hope it'll be available to Sam soon.
More on tonight's STV News at Six.
March 14, 2025 at 5:55 PM
8-year-old Sam has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy - a genetic muscle wasting disease.
A new treatment is coming but with it yet to be approved for NHS use time is muscle. His parents hope it'll be available to Sam soon.
More on tonight's STV News at Six.
A new treatment is coming but with it yet to be approved for NHS use time is muscle. His parents hope it'll be available to Sam soon.
More on tonight's STV News at Six.
University of Edinburgh staff could take strike action if the Uni don’t rule out compulsory redundancies.
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https://news.stv.tv/east-central/union-warns-staff-could-take-industrial-action-after-edinburgh-university-announce-staff-cuts
t.co
February 26, 2025 at 6:14 PM
University of Edinburgh staff could take strike action if the Uni don’t rule out compulsory redundancies.
t.co/lQa5IfvNQV
t.co/lQa5IfvNQV
I spoke with UCU Edinburgh President Sophia Woodman earlier.
She told me they think the universities finances are “quite healthy” compared to the sector with “enormous reserves”.
And that they have “adequate resources to cover a downturn without cutting staff.”
She told me they think the universities finances are “quite healthy” compared to the sector with “enormous reserves”.
And that they have “adequate resources to cover a downturn without cutting staff.”
NEW: The University of Edinburgh says it needs to close a financial gap of 10% of its turnover (£140 Million) in the next 18 months.
“Radical action” will mean a lower staff base and the Uni will review all capital expenditure - including approved projects.
“Radical action” will mean a lower staff base and the Uni will review all capital expenditure - including approved projects.
February 25, 2025 at 4:32 PM
I spoke with UCU Edinburgh President Sophia Woodman earlier.
She told me they think the universities finances are “quite healthy” compared to the sector with “enormous reserves”.
And that they have “adequate resources to cover a downturn without cutting staff.”
She told me they think the universities finances are “quite healthy” compared to the sector with “enormous reserves”.
And that they have “adequate resources to cover a downturn without cutting staff.”
NEW: The University of Edinburgh says it needs to close a financial gap of 10% of its turnover (£140 Million) in the next 18 months.
“Radical action” will mean a lower staff base and the Uni will review all capital expenditure - including approved projects.
“Radical action” will mean a lower staff base and the Uni will review all capital expenditure - including approved projects.
February 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
NEW: The University of Edinburgh says it needs to close a financial gap of 10% of its turnover (£140 Million) in the next 18 months.
“Radical action” will mean a lower staff base and the Uni will review all capital expenditure - including approved projects.
“Radical action” will mean a lower staff base and the Uni will review all capital expenditure - including approved projects.
Reposted by Lewis Michie
For the first time in it's 110 year history the charity veterans housing Scotland has launched a public fundraising campaign.
Costs associated with providing affordable rentals have spiralled in recent years.
More on tonight's STV News at Six in the east.
Costs associated with providing affordable rentals have spiralled in recent years.
More on tonight's STV News at Six in the east.
February 20, 2025 at 2:52 PM
For the first time in it's 110 year history the charity veterans housing Scotland has launched a public fundraising campaign.
Costs associated with providing affordable rentals have spiralled in recent years.
More on tonight's STV News at Six in the east.
Costs associated with providing affordable rentals have spiralled in recent years.
More on tonight's STV News at Six in the east.
For the first time in it's 110 year history the charity veterans housing Scotland has launched a public fundraising campaign.
Costs associated with providing affordable rentals have spiralled in recent years.
More on tonight's STV News at Six in the east.
Costs associated with providing affordable rentals have spiralled in recent years.
More on tonight's STV News at Six in the east.
February 20, 2025 at 2:52 PM
For the first time in it's 110 year history the charity veterans housing Scotland has launched a public fundraising campaign.
Costs associated with providing affordable rentals have spiralled in recent years.
More on tonight's STV News at Six in the east.
Costs associated with providing affordable rentals have spiralled in recent years.
More on tonight's STV News at Six in the east.
On tonight's STV News at Six in the east, as the city of Edinburgh Council prepares to set it's budget tomorrow..
💸Council tax set to go up, what do the public think?
👩🏫 Cuts are required, @edinburgheis.bsky.social have concerns
🧒Parents of ASN children fear holiday hub limits.
💸Council tax set to go up, what do the public think?
👩🏫 Cuts are required, @edinburgheis.bsky.social have concerns
🧒Parents of ASN children fear holiday hub limits.
February 19, 2025 at 4:49 PM
On tonight's STV News at Six in the east, as the city of Edinburgh Council prepares to set it's budget tomorrow..
💸Council tax set to go up, what do the public think?
👩🏫 Cuts are required, @edinburgheis.bsky.social have concerns
🧒Parents of ASN children fear holiday hub limits.
💸Council tax set to go up, what do the public think?
👩🏫 Cuts are required, @edinburgheis.bsky.social have concerns
🧒Parents of ASN children fear holiday hub limits.
On tonight's STV News at Six, cyber experts are concerned about the growing prevalence of romance scams aided by artificial intelligence.
We see just how convincing A.I content can be as the tech becomes more readily available.
We see just how convincing A.I content can be as the tech becomes more readily available.
a yellow triangle with a blue ai chip on it and the words caution created by artificial intelligence
ALT: a yellow triangle with a blue ai chip on it and the words caution created by artificial intelligence
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February 12, 2025 at 5:40 PM
On tonight's STV News at Six, cyber experts are concerned about the growing prevalence of romance scams aided by artificial intelligence.
We see just how convincing A.I content can be as the tech becomes more readily available.
We see just how convincing A.I content can be as the tech becomes more readily available.
You may have heard recently the suggestion of extending Edinburgh's tram network via the railway into Gorgie, Morningside, Craigmillar, Portobello and more.
On tonight's STV News at Six in the east, we hear from the students behind the proposal.
On tonight's STV News at Six in the east, we hear from the students behind the proposal.
February 11, 2025 at 3:43 PM
You may have heard recently the suggestion of extending Edinburgh's tram network via the railway into Gorgie, Morningside, Craigmillar, Portobello and more.
On tonight's STV News at Six in the east, we hear from the students behind the proposal.
On tonight's STV News at Six in the east, we hear from the students behind the proposal.
The charity Barnardos say that fostering in Scotland is in crisis - they desperately need new carers to come forward.
I've been speaking to one couple who have no regrets from taking that step a decade ago.
More on tonight's STV News at Six.
news.stv.tv/east-central...
I've been speaking to one couple who have no regrets from taking that step a decade ago.
More on tonight's STV News at Six.
news.stv.tv/east-central...
Scotland's fostering crisis: Couple reflect on decade of caring for children
Andrew and Sharon Mulvena hope to encourage others to enter the industry amid a drop in the number of approved foster carer homes across the country.
news.stv.tv
February 10, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The charity Barnardos say that fostering in Scotland is in crisis - they desperately need new carers to come forward.
I've been speaking to one couple who have no regrets from taking that step a decade ago.
More on tonight's STV News at Six.
news.stv.tv/east-central...
I've been speaking to one couple who have no regrets from taking that step a decade ago.
More on tonight's STV News at Six.
news.stv.tv/east-central...
The Scottish economy could benefit to the tune of £10 billion if businesses run by women exported at the same rate as those headed by men, according to a new report.
The Scottish Government is pledging more support to firms.
We hear from female entrepreneurs on tonight's STV News at six.
The Scottish Government is pledging more support to firms.
We hear from female entrepreneurs on tonight's STV News at six.
February 7, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The Scottish economy could benefit to the tune of £10 billion if businesses run by women exported at the same rate as those headed by men, according to a new report.
The Scottish Government is pledging more support to firms.
We hear from female entrepreneurs on tonight's STV News at six.
The Scottish Government is pledging more support to firms.
We hear from female entrepreneurs on tonight's STV News at six.
The charity Barnardo's say foster care in Scotland is "in crisis".
They say roughly 500 more homes are required to plug the gap.
I've been speaking with Sharon and Andrew, the couple have been fostering for a decade and are encouraging more people to follow-suit.
news.stv.tv/east-central...
They say roughly 500 more homes are required to plug the gap.
I've been speaking with Sharon and Andrew, the couple have been fostering for a decade and are encouraging more people to follow-suit.
news.stv.tv/east-central...
Scotland's fostering crisis: Couple reflect on decade of caring for children
Andrew and Sharon Mulvena hope to encourage others to enter the industry amid a drop in the number of approved foster carer homes across the country.
news.stv.tv
February 6, 2025 at 9:27 AM
The charity Barnardo's say foster care in Scotland is "in crisis".
They say roughly 500 more homes are required to plug the gap.
I've been speaking with Sharon and Andrew, the couple have been fostering for a decade and are encouraging more people to follow-suit.
news.stv.tv/east-central...
They say roughly 500 more homes are required to plug the gap.
I've been speaking with Sharon and Andrew, the couple have been fostering for a decade and are encouraging more people to follow-suit.
news.stv.tv/east-central...
🚜Farmers in Lothian making their feelings on the UK Government's changes to inheritance tax for the industry known today.
Roughly 50 tractors in a convoy on the Edinburgh bypass this morning as part of NFU protests this weekend.
Roughly 50 tractors in a convoy on the Edinburgh bypass this morning as part of NFU protests this weekend.
February 2, 2025 at 11:14 AM
🚜Farmers in Lothian making their feelings on the UK Government's changes to inheritance tax for the industry known today.
Roughly 50 tractors in a convoy on the Edinburgh bypass this morning as part of NFU protests this weekend.
Roughly 50 tractors in a convoy on the Edinburgh bypass this morning as part of NFU protests this weekend.
Residents in a Wester Hailes block of flats had their roof blown off in Friday's storm.
They say they've been disappointed with the response from their housing association.
More on tonight's STV News at six for viewers in the east.
They say they've been disappointed with the response from their housing association.
More on tonight's STV News at six for viewers in the east.
January 29, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Residents in a Wester Hailes block of flats had their roof blown off in Friday's storm.
They say they've been disappointed with the response from their housing association.
More on tonight's STV News at six for viewers in the east.
They say they've been disappointed with the response from their housing association.
More on tonight's STV News at six for viewers in the east.