Tara Fiztpatrick
@tarafitzpatrick.bsky.social
Journalist at STV News and Scotland Tonight. Former newspaper reporter. Fan of books, films, music and wine. (she/her) Got a story? tara.fitzpatrick@stv.tv
A little bit late but a huge thank you to @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social for this honour. It was a night full of inspirational stories in a world that needs to hear them more than ever. Thank you to the great folk of @maryhill-in.bsky.social and also a big congrats to my fab colleague Vidushi!
June 13, 2025 at 7:23 PM
A little bit late but a huge thank you to @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social for this honour. It was a night full of inspirational stories in a world that needs to hear them more than ever. Thank you to the great folk of @maryhill-in.bsky.social and also a big congrats to my fab colleague Vidushi!
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June 11, 2025 at 7:54 PM
"It’s heartbreaking to watch the children that we care about not getting what they are absolutely entitled to" Teachers say they are at “breaking point” over lack of resources for pupils with additional support needs in classrooms. More on @stv.news at 6pm
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Teachers at 'breaking point' as ASN crisis overwhelms Scottish classrooms
Staff left in tears due to underfunding and lack of resources to deal with rise in pupils with additional support needs.
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June 4, 2025 at 2:49 PM
"It’s heartbreaking to watch the children that we care about not getting what they are absolutely entitled to" Teachers say they are at “breaking point” over lack of resources for pupils with additional support needs in classrooms. More on @stv.news at 6pm
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Very honoured to be nominated by @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social Refugee Festival Scotland Media Awards. Always such an inspiring night! ✨
We’re delighted to announce the shortlist for the #RefugeeFestScot Media Awards 2025 with @nujofficial.bsky.social
In an increasingly polarised world, responsible reporting on refugee issues is more important than ever.
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In an increasingly polarised world, responsible reporting on refugee issues is more important than ever.
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Refugee Festival Scotland Media Awards shortlist - Scottish Refugee Council
We’re pleased to announce the shortlist for this year’s Refugee Festival Scotland Media Awards. The...
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May 31, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Very honoured to be nominated by @scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social Refugee Festival Scotland Media Awards. Always such an inspiring night! ✨
A petition calling for the national screening age for bowel cancer to be lowered from 50 to 30 has gathered almost 40,000 signatures
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'If bowel cancer was caught in time, my daughter might still be here'
Margaret Horne is desperate for answers about why it took so long to diagnose her daughter Cheryl with the disease.
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May 21, 2025 at 9:17 AM
A petition calling for the national screening age for bowel cancer to be lowered from 50 to 30 has gathered almost 40,000 signatures
news.stv.tv/west-central...
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The A83 at the Rest and be Thankful has been plagued by years of disruption - and those using the road now face a summer of various diversions.
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Rest and Be Thankful? Not for businesses facing summer road chaos
New series of diversions on the A83 set to cause major disruption at the height of the busy tourist season.
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May 21, 2025 at 9:12 AM
The A83 at the Rest and be Thankful has been plagued by years of disruption - and those using the road now face a summer of various diversions.
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Our Scotland Tonight Spotlight on the challenges facing the nighttime economy airs this evening on STV at 10.40pm.
We spoke to industry leaders, campaigners and grassroots venues about the struggles they face amid changing audience habits and rising costs.
We spoke to industry leaders, campaigners and grassroots venues about the struggles they face amid changing audience habits and rising costs.
March 25, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Our Scotland Tonight Spotlight on the challenges facing the nighttime economy airs this evening on STV at 10.40pm.
We spoke to industry leaders, campaigners and grassroots venues about the struggles they face amid changing audience habits and rising costs.
We spoke to industry leaders, campaigners and grassroots venues about the struggles they face amid changing audience habits and rising costs.
The much-loved @cnauldtheatre.bsky.social says its future is now at risk after Creative Scotland rejected a Multi-Year funding bid putting jobs and opportunities in jeopardy.
Full story on STV News at 6pm.
Full story on STV News at 6pm.
February 7, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The much-loved @cnauldtheatre.bsky.social says its future is now at risk after Creative Scotland rejected a Multi-Year funding bid putting jobs and opportunities in jeopardy.
Full story on STV News at 6pm.
Full story on STV News at 6pm.
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February 2, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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Happy Year of the Snake 🐍
Chinese New Year 2025: What is the Year of the Snake and what does it mean?
Wednesday marks a new Lunar Year for millions across the globe - with 2025 representing the Year of the Wood Snake.
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January 30, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Happy Year of the Snake 🐍
Tomorrow I’m moving down from the Scotland Tonight team to join the lovely STV News desk. Seems like a good time for a refresh and to join you all here on Bluesky.
As ever, if you’ve got a story please get in touch! 🎥
As ever, if you’ve got a story please get in touch! 🎥
January 12, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Tomorrow I’m moving down from the Scotland Tonight team to join the lovely STV News desk. Seems like a good time for a refresh and to join you all here on Bluesky.
As ever, if you’ve got a story please get in touch! 🎥
As ever, if you’ve got a story please get in touch! 🎥
Hello Bluesky, let's see what all the fuss is about!
January 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Hello Bluesky, let's see what all the fuss is about!