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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Last week I spoke with the family of Stacy Hunter, who was murdered by her estranged husband, about their campaign for change. We’ve now uploaded an extended version of this interview - which I think gives you even more insight into who Stacy was. www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIgS...

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'Stacy might still be alive today if her estranged husband was tagged' #news #scotland #interview

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

On tonight's STV News at six "an attack on working class people". Forth Valley College is an example of the financial pressures facing the sector - it could be forced to close its Alloa campus. I speak to students and staff about the importance of Scotland's Colleges.

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

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.

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

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.

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

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?...

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Scottish Paddleboarders warned to take precautions before taking to the water | STV News 21/07/25

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

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.

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

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.

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

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.

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

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.

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

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...

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Boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy begin receiving 'game-changer' drug |STV News Report 30/05/25

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

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Boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy begin receiving 'game-changer' drug |STV News Report 30/05/25

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

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

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

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.

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

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.

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

University of Edinburgh staff could take strike action if the Uni don’t rule out compulsory redundancies. t.co/lQa5IfvNQV

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

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.”

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

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.

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

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.

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

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.

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

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.

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

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.

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

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...

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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.

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

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.

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

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...

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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.

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

🚜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.

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

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.

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Live from Edinburgh on tonight’s STVNews at six, see you soon.

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Army veteran Ronald has had numerous problems with his council flat over the years, he says he's "embarrassed" of the property. Charity @shelterscotland.bsky.social are urging Edinburgh City Council to invest more in social homes in its budget. My STV News at Six report 👇 youtu.be/Bd_pcfFgTr8

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Council tenant "embarrassed" of property as charity urges action | STV News Report 21-01-25

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

As campaigners on RAAC met with Scottish Government officials yesterday, I heard from residents in Tillicoultry. Dozens have been forced out of their homes for 15 months due to the potentially dangerous crumbling concrete. My report for the STVNews at Six 👇 youtu.be/rEq3912ySi4

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Tillicoultry Residents locked out of their homes due to RAAC plead for help | STV News 15-01-25

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

I spent the day in Tillicoultry where 15 months later dozens of residents still can't back into their homes because of dangerous concrete, even though they're still paying for them. Today UK RAAC campaigners met with Scottish Government officials. More on the STV News at Six.

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

👋 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

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

It might have been cold, but some of this hearty bunch queued for hours this morning for the @shelterscotland.bsky.social Stockbridge shop 2025 launch. A yearly tradition, a number of rare and special items were up for grabs. More on the STV News at Six for viewers in the east.

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Martyn McLaughlin @martynmcl.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

EXCL: More than 750 so-called ghost flights passed through Scotland’s airports in the first three quarters of 2024, reigniting calls for Scottish ministers to take stronger action in an effort to drive down aviation emissions. www.scotsman.com/news/transpo...

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How scores of ‘ghost flights’ are still passing through Scottish airports every month

Spate of empty or near-empty flights condemned as ‘obscene’

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Spotify, I assure you, at no point do I want to watch video of the podcasts you host. I put them on and then lock my phone.

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Edinburgh City Council Leader Jane Meagher says the Local Authority will look at the financial implications of the cancellation of outdoor Hogmanay celebrations in “due course”. This in response to questions on if ECC will receive any cash back from organisers.

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

Not a bad way to end the year. A busy (and wet) one today covering the news that Edinburgh’s (outdoor) Hogmanay celebrations have been cancelled due to the weather. First a live and package for the STV News at Six. Followed by a debut on @itvnews.bsky.social with a live

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

NEW: Edinburgh’s Hogmanay outdoor events scheduled for tonight and tomorrow have been cancelled on “grounds of public safety”. That includes the street party and Princes Street Gardens concert which were due to welcome north of 50,000 people.

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Lewis Goodall @lewisgoodall.com · 29/12/2024

NEW: Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, has died at the age of 100. He was elected in the 1976 presidential election for a single term. He enjoyed a remarkable post-presidency, based on philanthropy. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 18/12/2024

🎄Christmas number 1? A choir made up of those living with or supporting those with dementia has released a Christmas song. Proceeds go to Capital Theatres dementia friendly programme. More on tonight's STV News at six!

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Patients across Scotland who have inflammatory bowel disease are facing a postcode lottery on the standards of care they receive. That's according to the charity Crohn's and Colitis UK. An extended version of my STV News at Six report is available below: youtu.be/WT-qkKW4KFY

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IBD patients in Scotland face 'postcode lottery' of care | STV report - Extended

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

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IBD patients in Scotland face 'postcode lottery' of care | STV report - Extended

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

I've been working with the charity Crohn's and Colitis UK on this story looking at the postcode lottery of inflammatory bowel disease care across Scotland for quite some time. We've spoken with patients and experts. On the STV News at Six for viewers in the East tonight.

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

🧵Today Shelter Scotland has written to Scottish Ministers and the Scottish Housing Regulator, asking for them to intervene - as the charity claims The City of Edinburgh Council voted in favour of "stripping homeless households of their basic rights."

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

🎅In news you cover so many negative stories. So it's always nice to cover something uplifting and fun - especially when it's for a good cause. Loved being at the Beatson Santa Dash on Sunday. youtu.be/xJB2Xx4mp5E

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'I'm running the Beatson Santa Dash to help people like me' | STV News Report 08-12-24

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

I feel passionately about covering topics around inflammatory bowel disease. So I was glad to be able to speak with Jen and Mareta. A broadcast piece looking at the standards of IBD care in Scotland should hopefully follow next week. news.stv.tv/east-central...

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'I was diagnosed with an eye condition - I had no idea it was because I had Crohn's'

Jen was diagnosed with uveitis in 2012, which she later discovered was linked to her inflammatory bowel disease.

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

A year and one day after a fatal gas explosion in Baberton Mains Avenue, the street remains much the same. Residents are asking when will they get their homes back, and why has it taken so long? news.stv.tv/east-central...

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Families face second Christmas out of homes after fatal explosion

James Smith, 84, died when his house was destroyed in a gas explosion last year.

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

1 year and 1 day after a gas explosion, Baberton Mains Avenue remains largely the same. Residents preparing for their second Christmas in temporary accommodation, others left to see a reminder of what happened each time they open the curtains. So what next? More on tonight's STV News at Six.

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Lewis Michie @lewismichie.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Today’s job: Press conference at Easter Road ahead of Scotland’s crucial play-off first leg here tomorrow, as Pedro Martinez Losa’s side look to qualify for the 2025 European Championships.

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