Neil Drysdale
@NeilDrysdale
I’m an Aberdeen journalist with a passion for books, music, grassroots sport, history and arts. I RT what interests me. [email protected]
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02-02-2011 21:53:25
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A memorial to a scientist who was murdered by her ex-husband in 1978 has been unveiled at the university where she worked. University of Aberdeen has dedicated a plaque to Dr Brenda Page next to its laboratories, and a tree has been planted in her memory.
'Ever get the feeling that you’re being had? Presenting: the great sewage scam.'
The wonderful George Monbiot doing his best Johnny Rotten impersonation, well, almost.
If you're a govt minister, regulator or work in the water industry look away now.
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Harrowing story of an Aberdeen man providing witness statements for the #InfectedBloodInquiry . Both Martin and his grandad Isaac were infected with hep C. Martin survived, but Isaac died in 1997. By Andy Morton in The Press and Journal today: 🩸
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Well done to the north-east’s Isla Traquair for winning the Outstanding Investigative Reporting award at the True Crime Awards. Isla dedicated it to Brenda Page, whose killer Christopher Harrisson was finally convicted and imprisoned last March, 45 years after her death!
When a picture paints 1000 words on the value of women. Huge respect & admiration for Joanna Cherry KC In #LesbianVisabilityWeek still standing up, still fighting. 💜