Andrew Picken
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News reporter covering Scotland for @BBCScotlandNews. ✉️[email protected]
Joined June 2011
Families accuse care home of 'neglect' and 'cruelty' after secret filming
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A BBC Disclosure reporter saw vulnerable elderly people left sitting alone for hours in urine-soaked clothes.
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Desperately sad news. Molly was a remarkable and inspirational young woman. Her legacy will live on through her incredible fundraising and the illuminating Radio Therapy podcast. Thinking of her family, friends and colleagues at this time🙏🏻
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Molly Cuddihy, 23, died at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital on Tuesday, seven years after a previous hospital-acquired infection.
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Council rapped after school bullying 'whitewash' claim
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The UK's information commissioner says East Dunbartonshire Council was wrong to modify reports about a serious bullying incident
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EXCL: Former Unite boss Len McCluskey enjoyed private jet flights and football tickets arranged by the firm who built a multi-million pound hotel for the union, a report seen by BBC finds https://t.co/iHRvFjuYe5
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The ex-Unite chief enjoyed flights arranged by the firm building a controversial hotel, report seen by BBC says.
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Police were called to Michael Harvey assaulting Carol twice in the space of just 24 hours. She spent 6 months in hospital and had to learn to walk, talk and swallow again. Today, Harvey was sentenced to 9 years for her attempted murder.
Man jailed for nine years after leaving woman brain damaged
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🎥 Our report for BBC News at Six on tea fraudster "Tam O’Braan", who was sentenced to three and a half years in prison at Stirling Sheriff Court today. Reporter - @Godden78 Producer - @paulward21
https://t.co/nC8rlYlAkU
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Teacher complaints system needs overhaul - report
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An independent review says the way misconduct allegations against teachers in Scotland are investigated needs addressed.
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Surgeon inquiry spends £1m before hearing evidence
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The inquiry into disgraced Tayside brain surgeon Sam Eljamel was launched last month and has racked up £1.05m in costs so far.
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Andrew Norfolk’s ‘legacy lives on in every child protected and victim heard’. Read our report on the life of former Times chief investigative reporter Andrew Norfolk has died aged 60
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Andrew Norfolk, who has died aged 60, forced Britain to confront ugly truths and protect the victims of grooming gangs.
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Why does Scotland use more water than the rest of the UK?
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People in Scotland have been told to use water supplies sparingly after the driest start to the year since 1964.
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Patient safety concerns found at maternity unit
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Staff shortages and assessment delays are among patient safety concerns at Dundee's Ninewells Hospital.
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Repairs to historic North Bridge delayed again to 2026
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It was estimated the project would cost £22m but it is now thought the bill for the overhaul will be at least £85m.
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NHS staff given apology for 'toxic' workplace culture
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A whistleblowing report revealed staff shortages and workplace relationships had compromised patient safety.
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Watchdog to write to clubs about youth football deals
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The UK's competition watchdog will write to Scotland's professional clubs to remind them of their legal obligations when registering child footballers.
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Concern over psychiatric patients at risk in hospital
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A patient takes their own life in Scotland's mental health hospitals nearly every five weeks on average, new figures show.
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