Steven Rae

Multimedia journalist and digital content producer, experience includes: @ThatsTVScotland, @Daily_Record, @dctmedia, @obantimes, @aberdeenlive_

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@TheJimCornette I’m a huge wrestling fan from the UK. A guy repeatedly posts on wrestling-related content on Facebook quoting you, claiming Jim Londos is a more recognisable star than Hulk Hogan. Surely based on eras and technology this is demonstrably false?

[Steven Rae @StevenRaeJourno]

@netflix He told lies, played politics behind the scenes and made some awful remarks when covertly recorded. But without him, wrestling wouldn’t be the industry it is today. Him and Vince McMahon are the two most important men in the history of the business, you can’t deny his impact.

[Steven Rae @StevenRaeJourno]

This was a great piece for the Courier back when I wrote about the Eden Project.

https://t.co/cfWF8PgIGj

[Steven Rae @StevenRaeJourno]

@TheJimCornette Hi @TheJimCornette I was hoping you could answer a question for me. Do you think Hulk Hogan goes down as the biggest, most well-known wrestling star of all-time?

[Steven Rae @StevenRaeJourno]

@GreatBrianLast @TheJimCornette @YouTube @TheJimCornette could you tell me if Jim Londos is the biggest mainstream name in the history of the USA?

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A Kenmay mum whose son was diagnosed with SMA-1 has welcomed @scottishgov's decision to test newborns for the condition. 

Hannah Laidler's son Lawson was diagnosed at 2 weeks old but was told the short delay in treatment could be the difference between Lawson walking or not.

[Steven Rae @StevenRaeJourno]

@gradowrestling I was hoping to speak to you about something wrestling related I’m working on. I met you a couple of times at DC Thomson and at a show with Lanny Poffo. If you see this could you ping me a message? Cheers

[Steven Rae @StevenRaeJourno]

@ScotlandNT fans @TartanArmyGroup need to incorporate this into their repertoire, to the tune of Penny Lane by @thebeatles after @kennymclean66’s wonder strike against Denmark

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“We are fundraising as we want our older members not to feel so alone and have some fun activities to look forward to.”

@AberdeenCollege student Alana Gardner-Ross said it is "fulfilling" to volunteer for Aberdeen’s @FutureChoices1, who support older people in social isolation.

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“When you are next to a bonfire the smoke emitted contains harmful pollutants and these can trigger an asthma attack.”

Stephen Nakote from the Aberdeen-based Asthma and Allergy Foundation has safety advice to anyone who has asthma going to a display for Bonfire Night @aaf_info

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“Petrofac Group are in discussions with administrators but that’s with a view to keeping UK staff working as normal.”

@UniteScotland’s Vic Fraser said that UK employees of Aberdeen-based oil firm Petrofac have job security, despite its parent company going into administration.

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"This can bring some vital support and help for people struggling with their mental health."

Aberdeen IJB member @councillormalik believes the new drop-in mental health unit the Nook, which opens next year in the former Tony Macaroni building in Marischal Square, will save lives

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"The Christmas stalls involving local food producers, crafters and artists will this year have to move location."

Council co-leader @IanYuill has said the layout of the Aberdeen Christmas market will change this year, due to concerns for the safety of an @aberdeenuni building.

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Kate Matthews of Save our Mearns said some people were “absolutely devastated” by the plans, and feared losing huge value on their properties. @TraceyS27456138

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“People are scared this is going to happen to them without a say in the matter - we will be losing prime agricultural land.”

Councillor @mtraceys is concerned that “monstrous” pylons will be installed across Aberdeenshire despite huge public opposition across the region.

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“Decriminalising drugs would take £10bn from gangsters and could fund public services.”

Green MSP @MaggieChapman has said "the war on drugs has failed" and would support heroin and cocaine being prescribed by doctors, and some substances sold in licensed premises.

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“Every one of these statistics is a tragic, avoidable death for a grieving family.”

@LiamKerrMSP has said the Scottish Government's “failure to upgrade roads including the A90 and A96” in the North East had led to the North East becoming the "road death capital of Scotland".

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“The message it seems to tell the public is, ‘we’re Scottish, you’re not, and you don’t belong here’.”

Labour councillor @deenatissera has said Saltire flags, which have been seen across the city recently, have become part of a debate regarding asylum seekers and immigration.

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“The cost of living crisis has not let up and people are going to feel the sting of that 12% increase.”

Lee Matthews of @Living_Rent in Aberdeen told That’s TV that a rent rise for @AberdeenCC tenants could cause people on low incomes to have to choose “whether to heat or eat”.

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“Employers told us about employees who really needed that upskilling, or more flexibility.”

@Christia_Allard said an employment-focused event led by @AberdeenCC and partner agencies has given people information about finding work, training, and other work-related queries.