Adele Merson

Political Editor @pressjournal (currently on maternity leave). Can be heard on @stooshiescot. Views my own.

[Adele Merson @adelemerson_]

And a well deserved win for my politics team mate! 🌟

[ScotPressAwards @ScotPressAwards]

On to Regional Journalist of the Year. Many congratulations to this year’s winner @justinbowie1997 of @thecourieruk and well done to runner-up @LLBruce of @pressjournal/@EveningExpress. #ScottishPressAwards2026 #RegionalJournalistOfTheYear2026

[Adele Merson @adelemerson_]

Breaking my maternity leave X hiatus to say YESSSSSSS! What a star 🌟 So proud of you @LLBruce.

[ScotPressAwards @ScotPressAwards]

The Nicola Barry Award, sponsored by @WIJ_Scotland, goes to @LLBruce of @pressjournal / @EveningExpress – congratulations Lindsey. The Nicola Barry Award recognises outstanding issues-led journalism. Well done to runner-up @CatrionaStewart of @TheScotsman #ScottishPressAwards2026

[ScotPressAwards @ScotPressAwards]

The Nicola Barry Award, sponsored by @WIJ_Scotland, goes to @LLBruce of @pressjournal / @EveningExpress – congratulations Lindsey. The Nicola Barry Award recognises outstanding issues-led journalism. Well done to runner-up @CatrionaStewart of @TheScotsman #ScottishPressAwards2026

[Adele Merson @adelemerson_]

Hi @HiveHomeUK. We have an issue with our heating system but it’s absolutely impossible to get hold of anyone to discuss. When phoning, it cuts off after saying it doesn’t recognise the number connected to the account, despite it being logged on app. Can someone help, please?

[Dr Rachel Clarke @doctor_oxford]

Please know that this is baseless scaremongering from Trump and RFK.

There is no good scientific evidence linking paracetamol (Tylenol) to autism.

A 2024 Swedish study of 2.4 million births found no relationship whatsoever between exposure to paracetamol in utero & subsequent autism, ADHD or intellectual disability.

Likewise, there is no good evidence linking vaccines (of any kind) to autism.

Spreading medical disinformation is a disgusting abuse of political power with dangerous real world consequences.

[Dr Zubir Ahmed MP @zubirahmed]

For the avoidance of any doubt, Paracetamol remains the safest painkiller to take during pregnancy.

Yours sincerely,
The @DHSCgovuk Minister for Patient Safety

[Lisa Mackenzie @lnmackenzie1]

Good journalism costs money. Lots of journalists doing an excellent job covering the Peggie tribunal. If you can, please support by buying a paper, or taking out a subscription.

[The Press and Journal @pressjournal]

The prime minister has not visited the region since entering Downing Street last summer, despite growing calls for him to face concerned oil and gas workers.
https://t.co/OcI3pxlM0l

[Lindsay the Bruce @LLBruce]

https://t.co/4fxsWtwBI3

And ANOTHER thing for Aberdeen families trapped by RAAC to worry about: security! Watch as one of the homeowners confronts a would-be looter in the early hours of the morning. Brazen! She said thought the house was empty 😡

[The Press and Journal @pressjournal]

NHS Grampian’s new chief executive says she has what it takes to deliver improvements for patients and staff at the struggling health board.
https://t.co/2i0XSo8kCO

[David Clegg @davieclegg]

Dundee Uni came close to collapse because of unaccountable leadership.

The city council behaves like it’s beyond scrutiny.

The NHS is no better.

I wrote about the endemic culture of secrecy wrecking public services.

https://t.co/423AdSntwi

[Bustin' Jowie @justinbowie1997]

https://t.co/YklEphKj43

Story here.

[Bustin' Jowie @justinbowie1997]

EXCLUSIVE: Huntly councillor Lauren Knight has become the SIXTH Aberdeenshire Tory to join Reform

[Adele Merson @adelemerson_]

Today’s @pressjournal after a glorious weekend for Aberdeen FC and the north-east. The fantastic wrap around image is by our photographer Darrell Benns.

[Scottish Football Away Days @days_scottish]

The SCENES in Aberdeen today as the dons parade the Scottish Cup through the City

[Danny Law @dannylaw]

Quite the scene in Aberdeen

[Adele Merson @adelemerson_]

Amazing atmosphere in Aberdeen ⚪️🔴

[Adele Merson @adelemerson_]

YASSSS!!!!!!!!!! 🔴⚪️

[Aberdeen FC @AberdeenFC]

ABERDEEN FOOTBALL CLUB.

2024/25 SCOTTISH CUP WINNERS!!

[Women in Journalism Scotland @WIJ_Scotland]

Tonight WiJ Scotland is looking forward to the 46th @ScotPressAwards, where we are delighted to be sponsoring the Nicola Barry Award, once again!

The 2025 finalists are @LLBruce @adelemerson_ @HelenPuttick,
@ladymcbeth2 and @CatrionaStewart

Follow along later for live updates

[Evening Express @EveningExpress]

"It's happening now. We're seeing redundancies on a big scale, perhaps 2,000 over the past two to three years. The skills are going to go."
https://t.co/Rfw32paOc4