Paul Smith
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Freelance journalist 💻 | Email: paulsmithreports @gmail .com 📧 | Views my own 🤐 | He/Him | Formerly @SkyNews , @Daily_Record , @ScottishSun & @LBC
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I wasn’t going to post anything about this, but I am still absolutely astonished it happened.
On Friday afternoon, I was visited at my home by two
@PoliceScotland
detectives to question me about two stories I had covered for two different newspapers.
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Imagine sending two detectives to my gaff to try and bully me into revealing my sources - what a shameful tactic,
@PoliceScotland
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@PoliceScotland
I’ve just put a Subject Access Request into Police Scotland, this should be an interesting read…
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Severe flooding in Grangemouth today, many people are trapped in a Premier Inn.
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Mass vaccination 💉 hubs open across Scotland today including in Edinburgh, Aberdeen and here in Falkirk.
@NHSForthValley
bosses say up to 1,000 people aged in their 70s will receive a jab everyday
@FVCollege
over the next few weeks.
@Daily_Record
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Both stories happened in Falkirk, where I was born and have lived for the past 29-years.
I think that told them all they needed to know 😂.
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According to the detectives, the
@PoliceScotland
communications team had raised concerns about the in-depth information I had managed to obtain on both stories.
I was asked to disclose if I had contacts within PS, and if so, who they were.
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I went for dinner with a friend last night. But sadly, we were targeted with homophobic and threatening abuse by a couple at the restaurant. They were asked to leave and then called their pals to beat us up - they didn’t arrive though.
#loveislove
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@PoliceScotland
Almost 24 hours on since I put three specific questions to
@PoliceScotland
, and I’m yet to get an answer.
They’ve not even acknowledged my emails.
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Greater
#Manchester
Police says ten people are in hospital suffering from minor to major injuries after shots were fired in Moss Side overnight - latest on
@SkyNews
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A neighbour of Nicola Sturgeon has just told me that a big van appeared at the property last week and both Ms Sturgeon and Peter Murrell were seen moving things into it.
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@PoliceScotland
This is
@PoliceScotland
’s response after I asked them three specific questions, including if they have tapped my phone.
It’s taken them 27 hours to write this:
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Hundreds of people have gathered for a
#Brexit
rally outside the Scottish Parliament in
#Edinburgh
, as we prepare to leave the EU later.
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People in Northern Japan are being told to take precautions against a possible North Korea missile.
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Just been told who the BBC presenter is.
Jaw. Hits. Floor.
I’m never speechless, but….
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First Minister
@NicolaSturgeon
arrives in Dundee to meet her newly elected SNP MPs
#GeneralElection2019
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@PoliceScotland
Finally, some clarity from
@PoliceScotland
.
A detective has confirmed that my phone records haven’t been looked into, and I’m not currently under investigation.
But it’s clear from the visit on Friday that journalists are being treated as a threat to the force.
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Sir Alex Ferguson has been taken to hospital. He’s in a serious condition.
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@PoliceScotland
I put what happened to me on Friday to
@AConstance23
and her team, this is the response:
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Look 👀 who it is...the one and only
@DrAlex2018
🤙🏼 - he’ll be on
@SkyNews
#Sunrise
at 0945 with
@skysarahjane
&
@jonathansamuels
!!!
#LoveIsland
😬
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@PoliceScotland
However, I still welcome the political interaction, as serious questions need to be asked over tactics being used by
@PoliceScotland
’s Corporate Communications senior management.
No journalists should be made to feel like they need to disclose sources.
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Marcus Hutchins, computer expert who helped shut down a cyber attack that crippled the NHS, has been charged with creating banking malware.
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Superman arrives in
#Twickenham
as stand-off between man on roof and police continues - pic
@pace_notes
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.
@British_Airways
response to claims in The Sun that armed police removed pilot over fears he was drunk at
#Gatwick
.
@LBC
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The more I watch
@GMB
, the more I like
@piersmorgan
, BUT the more I feel sorry for
@susannareid100
😂🙈
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@PoliceScotland
It has come to my attention that a few journalists contacted
@PoliceScotland
Corporate Communications yesterday for a statement off the back of this thread, but have yet to receive a response.
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‘Caravaning with Nicola Sturgeon’ 😭
“That’s me resigned at least I wasn’t sacked- Frank get the door”
#nicolasturgeon
#janeygodleyvoiceover
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@PoliceScotland
Every since
@PoliceScotland
’s communication team became one, their attitude towards the press changed.
Their new Chief Constable should make it an aim that the force builds a relationship with the media, because as it stands, there’s not one there. It’s very sour.
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33 days sober today! 🥳 I wasn’t an alcoholic, but my drinking did start to become excessive and nights out last 2 days sometimes. I decided enough was enough and to stop drinking as it was having a major impact on my mental health 🧠. I feel amazing for it.
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@Yockletondave
@PoliceScotland
The two detectives who visited me were actually really nice, and told me “this is all new to us”. They’d clearly never had to question a journalist about sources before. They were sent by the press office as a bully-tactic.
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@thedeanlife
@metpoliceuk
I don’t really think the
@metpoliceuk
are at fault, it’s the people who have gathered.
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Ah forever glad
@JaneyGodley
exists, if you need cheered up, watch this! 👇🏼😂😂
“Am out of here, bolt the lot of you”
#janeygodleyvoiceover
Theresa’s final speech
Catch me on tour
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Manchester United submit an application to the Football Association asking to form women's team.
#mufc
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Sarah has been found, she was at Loch Lubnaig. And now in safe hands. 🙏🏼🥰
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@metpoliceuk
Armed police called to
#London
Bridge - officers say they're dealing with a "serious incident".
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#Edinburgh
adventurer Mollie Hughes, 29, the youngest woman in the world to ski 🎿 solo to the South Pole arrives back in Scotland
@EDI_Airport
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.
@metpoliceuk
launch major search for two-year-old Maria who was in a car when it was stolen in
#Newham
, east
#London
earlier -
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#Essex
Police: Flights to Stansted Airport are holding or diverting due an "ongoing incident".
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Reports at least two members of staff at Crosshouse Hospital have been stabbed during an incident there tonight.
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.
@metpoliceuk
says 17-month-old Maria Tudorica has been found safe and well - and her uncle has told
@SkyNews
she is "perfect, perfect, perfect”.
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Hilarious interview with
@JaneyGodley
- thank you again! 👍🏼We discussed growing up in
#Glasgow
,
#janeygodleyvoiceover
,
#janeygodleytour
&
@realDonaldTrump
. Full interview available on Monday. 😂😂😂
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The Kelpies light up yellow as we remember all those who have lost their lives during the coronavirus pandemic on this
#DayOfReflection
💛
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First Minister
@NicolaSturgeon
says her “thoughts are with those involved in these very serious incidents in Crosshouse/Kilmarnock.”
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@JoshuaLee1984
@PoliceScotland
You’re suggesting there’s been an “information breach”, there’s not been. Please be careful.
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😂👍🏼 thank goodness for the subtitles!
The Met Office may start tailoring weather forecasts for cockneys. Wonder what they might sound like? Here's Martin Stew's weather, with a distinctive cockney twist!
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In the car listening to
@CapitalOfficial
, and think, why is it extra banging tonight? Just realised it’s
#GoodFriday
tomorrow 😂🤭 And guess who is working all
#Easter
weekend? 🙌🏼👀
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Strictly Come Dancing's
@kayeadams
to perform the Tango with partner Kai Widdrington tonight
#Strictly
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Prince Philip is carrying out his final official engagement at Buckingham Palace later before he steps down from royal duties.
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Today’s Yellow ‘be aware’ wind warning for
#StormHelene
has been cancelled, because winds have eased. However,
#StormAli
, the first UKMO named storm of the season arrives tomorrow. There’s a Yellow warning in place from 0600-2200. 💨 Gusts of 50-60mph are likely inland. 💨
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Yesterday…I felt amazing and on top of the world, today I feel awful and my anxiety is through the roof. Mental health is such a horrible thing! 🧠😔🤯
Life really is one big massive rollercoaster… 🎢
Tomorrow is a new day 💙
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@KirstieMAllsopp
"appalling"...bit strong, Kirstie. It was well balanced. Plus
@KayBurley
& team spoke about his music all morning.
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Thank you to
@FalkirkPolice
|
@ForthValPolice
officers for the speedy response. Hopefully both suspects will be arrested and charged soon.
#Pride2021
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Here’s how the
@metoffice
expect things to go on Monday and Tuesday, which is likely to be the hottest day of the week, I wouldn’t be surprised if the Amber Extreme Heat 🥵 warning is extended further north.
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I was excited about buying
@spicegirls
tickets, but I think I’m more excited about purchasing
@celinedion
tickets!!! 🎫 🙌🏼 🎤💃🏼
@BSTHydePark
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I became a daddy to this beautiful 😍 boy today. He’s called Nico 🐶
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Evacuations are underway across many parts of
#Falkirk
this morning after severe flooding. These men have had to jump out the second floor window of their hotel.
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Festive lights off in
#Glasgow
, after a bin lorry collided with Christmas shoppers, killing 6 people.
#GeorgeSquare
http://t.co/kk3jCTESjI
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I received a coronavirus vaccine 💉 today, and felt quite emotional when getting it done. Another step closer to some form or normality 💪🏼. And a big thank you to the
@NHSForthValley
vaccination team.
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Reports suggest a van mounted the pavement hitting pedestrians and people have been stabbed.
#LondonBridge
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@shaunp0lizzi
Or maybe it’s because there’s a legal issue. No media outlet has named them. This is the problem with social media, people think they can get away with saying what they want.
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BREAKING:
@policescotland
now say they’re deal with three serious incidents in Kilmarnock tonight, which are “potentially linked”.
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Thank you to everyone who has reached out to me over the past few days, especially to the journalists who haven’t shied away from publishing articles. 👏🏼 I will NEVER be silenced and will ALWAYS speak out against what I feel is wrong.
We must all stand together 💪🏼
@NUJScotland
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Hi
@CostaCoffee
, thank you for the
#Pride2019
cup. I’ll be using it at
@prideglasgow
on Saturday - but can’t promise it’ll be filled with coffee! 😜
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Horrendous driving conditions on the
#M80
at Haggs - the motorway is completely closed.
#StormDoris
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Scotland Yard says two men were stabbed to death in separate attacks in Camden, north-west
#London
last night - officers say it's not clear if the incidents are linked.
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My sister’s friend lost her baby girl the other morning - I can’t begin to imagine the pain the family are going through. 😔This fundraiser was setup less than 24 hours ago and has raised more the £4,000 - amazing! 💙
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Steve will be sorely missed by many, especially his LBC colleagues. I had the pleasure of working with him for many years, and he became a very good friend. He was the highlight of my overnight shift, my face always light up when he walked through the door at 3am.
Some news from me,firstly thanks for all your questions. My contract with LBC is up shortly and following discussions , I’m stepping down from LBC today I’d like to thank you all for listening over the last 44 years it’s been an honour and a privilege.
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Thank you all for your tweets and DMs, my friend and I are okay. Have a good weekend all, much love 😘.
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A huge police presence at Nicola Sturgeon’s house on the outskirts of Glasgow, as her husband, Peter Murrell is arrested.
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Theresa May will chair a meeting of the Government's emergency
Cobra committee later today after
#Westminster
terror attack
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What a lovely moment at Forth Valley Royal Hospital 🏥 earlier. Thank you,
@NHSuk
@NHSForthValley
💙👏🏼
#ClapForCarers
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Back again! Join myself and
@stephen_purdon
,
@joskyn100
and
@GayleTelfer
over on the
@Daily_Record
Facebook page around 1:30pm for a LIVE sneak peek behind the scenes of
@bbcrivercity
🎥
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Great to have
@gordonduncan7
live on
@SkyNews
speaking to
@DermotMurnaghan
about the appointment of Steven Gerrard at
#Rangers
.
#rfc
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Paul O’Grady, all smiles with a drink in hand, just last Thursday when he popped into Edinburgh’s Planet Bar and Kitchen.
#RipPaulOgrady
Paul O’Grady left punters and workers in a popular Edinburgh bar gobsmacked when he turned up for a drink last night.
The veteran broadcaster and comedian popped into Planet Bar and Kitchen on Baxter’s Place last night, after a performance of
@ANNIEonTour
at
@edinplayhouse
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Fantastic day
@metoffice
! Thank you to everyone for making me feel so welcome - top team. 👌🏼 Here’s your spectacle-tastic forecast. 😂
#weather
#endofheatwave
#seasonal
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