Kirstin Tait

Kirstin is a production journalist at STV News based in Aberdeen and has an interest in social issues, the environment and covering breaking news. She previously worked as a reporter for the Press and Journal, Evening Express and the Hull Daily Mail.

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Campaigners 'devastated' as plans to build on park take step forward

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Flights in and out of Wick Airport return for first time since 2019

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Islanders prepare for 100,000 visitors as cruise ship season returns

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Village demand dedicated ambulance crew after woman's death

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Parents thank charity after baby daughter born three months early

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