The year’s top stories from those who told them on TV

STV News reporters and presenters relive the standout stories of 2021.

The year’s top stories from those who told them on TVSTV News
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There’s been no shortage of news this year, brought to you by STV on television and online.

Here, some of our presenters and reporters relive 2021’s standout tales.

STV News at Six presenter John MacKay

STV News at Six presenter Kelly-Ann Woodland

Westminster correspondent Kathryn Samson

Entertainment reporter Laura Boyd

Sports presenter Raman Bhardwaj

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Today's Top Stories

Grandad dies from heart attack after waiting for ambulance to arrive while on holiday in Scotland
North East & Tayside

'We tried to save our grandad with CPR because ambulance took so long'

‘Catalogue of failures’ led to spending scandal at Scotland’s water watchdog
Scotland

'Catalogue of failures’ led to spending scandal at Scotland’s water watchdog

Inquiry into drug abuse in Scotland’s prisons launched
Scotland

Inquiry into drug abuse in Scotland’s prisons launched

Handball players worldwide urged to apply for ‘first-of-its-kind’ university scholarship
Sport

Handball players urged to apply for new university scholarship

Police issue ‘do not gather’ warning ahead of Celtic title party and Orange Walk in Glasgow
Glasgow & West

Police issue warning ahead of Celtic title party and Orange Walk

Firefighters battling Cumnock wildfire that reignited an hour after being extinguished 
Glasgow & West

Firefighters battling wildfire that reignited an hour after being extinguished 

Missing Aberdeen man last seen leaving London train station
North East & Tayside

Missing Scottish man last seen leaving London train station

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Bute families fear mainland exile for dementia patients after care home plans scrapped
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Highlands & Islands

Families 'heartbroken' after plans to expand island's only care home scrapped

Bricks produced in Scotland approved for use in construction projects
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Edinburgh & East

Bricks produced from recycled materials approved for use in construction jobs

From Errol to Ukraine: Charity celebrates 100 lorries of aid to conflict zone
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North East & Tayside

Charity celebrates sending 100 lorries of aid to Ukraine

‘GTA Paisley’: Developer turning hometown into mystery-solving game
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Glasgow & West

'GTA Paisley': Developer turning hometown into mystery-solving game

North Sea offshore helicopters reaches milestone with 1,000 taskings
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North East & Tayside

Offshore helicopter crew reaches milestone with 1,000 taskings

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Further delays to years late and over budget ferry ‘unacceptable’, says Swinney
Politics

Further delays to years late and over budget ferry 'unacceptable', says Swinney

Legislation to establish GB Energy passes through Parliament
Politics

Legislation to establish GB Energy passes through Parliament

Scottish Government spent at least £374,000 fighting definition of ‘woman’ case
Politics

Scottish Government spent at least £374,000 fighting definition of 'woman' case

Scotland’s largest NHS union accepts 8% pay increase
Scotland

Scotland’s largest NHS union accepts 8% pay increase

First Minister faces questions after assisted dying vote and immigration row
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Politics

Swinney faces questions after assisted dying vote and immigration row

Plea to take short showers and avoid hoses amid driest months in 60 years
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Scotland

Plea to take short showers and avoid hoses amid driest months in 60 years

Scottish Water staff strike to resume amid ongoing pay dispute
Scotland

Scottish Water staff strike to resume amid ongoing pay dispute

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UK & International

TV presenter accuses police officer of sexual misconduct

Singer Chris Brown arrested in Manchester over 2023 ‘bottle attack’ 
UK & International

Singer Chris Brown arrested in Manchester over 2023 ‘bottle attack’