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Helen McArdle

@HMcArdleHT

Former Health Correspondent at Herald. Specialist Reporter of the Year 2022, Scottish Press Awards. Obsessed with cats, movies, podcasts, and pizza

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Joined May 2011
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That's all folks! My last Saturday analysis column looks back on 16 years at @heraldscotland - whats changed, and the stories that stand out❤️ ANALYSIS What have I learned from 16 years in journalism? heraldscotland.com/news/2485…
Helen McArdle: What have I learned from 16 years in journalism?

Helen McArdle: What have I learned from 16 years in journalism?

After 16 years as a journalist at The Herald, including eight covering health, Helen McArdle reflects on that stories that stood out and what she's learned as she bid farewell to life as a reporter.

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Howard Kevin could have his own animated show like chicken run or Simon’s cat . If anyone knows any animators I could collaborate with please share!🙏🏻🙌🏻
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I was in @waitrose Byres Road this evening with my lovely 17 yo niece who was taking a bit of time choosing a present for her granny in the beauty aisle. All of a sudden there was an announcement over the tannoy instructing security staff to go to the health and beauty aisle MF
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Sarah Evans@SarahjevsEvansFeb 17
Hoping for representation from an illustration Agency this year! Here’s some paintings of Boycee, Walter Kevin Evans from Port Talbot and Flash Evans Grateful for retweets !
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Woody and Bo got everything on their list: posh food, cheese licky lix, catnip spray, catnip toys, a new scratching post...and the continued attentions of their 24/7 slave 🎅😻🎄
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Warming his toe beans #CatsOfTwitter #CatsOfX
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good morning
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It was their 6th birthday today. They've had a lovely time! 🎂😻 #CatsOfTwitter #CatsOfX
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Watching #CelebrityTraitors while being guilt-stared by your cat (who wants you to 'pay attention to me!') #CatsOfTwitter #CatsOfX
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The smug face of someone with a radiator bed...😻
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The prettiest girl in the world ❤️😻 #CatsOfX #CatsofTwitter #whiskersWednesday
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This is lovely❤️ Sometimes it's just nice to be reminded that social media isn't a total cesspit - and there are loads of lovely humans out there too. Get well soon Flash!🙌😻
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Thanks to every each one who has donated to Flash Evans's vet bills /food and those who have wished him well and offered genuine helpful advice. I will be picking him up with his little tweed dressing gown and toilet bag from the vets tomorrow and we can't wait to see him. 💗
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Just another #Friday13th at Camp Crystal Lake...sorry Taymouth Marina #Scotland Happy anniversary @HorrorMovieClb ❤️😱🔪
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#Caturday cuddles with Woody🥰
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The exhausting life of a cat, in 4 pictures #CatsOnTwitter #WhiskersWednesday
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Happy birthday to me! Woody can barely contain his joy🥰😼🥳 #CatsOfTwitter
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Cat mint o'clock....😼😼 #Caturday
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Lovely sign off to my 16 years a @heraldscotland - runner up in Specialist Reporter category at #ScottishPressAwards 😄🏆
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Happiness is being a cat, in a box, in the sunshine😼🌞#catsoftwitter #WhiskersWednesday
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