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Ciaran Dixon

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Glasgow
As seen in: Lifeboat, Socialist Worker
Covers:  Political activism, current affairs, social issues

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Ciaran Dixon’s Biography

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Freelance journalist based in Dublin. Graduate with a MA Multimedia Journalism degree from Glasgow Caledonian University where I achieved my NCTJ and BTJC qualifications. I have a keen interest in writing socially important news journalism.

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Wes Streeting delivers another blow to the NHS

Wes Streeting delivers another blow to the NHS

Health secretary Wes Streeting "postponed" a £30 billion plan to build 40 new hospitals earlier in the week.

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Councils failing to act on dangerous mould - Socialist Worker

Councils failing to act on dangerous mould - Socialist Worker

The housing crisis is affecting the health of residents, with many houses having dangerous mould that can cau…

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'Hastings Three' Palestine activists found not guilty over arms factory protest

'Hastings Three' Palestine activists found not guilty over arms factory protest

The Hastings Three were in court after staging a peaceful protest on the General Dynamics site in Hastings

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Private water companies leak sewage on an unknown scale

Private water companies leak sewage on an unknown scale

Southern Water boss plead guilty to leaking sewage into rivers over three years-but it's far from the only ca…

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Almost half of adults will not be able to survive on pensions

Almost half of adults will not be able to survive on pensions

NEarly two in fivve adults will not be able to afford the basics from their pensions

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Almost half of adults will not be able to survive on pensions

Almost half of adults will not be able to survive on pensions

Nearly two in fivve adults will not be able to afford the basics from their pensions

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Cranfield RNLI Lifeguard rescue three paddleboarders in two incidents

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By Ciaran Dixon, Ciarán Dixon
| Lifeboat Verified
Lifeguards News Release RNLI lifeguards at Cranfield Point carried out two rapid rescues on Sunday (12 July) after strong south‑westerly offshore winds swept paddleboarders far from shore. Lifeguard Joe Brennan McCann At 12.30pm, Lifeguard Matthew Whitaker was alerted to two paddleboarders before they had entered the water at Cranfield Point. Unable to stop them from entering the water the pair were pushed nearly 500 metres offshore by strengthening winds.
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Dun Laoghaire RNLI welcomes lifeboat volunteer as new coxswain

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By Ciaran Dixon, Ciarán Dixon
| Lifeboat Verified
Lifeboats News Release After more than a decade of life-saving service in Dun Laoghaire, the RNLI is welcoming its new coxswain in long serving volunteer crew member Dave Farrell. Dave’s path to coxswain saw him on both the inshore and all-weather lifeboat before moving to just the all-weather in 2020.
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How is social media changing news?

People are expected to have a say on every piece of news, often times when they are not an expert in the field.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

InDesign, WordPress and Premier Pro

Why did you become a journalist?

I have loved writing since I was young and I felt need to write stories of those less respresented in the media.