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Finn Nixon

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Aberdeen, Dundee, Oban
As seen in: The Courier (UK), Gnet Radio, Flipboard, The Press and Journal, Evening Express, The Courier, Original 106 FM, Campbeltown Courier, The Arran Banner, Argyllshire Advertiser, The Oban Times
Covers:  news, sport, travel, transport, environment, rural affairs
He/him. Live news reporter at The Courier, specialising in transport. 07483975240/finn.nixon@dcthomson.co.uk 👟 🇫🇯🚴🦮

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Finn Nixon’s Biography

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  • Digital and Trainee reporter at the Oban Times.
  • Produce content for the Argyllshire Advertiser, Campbeltown Courier and Lochaber Times as well.
  • Media Assistant at the Doric Board, Grow Radio and Scots Radio.
  • First Class Journalism graduate of Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen.
  • Keen blogger about subjects ranging from cycling and rugby to current affairs.
  • Freelance sports journalist, predominantly reporting on rugby in North-East Scotland.

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MKM Building Supplies Bullough Cup Draw is held - Argyllshire Advertiser

MKM Building Supplies Bullough Cup Draw is held - Argyllshire Advertiser

We value our content, so access to our full site is only available on subscription. Your subscription entitle…

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"Last chance saloon" for Deposit Return Scheme as registration date nears - The Oban Times

"Last chance saloon" for Deposit Return Scheme as registration date nears - The Oban Times

We value our content and access to our full site is only available with a subscription. Your subscription ent…

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"Last chance saloon" for Deposit Return Scheme as registration date nears - The Oban Times

"Last chance saloon" for Deposit Return Scheme as registration date nears - The Oban Times

There are growing concerns about the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) timescale, with uncertainty over whether it …

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What's In This Week's Oban Times - 8th February 2023 - The Oban Times

What's In This Week's Oban Times - 8th February 2023 - The Oban Times

This week’s Oban Times is packed with lots of interesting news for you to read and photographs for you to loo…

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M&Co stores to shut in Oban and Fort William - The Oban Times

M&Co stores to shut in Oban and Fort William - The Oban Times

It has been announced that all 170 M&Co stores across Scotland will be closed around Easter, including those …

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Oban's newest 'happy wee' gym welcomes the public in - The Oban Times

Oban's newest 'happy wee' gym welcomes the public in - The Oban Times

The Happy Wee Health Club is enjoying having its own space after officially opening its newly-renovated gym s…

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Dundee fan park may return for Scotland's World Cup 2026 campaign

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By Finn Nixon Verified
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A fan park may return to Dundee for next year’s World Cup. There were jubilant scenes in the city’s pubs on Tuesday night after Scotland scored two stoppage-time goals to defeat Denmark 4-2 and secure a place in the competition. The national team will now head to North America next summer for their first World Cup appearance since 1998. The organisers of the city fan park that ran during the national team’s Euro 2024 campaign have now hinted it could return.
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Pictures capture jubilant scenes in Dundee pubs as Scotland reach World Cup

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By Finn Nixon Verified, Gemma Bibby, Kim Cessford Verified
| Original 106 FM Verified
Scotland football fans packed out Dundee’s pubs to celebrate a famous World Cup qualifier win on Tuesday night. There were jubilant scenes as the national side sealed an incredible 4-2 win over Denmark to book their place at the 2026 tournament in┬áCanada, Mexico and the United States. Goals from Scott McTominay and Lawrence Shankland, and stunning injury-time additions from Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean, helped the Scotland men’s side qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1998.
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Mossmorran closure: How workers and campaigners reacted to Fife bombshell

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By Finn Nixon Verified, Neil Henderson Verified
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Workers at Mossmorran in Fife reacted with shock and sadness at the news that up to 400 jobs at the chemical plant are at risk. At a meeting on Tuesday morning, ExxonMobil told staff it will be closing its plant near Cowdenbeath in February after failing to find a buyer. It comes after months of UK government frustration about a lack of clarity from the US giant over the future of the site. One sub-contractor told us: “It’s disastrous news and will have a huge impact way beyond this immediate area.
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Awards

DC Thomson Award

2022 - Student Journalism

Award for joint highest overall mark in stage 4 journalism at RGU.