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Megan Bonar

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Covers:  Current affairs, local news, politics and occasionally sports.
Journalist @BBC News Scotland. Formerly @BBCQuestionTime and @DunoonObserver. Views are my own.

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Megan Bonar’s Biography

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22 year old graduate of Edinburgh Napier University, currently working as a reporter at the Dunoon Observer and Isle of Bute News. Long term goal is to work in the Broadcast sector, with particular interests in TV.

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Washed up whales spark national concern

Washed up whales spark national concern

Two of the Northern bottle-nosed whales which have been calling the waters surrounding Argyll and Bute home f…

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New restrictions see hospitality hit hard

New restrictions see hospitality hit hard

First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon has announced new restrictions that will come into force at 6pm today (Friday…

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Popular cafe announces closure

Popular cafe announces closure

Regulars at the popular Benmore Cafe and Shop situated within Benmore Botanic Gardens were met with a surpris…

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Planting seeds of hope at Benmore

Planting seeds of hope at Benmore

A very special tree planting ceremony took place at Benmore Botanic Gardens this week, attended by the Consul…

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Cowal Open Studios returns

Cowal Open Studios returns

Crafters and tradespeople from across Argyll and Bute were once again able to show off their creations last w…

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Electric car chargers 'not reliable'

Electric car chargers 'not reliable'

A POLITICIAN has taken aim at what he calls ‘not reliable’ electric car chargers on Alexandra Parade in Dunoo…

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Family of murdered Stacy Hunter say new misogyny bill would not have protected her

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The family of Stacy Hunter has called for immediate action to protect victims of domestic abuse, after plans for a misogyny bill were announced by the Scottish government. First Minister John Swinney announced plans to recognise misogyny as a "distinct form of prejudice and abuse" during his programme for government on Tuesday, alongside a public health campaign to target toxic male behaviour. Stacy was murdered by her estranged husband, Jim Mair, at her home near Houston in Refrewshire in July.
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Is discipline a problem in Scottish grassroots football?

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About 750 children across the Central Belt will be on the sidelines this weekend after youth football fixtures were suspended due to bad behaviour. The Central Scotland Football Association announced that its Fun 4 games, for players aged between five and six, would not go ahead after a lack of discipline from adults and children at last weekend's event. Parents, coaches and referees have told BBC Scotland News that incidents like this have become common across grassroots football.
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Is discipline a problem in Scottish grassroots football?

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Parents and coaches have said games have become intimidating [Getty Images]
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Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

While not strictly a journalist, my first choice would be Abby Wheelan who plays the White House press secretary on hit US show, Scandal.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Giving a voice to those who aren't always heard, or informing those who don't always listen.

What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

Every time media blackout trends on twitter and conspiracy theorists take over.