Well done to Fiona and Zac

TWO of our journalists have been shortlisted in this year’s Scottish Refugee Council Media Awards.

Editor Fiona Reid and reporter Zachary Hannay are both finalists in the local news category for articles they have written on refugees and immigration.

Fiona’s two-part feature ‘A refugee’s reality’ and ‘Syria was a living nightmare’, based on an interview with a resident of Dumfries’ migrant hotel, has been selected.

And Zac was also chosen for a two-part feature, ‘A home from home’ and ‘Roots run deep in region’, in which he caught up with relocated Ukrainians.

Sabir Zazai, chief executive of Scottish Refugee Council, said: “This year’s nominees have told stories of resilience, community, fear, despair and hope. They have cut through harmful narratives, held decision makers to account and amplified the voices of people seeking refugee protection. They have used their impressive skillsets to unflinchingly reflect the realities for many in Scotland today.”

The winners will be announced at a ceremony in Glasgow on June 23.