19th May 2026 Dear Readers At the time of writing, OFCOM has yet to decide whether Scottish Television plc (STV) will be allowed to mothball its North Scotland regional TV operation, broadcast from Aberdeen, as a cost-saving measure. Early signs are not encouraging, as OFCOM appears minded to approve STV’s proposals (https://www.nuj.org.uk/resource/nuj-reacts-to-ofcom-s-astonishing-embrace-of-damaging-stv-cuts.html). In 2009, the … Continue reading NATIONAL TV BROADCASTERS ARE INCAPABLE OF PROVIDING TOPICALLY AND LOCALLY RELEVANT NEWS FOR NORTHUMBERLAND AND THE SCOTTISH BORDERS →