Ben Borland

Glasgow

Editor at Scottish Daily Express

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Articles

Edinburgh mob boss Mark Richardson's associates 'plotted Spanish hit' at secret gang summit

3 days ago | msn.com | Ben Borland |Lee Dalgetty

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Humiliation for SNP as Farage's Reform now level in surprise by-election poll

1 week ago | express.co.uk | Grace Piercy |Ben Borland

Humiliation for SNP as Nigel Farage's Reform UK now level in shock new by-election pollThe latest poll from More In Common also puts Nigel Farage's party way out in front in Westminster voting intentions across the UK. Share Article Bookmark Reform has caught up with the SNP in the polls (Image: Getty)A new by-election poll has put Reform UK level with the SNP, as party insiders say they are brimming with confidence ahead of next week's Holyrood by-election.
Fred West's Glasgow allotment could contain victims and is buried under quiet street

3 weeks ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Ben Borland |Jane Lavender

A new Netflix documentary will shed more light on Fred and Rose West's horrifying crimesThe crimes of Fred and Rose West horrified the nation when they came to light more than 30 years ago. The killer couple murdered at least 10 innocent victims, including their own daughter, and many believe the number of those who were felled at their hands is higher.
Hike to iconic Scottish mountain ranked best UK walk for allergy sufferers

1 month ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Ben Borland |Ambarish Awale

Check out the top Scottish walks for hay fever sufferers this summer ranked best to worstNew research has ranked the top UK walking routes for hay fever sufferers, revealing which scenic spots are most likely to leave you sneezing, and which could provide welcome relief. The study, conducted by natural skincare specialists Wild & Wood, assessed popular walking routes across the country using environmental factors known to impact hay fever, Scottish Daily Express reported.
Scottish bridge that inspired London Bridge and other iconic crossings

1 month ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Ben Borland |Ambarish Awale

This quiet town’s 200-year-old bridge over the River Tweed inspired some of the UK’s most iconic landmarksVisitors to Kelso in the Scottish Borders may find themselves doing a double take when crossing the town’s elegant bridge over the River Tweed, especially if they’ve spent time in London or even the Arizona desert. Kelso Bridge, also known as Rennie’s Bridge, has a remarkable legacy.
Green MSP wants to ban greyhound racing... but Scots sports fans once watched CHEETAHS race

1 month ago | scottishdailyexpress.co.uk | Ben Borland

Green MSP Mark Ruskell this week hailed a "milestone moment" as he lodged his private member's bill to ban greyhound racing in Scotland. The animal lover – who has a former racing greyhound as a pet – insisted: "Greyhound racing is a cruel sport that causes a huge amount of harm to dogs.
King of Hollywood! All the movies shot in Charles and Camilla's 'back garden'

1 month ago | scottishdailyexpress.co.uk | Ben Borland

The UK is one of the biggest players in the world's movie industry, with studios such as Elstree and Pinewood used to film the likes of Star Wars, Indiana Jones and James Bond. Bustling London and the spectacular scenery of the Scottish Highlands are also a favourite choice for movie-makers, while the Royal Family themselves often feature on the silver screen.
The Caribbean island paradise that is a little slice of Scotland

1 month ago | scottishdailyexpress.co.uk | Ben Borland

Petite Martinique is a small volcanic paradise in the Caribbean, known as 'Mystery Island'. It has around 900 inhabitants, many of whom trace their ancestry back to smugglers. Today, it is northernmost island of Grenada, located in the azure seas between Carriacou and Petite St Vincent (the southernmost of the Grenadines) in the Windward Islands – marking the boundary between the Caribbean and the Atlantic.
The stunning Scottish village that's home to the 'best 12-hole golf course in the world'

1 month ago | scottishdailyexpress.co.uk | Ben Borland

The village of Blackwaterfoot on the Isle of Arran is reached from Brodick, by the String (or the B880 to use its boring name) one of the most spectacular short drives in Europe. Although it is only 11 miles, the String – following a route first surveyed by the famed engineer Thomas Telford in 1817 – climbs through one of only two passes through the mountains of Arran.
SNP by-election candidate voted AGAINST £8m for revamp of Hamilton town centre

1 month ago | scottishdailyexpress.co.uk | Ben Borland

The SNP candidate for Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse has been told to "apologise" for voting against £8million of regeneration funding for Hamilton town centre. South Lanarkshire Council is working on a 15-year plan to demolish two-thirds of the existing shops including both shopping centres, and build 450 new homes as well as a new urban park space.