Ben Borland is the Scottish Editor at Express Newspapers. He focuses on a variety of topics including government and politics, culture and society, and travel and tourism, often exploring themes such as elections, public policy, and gender issues. Ben's work has been featured in numerous publications including the Daily Record, The Mirror, and Edinburgh Live.
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Ben Borland's coverage focuses primarily on local news in the United Kingdom, particularly Scottish politics and culture. Given his emphasis on government announcements and evolving stories in these areas, he is likely to be receptive to pitches related to breaking political developments in Scotland or cultural events with a significant impact.
Considering Ben's interest in Scottish politics and culture, targeted pitches featuring exclusive interviews with key political figures or insights into unique aspects of Scottish culture may resonate well with him. Additionally, providing perspectives from individuals deeply involved in the topics covered would likely capture his attention.
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By: Ben Borland
The UK, the US, Canada, Japan, Australia and New Zealand, as well as the EU, all say there's no distinction between the political and military wings of the bloodthirsty organisation... but the co-leader of the Scottish Greens knows better
By: Ben Borland
John Swinney said axing Labour's PFI schemes was one of his proudest achievements – but the Scottish Futures Trust is now working on bringing them back
By: Ben Borland
All of Scotland's wind gust records were set way back in the 20th century, along with all but two of the storm records across England and Wales as well – so is Britain getting LESS windy?
By: Emily Wright, Ben Borland
Forecasters are tracking a developing Atlantic low-pressure system that could officially be christened Storm Chloe, with a new yellow wind warning in place for the Scottish mainland
By: Ben Borland
EXPRESS INVESTIGATES: Business Improvement Districts rake in £6.4m a year from retailers and other firms... but many small business owners say the system is unfair, and they are calling for change
By: Ben Borland
When the storm wreaked havoc at Logan Botanic Garden in December 2021, Richard Baines put his 'heart-breaking' disappointment behind him and led efforts to weather-proof this 'almost subtropical' hidden gem
By: Fionnuala Boyle, Ben Borland
Richard Baines led efforts to weather-proof some of Scotland's most precious botanic gardens in recent years.
By: Ben Borland
The man who died after being struck by a falling tree during Storm Boelo was at the forefront of efforts to protect Scotland's natural heritage from a series of other mega storms that battered the country in previous years.
By: Ben Borland
Sandy Begbie calls for the SNP's tax differential to be 'removed and realigned with the rest of the UK' and says the police 'need to be properly funded' to tackle rising crime
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