TV companies

With the demise of Viaplay, there is an opportunity for a white knight to ride in and allow the public to watch Scotland for free.

I'm not pining for Sarah O but where are our TV firms in time of greatest need?

Scenic Scotland is the perfect backdrop for film-makers

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Matt Macey watches as a smoke billows from a canister thrown onto the pitch at Easter Road (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Smokebombs and streakers: Why self-indulgent mischief shouldn't be accepted

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said "some kind" of vaccine certification is likely.

Scotland set for some form of vaccine certification, Sturgeon says

Neil Lennon doesn't expect the first Celtic v Rangers clash of the season to be scheduled among the early fixtures.

Celtic-Rangers clash in front of fans, says Neil Lennon

Jackie McNamara in action for Hibs as he tussles with Hearts Dave Bowman during an Edinburgh derby in 1984. Picture: SNS Group.

Ex-Celtic and Hibs star Jackie McNamara insists players must have a voice on rec...

Could football take on a ‘Rollerball’ mindset and force players back on to the pitch before empty stands? Picture: United Artists/Kobal/Shutterstock

Aidan Smith: Could money drive football back to action in a ‘Rollerball’ scenari...

These are the changes coming to your contracts (Photo: Shutterstock)

Mobile, TV and broadband providers must now tell customers when their contract i...

Americas Phil Mickelson in action during the pro-am event prior to the Saudi International at Royal Greens Golf and Country Club. Picture: Ross Kinnaird/Getty

Phil Mickelson ‘fascinated’ after being wooed by new world tour group

Hibs or Dundee United will face BSC Glasgow. Picture: SNS

Four Scottish Cup fifth round ties selected for live TV coverage

Hibs midfielder Pat McGinlay gets to his feet to celebrate after scoring in the Edinburgh New Year derby in 1998. Pic: SNS

Aidan Smith: In the symphony of any given season the Ne’er Day derbies were the ...

Neil Lennon is keen to help the Scotland national side. Picture: AFP via Getty Images

Celtic boss Neil Lennon keen to help Steve Clarke ahead of Euro play-offs

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Mobile users will be able to provider with just one text

New rules from Ofcom will see end-of-contract alerts for broadband and phone customers (Photo: Shutterstock)

Phone companies will soon have to tell you that your contract has run out - and ...

Mental health campaigners have warned over the effect appearing on TV can have on guests' health.

Jeremy Kyle guest death sparks mental health warnings

Inverness chairman Graham Rae has had his say on the early kick-off time. Picture: SNS Group

Inverness CT chairman bemoans early kick-off time for Hearts cup semi-final

The SPFL were keen to avoid an Old Firm title-decider. Picture: SNS

Five biggest gripes with the post-split fixtures

Sir Bruce Forsyth Picture: Tim Ockenden/PA Wire

Obituary: How Sir Bruce Forsyth became an icon of UK television

Andy Murray feels the pain of his hip injury during the defeat by Sam Querrey. Picture: Daniel Leal-Olivas/AFP/Getty Images

Alix Ramsay: Painful to see talent treated like machines

The most efficient farmers 'probably moan less', argues Fordyce Maxwell. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Fordyce Maxwell: Quit moaning or become more efficient

Andy Murray defeated Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina. Pic: Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images

Andy Murray defeats Juan Martin del Potro at French Open

Celtic's trip to Partick Thistle will be screened live by Sky Sports. Picture: SNS

Dear Sky Sports, does relegation no longer matter?

This Farming Life was a successful programme. Picture: Anne MacPherson/BBC

Lights, camera, action needs to find new furrow

Celtic and Astana will battle it out for a place in the play-off round. Picture: SNS

Celtic to broadcast Astana second leg live on Celtic TV

The clash between Rangers and St Mirren at the Paisley 2021 Stadium will be shown live on BT Sport. Picture: SNS

Championship final day moved to allow St Mirren-Rangers broadcast

Bill Longmuir is hoping for a rethink of the Seniors Tour.

Bill Longmuir seeks boost for Senior Tour

Hibs' home tie with Inverness will shown live on the Sunday at 2pm. Picture: SNS

Three Scottish Cup quarter-finals ties to be shown live on TV

Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes. Picture: SNS Group

TV companies must be careful not to alienate fans - McInnes

William Burdett-Coutts, the founder of Assembly Rooms Fringe venue. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Assembly Rooms Fringe founder warns over shake-up

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Empty-chairing

Peter Lawwell: Ditch the SPFL TV deal

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General election TV debate dates announced

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Bout of nerves?

Chris Gayle remains a spectacular performer for the West Indies in limited-overs cricket. Picture: Getty

Champions Trophy: Tournament bowing out with intrigue

David Cameron calls for changes to TV debates at elections

Interior stylist Marianne Cotterill crams her London home full of style

Interior stylist Marianne Cotterill crams her London home full of style

Leader: It’s time to play political football

TV deal should remain for now, but SFL will also want slice of the pie

Interiors: Never a dull moment at Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen’s farmhouse

Supporters more important than the TV companies, insists Hibs MD

Supporters more important than the TV companies, insists Hibs MD
ONE of Scottish football’s leading administrators has called for the game to accept that supporters matter more than television companies, and to rethink the b...

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