Ben MacDonald

Reporter for @thecourieruk • Own views • @JSchofieldTrust Fellow 2025 • Have a story? Email: [email protected]

[Ben MacDonald @BenMacDNews]

A new week and it seems to be a sunny one!

If you’ve got a news story in Angus, Dundee, Fife or Perth, please get in touch.

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📱 07855 981719
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[Ben MacDonald @BenMacDNews]

Catching up on this evening's news from Scotland on television. Noticed that they've run a story I exclusively wrote about over a month ago, then have taken an interview I conducted this weekend and placed it in their sports section without giving credit to where it came from...

[Ben MacDonald @BenMacDNews]

Bonus points if you can spot the Belle and Sebastian reference I chucked in there

[The Courier @thecourieruk]

Meet the 26 Tayside, Fife and Stirling Commonwealth Games athletes https://t.co/jSV882CA0z

[Ben MacDonald @BenMacDNews]

@EastScotland_Wx hello there. I'm a reporter for The Courier and was wondering if you could follow back so I can send over a DM. Cheers!

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https://t.co/cO3S7mkSww

[David Clegg @davieclegg]

This couldn’t be further from the truth. Here’s why:

https://t.co/mO3dhMHX5I

[Bryan Copland @Bryan_DCT]

There's a 'story' doing the rounds today about life in Lochee and Dundee, which I won't give any oxygen to.

Instead, hear from real people who live and work in Lochee, from the journalists who spend every day covering issues in their community.

https://t.co/Zw9PtYApEn

[Ben MacDonald @BenMacDNews]

@newsandstar Legend

[Ben MacDonald @BenMacDNews]

This morning I had the chance to speak with Lorraine Kelly. She gave me her take on the ongoing crisis involving Dundee University. You can read our chat here ⬇️

[The Courier @thecourieruk]

The TV host, who was the university's rector for three years, says those in power failed to listen to staff.
https://t.co/h19rygZXpK

[Ben MacDonald @BenMacDNews]

With less than two weeks to go before they finally return, I take a look at some of the links #Oasis have with Tayside. See you at Murrayfield!

https://t.co/nI2AEbLJwv

[Ben MacDonald @BenMacDNews]

Have a read of my exclusive article regarding the bitter fallout between two ex-business partners that has affected one of Dundee's busiest music venues.

[The Courier @thecourieruk]

A Dundee music venue is seeking a new home after a bitter row between landlord and tenant.
https://t.co/Sxyg5heslv

[Ben MacDonald @BenMacDNews]

Some rotten behaviour from The Sex Pistols I’d say #Dundee https://t.co/aYvCnE1vcy

[Ben MacDonald @BenMacDNews]

Ross is hoping to raise awareness after being the victim of an unprovoked one-punch assault
https://t.co/05ME71f2nb

[Ben MacDonald @BenMacDNews]

@TableTanny Hi mate! Is it alright for a follow back? Need to fire a DM. Cheers!

[Ben MacDonald @BenMacDNews]

Going to see Scotland Women take on Germany at Tannadice tomorrow. To prepare, I gave Galactica, @ScotlandNT's film on Caroline Weir a watch.

Check my article about Caroline discussing how friends and family in #Dunfermline helped kickstart her career

https://t.co/vuUQa10Dgz

[Ben MacDonald @BenMacDNews]

@foodreviewclub love the Anstruther Fish Bar... who doesn't? https://t.co/xiUZDngaVt

[Ben MacDonald @BenMacDNews]

I take a look at some of the actors from Tayside and Fife who have appeared in #RiverCity after news broke of its cancellation. Have a butcher's hook here https://t.co/pR2C7gFVq9

[Ben MacDonald @BenMacDNews]

@JohnCena my brother in arms I knew we had a connection as soon as you started following me on here. Help your friend out x

[Ben MacDonald @benm89]

@TripleH @WWE @OVOHydro @TheREALRIKISHI @elonmusk @britneyspears right you lot, I want to give my nephew the best experience of his life so far and you are yet to reduce the ridiculous price of tickets. Can you please do so? Thanks in advance x

[Ben MacDonald @BenMacDNews]

Three years ago I interviewed Ed as he was suffering from Covid. Now he’s the one interviewing the big boys 😂

[Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster @OffMenuOfficial]

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[Ben MacDonald @BenMacDNews]

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[Ben MacDonald @BenMacDNews]

The Horn and #Taskmaster, my two favourite things 🐮
https://t.co/1rjvzJ8aXI