Deborah Anderson

Assistant Editor, The Herald. Award-winning journalist and Formula 1 fanatic. Got a story? Email [email protected] or send me a DM.

[Deborah Anderson @DebsLAndersonHT]

All this week @heraldscotland is investigating maternity services and asking if they deliver for patients and staff. Subscribe to read @HannahMargBrown premium reports here https://t.co/99PC7nY8v2

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Many UK universities are in crisis, but @UofGlasgow is strong – for now.
The new boss explained why finances are "only as good as our last recruitment round" and what he wants Glasgow to represent.
Full exclusive interview in today's @heraldscotland
https://t.co/O51VFvlN2t

[Deborah Anderson @DebsLAndersonHT]

Well well. He’s done it! @kmckenna63 🙏

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Congratulations go to @kmckenna63 of @heraldscotland on winning the Columnist of the Year award, sponsored by Edrington, with @alexmassie of @TimesScotland being runner up. #ScottishPressAwards2026 #ColumnistOfTheYear2026

[Deborah Anderson @DebsLAndersonHT]

A year when @vicky_allan shone through. What a win 🥇

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Our next award recognises the Feature Writer of the Year, with the title going to @vicky_allan of @heraldscotland with freelance, @PeterAlanRoss being a well-deserved runner up in this competitive category. #ScottishPressAwards2026 #FeatureWriterOfTheYear2026

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A fantastic recipient x

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The Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Hugh MacDonald @Redblaes. A journalist at @heraldscotland for over 40 years before moving to @MailOnlineScot around 10 years ago, Hugh is perhaps most famously known for his work following Andy Murray’s career. #ScottishPressAwards2026

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Look at this. One year on… huge congratulations @brianjaffa

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🎉 Chuffed to bits to be named Arts and Entertainment Journalist of the Year at the Scottish Press Awards. Huge thanks to everyone who helped me out during my first year at The Herald! 🎉
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Industry groups have set out their own manifestos urging a rethink over support for Scottish culture 👇

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Our Writer at Large Neil Mackay talks to Mary Beard about the ancient world and what it teach us about today’s political conflicts 👇

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Here's how to make a classy fish dish 🍽️

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'While politicians enjoy the publicity from having their pictures taken beside the stills or with a dram in hand, what does the Scotch whisky industry stand to gain?' 👇

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Veteran broadcaster Iain Anderson is to launch a comeback – five months after BBC controversially pulled the plug on the Radio Scotland presenter 👇

[Deborah Anderson @DebsLAndersonHT]

Wow. What a shortlist and our @heraldscotland writers has been recognised in a range of categories that reflect the commitment and talent that shone through in our entries. Huge congrats and super proud of everyone involved 🥹https://t.co/08e93s47Dv

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Journalists from The Herald and Herald on Sunday have secured a string of nominations across major categories for the 47th Scottish Press Awards, underlining the titles’ breadth of reporting, commentary and analysis

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Election investigation from @andrewlearmonth @heraldscotland this morning. Full story here 👇

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EXC: Reform has suspended its Holyrood candidate in Dundee City West after it emerged he agreed to a seven-year disqualification from acting as a company director over misuse of a taxpayer-backed Covid loan. @heraldscotland https://t.co/KPgwXgccoN

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Assisted dying vote falls. @heraldscotland https://t.co/C0cYlaQm4x

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"It was beautiful. I wish that death for myself. I wish it for anyone who wants it for themselves." Lorna Slater tells MSPs about her father's assisted death in Canada.

[Andrew Learmonth @andrewlearmonth]

NEW: Brian Whittle becomes sixth MSP to withdraw support for assisted dying Bill.

On current numbers, it’s now effectively 63–63.

In a tie, the Presiding Officer uses her casting vote and by convention backs the status quo, meaning, if numbers above are right, the Bill falls