We tried several Scottish papers and found them all sadly lacking.
Recently I decided to take up the "3 month half price" offer to the digital Times along side the paper version.
The interesting thing I have discovered from this is that -
-what I read in my Times in Scotland, is different to what I read in my digital version. And the digital version is - I presume - the English version
In one respect I am in favour of this.
But I have become aware of a negative aspect.
It is good for Scots to hear news relevant to Scotland and for the English to hear news relevant to England
But - at this critical time for the UK - when its very existence is threatened by Scottish independence- the English need to know what is going on in Scotland
WHY
Because if Scotland separates from England, it will affect England and Wales and Northern Ireland-the RUK
As David Cameron said yesterday - they will be diminished.
They will be diminished in status and also diminished economically
Up here - in Scotland - we are hearing from top UK and World economists how it will hurt England (and Scotland) economically / financially for all sorts of reasons.
Dividing up the state pension pot is one example.
Pensions in general are a problem as companies will have to make provision for 2 separate countries with (by EU law) big enough pension pots in both countries.
The SNP say they want to keep the pound. This would not be in England's best interests. Are the English being told this?
Etc Etc - all stuff that will affect England (the RUK) and which should be reported in England
What can the English (the RUK) do about this crazy SNP push for separation
Sadly - nothing really - but at least they should know
We noticed this problem on Wednesday February 5th
We went through the paper that day and found 17 articles in our Scottish paper that were not in the English/Digital version
Front page
I'm backing Britain says boss of oil giant
Kiss for groom as gay marriage legalised
Page 2
Labour reform on union cash delayed for 5 years
Fracking bounties may be raised
Page 4
Not just a social gain but a clearer symbol of a progressive nation
Scotland legalises gay marriage
Page 6
Detective chase dentist for £750,000 as TV inquiry claims NHS fraud is costing hundreds of millions
Doctors urge Scots to stay fit and keep cancer free
Page 7
Clouds and gales have a silver lining for treasure hunters
Page 8
MacAskill's rethink on corroboration fails to impress senior legal minds
£50m deal to cover benefit cut
Page 16
Widower loses fight to bring up daughter
Page 18
Hollow promise of free care for elderly
Page 19
Dimmer switch may lead to better painkiller
Scottish homes sell faster and for more
Page 21
GM mosquito is latest weapon in battle against killer disease
Page 22
Business for Scotland dismisses debate on independent economy
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