Danny Macpherson

We’re hiring: Senior Editor at Mill Media Mill Media is looking for a Senior Editor to join and help to lead one of the most exciting and innovative teams in British journalism. We need an exceptional editorial leader who knows how to get … Boston, USA The train windows thud as a big lad with sunburn beats his fists against them and tries to get the carriage to sing along to ‘Do Re Mi’ from The Sound of Music, but only a few join in.

An essay on the Bears and the Brigade | | I’m high up in the top-tier of the main stand at Ibrox, marvelling at the panoramic views. With 10 minutes until kick-off, anticipation among the assembled blue-nosed faithful is simmering away nicely. This is a special occasion after all, a clash of cultures and a fixture steeped in history. The famous blue of Rangers versus their opponents from the east, who wear green and white and bear a shamrock on their chest. No, not those ones.

Dear readers — good morning! We’re full of beans today, so why not start the morning (or afternoon) with a little laugh? This weekend, we published a profile of MSP Paul Sweeney. Amid answering our questions about benefit cuts and whether he feels isolated (yes), the Labour politician took a brief moment to throw some shots at longtime rival, Councillor Ruairi Kelly.