29 March – the second leaders' debate featured the five leaders of the parties which held seats in the last Parliament.[2] The live debate was hosted by STV.
21 September – STV announce that they will launch a new half-hourly programme covering domestic, UK and international news- to be rolled out early the following year, ahead of the BBC arriving at a decision about a Scottish Six programme.[4]
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