New Seekers singer Eve Graham ‘humbled’ as she is made MBE The singer was at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh for the King’s investiture ceremony. Evening Standard · Jun 30
Hearts eye immortality but O’Neill revival story makes Celtic a formidable obstacle Their role in a title decider for the ages shows how far Hearts have come since fans rescued them from ruin but Celtic remain favourites The Guardian - UK · May 15
‘I didn’t think Tony Bloom would be right for Hearts after Googling him. When I went to meet him, I was being polite’ Outgoing Hearts chair reveals she was unsure about the Brighton owner investing in the club Ann Budge gives the inside story of boardroom changes at Heart of Midlothian FourFourTwo · Jan 1
Former Hearts chair Ann Budge savours becoming an OBE in New Year Honours Former Celtic fullback Jim Craig is also made an OBE while ex Celtic owner Fergus McCann becomes a CBE. The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2025
Full Bloom: Hearts ride to the top off investment and analytics The Edinburgh side host Celtic on Sunday five points clear, boosted by the Brighton owner’s access to ‘the best dataset in the world’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2025
Levein, lows, seats and stick, but Ann Budge's legacy is as saviour of Hearts Ann Budge attracted some criticism for the way she ran Hearts, particularly in recent years, but it shouldn't be forgotten how huge her contribution The National (Scotland) · Jul 2, 2025
The inside story of how 'no ego' Ann Budge saved Hearts and became a 'Gorgie giant' A founder member of the Foundation of Hearts has revealed how 'no ego' Ann Budge saved the Tynecastle club and became a 'giant of Gorgie'. The National (Scotland) · Jul 1, 2025
Ann Budge to step down as Hearts chair as statement released Hearts are searching for a new chairperson with Ann Budge confirming she will step aside The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2025
Derek McInnes to Hearts on hold with Ann Budge on holiday Derek McInnes' Hearts move on hold with Ann Budge delay revealed. The National (Scotland) · May 13, 2025
Robert Snodgrass axe is Hearts act of self harm that's hard to fathom so who is in Ann Budge's ear? Keith Jackson Jacko questions the wisdom of binning 'Hibs slayer' Neilson and most talented player in Snodgrass to try and halt collapse. Daily Record · Apr 17, 2023
Robbie Neilson in Hearts 'utmost respect' as he thanks Ann Budge, board and fans in statement The Jambos boss was axed on Sunday after a horror run of results that also allowed Aberdeen to leapfrog the Tynecastle side into third spot in the race to be best of the rest behind Celtic and Rangers Edinburgh Live · Apr 12, 2023
FoH chairman on how fan-owned Hearts are closing the gap on Celtic and Rangers AS a boy growing up in Belfast, Gerry Mallon always resisted the lure of the Old Firm clubs despite the passion which so many of his compatriots had… The National (Scotland) · Feb 24, 2023
Ann Budge highlights Hearts Euro group stage importance with 'huge difference' in planning and money The Jambos had eight games on the big stage last season after guaranteed Europa Conference League group stage football and the aim is to repeat that year in, year out. Edinburgh Live · Feb 9, 2023
Rangers boss Michael Beale makes Robbie Neilson Scotland call after Hearts injustice HEARTS have come through the injustice and the most difficult times in their history. Now all Michael Beale sees - for the club and manager Robbie… The National (Scotland) · Feb 1, 2023
Daily Record · Jan 25, 2023 Hearts are storming ahead as Scotland's third force because Ann Budge held her nerve - Ryan Stevenson It's not even two years since Hearts fans congregated en-masse to demand Neilson be sacked on the back of a Scottish Cup embarrassment to Brora Rangers but how times have changed.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2022 Hearts' Ann Budge frustrated by Rangers-cinch stand-off and SPFL voting system ANN Budge, the Hearts chairman, has warned the SPFL voting system is holding back Scottish football and expressed her frustration at the failure to…
The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2022 Ann Budge confident Hearts can cash in on prized assets and narrow Old Firm gap HEARTS chairman Ann Budge believes the Tynecastle club are better placed to cash in on their prized assets than in the past - and can narrow the…
Daily Record · Dec 18, 2022 James Anderson challenging Hearts to think bigger as Ann Budge explains background benefactor's influence The money man has sunk significant sums into the Jambos and is challenging them to think bigger.
The National (Scotland) · Dec 17, 2022 James Anderson's Hearts influence laid bare as he urges Tynecastle club to think big NOT being involved in the running of Hearts on a daily basis in the last few months or so has allowed chairman Ann Budge to pursue some of her other…
Daily Record · Dec 15, 2022 5 key Hearts AGM takeaways as exact Euro windfall revealed and transfer spending spree on the agenda Ann Budge and Andrew McKinlay did most of the talking as the board faced shareholders at the club's AGM on Thursday.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 2022 Alan Campbell: Prestigious award marks sharp rise on and off the field for Hearts IT is now approaching four years since the Hearts agm when Ann Budge announced that Hearts Ladies – as they were then quaintly called – would be…
The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2022 Hearts striving to become a 'big club' in Europe, insists Ann Budge Ann Budge has admitted that Hearts are striving to become a ‘big club’ in Europe as they look to build on the success of finishing third in the…
The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2022 ‘If they win they’ll be legends’: stakes high for Hearts in Scottish Cup final Victory against Rangers could provide a gamechanging financial boost and cement players in club history
The Independent UK · May 20, 2022 Scottish Cup embarrassment sparked Hearts into life The Gorgie team are looking to win the competition for the first time in 10 years.
Daily Record · May 12, 2022 Prince William presented with Hearts shirts for Princess Charlotte during Tynecastle visit On his arrival at Tynecastle, the Duke of Cambridge was greeted by top officials and Chairman Ann Budge, before being given a tour of the stadium.