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STV

American  

  1. subscription television. See pay television.

STV British  

abbreviation

  1. Scottish Television

  2. Single Transferable Vote

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Broadcaster STV is facing the prospect of widespread strikes which could disrupt coverage of the Scottish election campaign.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Previous strikes by the NUJ have meant there were no Scottish news programmes broadcast on STV and fewer new stories on the company's website.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

"I watched it on STV and I've watched all the old episodes."

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2025

STV recently signed a 10-year deal for north and central Scotland TV licences, which came into force in January.

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025

STV bosses announced their plans for job cuts and programming changes in a video call to staff.

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2025

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