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Dundee City Council planning new support for staff suffering domestic abuse

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:03:00 +0000

Dundee City Council is set to adopt a new policy to deal with gender-based violence affecting its employees.

Dundee City Council says £131,000 occupational health scheme is a good deal

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:25:00 +0000

Dundee City Council has spent £131,000 to help create a ''positive health and wellbeing culture'' for its employees.

Disillusioned Royal Mail customers turned to Broughty Ferry Scouts for Christmas post

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:11:00 +0000

Broughty Ferry's Scouts enjoyed a staggering 40% increase in the volume of mail delivered by their Christmas card postal service, and their success has been attributed to widespread disillusionment with the Royal Mail.

'Open for business' — Whitehall Theatre looks to start new era

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:15:00 +0000

"The Whitehall Theatre is open for business.''

Dundee planning more charging points for electric vehicles

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:15:00 +0000

Dundee City Council is planning to add more support for electric-powered vehicles.

Forth Ports denies Leith move is a blow for Dundee's renewable energy hopes

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:44:00 +0000

The chief executive of Forth Ports has denied favouring Edinburgh over Dundee as its major offshore renewables manufacturing hub in the east of Scotland.

Council budgets: Lord provost backs administration's plans for £3.5m of cuts in Dundee

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:56:00 +0000

Dundee City Council decided to make savings of more than £3.5m as it froze council tax for the sixth year in a row.

'It's been months of worry' — Dundee man tells of being ostracised before Crown dropped car vandalism case

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:02:00 +0000

A 61-year-old man who had been accused of scratching over 40 cars in the Baxter Park area of Dundee has had the case against him dropped.

Heartbeat — Ninewells Hospital stepping up security with new police base

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:08:00 +0000

Bobbies will go on the beat inside Ninewells Hospital in Dundee to reassure staff and patients and deter criminals.

Dundee United manager Peter Houston faces Kingsway speeding charge

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:26:00 +0000

Dundee United manager Peter Houston has been charged with speeding on the city's Kingsway.

Whitehall Theatre customers told they should expect 75% refunds

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:44:00 +0000

Ticket-holders left out of pocket following the closure of a Dundee theatre last year are to receive partial refunds.

Dundee retailer first to be fined for selling cigarettes to under-age customer

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:12:00 +0000

An undercover operation has ended with a shop becoming the first in Dundee to be dealt a fixed penalty for selling cigarettes to a child.

City councillor George Regan standing down to concentrate on cancer battle

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:38:00 +0000

Long-serving Dundee Labour councillor George Regan is to stand down at this year's local government elections.

Learner drivers frozen out on their test days

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:44:00 +0000

Dundee's driving test centre has been forced to cancel 50 examinations this week due to frost and ice.

'Paula will attempt to rebuild her life and her career' — family rally round cleared Tayside Police officer

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:49:00 +0000

Tayside Police officer Paula Wales collapsed in tears when she was cleared of a charge of neglect of duty at the end of a four-day trial at Dundee Sheriff Court.

Dundee swimming pool opening date slips into 2013

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:07:00 +0000

Dundee's new swimming pool is behind schedule and will not open to the public until next year.

PICTURE FEATURE: Out on the Tay with Broughty Ferry RNLI

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:33:00 +0000

They are the everyday heroes who help keep the coastline safe for us all.

Financial support means bright future ahead for Caird Park velodrome

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:44:00 +0000

The velodrome at Caird Park is set for a major upgrade thanks to an investment of over £300,000 by Dundee City Council and sportscotland.

NHS Tayside expecting Ninewells Hospital to benefit from park and ride scheme

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:38:00 +0000

A planned park and ride in Dundee will ''greatly assist'' efforts to ease parking pressure at Ninewells Hospital, an NHS Tayside official has said.

Family's belongings stolen while they slept

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:11:00 +0000

A young Dundee family have had their treasured possessions stolen from their home as they slept.

'A truly appalling crime' — addict jailed for cowardly attack on defenceless pensioner

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:37:00 +0000

A cowardly drug addict who battered an 84-year-old Dundee grandmother in her home before stealing her cash has been jailed for five and a half years at the High Court in Edinburgh.

Skimming device found at Dundee University students' union cash machine

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:06:00 +0000

A sophisticated cash machine scam has been uncovered at Dundee University.

Rottweiler removed from the Dryburgh home involved in mauling case

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:54:00 +0000

Another rottweiler has been taken from the house in the Dryburgh area of Dundee from which two of the same breed attacked a 10-year-old child.

Parties working for quick resolution of waterfront land dispute

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:35:00 +0000

A Dundee business leader has expressed hope that the Dundee waterfront land problem can be solved as quickly as possible and without the need to go to court.

Dundee Airport braced for strike action over pay dispute

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:32:00 +0000

Workers at Dundee Airport could march out on strike as early as next month over a long-running pay dispute.

Braeview Academy pupil reported to Youth Justice Assessor for alleged assault on teacher

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:16:00 +0000

A pupil of Braeview Academy in Dundee has been reported after allegedly assaulting the school's deputy head teacher.

Dundee Heritage Trust appeals for help to save High Mill building

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:07:00 +0000

A Dundee mill could be demolished if funding to protect the historic building cannot be found.

'You can never be sure' — ice warning after dog rescue at Clatto reservoir

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:41:00 +0000

A Dundee firefighter says a dramatic rescue from a reservoir at the weekend highlights the dangers of walking on ice.

Discovery Film Festival helps DCA win Europa Cinema Award

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:08:00 +0000

A Dundee cinema and arts venue is to be recognised this week for its work in bringing the film industry to the attention of young people.

V&A meeting hears Dundee will have to work together to realise the 'Guggenheim effect'

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:44:00 +0000

Academic, business and cultural communities must work more closely with the city council and enterprise agencies to ensure Dundee can fulfil its potential with the arrival of the V&A.

Child protection agencies welcome official opening of Dundee's Seymour Lodge

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:43:00 +0000

A new centre to protect some of the most vulnerable children in Dundee was officially opened this week.

Taxi blog post causes row at Dundee City Council licensing committee

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:23:00 +0000

A furious row has broken out over a blog post by a Dundee taxi driver.

Councillors decide to leave engine running on up-front taxi fares decision

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:24:00 +0000

The city council's licensing committee has deferred until June a decision on whether taxi drivers should charge fares up front.

Online sellers cashing in on demand for Dalai Lama tickets

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:19:00 +0000

Tickets for the Dalai Lama's lecture in Dundee have begun changing hands for several times their face value.

Man victim of 'cowardly' attack in Dundee

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:17:00 +0000

A man was taken to hospital after being attacked by a ''cowardly'' thug as he walked along a Dundee street.

Tokheim says Dundee lay-offs are the result of seasonal fluctuations

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:42:00 +0000

About 80 temporary workers have left a fuel pump manufacturing plant in Dundee.

Many lose out in the great Dalai Lama tickets rush

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:32:00 +0000

Tickets to see the Dalai Lama in Dundee sold out within hours as early risers queued through the city streets.

Rottweiller owner Derek Adam to appeal sentence for girl's mauling

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:39:00 +0000

A rottweiller owner jailed for a year after his two dogs escaped and mauled a young girl in the street is to appeal against his conviction.

Dark Blues Dee-light — Fort Bar putting a lifetime of sporting memorabilia up for charity auction

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:41:00 +0000

A large collection of sporting memorabilia — much of it involving Dundee FC and which adorns the walls of a popular Broughty Ferry pub — is to go under the hammer to raise funds for charity.

Mystery surrounds Showcase the Street staff member's sacking

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:31:00 +0000

A staff member has been sacked from a Dundee organisation that opens the world of dance, drama, vocal skills and animation to young people.

Vincent Simpson says he has nothing to fear from Elizabeth McCabe 'cold case' review

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:38:00 +0000

The man cleared of murder in the notorious Templeton Woods case has said he has nothing to fear from a fresh police probe.

Labour group's alternative budget proposes more money for education

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:49:00 +0000

The Labour group on Dundee City Council is to propose an alternative budget with more money for education.

Taxi chief stands by up-front fares proposal despite police concerns

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:05:00 +0000

A leading figure in Dundee's taxi industry has reiterated his support for proposals that would see passengers pay for their journey in advance.

Dundee punter's £32,000 payout is his second big win at bookies

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:27:00 +0000

A mystery punter has won more than £32,000 from a £5 bet at a Dundee bookies.

Nicole stuck for a place to stay after falling victim to scam on Gumtree

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:06:00 +0000

A Dundee woman has warned potential house renters looking for accommodation on Gumtree not to fall for the same scam which has rendered her homeless, despite paying her rent in full and cleaning and redecorating her new flat.

Rossi the eagle owl's Dundee adventure brought to an end

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:37:00 +0000

A rare bird that touched down in Dundee earlier this month is now resting at a specialist centre in Fife after being captured.

10-year-old boy seriously hurt in teatime accident in Lochee

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:25:00 +0000

A 10-year-old Dundee boy has been taken to Ninewells Hospital with serious injuries after being involved in a collision with a car on the Lochee bypass.

Dundee councillor welcomes minister's move to end sex offender housing row

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:42:00 +0000

Veteran Dundee councillor Ian Borthwick has welcomed the Scottish Government's assurance that sex offenders will not be given top priority for public sector housing.

Blade runner — Hawkhill Harrier Ronnie on trail of Oscar Pistorius

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:05:00 +0000

Double amputee Ronnie McIntosh could be on the way to becoming Dundee's blade runner.

Dundee Highland Games hopes rest on finding private backer willing to do heavy lifting

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:07:00 +0000

Dundee Highland Games are unlikely to return unless a private body is willing to take on the running of the event.

Police chief raises concerns about up-front taxi fares

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:27:00 +0000

Plans by Dundee taxi drivers to charge passengers for their journey in advance ''may create additional confrontation,'' according to the police.

John Letford appeals for city's help to give Whitehall Theatre a future

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:50:00 +0000

Significant funding will be required to restore an ''iconic'' Dundee theatre, the man charged with resolving its future this week admitted.

Royal Mail bosses pleased with Dundee East office's Christmas performance

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:57:00 +0000

Postal bosses this week reported there has been no repeat of the chaotic scenes that hit postal deliveries in and around Dundee last Christmas.

Whitehall Theatre ticket buyers still waiting for refunds

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:53:00 +0000

Patrons of the Whitehall Theatre have been left in limbo as they await news of refunds for cancelled shows.

Culture secretary pledges more support for Dundee's 'fantastic' V&A project

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:45:00 +0000

Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop stood by the River Tay on Thursday to watch the exploration rig that holds the key to the £45 million V&A at Dundee project.

Taxi driver furious after case against teenager is abandoned

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:17:00 +0000

A Dundee taxi driver whose car windscreen was struck by a brick has labelled the Crown Office ''an absolute joke'' after a court case was abandoned due to witness problems.

MoD asked to respond to Dundee Royal Marine Reserve HQ speculation

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:37:00 +0000

The Dundee HQ of the Royal Marine Reserve, based in Strathmore Avenue, could be under threat of closure.

'Panicky' teenager rescued from suspicious flat fire in Dundee

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:21:00 +0000

A suspicious early-morning blaze in Dundee that left a teenager in hospital is being investigated.

'I think I am being victimised' — driver accuses Vinci Park staff of giving sports cars extra attention

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:51:00 +0000

A Ninewells Hospital worker believes that car park enforcement officers are singling her out for attention and are ready to fine her when she is parked legitimately.

Pets pulled to safety from Dundee house fire

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:55:00 +0000

Two dogs and a cockatiel have ben plucked to safety from a burning Dundee house.

Dundee City Council outlines £320 million spending programme 'to support the local economy'

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:38:00 +0000

Dundee City Council is to commit a major investment totalling more than £320 million in new and refurbished facilities in schools, housing, community buildings and roads over the next four years.

Caught in the act — escaped Camperdown Wildlife Centre otter trapped hunting for fish in local garden

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:45:00 +0000

An otter has been captured in the garden of a Dundee home only days after around £2,000 worth of prize carp was ravaged.

Fines totalling £336,000 for firms involved in worker's Dundee factory fall

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:23:00 +0000

Three Dundee firms have been fined more than £330,000 after a worker fell six and a half metres on to the concrete floor of a warehouse.

Council and BT dispute source of internet connection problems in Dundee city centre

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:31:00 +0000

Up to 60 households and businesses in Dundee city centre may have lost their internet connections due to cable problems caused by workmen at the waterfront, BT has confirmed.

Dundee councillors formally drop proposals for standardised school week

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:59:00 +0000

A proposal to switch all Dundee secondary schools to a standardised 33-period week has been formally rejected.

Cities Outlook report concerned by Dundee's reliance on public sector

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:25:00 +0000

Dundee's dependence on public sector jobs could make it harder for the city to escape the clutches of the global economic downturn, a major new report claims.

Ardler doctor says weather problems forced him to break drugs prescribing ban

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:43:00 +0000

A Dundee doctor has admitted issuing drugs he had been banned from prescribing.

'Utterly deplorable' — community shocked by attack on 73-year-old in Downfield

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 17:14:00 +0000

High-visibility police patrols and door-to-door inquiries have been taking place in the Downfield area of Dundee after a 73-year-old man was assaulted by teenagers in an apparently unprovoked attack.

VIDEO: Happy ending to Dundee dog rescue thanks to a piece of chicken

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:55:00 +0000

Onlookers cheered and her owner breathed a huge sigh of relief when four-year-old Jack Russell Tig scrambled to safety after spending two days trapped in an underground tunnel in Dundee.

Malmaison signs lease to take over the Tay Hotel

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:19:00 +0000

Dundee's economic revival has received a major boost with confirmation that a prestigious Malmaison hotel will be moving into the waterfront.

Electricity box damaged in Dundee car crash

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:08:00 +0000

An electricity box was badly damaged in a car crash in Dundee on Sunday.

Friends helping to preserve future of famous Caird Hall organ

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:24:00 +0000

Important work is taking place to safeguard the internal workings of the Caird Hall organ, one of Dundee's most prized cultural assets and acclaimed by experts as the finest concert organ in Scotland.

Broughty Ferry woman denies causing teacher's death through careless driving

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:07:00 +0000

A woman has denied causing the death of a Dundee primary school teacher by driving carelessly.

Thief facing extra days in prison after abusing sheriff

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:06:00 +0000

A man is to be reported to the procurator fiscal after he verbally abused a sheriff during a court case in Dundee.

Dundee Weavers meet the man behind jute stowers video

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:01:00 +0000

One of Dundee's oldest organisations has united with one of the city's few remaining jute stowers thanks to The Courier.

'It just felt good to be around her' — family and friends pay tribute to Broughty Ferry woman Nicolla Farmer

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:27:00 +0000

A 33-year-old Broughty ferry woman has died just days after being told she had contracted an infection in a heart valve.

Former police officer to appeal tape assault conviction

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:42:00 +0000

Disgraced former Dundee police officer George Stewart, who assaulted a ''hysterical'' female hostel employee by wrapping tape around her head, is to appeal against his conviction.

Fundraising phenomenon Charlie Kean named Dundee's Citizen of the Year

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:21:00 +0000

Dundee's ''guardian angel'', roofing contractor Charlie Kean, has been named 2012 Citizen of the Year.

Have you seen Dundee's eagle owl? — unusual visitor touches down in the city

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:47:00 +0000

A Dundee family have described their surprise after waking up to find a large eagle owl perched in a tree in their garden in Kirkton.

Education director admits defeat in bid to standardise Dundee schools' working week

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:34:00 +0000

A plan to bring in a 33-period week at Dundee secondary schools has been scrapped.

Another Dundee landmark makes way for waterfront project

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:36:00 +0000

One of Dundee's most familiar sights is no more after work began to remove the walkway between Tayside House and the Olympia Leisure Centre.

'Somebody out there knows who did this' — grieving family in no doubt thief caused great-gran's death

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:50:00 +0000

An elderly Dundee woman died just hours after her home was broken into — and her devastated son says he blames the intruder for her death.

Businessman questions lap dancing plan refusal

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:28:00 +0000

Dunde businessman Jimmy Marr says he is ''disappointed'' with the decision by councillors on Monday night to throw out his plans for a new lap dancing club in the city.

Crime fears scupper plans for new lap dancing bar in Dundee

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:33:00 +0000

A fresh bid for a new lap dancing club in central Dundee has been thrown out by councillors over fears it could increase crime in the area.

Dundee University 'honoured' to welcome Dalai Lama to city

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:13:00 +0000

The Dalai Lama will make a historic visit to Dundee this year to deliver a lecture on the importance of love and compassion.

Claims of 'witch hunt' after Mike Barile struck off teaching register

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:09:00 +0000

Dundee teacher Mike Barile has been struck off by the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) after the regulatory body upheld eight charges of misconduct against him while he taught at Lawside Academy in the city and Madras College in St Andrews.

'A ridiculous waste of money' — court calls out specialist engineer to change a battery

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:58:00 +0000

How many air conditioning engineers does it take to change the batteries in a remote control at Dundee Sheriff Court?

Councillors defer decision on Broughty Ferry flat blocks

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:04:00 +0000

It will be another two months before a decision is expected on plans to build three blocks of flats in Broughty Ferry.

ONS survey leads to call for action to improve Dundee's low-wage economy

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:47:00 +0000

An MSP has said it is ''a crying shame'' that so many people in Dundee have to work for low wages.

Seabraes pilot scheme would create office space from shipping containers

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:17:00 +0000

Scottish Enterprise is seeking planning permission for a three-storey office development made from shipping containers at the Seabraes site in Dundee.

City council reveals plans to breathe new life into Lochee High Street

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:17:00 +0000

The much maligned Highgate Centre in Lochee is to be the focus of a major redevelopment of the once thriving burgh, according to proposals unveiled by the city council.

Planning officials recommend refusal of Broughty Ferry flats

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:47:00 +0000

Plans for three blocks of flats in Broughty Ferry have been recommended for refusal.

Council to step up kite warnings around Dundee Airport

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:23:00 +0000

Stronger warnings against kite flying in the area of Dundee Airport will be in place in the next few days after an incident in which a kite drifted too close to the runway.

School music tuition faces cuts under £3.5m city council savings plan

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:43:00 +0000

Dundee's SNP administration has unveiled a £3.5 million package of savings to freeze the council tax for a sixth successive year.

Hilltown fire victim named as Steven Cooney

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:56:00 +0000

A Dundee man killed in a horrific early-morning fire has been named as 40-year-old Steven Cooney.

Women admonished after being found guilty of racial aggravation during parking space row

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:44:00 +0000

Two women who became embroiled in a row over a parking space when Dundee's kerbsides were piled high with snow and ice have been admonished.

Public to get first glimpse of V&A Museum pre-construction work

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:07:00 +0000

The first tangible signs of work beginning on the landmark V&A Museum at Dundee's waterfront will be seen this weekend.

Charity hopes Dundee will continue to support its Maggie's Centre

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:24:00 +0000

A fresh call has gone out for people to support the Maggie's centre in Dundee.

£1,000 fine for former policeman who carried out tape assault in 'an act of some brutality'

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:17:00 +0000

A police officer who wrapped tape around the head of a Dundee hostel worker has been told it was ''an act of some brutality''.

Dundee Airport airs kite safety concerns

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:55:00 +0000

Watersports enthusiasts could have the wind taken out of their sails after the operators of Dundee Airport asked kitesurfers to stay away from the area.

Third man appears on Alexander McLennan murder charge

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:51:00 +0000

A third man has been remanded in custody, accused of the murder of Dundee man Alexander McLennan at Kingsway East on Saturday afternoon.

Man dies in early-morning fire in Hilltown

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:09:00 +0000

A man has died in a fire in a tenement flat in Dundee in the early hours of this morning.

Police confirm Eastern Cemetery vandalism is being investigated

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:56:00 +0000

Police in Dundee have launched an investigation into weekend vandalism at a city cemetery.

Wife describes heartbreak after death of Dundee man hours before operation

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:35:00 +0000

The family of a former Carnoustie Golf Club captain have been left devastated after he died hours before a lifesaving operation.

Two appear in court on Alexander McLennan murder charge

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:15:00 +0000

Two Dundee men accused of murdering Alexander McLennan at Kingsway East on Saturday afternoon appeared from custody at the city's sheriff court on Tuesday.

Homeless hostel evacuated during frying pan fire

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:28:00 +0000

A hostel for homeless people in the centre of Dundee was evacuated after fire broke out in one of the flats.

Device removed for safe disposal after grenade scare in Dundee

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:44:00 +0000

A device which sparked a bomb scare in Dundee and forced the closure of roads in the Dura Street area has been removed for safe disposal.

Council team say Eastern Cemetery gravestone damage was caused by vandals

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:36:00 +0000

A cemetery in Dundee's east end has become the latest to be targeted by vandals.

Allotment owner who drove across city with suspected wartime mortar caused full-scale alert

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:39:00 +0000

A spot of gardening on the slopes of Dundee Law turned into a full-scale bomb alert at Broughty Ferry police station.

B&Q incident: man appears on attempted murder charge

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:14:00 +0000

A Dundee man has appeared at the city's sheriff court charged with attempted murder at a B&Q.

Kingsway East death: two men charged and due in court

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:22:00 +0000

Two men have been charged in connection with the death of a 56-year-old man on Kingsway East in Dundee on Saturday afternoon.

Plea to heed safety message during Broughty Ferry underpass work

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:39:00 +0000

Broughty Ferry residents have been warned to take care at a railway crossing after maintenance work started on a nearby underpass.

Broughty Ferry man opts for 400-mile round trip instead of entrusting sensitive papers to Royal Mail

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:41:00 +0000

A Broughty Ferry man drove to Darlington and back to hand over important documents after claiming that he has lost faith in the postal service.

Be prepared: next phase of waterfront road changes starts on Tuesday

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:12:00 +0000

Motorists in Dundee have been asked to plan their journeys as the next phase of the city's waterfront regeneration gets under way.

Man arrested after incident at Dundee B&Q store

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 12:02:00 +0000

A 35-year-old man has been arrested by police after an incident at a Dundee B&Q store on Friday evening.

Dundee Partnership reports positive trends in latest city neighbourhood survey

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:45:00 +0000

There has been a ''welcome increase'' in Dundee residents saying their neighbourhood is a good place to live.

Partnership model at heart of Labour group leader's 'New Year challenge' to council chiefs

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:34:00 +0000

Dundee City Council must focus its efforts on economic development, the leader of the main opposition group has demanded.

Dundee road's white van collection is now back in transit

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:38:00 +0000

Residents in the Broughty Ferry Road area have been assured that there has not been an invasion of white van men.

Investigation teams praised for efforts to uncover benefit fraud

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:33:00 +0000

Investigators have uncovered benefit fraud totalling more than £250,000 in Dundee in six months.

Dundee car fraud trial adjourned until April

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 08:02:00 +0000

A man and woman will stand trial at Dundee Sheriff Court later this year accused of forming a fraudulent insurance scheme.

Report says Dundee has lost 6,000 jobs during tough economic times

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:36:00 +0000

Almost 6,000 jobs have disappeared from the Dundee economy in the past three years, a survey has found.

London owner reported to be turning McCheyne Memorial Church building into holiday home

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:03:00 +0000

A former Dundee church could be turned into a holiday home for its London-based owner.

Charity says JD Wetherspoon's January sale is 'not in the spirit' of alcohol control efforts

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:19:00 +0000

A Dundee charity has criticised plans by a pub chain to host a ''January sale''.

Family and regulars in shock at death of Dundee publican Fraser McMillan

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:51:00 +0000

The family of a Dundee publican were said to be ''in pieces'' after he was found dead in the cellar of one of his west end pubs on Tuesday morning.

Whitfield flats sustain water damage after fire in shower

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:31:00 +0000

Firefighters from Kingsway East Fire Station had one of their more unusual call-outs when a shower caught fire in a bathroom of a flat in Whitfield on Tuesday.

Solar Cities Scotland bringing new car sharing scheme to Dundee

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:14:00 +0000

Dundee's first pay-as-you-go car share scheme will soon get under way.

Hundreds up early to take part in Broughty Ferry New Year's Day Dook

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:58:00 +0000

A record number of hardy souls braved the icy waters of the Tay to take part in the traditional New Year's Day Dook at Broughty Ferry.

Former midwife back to help deliver a very special New Year baby

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:26:00 +0000

A former midwife helped to deliver one of Dundee's first babies of 2012 — her own grandson.

More city councillors make salary pledge

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 09:59:00 +0000

Two more Dundee councillors have said they will keep their salaries at pre-2009 levels.

Careless text message leaves army veteran facing eviction from allotment

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:10:00 +0000

An army veteran is being evicted from his Dundee allotment in a dispute over a text message.

Community payback order for man who had knife on night out in Dundee

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:29:00 +0000

A Dundee man who showed a knife to a taxi driver and two other occupants in the cab has been placed on a community payback order.

Sheriff demands to know why prisoner was not protected

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:39:00 +0000

Sheriff Richard Davidson has ordered an investigation into why an assault-threatened prisoner who was supposed to be kept separate from other inmates ended up being beaten up in jail.

Councillors warn 'unfunded' council tax freeze will worsen the bite of inflation

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:29:00 +0000

Opposition councillors are warning inflation will lead to ''significant cuts'' in Dundee City Council's budget up to 2015.

Royal Mail claims a trouble-free Christmas service in Dundee

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:43:00 +0000

Royal Mail says postal services in Dundee have operated without problem over the festive period.

Caught on camera — Broughty Ferry shop vandal's break-in attempt filmed on CCTV

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:32:00 +0000

A hooded vandal has been caught on CCTV trying to break into a Broughty Ferry shop before venting his frustration by breaking a window.

Anger for Broughty Ferry residents left staring at permanent reminder of council's planning failure

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:51:00 +0000

A Broughty Ferry woman has spoken of her anger after a Dundee City Council blunder led to the construction of an ''industrial''-sized garage at the end of her garden.

Next phase of waterfront project will bring more traffic changes in January

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:10:00 +0000

The next phase of works at Dundee's central waterfront will get under way next month.

Cyclist accuses Forth Ports of not doing enough to keep path through Dundee harbour open

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:06:00 +0000

A cyclist has accused the owners of Dundee harbour of neglecting their ''civil duties'' after claiming that they are failing to keep a cycle route open in adverse weather.

SEPA confident diesel spill won't harm River Tay's marine life

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:47:00 +0000

A former fishing boat sank in Dundee Harbour on Tuesday, causing a diesel spill which leaked into the River Tay.

Dookers asked to play their part to ensure safety of New Year's Day swim

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 11:10:00 +0000

Organisers of the Broughty Ferry New Year's Day Dook have insisted safety is paramount ahead of Sunday's dip into the waters of the Tay.

Broughty Ferry shop owner condemns window vandal

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:52:00 +0000

A Broughty Ferry newsagent has hit out at vandals who smashed his shop window.

VIDEO: rare footage of Dundee jute stowers preserved online

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:55:00 +0000

A newly-discovered video has emerged featuring what is thought to be the only colour footage of Dundee's jute stowers at work.

Salvation Army volunteers show true spirit of Christmas

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 09:56:00 +0000

The spirit of Christmas was in evidence when 30 of Dundee's homeless and vulnerable people enjoyed a traditional lunch courtesy of the Salvation Army.

Shopkeepers hit back at 'immoral' alcohol sales comments

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:59:24 +0000

Dundee's small off-licences have hit back at comments made by an MSP that they are ''immoral'' for selling cheap alcohol.

Dundee City Council will have to cut another £3.4m

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:35:00 +0000

Dundee City Council has said it will have to cut £3.4 million from next year's budget.

Grieving mum's plea after thieves steal cash meant for child's headstone

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:07:19 +0000

A grief-stricken mum has made an emotional plea for information after burglars stole money set aside to pay for her child's headstone.

Pub chain withdraws from Jolly's Hotel takeover deal

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:05:00 +0000

Pub chain JD Wetherspoon has delivered a blow to Broughty Ferry with its announcement that it is pulling out of a deal to take over Jolly's Hotel, which closed recently after going into administration.

Alternatives sought after solar panel scheme switched off

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:33:00 +0000

Dundee City Council has committed itself to trying to find a replacement for its collapsed solar power project.

£1,000 fine for drunk train conductor who was left on platform

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:19:17 +0000

A train conductor who was more than three times the legal alcohol limit while responsible for passengers at Dundee station has been fined £1,000.

Cyclist in appeal to catch hit and run driver

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:07:00 +0000

The Dundee victim of a hit and run accident has appealed to members of the public to come forward and help police to trace the driver who struck him.

Policeman made 'obscene, disgusting and depraved' phonecalls

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:57:00 +0000

A member of the Tayside Police family protection unit made ''obscene, disgusting and depraved'' calls suggesting sexual acts with a child on a chatline, Dundee Sheriff Court heard.

Ice warning after difficult day for travel

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:23:00 +0000

Motorists and pedestrians have been advised to take care as another ice warning has been issued extending into Tuesday, after a day of dangerous conditions.

TOWIE star James Argent in Dundee road accident

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:09:46 +0000

The Only Way Is Essex star James Argent was involved in a road traffic accident in Dundee in the early hours of Saturday.

Trust chairman steps down after helping to secure Whitehall Theatre's future

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 13:30:00 +0000

The chairman of the Whitehall Theatre Trust has stepped down, now that the future of the venue is on a firmer footing.

More SNP councillors planning to step down in May

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 11:51:00 +0000

Two more SNP councillors in Dundee this week announced their plans to stand down at May's local elections.

New survey to measure extent of Stobswell's prostitution problem

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 08:31:00 +0000

A project to gauge the impact of prostitution in the Stobswell area of Dundee got under way this week.

£360 fine for 'back bedroom' tattooist who inked child

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:37:00 +0000

A Dundee man has been fined for tattooing a child and without a licence.

'He wasn't just my dad but my mate' — son leads tributes to popular Dundee man Brian Adamson

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:32:00 +0000

The family of a Dundee father-of-two who died after collapsing while playing football are being comforted by the thought that the tragedy is helping to improve the lives of 12 people.

'A crucial role to play' — Dundee told it has a bright future in green jobs

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:45:00 +0000

Alex Salmond says Dundee's confirmation as a key location for offshore renewables manufacturing is a ''wonderful statement'' about the city's future.

Dundee's collections added to nation's virtual art gallery

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:12:00 +0000

All paintings in public ownership in Dundee have been added to an online catalogue of every publicly-owned oil painting in the UK.

St John's High School chosen to be one of seven SFA football academies

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:08:00 +0000

A new SFA-run football academy is to be created at a Dundee high school.

Back in the game — Dundee poised for major renewable energy jobs announcement

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:10:00 +0000

Dundee is set for some Christmas cheer today with a major announcement on the potential for 700 new direct jobs and hundreds more indirectly linked jobs in the renewables industry.

Dundee drivers taking to RingGo mobile parking payment system

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:11:00 +0000

A scheme that allows motorists to pay for parking in Dundee using their mobile phones has been used more than 10,000 times in its first six months.

Scout leader horrified to think of injuries attic floor collapse could have caused

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:34:00 +0000

A Dundee Scout leader has spoken of his terror as an attic floor he was standing on fell from beneath him.

Train left Dundee station with drunk conductor stranded on platform

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:33:00 +0000

A Dundee train conductor who was over the legal alcohol limit while responsible for passengers on a train at Dundee Station was left on the platform when the train departed.

Broughty Ferry woman hopes mail mistakes are not sign of more problems at Dundee East office

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:59:00 +0000

Royal Mail's Dundee East posties have again come under fire after a Broughty Ferry woman received mail for five different people who live in neighbouring streets.

Appeal for witnesses after man's death in Dundee

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:11:00 +0000

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died after he fell outside a Dundee supermarket on Tuesday morning.

Nando's applies to open restaurant in Dundee

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:12:00 +0000

Portuguese restaurant chain Nando's wants to open in Dundee city centre, in a move that would create 30 jobs.

Sheriff says court work being damaged because 'country is skint'

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:29:00 +0000

People accused of serious crimes in Dundee are having to be released from prison before trial ''because the country is skint,'' according to a senior city sheriff.

Families react with fury after teenagers detained for Facebook riot posts

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:36:00 +0000

Family members reacted angrily on Monday when two Dundee youths were each sentenced to three years in detention for attempting to incite riots in the city centre on Facebook.

Dennis and Oor Wullie arrive to brighten up city bus journeys

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 11:41:00 +0000

DC Thomson children's comic characters are appearing on Dundee buses thanks to the first stage of a tie-up between the publisher and National Express Dundee.

Axe murderer Thomas McCulloch released to go shopping in Dundee

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 07:55:00 +0000

One of Scotland's most notorious killers has been on day release from prison in the centre of Dundee.

Fintry fire provides a timely reminder of increased risk at Christmas

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:24:00 +0000

An 86-year-old Dundee woman had a lucky escape when her Christmas decorations started a fire at her sheltered home.

Kirkton shocked by report of sex attack on young girl

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 07:55:00 +0000

The community of Kirkton in Dundee has reacted with horror to reports of the sexual assault of a young girl in the area at the weekend.

Rottweiler mauling: owner told to expect prison sentence

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 09:43:00 +0000

The owner of two rottweilers which mauled a Dundee girl has been warned he is facing a prison sentence for failing to keep the dangerous dogs under control.

Mary McLaren's sister jailed for six months despite prison attack warning

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:16:00 +0000

The pregnant sister of murdered Dundee woman Mary McLaren has been assaulted twice in jail after being recognised by inmates, Dundee Sheriff Court has been told.

Sturgeon hints at renewable energy investment news for Dundee

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:11:00 +0000

Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has hinted that a ''very positive'' announcement about renewable investment in Dundee is imminent.

Dundee licensing board wants profits levy to ensure NHS benefits from minimum alcohol pricing

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 10:12:00 +0000

Dundee City Council's licensing board is to recommend to the Scottish Government that any additional profits from the implementation of minimum pricing of alcohol should benefit the NHS.

Pupils escape injury as school buses collide in Dundee

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:50:00 +0000

Two school buses full of primary pupils heading for a Christmas panto were involved in a crash in Pitkerro Road on Wednesday.

Long-serving Dundee councillor Andy Dawson standing down at elections

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:09:00 +0000

Dundee North East councillor Andy Dawson is to stand down at the forthcoming Dundee City Council elections.

Dundee signs up to Young Scot Rewards scheme

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:30:00 +0000

Pregnant teenagers who give up smoking and pupils who pick the healthy option on the school meals menu are to receive rewards including free driving lessons and discounts on cinema tickets.

Dundee man makes court appearance hours before leaving for new life in Australia

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:13:00 +0000

A Dundee man due to start a new life in Australia had to make a mad dash to Aberdeen Airport after being arrested at his leaving party and kept in the cells overnight for assault.

Driver facing probe into claims he left Dundee crash bus unattended

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:51:00 +0000

A Dundee bus driver is being investigated over claims he was visiting a shop when the bus he was in charge of crashed into railings.

A Dundee cake with a difference

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:19:00 +0000

How is this for a Christmas cake?

Dundee urged to make most of Leonardo Da Vinci exhibition exposure

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:43:00 +0000

Dundee has been urged to take full advantage when a priceless selection of Leonardo da Vinci drawings go on display in the McManus next year.

Investigation launched after Dundee bus crash

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:31:00 +0000

An investigation has been launched after a bus collided with two vehicles before crashing into railings on a busy Dundee street last night.

Gamesa pulls plug: Scottish Government asked to explain strategy for Dundee

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:28:00 +0000

The Scottish Government has been challenged over its plans for attracting major renewables investment to Dundee.

City MSPs insist Dundee is still in the game for renewable energy jobs

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 13:34:00 +0000

Dundee two SNP MSPs claim Dundee will not lose out on renewables industry jobs despite wind turbine manufacturers Gamesa turning their back on the city.

Man suffers broken arm in Broughty Ferry attack

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:12:00 +0000

A 46-year-old man suffered a broken arm in Broughty Ferry's main street when an apparent pub argument developed into an assault at the weekend.

Man due in court accused of stealing charity bucket from city bank

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:13:00 +0000

A man has been charged after a children's charity bucket went missing from a Dundee bank on Friday.

Restaurateurs hungry for a piece of the Broughty Ferry action

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 12:20:00 +0000

Broughty Ferry has been revealed as a national restaurant hotspot.

Gamesa pulls plug: disappointing end to months of uncertainty for Dundee

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 10:12:00 +0000

Following the announcement that Gamesa has ruled out Dundee as the base for its new offshore wind turbine manufacturing plant, our business editor looks back at a long-running series of negotiations.

'Dundee is no longer an option' — major blow as city loses bid for Gamesa wind turbine jobs

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 10:11:00 +0000

Dundee has been dealt a major blow, with wind turbine manufacturer Gamesa announcing it has ruled out building a multi-million-pound factory in the city that would have created 1,800 jobs.

Dundee thanks Royal Scots Dragoon Guards during homecoming parade

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 08:11:00 +0000

Hundreds of people welcomed the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards this week as they held a homecoming parade through Dundee city centre to mark the end of their seven-month operational tour of Afghanistan.

Paedophile Brian Hohman deported back to US

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:59:00 +0000

An American paedophile who preyed on a vulnerable teenager at a Dundee swimming pool has been thrown out of the UK.

UPDATE: Boy found safe and well after going missing in Dundee

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 17:10:00 +0000

A young boy who went missing in Dundee this afternoon has been found safe and well.

'The right men in the right place at the right time' — Royal Humane Society awards for Dundee pair

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:42:00 +0000

The Royal Humane Society has recognised the life-saving actions of two Dundee men who stopped a man committing suicide in a layby.

Dundee pub-goers celebrate return of Tay Bridge Bar

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 09:25:00 +0000

The refurbishment of one of Dundee's oldest traditional pubs, the Tay Bridge Bar in Perth Road, was celebrated at its official reopening on Thursday.

'Stab him, get him on the ground, kick his head in' — what woman shouted during Lochee knife attack

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:26:00 +0000

A Dundee pensioner has told how a ''wicked'' woman urged a knife-wielding man to ''finish me off'' as he lay on the ground bleeding.

'The net is closing in' — police warning for Dundee gangs after trouble in Fintry

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:16:00 +0000

Rampaging youths who left a trail of destruction after ''gang'' battles in Fintry last week have been warned by a senior Dundee detective that they will be tracked down.

Man and young children treated after fire in flat

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:40:00 +0000

A man and two young children were treated for smoke inhalation after a blaze in a Dundee flat.

Dundee teacher taken to hospital after chemicals spill

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:53:00 +0000

A Dundee teacher was taken to hospital after a science experiment accident.

'It has to stop' — Dundee dad Jamie Cumming says family suffering from media attention

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:19:00 +0000

A Dundee man branded as Britain's most shameless father has hit out at allegations he has 15 or more children from at least 13 different mothers.

City council delays decision on Riverside speed limit cut

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:44:00 +0000

A decision on cutting the speed limit on a major Dundee route has been delayed.

Sacked joiner to face new employment tribunal

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:57:00 +0000

A ruling that Dundee City Council unfairly dismissed a joiner has been set aside on appeal.

Marketing agencies invited to show how they would sell Dundee to the world

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:12:48 +0000

A new marketing agency is being sought by Dundee City Council to lead the next phase of the ''One City, Many Discoveries'' campaign.

One-year trial of scheme to safeguard future of Whitehall Theatre

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:22:00 +0000

Dundee councillors have backed a one-year pilot scheme to keep the Whitehall Theatre open.

Ferocious Douglas fire leaves family homeless

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:41:00 +0000

A young Dundee family are said to be staying with relatives after fire gutted their Douglas home at the weekend.

Dundee the new home for four-billion-year-old Strathmore Meteorite

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:17:00 +0000

Dundee is the new home for a four-billion-year-old visitor from outer space.

Fifteen children by 13 mothers — Dundee man Jamie Cumming dubbed Britain's most shameless father

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:51:00 +0000

A Dundee politician has expressed dismay at the revelation that a 34-year-old unemployed city man has become the father of a 15th child with his 13th different partner — with reports of more children on the way.

Dundee taxi drivers up front about the need to tackle 'runners'

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:50:00 +0000

Bold new plans could see taxi passengers in Dundee paying for their journey before a wheel is turned.

Spectacular fire rips through loft of house in Douglas

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:48:00 +0000

A loft fire at a Dundee home saw emergency crews scrambled to the scene on Sunday evening.

Thousands brave cold for Dundee Christmas Light Night 2011

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 10:50:00 +0000

The festive season officially arrived in Dundee on Friday as around 25,000 people braved the cold for the switching-on of the Christmas lights.

'New' name for Dundee street would be link to medieval past

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 10:29:00 +0000

A long-abandoned medieval street name could soon return to Dundee.

Teenager detained for carrying seven-inch knife wins appeal against custodial sentence

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:56:00 +0000

A Dundee teenager who was locked up after being found with a knife in a city street has had his sentence overturned by appeal judges.

Broughty Ferry shines ahead of Dundee Christmas light night

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:52:00 +0000

Hundreds of families filled the main streets in Broughty Ferry for the traditional switching-on of the Christmas lights.

Justice Secretary attending Dundee meeting to address Muslim community's stop-and-search concerns

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:15:00 +0000

Controversial stop-and-search powers at UK border points will come under scrutiny in Dundee today.

Teenager David Petrie still in critical condition after Dundee stabbing

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:11:00 +0000

A city MSP says the reported stabbing of a teenager in a Dundee street hammers home the stark reality of knife crime.

Dundee Pensioners Forum planning more energy price protests

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:53:00 +0000

A Dundee pensioners group has promised further protests against high energy prices following a demonstration earlier this week.

Three years' jail for glass attack at christening celebration

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 09:43:00 +0000

A Dundee man has been jailed for three years for a violent glass attack at a christening party.

Teenager found with serious injuries in Dundee

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 08:13:00 +0000

A teenager has been rushed to hospital after being found lying injured in the street in Dundee in the early hours of this morning.

Dundee or not Dundee? Gamesa says wind turbine factory decision is 'imminent'

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:05:40 +0000

Spanish wind turbine manufacturer Gamesa has said a decision on whether it will build a factory in Dundee or Hartlepool is imminent.

'I was shattered' — brave pensioner chased thief who stole cherished rings

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 11:24:00 +0000

A brave pensioner has told how she chased a thief from her room in a sheltered housing complex after the female intruder stole her treasured jewellery.

Education chief says parties have finally found an answer to St John's High School bus row

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:49:00 +0000

Dundee's education convener says ''a solution has finally been found'' to the row about bus services for St John's High School pupils.

Energy price protesters from Dundee Pensioners Forum asked to leave Wellgate Centre

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:34:00 +0000

A group of Dundee pensioners were ejected from a city shopping centre as they campaigned against high energy prices.

Air raid shelter demolished for Dundee High School's Dalnacraig sports development

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:54:00 +0000

A piece of Dundee's wartime heritage has been lost through the redevelopment of a sports pitch.

Dundee City Council ready to officially back national football academy bid

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:14:00 +0000

A campaign to bring Scotland's national football academy to Dundee has been boosted by the official support of the city council.

Grieving son welcomed back to Dundee with a parking ticket

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:56:00 +0000

A bereaved former Dundee man has hit out at Dundee City Council after being given a parking ticket outside his grieving father's house in Menzieshill.

Council staff's hopes of some Christmas cheer hit a brick wall

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:33:00 +0000

Dundee City Council officials have been accused of being ''killjoys'' after telling staff they are not allowed to put Christmas decorations on the walls at Dundee House.

Family and friends gather in tribute to local legend Jenny Wood Allen

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:50:00 +0000

The life of one of Dundee's most celebrated daughters was commemorated on what would have been her 100th birthday.

Riverside Drive speed limit could be cut to 40mph

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 15:51:00 +0000

A 40mph limit could be imposed on Riverside Drive and Riverside Avenue in Dundee.

Baby found dead in Dundee

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:37:00 +0000

A seven-week-old baby boy has been found dead at a house in Dundee.

Tay Bridge Bar launches search for a model

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 08:10:00 +0000

As the 132nd anniversary of the Tay Bridge Disaster in 1879 approaches, a Dundee businessman is appealing for someone to build a new one.

'Dundee is going places' — First Minister hails Michelin jobs announcement

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:24:00 +0000

The multi-million-pound investment in Dundee's Michelin factory will secure its future for ''generations'', First Minister Alex Salmond has told The Courier.

Tally's Bar given more time to address noise problems

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:31:00 +0000

Dundee's Tally's Bar has been given until January to install further sound insulation to prevent noise nuisance.

Rail link cuts would be a 'disaster' for Dundee V&A project

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:55:00 +0000

The chances of the V&A in Dundee becoming a leading tourist attraction could be undermined by controversial proposals to cut train services in Scotland.

Michelin announcing major investment in Dundee plant

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:44:00 +0000

A remarkable turnaround in the fortunes of Dundee's Michelin plant will be completed today when the company confirms a multi-million-pound investment in the factory and the creation of 140 jobs.

Police say Dundee taxi rumours spreading on Facebook are unfounded

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:05:00 +0000

A warning that young girls in Dundee are regularly being drugged and assaulted by a fake taxi driver has been branded a well-intentioned false alarm.

Dundee expecting major interest in Leonardo Da Vinci exhibition

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:36:00 +0000

An exhibition of Leonardo da Vinci drawings is predicted to bring tens of thousands of tourists to Dundee in August.

Father pays tribute to Dundee mum Susan Main

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 11:42:00 +0000

The father of a Whitfield woman found dead in the Cairngorms has paid tribute to his daughter.

Council insists debate delay is not sign of Dundee teacher retirement concern

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:36:00 +0000

Plans to extend an early retirement scheme for teachers in Dundee will be put before councillors in the ''near future'' after the postponement of a discussion earlier this week.

Battle of the bands — Broughty Ferry goes it alone after Dundee Blues Bonanza rejection

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:43:00 +0000

Broughty Ferry is to host its own live music festival, run along the lines of the Dundee Blues Bonanza, after the area's pubs were denied the chance to participate in the city's annual blues festival.

Police investigating young woman's death in Menzieshill

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:23:00 +0000

Police are continuing to probe the sudden death of a 21-year-old woman whose body was found in the Menzieshill area of Dundee.

Sheriff describes Crown's proceedings against Forfar man as 'completely stupid'

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 10:20:00 +0000

A Dundee sheriff has branded the Crown's decision to proceed with a complaint against a Russian man accused of assaulting his partner as ''completely stupid.''

Police complaints commissioner says force was right to charge teacher

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:04:00 +0000

Tayside Police were right to charge a teacher with assaulting pupils even though her case never went to court, an inquiry has found.

Police pledge full investigation of Douglas crash

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:52:00 +0000

Police in Dundee are continuing to investigate after one of their vehicles was involved in a collision with a man and a young girl on Sunday night.

Gang attack puts nerves on edge in St Mary's

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:36:00 +0000

Residents in St Mary's are hoping a violent assault at the end of last week does not mark the start of an ongoing escalation of the area's gang problem.

PCS union secretary predicts crippling strikes on November 30

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:39:00 +0000

Dundee will be brought to a standstill by the biggest wave of industrial action the city has ever seen, a union figure has predicted.

Forgotten Highland Alistair Urquhart opens Unicorn series

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:58:00 +0000

A series of military-themed events aboard the Unicorn has opened with a talk by author Alistair Urquhart.

Five lucky to walk away from Dundee flat fires

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:31:00 +0000

Five people were lucky to escape without serious injury from early-morning fires in Dundee at the weekend.

City services pay tribute to the fallen on Remembrance Sunday

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:43:00 +0000

Dundee's war dead were remembered at a number of moving events in the city on Sunday.

'I just really wanted to help' — Hannah's haircut gives charities a head start

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 13:39:00 +0000

A 12-year-old Dundee girl has bravely donated her crowning glory to help children who have lost their hair as a result of cancer treatment — and raised £1,200 for Children in Need into the bargain.

Girl and man injured in accident with police car in Douglas

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:17:00 +0000

A young girl and a man have been injured in an accident with a police car.

Broughty Ferry school parking restrictions to be relaxed at weekends

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 09:48:00 +0000

Weekend parking restrictions are to be removed from a Broughty Ferry street — but not until next summer.

Man chased and beaten in savage gang attack in Dundee

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 10:39:00 +0000

A man has suffered injuries in a savage gang attack in Dundee.

Green for go — city council finally approves indoor karting centre plan

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 09:42:00 +0000

Dundee planners have given a green light for go to the city's first go-kart track.

Open day a highlight of Dundee Science Festival finale

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 08:46:00 +0000

Dundee Science Festival comes to the end of its successful two-week run this weekend, culminating in a free family fun day on Sunday.

Acting and performance students to bring Dickensian theme to Christmas Light Night

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 08:11:00 +0000

People who decide to enjoy the Christmas Light Night in Dundee city centre on November 25 shouldn't be surprised if they bump into some characters from Dickens.

V&A director Philip Long vows project will be a supporter of digital Dundee

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 15:13:00 +0000

Dundee's thriving digital design industry and the role it can play in the V&A at Dundee has been highlighted at Scotland's only digital arts festival.

Council asking neighbours to help stop cemetery vandalism

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:24:00 +0000

Vandalism at Balgay cemetery in Dundee is putting people's lives at risk.

Council is going to try its hand at property development

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:24:00 +0000

Dundee City Council has decided that when it comes to getting rid of surplus housing you have to spend money to make money.

Large number of Dundee teachers approaching early retirement eligibility

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:53:00 +0000

Almost a fifth of teachers in Dundee will be eligible to apply for early retirement next year.

Expensive equipment stolen in Dundee hair salon raids

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 12:39:00 +0000

A Dundee hairdresser who borrowed £15,000 for her salon had all her equipment stolen two weeks after opening.

Money worries a major concern for Citizens Advice Bureau clients

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:47:00 +0000

Money worries are among the most common issues seen by staff at Dundee's Citizens Advice Bureau over the last 12 months.

Controversial Lochee housing project up for sale

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:47:00 +0000

A Dundee housing project launched by a city drug dealer has been placed on the market.

Probation for Dundee man caught with child abuse images on computer

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:21:00 +0000

A 57-year-old man caught viewing child abuse images when police raided his home has sentenced to three years' probation at Dundee Sheriff Court.

Council wins approval for compulsory purchase of Stobswell eyesore

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:52:00 +0000

One of the last pieces of the Stobswell regeneration jigsaw could soon be in place.

Dundee's grand old lady of the sea moves into the 21st century

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:21:00 +0000

The Unicorn is making waves online with the launch of an internet booking system.

Family reunited with christening keepsake thanks to a little help from a Facebook friend

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:52:00 +0000

A lost memento of a special family day has been reunited with its owner, thanks to The Courier.

Brightsolid helps Dundee Science Festival crowds delve into the past

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 11:48:00 +0000

Hundreds of people have taken advantage of a free chance to research their family history at Dundee Science Festival.

Labour on attack after figures show Dundee has 99 fewer teachers than a year ago

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 09:31:00 +0000

Dundee has almost 100 fewer teachers working in its schools than last year, it has been revealed.

Mini-DV Festival persuaded of Dundee film-maker's talents

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 12:33:00 +0000

A young Dundee film-maker has won a top prize at New York's big Mini-DV Festival.

Brightsolid to share family secrets at Dundee Science Festival workshops

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 08:32:00 +0000

Visitors are being offered the chance to bring their family history to life this weekend as part of Dundee Science Festival.

Favourable forecast for Dundee's official firework displays

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:16:00 +0000

Huge crowds are expected to converge on two Dundee parks this weekend for the city council's annual firework displays.

Hundreds of Halloween partygoers forced to evacuate during DUSA fire alarm

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:14:00 +0000

Dundee University Students' Association (DUSA) has promised a ''full investigation'' after a fire alarm forced more than 500 people to evacuate a party.

Council approves 57ft mobile phone mast in Broughty Ferry

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:14:00 +0000

Dundee City Council has approved the installation of a 57ft mobile phone mast in Broughty Ferry.

War in Afghanistan prompts Olivia to fight for answers from Downing Street

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 09:58:00 +0000

Plenty of people have questioned government policy on Afghanistan — but not many of them are 12 years old.

Barney's Fund helps to secure future of window to the past

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:50:00 +0000

A piece of Dundee's history has been given a role for the future thanks to the efforts of a local community group.

Dundee project grabbing attention at WaterfrontExpo 2011

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:21:00 +0000

The £1 billion plan to transform Dundee's waterfront and cap it off with the V&A museum has been receiving international attention at an investment expo in Glasgow.

Dundee toddler dies after taking unwell at home

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:19:00 +0000

A 19-month-old boy has died after taking unwell at his Dundee home, police have confirmed.

Serving soldiers given custodial sentences for nightclub attack

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:26:00 +0000

The families of two serving soldiers wept in the public benches at Dundee Sheriff Court as the young men were given custodial sentences by Sheriff Elizabeth Munro.

Ex-serviceman played rugby while claiming £45,000 in disability allowance

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:39:00 +0000

An ex-serviceman has been jailed for a year for claiming nearly £45,000 in disability allowance while turning out for a local rugby team.

'They have no respect' — mum's despair after vandals target baby twins' grave at Balgay Cemetery

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:33:00 +0000

A distraught mother has spoken of her outrage after the grave of her twin sons was damaged by vandals.

Dundee Science Festival explains why it's all white to go grey

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:20:00 +0000

Visitors to a Dundee Science Festival event have been given the somewhat surprising news that grey hair does not exist.

Speeding drivers make Dock Street new target of Tayside Safety Camera Partnership

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 18:22:00 +0000

Around 1,400 drivers are breaking the speed limit on a busy Dundee road every day.

Civic trust says history has repeated itself with 'supremely ugly' Dundee House

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Dundee City Council's new £34 million HQ has been branded ''supremely ugly'' by a local planning group.

Dundee still waiting after Gamesa's deadline passes with no news of wind turbine manufacturing plans

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:58:00 +0000

The fate of a major renewables investment remains unclear after Spanish energy giant Gamesa broke a self-imposed deadline on deciding whether to locate in Dundee or at a rival port in England.

Citizens Advice Bureau director defends Gordon Wilson vote process

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:08:00 +0000

Claims that the vote to oust former Dundee MP Gordon Wilson from the board of the city's Citizens Advice Bureau was incompetent have been rejected by a director.

Whitehall Theatre customers told refunds are coming soon

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:13:00 +0000

Whitehall Theatre Trust hopes soon to be in a position to reimburse ticketholders for shows that had to be cancelled when its former operating company hit the financial buffers.

Schools to close and Dundee council staff given day off for Queen's Diamond Jubilee

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 08:03:00 +0000

Dundee City Council staff will be given a day off next year to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

New York trip inspires thoughts of a Dundee tenement house museum

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:48:00 +0000

A Dundee councillor is to explore the possibility of opening a tenement house museum in the city.

Householder suffers burned hands in Dundee flat fire

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:10:00 +0000

A man was taken to hospital after a fire in his top-floor tenement flat in Dundee on Sunday night.

Olympia centre to close for a week

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:54:00 +0000

Dundee's flagship leisure centre is set to close for a week to allow for maintenance work.

Open day allows youngsters to experiment with science

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:27:00 +0000

The fun and excitement of science was brought to the fore on Sunday as Dundee Science Centre opened its doors to the public free of charge.

Dundee retailers bank on having the right mix to tempt Christmas shoppers

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:11:00 +0000

Retailers in Dundee will provide a shopping ''experience'' this Christmas, despite claims that many customers are planning to cutback on spending this winter.

'Labour has completely changed' — Iain Luke resigns from party in disgust at treatment of former SNP leader Gordon Wilson

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 12:39:00 +0100

Shockwaves rippled through Scottish Labour as it emerged the former Dundee East MP Iain Luke has resigned from the party.

Learning comes alive at Dundee Science Festival 2011

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 10:27:00 +0100

The third Dundee Science Festival starts today, kicking off two weeks of educational enjoyment. Jack McKeown looks at the highlights of this year's festival — which include time machines, the science behind hair, outer space, the comedy of science ... and zombies!

Tayside Police recruiting more puppy power

Sat, 29 Oct 2011 08:47:00 +0100

Tayside Police are looking forward to welcoming their newest four-legged recruit.

Councillor sticks to his guns after criticism from drugs support group

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:58:00 +0100

A national body which works closely with people affected by drug and alcohol misuse has criticised comments made in The Courier by Dundee's housing convener.

City council told to park any plan to increase cost of Menzieshill permits

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 15:44:00 +0100

A Dundee councillor has reacted angrily to a call for parity over car parking permit costs across the city.

Dundee waterfront project brings another change to bridge traffic system

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:23:00 +0100

Motorists in Dundee are dealing with more changes to the city's seemingly ever-changing road network as the realignment of the waterfront area continues.

Former SNP leader Gordon Wilson voted off Dundee Citizens Advice Bureau board because of same-sex marriage comments

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:24:00 +0100

Former SNP leader Gordon Wilson's controversial comments on same-sex marriage have cost him a top position at Dundee Citizens Advice Bureau.

Dundee ranks highly in affordable rent league

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:51:00 +0100

Dundee is the most affordable city in Scotland to rent a room, a new survey has found.

Number of children under care of Dundee City Council reaches record high

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:41:00 +0100

The number of Dundee children in council care has reached a record high of more than 700.

Jobs at risk as owner of Dundee's Liquid Nightclub falls into administration

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:48:00 +0100

Nightclub owner Luminar Group Holdings, which owns Dundee's Liquid Nightclub, has gone into administration.

Teenager turns Spider-Man to escape from 14th floor of multi-storey block

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:24:00 +0100

A teenager escaped from police by climbing out of a window on the 14th floor of a Dundee multi.

Traffic chaos during Tay Road Bridge closure

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:03:00 +0100

There was traffic chaos in Dundee city centre on Wednesday while the Tay Road Bridge was closed during an incident.

WestFest's piggyback champions rewarded for bringing home the bacon

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:07:00 +0100

Dundee's piggyback world record — won for the city last year when 320 runners and riders stampeded across Magdalen Green during WestFest — has been officially ratified.

Emergency services to hold training exercise at Nynas oil refinery

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:44:00 +0100

Around 50 police, fire and ambulance service personnel will carry out an emergency exercise at the Nynas oil refinery in Dundee on Friday.

Applicant says 18-flat plan would improve site of Broughty Ferry lock-up garages

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:32:00 +0100

Lock-up garages in Broughty Ferry could be replaced with 18 flats, if a planning application succeeds.

Dundee pair detained for savage assault of girls and carer

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:20:00 +0100

A young man and woman who assaulted two girls with learning disabilities and a carer who tried to stop them have been sentenced to detention.

Councillors approve new pharmacy and distribution depot despite locals' methadone fears

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:56:00 +0100

Controversial plans for a pharmacy and distribution depot in Dundee have been given the go-ahead despite fears the move will bring drug users into a residential area.

Million for a Morgue Campaign keeps crime writers in suspense

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:58:00 +0100

A new morgue being planned for Dundee will be named after a leading crime writer.

Discovery Film Festival introducing young audiences to the magic of cinema

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 19:29:00 +0100

This weekend marked the start of Scotland's International Film Festival for Children and Young People, Dundee's very own annual celebration of film.

Sensation shows might prompt council to rethink its zombie planning

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:59:00 +0100

The zombie invasion of Dundee has begun — and their craving for brains has led them to the Sensation science centre.

Woman victim of indecent assault in Lochee

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 08:34:00 +0100

A woman was subjected to a frightening indecent assault in Lochee on Friday night.

Dundee project to be showcased at Waterfront Expo

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 12:10:00 +0100

The regeneration of Dundee's waterfront is to feature at a major international conference.

Trust sees future for Camperdown House as maritime museum

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 11:46:00 +0100

A charitable trust that supports the restoration of Camperdown House, one of Dundee's most historic landmarks, is confident that demand is high enough to see its doors permanently reopened to the public as a maritime museum.

Dundee secondaries giving primary schools a lesson in stamping out assaults against teachers

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:01:00 +0100

Assaults on teachers by primary school pupils in Dundee have soared by more than a quarter over the past year.

'A history of good service to the city' — iconic Dundee store Robertson's closing after 130 years

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:11:00 +0100

A 130-year-old furniture store in central Dundee is to close, with the loss of 16 jobs.

Dundee player Kyle Benedictus 'wants to concentrate on football' after being admonished for assault

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:34:00 +0100

Dundee FC player Kyle Benedictus says he wants to "move on and concentrate on football" after he was admonished at the city's sheriff court.

Body could have lain in Menzieshill flat for three weeks

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:49:00 +0100

There is mystery over the identity of a man whose body was discovered in a flat in Menzieshill, Dundee.

Pensioner jailed for 'disgusting' sexual assault of young girl

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 18:22:00 +0100

A pensioner who sexually assaulted a girl in a Dundee car park has been sentenced to 16 months in prison.

Eastern European farm worker thought lock knife was legal

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:39:00 +0100

An eastern European farm worker found with a lock knife in his rucksack has been fined £300 at Dundee Sheriff Court.

Friends and family celebrate 100th birthday of the remarkable Betty Davidson

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:40:00 +0100

A ''frail'' child is celebrating her 100th birthday today without the need of modern medicine.

Changing technology market spells end for Dundee firm Computa Services & Consultants

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 12:10:00 +0100

A Dundee computer systems firm has been placed into liquidation with the loss of six jobs.

Council approves application for 30m taxi radio mast

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:03:00 +0100

A Dundee taxi firm has been given permission to install a 30-metre radio mast at its Balgray Place offices.

'This is an exciting time to be a Dundonian' — volunteers sign up to sing city's praises

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:23:00 +0100

An appeal for volunteers to become Burgesses of the City of Dundee has been hailed a success after around 50 people signed up for the scheme.

Bus passengers finding it hard to get touchy-feely with new timetable technology

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:39:00 +0100

A tatty piece of paper may prove more helpful to bus passengers than the latest hi-tech timetable alternative, it appears.

Liverpool star Charlie Adam backing Dundee's national football academy bid

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:20:00 +0100

Liverpool and Scotland star Charlie Adam is backing the campaign to open a national football academy in Dundee.

Scottish and Southern Energy given go-ahead for new Dundee depot

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:14:00 +0100

One of the country's largest energy providers has been given the go-ahead to build a new depot in Dundee.

'We have just been thrown to the kerb' — staff in shock at sudden closure of Jolly's Hotel

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:48:00 +0100

More than 30 staff have been axed as time was suddenly called on a popular Broughty Ferry hotel and pub.

Rail and road travel disrupted after lorry hits Tay Bridge

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:42:00 +0100

The Tay Rail Bridge was closed for an hour on Tuesday morning after a lorry smashed into it.

Fire Brigades Union mission to Nablus hit by last-minute 'red tape'

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:28:00 +0100

After travelling through 13 countries ''unnecessary red tape'' has meant a team of Dundee firefighters have narrowly missed out on their goal of delivering humanitarian aid to Palestine.

Dundee taxi firm continues to operate amid liquidation proceedings

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:06:00 +0100

A Dundee taxi firm is continuing to operate despite its trading company going into liquidation.

Inspiration for The View's song Grace jailed for benefit fraud

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:38:00 +0100

A wheelchair-bound woman who inspired Dundee band The View's song Grace has been jailed for benefit fraud.

Dundee City Council to appeal Linda Ross employment tribunal judgment

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:16:00 +0100

Dundee City Council is to appeal against the findings of the employment tribunal panel which severely criticised the council over its handling of the Linda Ross affair.

Nethergate attack leaves 66-year-old man with broken jaw and cuts

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 08:47:00 +0100

A councillor has appealed for witnesses to the assault of a 66-year-old man in Dundee to contact police.

Dundee service honours submariners' sacrifice

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:11:00 +0100

Almost 300 Dundee-based sailors and commandos who lost their lives during the Second World War were remembered at a ceremony on Saturday.

Dundee sees peaceful 'Occupy Wall Street'-inspired demonstration

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:18:00 +0100

In contrast to scenes of violence in Rome, where protests developed into a riot, anti-capitalist protesters in Dundee held peaceful demonstrations in the city centre over the weekend.

The Storm Is Coming — Dundee cage fighters send out warning to English opponents

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:31:00 +0100

Three Dundee cage fighters are set to be TV stars as they prepare to take on their English counterparts in a prestigious cross-border competition.

Woman dies after falling ill in her car in Dundee

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 08:51:00 +0100

A 47-year-old woman has died after becoming unwell in her car on a Dundee street on Saturday night.

Pair remanded in custody for Rosebank Street assault

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:16:00 +0100

Two Dundee men have been found guilty after trial by a jury at Dundee Sheriff Court of severely assaulting another man.

Sensation establishes genetics as the sweet science

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:10:00 +0100

Dundee pupils may soon have to resist the temptation to eat their own science experiments.

Notice of Tay Road Bridge closure

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:48:00 +0100

The Tay Road Bridge will be closed for maintenance for a short period later this week.

Dundee MP Jim McGovern cleared of wrongdoing over website expenses

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:15:00 +0100

A Dundee MP was cleared of any wrongdoing despite claiming website expenses in contravention of parliamentary rules.

Campaigning pays off with Pitkerro Road crossing

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:36:00 +0100

Months of campaigning paid off for a Dundee community yesterday with celebrations marking the beginning of work on a new pedestrian crossing.

Innovative approach to using Tayside House waste carpet

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:50:00 +0100

As work continues to strip out the interior of Tayside House in preparation for its demolition early next year, an initiative is ensuring disadvantaged Dundonians will benefit from the waste.

Women ordered to attend mentoring over Old Hawkhill assault

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:01:00 +0100

Two women were ordered to attend a special mentoring service and be of good behaviour when they appeared at Dundee Sheriff Court.

FitzPatrick to meet Jordanian PM on fact-finding mission

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:59:00 +0100

A Dundee politician is in the Middle East to meet Jordanian prime minister Dr Marouf al-Bakheit.

Drivers angry over receiving parking fines for 'off-street' cars

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:18:00 +0100

Angry motorists are being hit with £60 parking fines after leaving their vehicles in what, for years, has been considered off-street parking near the Whitehall Theatre.

Dr Nigel Peyton installed as Bishop of Brechin

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 10:25:00 +0100

Church bells echoed through Dundee as the new Bishop of Brechin was consecrated and installed at St Paul's Cathedral.

Woman loses leg in Sikh temple blast

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:15:00 +0100

A woman lost her leg after being caught in a horrific explosion at a Sikh temple in Dundee.

Supporters pave the way for Madison Barclay's dream trip to Disneyland Paris

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 11:46:00 +0100

A fund set up to raise money for terminally-ill Dundee schoolgirl Madison Barclay has closed with £18,000 donated.

Charities benefit from Grove Academy pupils' passion for fashion

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 10:35:00 +0100

Grove Academy pupils were looking the part as they modelled their own creations at a charity fashion show.

Drivers asked to show patience during Tay Bridge road changes

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 08:28:00 +0100

Drivers are being warned further changes to Dundee's road layout are inevitable as work on the city's waterfront continues.

David feels able to lift more bodybuilding trophies

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:04:00 +0100

A Dundee College communications lecturer is about to let his body do the talking.

Clergyman takes a relaxed view on plans for new lap dancing club in Dundee

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:27:00 +0100

Plans for a new lap dancing club in Dundee have been ''vehemently opposed'' by a woman's support group but greeted with apathy by a neighbouring clergyman.

Council chief urged to bring parties together to solve school bus problem

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 08:30:00 +0100

Dundee's depute lord provost is urging an end to a school bus dispute.

Bus service cut harming Catholic education in Dundee, committee told

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:32:00 +0100

The Catholic representative on Dundee City Council's education committee has claimed the withdrawal of a bus service to St John's High is undermining Catholic education.

Film star Brian Cox moved by the still image at Cecil Beaton exhibition

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:43:00 +0100

He may be used to the world of moving images but Dundee actor Brian Cox has been back in town to witness the work of one of photography's biggest names.

V&A at Dundee already becoming part of city's cultural life

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:32:00 +0100

A meeting in the city has heard connections are already being forged between the V&A at Dundee and the city's cultural and academic networks.

Dundee College's former Graham Street campus facing the wrecking ball

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:13:00 +0100

The former Dundee College building in Graham Street is set to be demolished and replaced with 46 houses.

Cosmetology girls are joining the stars at MOBO Awards

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:18:00 +0100

A Broughty Ferry beautician has traversed the globe to ensure some of music's biggest names look the part at a major awards ceremony tonight.

Dundee Science Centre goes Crazy for Chemistry

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:24:00 +0100

If you have ever wondered what the building blocks of atoms are or even how to capture a cloud then an exciting series of experiments at the Dundee Science Centre may be just what you are looking for.

RoboX the robot not ready to shuffle into retirement just yet

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:53:00 +0100

A robot has discovered that working after reaching retirement age is not just for humans.

Fire engines set off on 2,500-mile trip to Nablus

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:33:00 +0100

Two fire engines have set off from Dundee on a 2,500-mile journey for Nablus, where they will be used in the city's beleaguered Palestinian twin town.

Dundee nursery looks to double up

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 07:54:00 +0100

A Dundee nursery is seeking permission to more than double the number of children it can look after.

City centre shop trade being 'killed' by Dundee waterfront roadworks

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:53:00 +0100

Shops in Dundee city centre are being ''crucified'' by roadworks, according to a local trader.

Call for a better sign of the times at Broughty Ferry railway station

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:39:00 +0100

A councillor is calling for better information for passengers using Broughty Ferry railway station.

Dundee Comics Day attracts a quite extraordinary line-up

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 08:09:00 +0100

John Wagner, creator of Judge Dredd, and Frank Quitely, one of the world's most sought-after comics artists, are among the top names appearing at this year's Dundee Comics Day.

Coach company owner says Olympia centre parking setup is 'a recipe for disaster'

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 11:02:00 +0100

A Dundee coach operator has described temporary parking arrangements at a local tourist attraction as "a recipe for disaster."

What lies beneath — Whitehall Crescent roadworks unearth hidden part of Dundee's past

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 09:39:00 +0100

An unusual piece of Dundee's history has been unearthed in the city centre.

Thief raided disabled woman's house while she slept

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:11:00 +0100

A 56-year-old disabled Dundee woman slept as an intruder climbed in through a window and stole her possessions in the early hours of the morning.

Cecil Beaton exhibition marks the start of Dundee's V&A experience

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:41:00 +0100

The cultural benefits of the £45 million V&A at Dundee project are already being felt four years before the venue is due to open.

Dundee University and Commando form an alliance

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 13:54:00 +0100

Dundee University will be the target of a Commando raid this weekend.

'Absolutely inspiring' — health board wowed by Charleston mum's get-up-and-go

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 11:27:00 +0100

A Charleston mum-of-two has been hailed as ''an inspiration'' by the board of NHS Tayside.

Dundee Science Festival promises to be a blast

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 07:49:00 +0100

Dundee Science Festival exploded into life as a fortnight of fun in the city was unveiled.

Joe hates to carp — but garden guest otter show more manners

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 12:06:00 +0100

An opportunistic otter is at the heart of a fishy mystery on the outskirts of Dundee.

Dundee and Hartlepool vie for 800 Gamesa wind turbine jobs

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:46:00 +0100

Dundee is in a two-horse race with Hartlepool to secure a £150 million wind turbine manufacturing plant that could bring 800 jobs to the city.

Sales assistant stole almost £2,000 from Bullionfield fuel station

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:10:00 +0100

A petrol station employee has admitted embezzling almost £2,000 from his employers.

'We're the forgotten people' — Lochee residents say street has been abandoned to vandals

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:15:00 +0100

Residents in a vandal-hit Lochee street say they have been "forgotten" by the authorities.

Convicted sex offender jailed after asking under-age girl to meet him wearing school uniform

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:54:00 +0100

A convicted sex offender who offered to pay an under-age girl to meet him has been sentenced to two years in prison.

Dundee Airport forced to close during communications fault

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 08:11:00 +0100

Air traffic controllers at Dundee Airport were faced with the frightening scenario of losing communication with in-bound flights on Tuesday afternoon.

Groups unite to demand city taxi fleet continues to offer mix of vehicles

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:23:00 +0100

Elderly and disabled groups have rallied together to back calls for Dundee to retain its mixed fleet of taxis.

Education director pledges school timetable proposal will be subject to proper consultation

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:38:00 +0100

A teacher has warned that a proposal to standardise the school week across Dundee's secondaries might not work.

City councillors united against university merger — but struggle to put it into words

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:27:36 +0100

Dundee councillors have failed to agree on a way to support the continued independence of the city's universities.

Two teenagers charged after blaze at derelict Pitalpin Works in Dundee

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:12:00 +0100

The importance of bobbies on the beat was shown on Monday night when fire swept through a derelict mill building in Dundee.

Four Seasons opts to close Rosebank care home after damning inspectors' report

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:34:00 +0100

A Dundee care home is to close after being branded ''unsatisfactory'' by inspectors.

Friends line up an earth-shattering surprise for newlyweds

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:32:00 +0100

Friends and family of two Tayside newlyweds didn't have to dig too deep to come up with a surprise for the couple's big day.

Transplant patients hold tug of war at Dundee game

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:10:00 +0100

Spectators at Dens Park got two sports for the price of one at the weekend.

Education director proposing shake-up of the school day in Dundee

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 13:50:00 +0100

Dundee secondary schools are set for a shake-up of the way they schedule lessons.

Fantasy film project overcomes some very down-to-earth challenges

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 12:48:00 +0100

A fantasy film following the adventures of a young girl has been completed in Dundee — despite runaway cows, torrential rain and power cuts.

Time for Dundee to make its renewables move

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 08:14:00 +0100

The Scottish Government was told this week that it must name Dundee as its preferred site to become the renewable energy hub for Scotland. Stefan Morkis looks at what that would mean for the city and the obstacles that will need to be overcome first.

SeaEnergy chief delivers stark message to Dundee — act now or lose renewables like you lost the oil industry

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:39:00 +0100

Dundee could miss out on hundreds of jobs after a leading offshore wind energy firm warned it could abandon plans to open a factory in the city.

Dundee pair have become big movers in cleaning up Canada's oil industry

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 15:09:00 +0100

Two ex-Dundonians now living and working in Calgary are literally making it big in Canada.

Explosions in the sky: police unable to confirm source of late-night blast

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:36:00 +0100

Police in Dundee say they have been unable to confirm the source of a loud bang reported in the city on Thursday evening.

'She never complained' — family tributes after nurse Hazel Donald's brave cancer fight

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:46:00 +0100

A 33-year-old Monifieth nurse who faced a hard battle with an incurable brain tumour has died just months after being diagnosed.

Fine and ban for drink-driver found with vodka between her legs

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:09:00 +0100

A Perthshire woman who was caught driving in Dundee with a bottle of vodka between her legs has been disqualified from driving for two years.

Convener pleased with progress on Dundee's new multi-storey car park

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 08:39:00 +0100

Work on a multi-storey car park in the centre of Dundee is progressing well.

Tag Games moves into new offices ahead of major expansion

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 17:24:00 +0100

A Dundee video games company is set to all but double its staff in the coming year, just over five years after its launch.

Report reveals council's uphill struggle to control potholes

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:45:00 +0100

Last year's severe winter is being blamed for a near trebling of the number of potholes on Dundee's roads in two years.

'The V&A will make a huge contribution to the cultural life of Scotland' — Scottish Government confirms £15 million backing for Dundee project

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 10:51:00 +0100

Confirmation that the V&A at Dundee is to receive £15 million from the Scottish Government has been heralded as an ''extremely significant boost'' for the project.

Pensioner manages to escape to safety from flat fire

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 08:38:00 +0100

A Dundee pensioner was forced to flee a blaze that ripped through his living room on Wednesday morning.

Riverside bridge is the missing link

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 17:12:00 +0100

A pedestrian walkway over a stretch of Dundee railway line would be a huge boost to the area, says a local councillor.

Sainsbury's holds fire on Hawkhill store plan

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:51:00 +0100

Controversial plans for a new Sainsbury's store in the Hawkhill area of Dundee have been temporarily withdrawn.

Funeral on Friday for American man Walter Woodson

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:08:00 +0100

A funeral service is to take place for an American-born university researcher who was found dead in a Broughty Ferry flat.

Dundee promising to stage 'a Christmas wonderland' this year

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 10:23:00 +0100

A glimpse of this year's Christmas Light Night festivities has been revealed in Dundee.

Financial backing for Dundee V&A to be confirmed by Scottish Government

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:01:00 +0100

The Scottish Government is set to confirm its financial support for the V&A at Dundee despite unprecedented cuts to public spending.

Royal Mail recruiting seasonal staff in bid to prevent repeat of last winter's delivery chaos

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:33:00 +0100

Local councillors say they hope problems that blighted mail deliveries in the east of Dundee last winter can be avoided this year.

Ninewells Hospital canteen provides a very special takeaway for new parents

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 12:47:00 +0100

Babies are born at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee every day — but not many make a dramatic entrance at the door of the staff canteen.

Menzieshill High School imposes break-time lockout to tackle trouble

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 11:36:00 +0100

A Dundee secondary school is locking children out of the building during break times following a spate of fights.

Council approves Asda's Gourdie supermarket — but Tesco's Supreme Court challenge still to be heard

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 09:37:00 +0100

Dundee councillors have given the green light to a £24 million supermarket development on the site of the former NCR Gourdie factory.

Scottish Government urged to make Dundee an offshore energy 'shop window' — before industry looks elsewhere

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:46:00 +0100

The Scottish Government has been told it must declare Dundee is to become the offshore renewable energy capital of Scotland or risk undermining the industry.

'We could have been visiting a mortuary today' — family shocked by terrifying attack on elderly woman in her Hilltown home

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:25:00 +0100

A Dundee grandmother was left in fear for her life when a violent intruder barged into her home on Saturday night.

SEPA 'failing' to protect Dighty Burn from pollution

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 09:16:00 +0100

The environmental agency for Scotland has been accused of "failing" after industrial material was found in water close to Broughty Ferry beach only a year after an investigation into fly-tipping was carried out.

Energie Fitness planning women-only gym in Dundee

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:48:00 +0100

A fitness chain has unveiled plans to open a new gym exclusively for women.

Harry's space video is being watched by the stars

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 12:11:00 +0100

A Dundee teenager's short film has gained an out-of-this-world audience aboard the International Space Station.

Waterfront project moves on to next phase from Monday

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 09:19:00 +0100

The latest phase of work on Dundee's multi-million-pound waterfront project gets under way today.

City worker complains after waiting a long time for a shortcut

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:49:00 +0100

A Dundee woman is calling for the reinstatement of a popular shortcut that linked Infirmary Brae to the city centre.

Dundee City Council interrupts its own review of Linda Ross tribunal judgment to defend HR manager

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:54:00 +0100

The Linda Ross employment tribunal story has taken an extraordinary twist with Dundee City Council denying its education human resources manager ignored "correct legal advice" from the council's own lawyers.

Campaign pays off with more train stops at Broughty Ferry

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:37:00 +0100

Broughty Ferry railway station is to see a big increase in passenger trains, with nine new services being introduced to daily timetables.

City planning chief backing Asda's Wester Gourdie supermarket plan

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:33:00 +0100

A £24 million Asda supermarket on the site of the NCR Gourdie factory has been recommended for approval.

Police called in to investigate claims of missing function deposits at Centenary Bar

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 08:01:00 +0100

Police are investigating a claim thousands of pounds in deposits for functions at a popular Dundee pub have disappeared.

Doors Open Days offer a glimpse at the city's secrets

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:31:00 +0100

Visitors will be offered a glimpse behind closed doors — and into Dundee's hidden history — this weekend.

Dundee care worker cleared of assaulting elderly woman in his care, with further charges dropped by the Crown

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:05:00 +0100

A Dundee care worker has been acquitted of assaulting an elderly resident in his care.

Police searching archives to find staff involved in 1968 Colin Blair baby case

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:19:00 +0100

More than 200 former Dundee police and emergency staff have been questioned over the 1968 death of Stobswell baby Colin Blair.

Hester's in a hurry after fundraising mix-up

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:40:00 +0100

An email mix-up has left a Dundee teenager with just one month to raise £2,000 to take part in an international volunteer programme.

Dundee's Got Talent finalists get tips from the top

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:13:00 +0100

Eighteen finalists in the first Dundee’s Got Talent show — all aged 12-19 — have met cast members from Rock Around The Clock at Dundee Rep.

Dutch energy company Tocardo BV looking at Tay for tidal energy project

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:06:00 +0100

A Dutch energy company is considering the Tay for a new tidal wave project that could eventually provide power for thousands of homes.

New information reopens inquiry into death of Dundee baby Colin Blair in 1968

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:24:00 +0100

Police are investigating the death of a baby in Dundee over 40 years ago as a possible case of murder.

Linda Ross case: extent of problems at school revealed in councillor's notes from 2006/2007

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:14:00 +0100

A teacher at Sidlaw View Primary School was subjected to 23 incidents of physical and verbal abuse, among a total of 42 complaints logged during 2006-2007, The Courier has learned.

Dundee City Council refuses to release details of 'worst roads' list

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:38:00 +0100

Dundee City Council has a list of its worst roads but is not releasing details to the public.

Businessman given community service for assaulting estranged wife

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:21:00 +0100

A Dundee man who assaulted his estranged wife has been ordered to complete 250 hours of community service.

Linda Ross tribunal: Mike Barile says problems went right to the top of Dundee City Council

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:53:00 +0100

Former Dundee teacher Mike Barile claims the city council's ex-chief executive Alex Stephen "positively encouraged" former education director Anne Wilson to abuse her power.

Drink-driver left registration plate at the scene of crash

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:24:00 +0100

A drink-driver who drove off after colliding with a lamp-post left a major clue for police.

Royal Mail duo stamp out any hopes of Crichton Street collection office rethink

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:59:00 +0100

Royal Mail has firmly refused to reconsider its decision to close its Crichton Street collection office in Dundee — despite a last-minute plea by city councillors.

'Quite shocking' — call for council to face Linda Ross case investigation

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:59:00 +0100

The city's longest-serving councillor has demanded a full investigation into Dundee City Council's treatment of former deputy head teacher Linda Ross.

Dundee Cyclathon entrants raise around £35,000 for charity

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 10:37:00 +0100

Around 500 cyclists raised an estimated £35,000 for charity at the Dundee Cyclathon.

Man robbed by three youths in Baxter Park

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:33:00 +0100

Police in Dundee are appealing for witnesses after a 34-year-old man was reportedly robbed by three youths.

Green Circular Route improvements part of effort to reconnect the city to the waterfront

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 10:13:00 +0100

Dundee's Green Circular cycle route is to be altered to improve links between the waterfront and the city centre.

Is it time for Dundee to take some Highland games inspiration from its American cousin?

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 08:10:00 +0100

Dundee's lord provost would champion the return of the city's Highland games if there is enough support from the public.

'I still can't believe it' — Gibraltar beckons for bingo player Isobel

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:28:00 +0100

It's eyes down for a Dundee pensioner who will soon jet off to Gibraltar to battle it out for £20,000 and the title of Ultimate Bingo Champion.

Bankrupt had withdrawn thousands days before declaration

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 09:39:00 +0100

A Dundee man has had a four-year bankruptcy restriction order granted against him for concealing a cash lump sum he received immediately before he was declared bankrupt.

NHS Tayside gives 'absolute guarantee' community will help shape Ardler Surgery plans

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:46:00 +0100

A Tayside health chief has given "an absolute guarantee" Ardler residents will be involved in decisions about GP services.

Whitehall Theatre needs a leader who 'knows showbusiness', says Jim Davidson

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:25:00 +0100

Love alone will not be enough to save the Whitehall Theatre in the long term.

Mum says school run parents are ignoring 'Don't Park Here' message

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:51:00 +0100

A Dundee mother has claimed inconsiderate drivers are putting children's lives at risk at a city primary school.

'Time to let go' — Lord Provost John Letford to stand down in May

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 12:03:00 +0100

Dundee Lord Provost John Letford is to step down at the next election, because at the age of 76 he feels it is "time to let go."

'Dundee is a great city' — new V&A London director Martin Roth excited by waterfront plans

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:37:00 +0100

The new director of the V&A in London visited Dundee waterfront on Wednesday and admitted he was impressed.

Community service and monitoring for student who filmed up women's skirts

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 08:15:00 +0100

A Dundee student who secretly filmed up women's skirts using a camera hidden in a rucksack escaped jail after a sheriff told him the maximum sentence was too short.

'They don't even have the bottle to come and face ordinary people' — fury at NHS Tayside's Ardler GP surgery meeting no-show

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 18:33:00 +0100

The anger and frustration of the Ardler community over the closure of their GP surgery has surfaced at a public meeting.

Whitfield man claims warnings about neighbour's health were ignored

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 17:05:00 +0100

A Whitfield pensioner who discovered his neighbour's body only weeks after expressing concern about his wellbeing says he was "let down" by social services.

Jim Davidson stands up for Whitehall Theatre

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:12:00 +0100

Stand-up comedian Jim Davidson arrived in Dundee to start his UK tour at one of his favourite venues, the Whitehall Theatre.

Scottish Association of Social Workers reacts to 'fat family' criticism

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:41:00 +0100

Parents are being urged not to lose confidence in social workers following the row over Dundee's so-called "fat family".

Royal Humane Society reward for fire hero PC Paul Radley

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:57:00 +0100

A Dundee police officer who saved a disabled man from "a certain and horrific death" in a burning building has been awarded a top national lifesaving honour.

Would-be thief appears in wheelchair after escape attempt goes wrong

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:41:00 +0100

A would-be thief sustained a suspected broken back as he tried to run away from police, Dundee Sheriff Court has heard.

'We are not yobs on the water' — Tay jet-skiers fed up of boy racer reputation

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 09:11:00 +0100

Jet-skiers in the Tay are being unfairly associated with "yobbish behaviour," according to Dundee electrician and jet-ski enthusiast Alistair Phillips.

Would you Adam and Eve it? Chaz takes his pet snake shopping

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 13:42:00 +0100

Shoppers in a Dundee supermarket did a double-take on Sunday when a Douglas man decided to take his pet boa constrictor on a shopping trip.

Sun shines on Dundee Flower and Food Festival

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 11:34:00 +0100

Fine weather on the final day looks to have helped Dundee Flower and Food Festival to post strong visitor numbers this year.

Seal death brings another plea to River Tay jet-skiers

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:15:00 +0100

Irresponsible jet-skiers are still causing problems for wildlife in the Tay.

Ben back on his bike — but brother Joe is still on foot

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 07:58:00 +0100

A 13-year-old Dundee boy has been reunited with his rare £800 BMX.

Broughty barbershop stalwart Malty the dog not forgotten

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 12:50:00 +0100

Customers at a Broughty Ferry barber's shop will notice the absence one of the area's most popular canine characters.

Dundee City Council-commissioned report finds youth projects not engaging members of ethnic minorities

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 09:57:00 +0100

More work is needed to reach out to young people from ethnic minorities in Dundee, a study has found.

Guess who — can you name these Dundee FC stars rendered in police sketches?

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 08:49:00 +0100

The transfer window may have closed but  Dundee FC players have found themselves on the wanted list anyway.

'He was leader' — SNP group chief questions Kevin Keenan's staff spying outrage

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 19:09:00 +0100

Dundee SNP administration leader Ken Guild has criticised his Labour counterpart for demanding publication of details of spying probes mounted against the authority's own staff — because most of them happened when the Labour member was leader of the city council.

Answer to Whitehall Theatre's woes may be just an arm's length away

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:06:00 +0100

How about this for a show? Me and My Girl and My Arm's-Length External Organisation.

Royal Mail agrees to meeting to discuss Crichton Street office closure

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:52:00 +0100

Royal Mail's controversial decision to close the Crichton Street collection office is to be debated by the organisation's director of Scottish affairs and Dundee councillors.

Dundee taxi driver suspended after sex offence conviction

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:05:00 +0100

A Dundee taxi driver has had his licence suspended after he was convicted of a sexual offence.

'There have been some horrendous stories' — council determined to stop unlicensed tattooists

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 07:46:00 +0100

Dundee City Council's licensing convener Rod Wallace has fired a broadside at unlicensed tattoo artists operating in the city.

Plea for more support for city's construction industry

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 15:00:00 +0100

Dundee Labour group leader Kevin Keenan has said that investment in the construction industry in the city should be a "priority of the Scottish Government."

Tayside Police officer Colin Campbell given Royal Humane Society bravery award

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:27:00 +0100

A heroic police officer who risked his life earlier this year to rescue a man who fell into Victoria Dock, Dundee, is to receive a national award for bravery.

Dundee criminals are most likely to reoffend

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:12:00 +0100

Convicted criminals in Dundee are more likely to reoffend than anywhere else in Scotland, official figures have shown.

Gaming firms fear a 'brain drain' from Dundee

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:01:00 +0100

Half of the companies in Dundee's computer games sector fear a "brain drain".

Councillor concerned over Dundee west end parking plans

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:58:00 +0100

A councillor has "grave concerns" about proposals for a residents' parking scheme in the west end of Dundee.

Reporter overturns planning rejection for Hilltown development

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:48:00 +0100

A Scottish Government planning reporter has given the go-ahead for a development on a Dundee site.

Older couple unhurt after crashing through Broughty Ferry barrier

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:13:00 +0100

An elderly couple escaped injury after their car smashed through a barrier and landed on a beach.

Dundee politicians in dispute over £51,000 spent on council 'sickie' detectives

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:01:00 +0100

Dundee Labour Party leader Kevin Keenan has written to council chief executive David Dorward asking why the council spent over £50,000 on private detectives.

Anger at 'old fossils' as Dundee Licensed Trade Domino League bans women

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:12:00 +0100

Women are being "blanked" by a Dundee domino league which is refusing to let female members join its teams.

Royal Mail deliveries to Dundee are less than first class

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:39:00 +0100

Dundee postcodes have the worst delivery record in mainland Scotland, according to latest Royal Mail figures.

Attacker left victim with permanent scars after mistakingly blaming him for vandalism

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 16:06:00 +0100

A dog walker attacked a man he mistakenly believed had vandalised his home, Dundee Sheriff Court has heard.

Mother pleads for return of autistic sons' bikes

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:07:00 +0100

A Dundee mother is raging after thieves stole her autistic sons' prized bikes.

Paint stripper fumes the 'presumed' cause of Dundee worker Stevie Conway's tragic death

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:51:00 +0100

A man who collapsed while working in a chemical tank is presumed to have died from inhaling paint stripper fumes.

'This is just like Big Brother' — outrage after Dundee City Council admits spending £51,000 on private detectives to spy on staff

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 10:08:00 +0100

Opposition leaders in Dundee have criticised the city council over the revelation that it had spent more than £51,000 to spy on its own workers.

Woman admits having Samurai sword in her car

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 08:26:00 +0100

Dundee Sheriff Court has heard how a woman was found with a Samurai sword in her car.

Lord Provost's Youth Parade celebrates 'talent and enthusiasm'

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:03:00 +0100

A celebration of Dundee's young people brought a splash of colour to the city centre on Saturday with the eighth annual Lord Provost's Youth Parade.

City shoppers given chance to bag a photo with the Olympic torch

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 10:46:00 +0100

Shoppers were given a close-up look at the Olympic torch when it visited Dundee at the weekend.

Inquiry hears council's case for compulsory purchase of derelict Stobswell shop

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 08:56:00 +0100

The fate of a derelict shop in Stobswell is a step closer to being decided following a public inquiry in Dundee.

Thorntons taking the long view after Lloyds TSB survey shows depressed property market

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 09:34:00 +0100

Buying a house in Dundee is a "good longer-term investment" despite a national fall in prices, a housing expert has insisted.

Sensation out to find the box clever

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 08:12:00 +0100

What's in the box? It might sound an easy question — but visitors to Sensation have been baffled by its latest exhibit.

Parrot problems — will anyone lay claim to the flighty Fin?

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:02:00 +0100

An African grey parrot found flying around a Dundee housing estate has been given sanctuary by an animal welfare charity.

Latest V&A at Dundee backers to play their part in 'a virtual revolution'

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 08:39:00 +0100

Two leading Scots businessmen are to take a leading role in raising funds for the £45 million V&A at Dundee.

'It is unbelievable' — brazen thief steals cash till from charity shop

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:07:00 +0100

Staff at a Dundee charity shop have been left reeling after a brazen thief walked in and stole their till.

Whitehall Theatre Trust holds talks in bid to save venue

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:32:00 +0100

The Whitehall Theatre Trust has held confidential talks in a bid to secure the future of the popular Dundee venue.

Pupils' risk-taking revealed on Broughty Ferry level crossing day of action

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:57:00 +0100

A dozen schoolchildren crossed the railway line at Broughty Ferry as the barrier was coming down and a train due.

Council under fire for failing to replace schools' lollipop patrollers

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:09:00 +0100

Parents at two primaries have resumed the school run only to discover their lollipop people are gone.

Jail sentence ahead for man found guilty of chasing victim before stabbing him

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:20:00 +0100

A man who chased his victim before stabbing him was remanded in custody after being found guilty by a jury at Dundee Sheriff Court on Wednesday.

National Express Dundee service cut means longer school days for St John's High pupils

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:28:00 +0100

Pupils are facing over an hour's journey to get to school after National Express Dundee removed a dedicated bus service.

Driver injured by raised drain cover wins damages claim against Scottish Water

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:35:00 +0100

Scottish Water has been ordered to pay a Dundee driver £4500 in damages after his wheel fell into an open drain.

Giant kangaroo's leap for freedom put the wind up air traffic controllers

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:39:00 +0100

A giant inflatable balloon featuring a kangaroo sparked a warning over Dundee amid fears that planes from the city's airport and RAF Leuchars could collide with it.

'It was so sudden' — family tribute to Dundee man Mark McCleary

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 11:07:00 +0100

A Dundee man has died from cancer only three months after he was diagnosed.

Major win for Dundee V&A before work starts

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:09:00 +0100

The design for the V&A at Dundee has won a major international architecture prize — before construction even starts.

'We'll do the show in the car park if need be' — Whitehall Theatre 'lover' Jim Davidson says date goes ahead no matter what

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:20:00 +0100

Jim Davidson says he's willing to perform for nothing if it means his planned show at the troubled Whitehall Theatre goes ahead.

Council seeking partner for solar power revolution in Dundee

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 17:50:00 +0100

Dundee could become one of the greenest cities in the UK thanks to solar power.

Minister advises against attending private firm's health clinics being held at her church

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:51:00 +0100

A Dundee minister has advised people not to attend a health screening clinic organised for her own church.

Councillor defeated in bid to save money by banning social work conference attendance

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:03:00 +0100

There has been a failed attempt to prevent any Dundee councillor from attending a conference.

Couple taken to hospital after crash with bus on Tay Road Bridge

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:58:00 +0100

The Tay Road Bridge was closed both ways for a time on Monday afternoon after a car was involved in a collision with a bus.

Councillors opposed to closure of Royal Mail's Crichton Street parcel office

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 08:57:00 +0100

Councillors in Dundee have unanimously agreed to oppose Royal Mail's plans to close its city centre parcel office.

Rescuer hopes Rocco can get his life back on track after brush with death

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:34:00 +0100

A Dundee railway worker has stepped in to save the life of a lost dog.

SEPA steps up checks at West Gourdie plant after complaints of 'repugnant' smells

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:28:00 +0100

A Dundee medical waste disposal company is being monitored after "repugnant" smells triggered complaints from locals.

'This is what the city needs' — Karting Ecosse says latest racetrack attempt will be its last

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:56:00 +0100

West coast company Karting Ecosse has launched a last-ditch attempt to open an indoor racetrack in Dundee.

'Our young people will be inspired' — World Schools Debating Championship under way in Dundee

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:37:00 +0100

This week sees Dundee play host to a truly global gathering for the World Schools Debating Championship 2011.

Woman fights off youths who were trying to steal her dog

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 08:14:00 +0100

A woman was forced to fight off dog-nappers with her walking stick during a terrifying weekend attack.

Tributes paid to acid accident victim Stevie Conway

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 09:32:00 +0100

Tributes have been paid to a Dundee father of two who died after collapsing while working in a chemical tank.

Dundee's jail rate second highest in Scotland

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 08:45:00 +0100

Dundonians are more likely to end up behind bars than people from almost anywhere else in Scotland.

UPDATE: Man who died in tragic incident at Diamond Wheel Technologies named as Steven Conway

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 17:35:00 +0100

A man who died after collapsing in a chemical tank at a Dundee alloy wheel repair company has today been named by police.

Firm planning Dundee factory to meet predicted demand for domestic biomass technology

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 17:24:00 +0100

Dundee could be given a major jobs boost after a firm that makes "flat-pack" biomass burners announced plans to open a factory in the city.

Victory for parents who campaigned against mobile phone mast near Forthill Primary School

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:22:00 +0100

Campaigners against a proposed mobile phone mast near a Dundee primary school are celebrating victory.

Flying ants winging it to Lochee

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:51:00 +0100

At first it was jellyfish in Broughty Ferry and now parts of Dundee and beyond have come under a new attack — by flying ants.

Taxi drivers under constant threat of violence

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 11:20:00 +0100

Dundee taxi drivers work under the near constant threat of violence from drunken customers.

Eve Ireland sets the Standard in French exam

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 08:26:00 +0100

A Dundee girl has proven herself "magnifique" after attaining a Standard Grade in French at the age of 13.

Hundreds determined to prevent Whitehall Theatre difficulties turning from a drama into a crisis

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 17:31:00 +0100

Hundreds of amateur dramatic enthusiasts are waiting in the wings to help save the Whitehall Theatre.

Man dies in suspected chemicals accident in Dundee

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:45:00 +0100

A man, believed to be in his 30s, has died in an incident at an industrial estate in Dundee.

Sheriff criticises 'anti-social' Facebook as he detains teenager for carrying seven-inch knife

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:19:00 +0100

A sheriff termed Facebook an "anti-social networking site" after sending a knife-carrying youth to detention.

Award-winning You've Been Trumped comes to the DCA

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:35:00 +0100

For a film Donald Trump branded "a failure" and Creative Scotland refused to finance, You've Been Trumped is doing rather well, winning two major film festival awards. Ahead of its week-long run in Dundee, its director Anthony Baxter spoke to The Courier.

Businessman found guilty of assaulting former wife

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 13:18:00 +0100

A Dundee businessman has been found guilty of assaulting the wife from whom he parted last year.

Police say Broughty Ferry man's death is 'not suspicious'

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 10:18:00 +0100

Police have this morning confirmed that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the sudden death of a 56-year-old man at a flat in Broughty Ferry's Union Street.

Shanwell Wildlife Rescue Trust's hopes of move to new base suffer setback

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 07:50:00 +0100

Plans for a wildlife rescue centre at the former putting green pavilion in Broughty Ferry have been "knocked on the head."

Father and son detained for brutal city centre attack

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:48:00 +0100

A Dundee father and son have been put behind bars for their part in a brutal assault in the city centre.

Kengo Kuma's Dundee V&A Museum designs shortlisted by World Architecture News Awards

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:51:00 +0100

Japanese architect Kengo Kuma's designs for the Dundee V&A Museum have been shortlisted for a major architecture prize.

Time running out for 'least liked' building Tayside House

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:57:00 +0100

It was once voted Dundee's least liked building, but now the blot on the landscape known as Tayside House is only months away from being torn down.

Dundee FC backing MSP Jenny Marra's bid to bring national football academy to city

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:37:00 +0100

A campaign to bring a football centre of excellence to the city will today receive the official backing of Dundee FC.

Council letter says garage at centre of dispute does not have planning permission

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 08:18:00 +0100

The story of a Dundee garage accused of operating outwith its licence has taken a new twist.

Young friends team up to make sure Madison Barclay has the holiday of her dreams

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:19:00 +0100

Young friends of a Dundee six-year-old with an incurable brain tumour have raised more than £300 to help send her on her dream holiday.

Ardler GP service on agenda of next NHS Tayside Board meeting

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 17:47:00 +0100

The future of GP services in Ardler in Dundee will be discussed at next week's meeting of the NHS Tayside Board.

Liverpool stag party assault victim Craig Beharrie concentrating on recovery

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:24:00 +0100

Stag party assault victim Craig Beharrie is recovering at home and planning a new wedding date with his fiancee.

Sunday far from a day of rest for Broughty Ferry lifeboat crew

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:48:00 +0100

Strong tides off Broughty Ferry contributed to a busy Sunday for the local lifeboat crew.

'I couldn't believe it' — teenager with fractured skull was refused X-ray at Ninewells Hospital

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:21:00 +0100

A young Dundee footballer with a "caved-in" head was refused an X-ray by a doctor at Ninewells Hospital.

Whitehall Theatre Trust says the show must go on, despite operating company's liquidation

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 09:03:00 +0100

The fate of the Whitehall Theatre is shrouded in mystery after claims that the final curtain had fallen were disputed.

Council investigating garage after operating hours complaints

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 17:56:00 +0100

A Dundee garage is being investigated after complaints it is operating outwith its licence conditions.

'We have a record we can all be proud of' — sadness at sudden closure of Whitehall Theatre

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:08:00 +0100

Theatre-goers have been told the final curtain has come down on the Whitehall Theatre in Dundee.

Get Back! — music fans plead for Scottish Beatles Weekend to become annual event

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 10:34:00 +0100

The first Scottish Beatles Weekend held in Dundee has been hailed an "overwhelming success" despite the late cancellation of the event's biggest name band.

'The lowest form of human beings' — woman's disgust at thieves who raided home of her late father

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 09:37:00 +0100

Thieves who broke into the home of a recently deceased man have been branded "the lowest form of human beings" by his daughter.

Wedding postponed after brutal attack on groom Craig Beharrie

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 08:35:00 +0100

A Scottish couple's wedding has had to be postponed after the groom was assaulted on his stag weekend.

Celtic Boys Club quizzed over alleged trouble at J Bolton Cup final

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:54:00 +0100

Officials from a Dundee football team have refused to comment after being quizzed about trouble at a local amateur cup final where a supporter allegedly struck the referee with a bag.

Abertay University students reassured over Grant Management deposits

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:15:00 +0100

A Newcastle property management company has assured Dundee tenants they will receive their deposits back after vacating their flats.

'Absolute gridlock' — 'Chaotic' Dundee rush hour after Asda car park reduced to one exit

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:03:00 +0100

Motorists have endured a week of "traffic chaos" due to the closure of a road regularly used by shoppers leaving the Asda superstore at Milton of Craigie.

Pupils' safety is the key concern at new Eastern Primary School

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 19:07:00 +0100

Dundee's education convener has said "every effort" has been made to improve road safety at the new Eastern Primary School.

Dundee tattoo website told to remove 'misleading' LazerCream claims

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 16:26:00 +0100

A Dundee company that sells a cream it claims can remove tattoos has been told there is no proof the product actually works.

As heavy rain continues, flood defences return to Dundee

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:13:00 +0100

Flood defences returned to parts of Dundee on Wednesday only weeks after storm waters ripped through city streets, causing thousands of pounds worth of damage.

Postal worker suspended after non-delivery of exam results in Clearwater Park and Ferry Fields

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:14:00 +0100

A Dundee East postal worker has been suspended by Royal Mail after several school pupils in Broughty Ferry did not receive their exam results in the post.

Reward of £1000 to help solve Audio Visual Solutions break-in mystery

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:36:00 +0100

A frustrated Dundee retailer has offered a £1000 cash reward for information that helps track down the £15,000 worth of stock stolen at the weekend.

Plan for 110ft wind turbine on Dundee's outskirts

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 19:00:00 +0100

A 110-foot wind turbine could be built on the northern outskirts of Dundee, if a planning application is approved.

'Bits of the jigsaw coming together' — Dundee is open for business

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:55:00 +0100

Dundee's retail sector is better placed to tackle the challenging conditions facing the economy than many other cities, according to a local business leader.

Dundee dancing 'superstar' Garry Mitchell fined £400

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 14:37:00 +0100

A 52-year-old Dundee "superstar" of the local dancing competition scene, who claimed in court to have 29,000 hits showing his moves on YouTube, has been fined £400 by Sheriff Munro.

MSP Jenny Marra urges Scottish Parliament to condemn Ardler Surgery closure

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:01:00 +0100

A Dundee MSP has called on the Scottish Parliament to condemn the closure of a city medical practice that has left hundreds of people without a doctor.

Dundee councillor taking protest over Royal Mail's Crichton Street office closure to UK Government

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:33:00 +0100

The closure of Royal Mail's parcel office in Dundee city centre is being protested to the UK Government.

NHS Tayside GPs back decision to force closure of Ardler Surgery

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:14:00 +0100

GPs have backed the decision to force the Ardler Surgery in Dundee to close, insisting that it could not provide the level of service its 1700 patients needed.

Royal Mail confirms closure of Dundee parcel office at Crichton Street

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:59:00 +0100

Royal Mail has confirmed it is to close its parcel collection office in Dundee city centre this month, claiming it is "not fit for purpose" and cannot cope with a growing workload.

New waste laws could force up Dundee incinerator's charges

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 18:02:00 +0100

Proposed changes to waste laws could force up charges at Dundee's incinerator, its operator has warned.

Charity joins efforts to save condemned Dundee dog C-Jay

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:41:00 +0100

A campaigner leading the fight for tighter controls on the breeding of Staffordshire bull terriers has vowed to do whatever he can to help save a young dog facing a death sentence after it mauled a cat.

Action demanded for Ardler and St Mary's patients as GP surgery closes

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:39:00 +0100

A Dundee councillor is calling for urgent action to find a GP for hundreds of patients in Ardler and St Mary's.

Dozens of headstones toppled at cemetery, amid spate of Dundee vandalism

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:39:00 +0100

Vandals have struck at opposite ends of Dundee, smashing scaffolding installed for the repair of a historic bridge and toppling dozens of gravestones from their plinths.

Gay former churchman is exonerated of all allegations

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:48:00 +0100

A former Dundee rector who was forced out of his church amid allegations of financial impropriety, bullying and the "homophobic" behaviour of some disgruntled members of the congregation has been cleared of mismanagement by the Scottish Episcopal Church, The Courier can reveal.

University union leader condemns kidney sale suggestion

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:53:00 +0100

A leading trade union has condemned comments made by a prominent academic at Dundee University, who suggested hard-up students be allowed to sell a kidney to help pay off their loans.

CityJet executive confirms airline's commitment to Dundee

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:47:00 +0100

CityJet took the unprecedented step of visiting Dundee to reaffirm its commitment to the city's under-performing Dundee to London route.

MSP calls for more support for Dundee's smartphone gaming industry

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 09:26:00 +0100

Dundee's gaming industry must be given support to capitalise on the boom in smartphone use.

Union expects only minor problems with council's move to Dundee House

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:21:00 +0100

With less than a fortnight to go until Dundee City Council officially opens its new headquarters to the public, a leading trade unionist warned yesterday he expects teething problems.

Transplantee hits out at leading academic's kidney sale call

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:42:00 +0100

Dundee man Ronnie McIntosh, who underwent a life-saving transplant, has criticised a call from a leading academic in the city for people to be allowed to sell their kidneys.

Health board defends its decision to close Ardler Surgery

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 09:48:00 +0100

NHS Tayside has defended its decision to shut down a Dundee GP's surgery at short notice and leave 1700 patients in search of a new doctor.

Contractors begin work on roof of Dundee's new swimming pool

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:44:00 +0100

Work on Dundee's new swimming pool complex is rapidly taking shape, with its steel structure now complete.

Dr Dennis Charles Miller launches attack on health board for closing Ardler surgery

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:03:00 +0100

A Dundee GP who was effectively sacked by NHS Tayside has accused the health board of failing 1700 patients by shutting down his surgery.

Clear-up of rubble at Alexander Street gets under way

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:26:00 +0100

After Sunday's spectacular demolition the hard work of clearing the rubble of the Alexander Street multis has begun.

Stobswell resident's anger at persistent car vandalism

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:12:00 +0100

A Stobswell resident has hit out at the actions of vandals after once again having his car's wing mirrors kicked off.

Decision to scrap agreement with Iberdrola has no affect on Gamesa's plans for Dundee

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:23:00 +0100

Spanish turbine manufacturer Gamesa has said plans to open a factory in Dundee remain on track despite scrapping an agreement to develop wind farms with Scottish Power's parent company.

Demolition of Alexander Street multis herald start of new era for city

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:03:00 +0100

The demolition of the Alexander Street multis has been hailed as the start of a new era for the Maxwelltown area of Dundee.

Jimmy McLean has emotional memories of his childhood home in Alexander Street

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:39:00 +0100

A former resident of the Alexander Street multis has expressed his sadness following the demolition of his childhood home.

Second phase of Mill o' Mains regeneration set to begin

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:45:00 +0100

People living in the Mill o' Mains area will have a chance next week to see the proposals for the second phase of its £45 million regeneration.

Concern at rise in number of drivers caught speeding

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 11:22:00 +0100

Dundee councillors have voiced concern after new figures showed more than 1600 motorists had been caught speeding on the city's roads this year.

Sandy Park users furious at its unkempt condition

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:03:00 +0100

The management company responsible for maintaining a popular Broughty Ferry park has apologised for its unkempt appearance only weeks after a major renovation project was completed on the site.

Dundee's skyline takes on new look as Hilltown multis are demolished

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 08:21:00 +0100

The Dundee skyline changed for ever as the Alexander Street multis crashed to the ground in a spectacular controlled demolition.

VIDEO: Demolition of the Alexander Street Hilltown multis in Dundee

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 13:53:00 +0100

They came in their thousands to watch, and the much-anticipated simultaneous demolition of the four Alexander Street multis in the Hilltown did not disappoint spectators on Sunday.

Dumbarton FC v Dundee FC: Steven Milne is relieved to be on the goal trail

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 11:43:00 +0100

Steven Milne is already off the mark for the season, and the Dundee striker is hoping it's the first of many.

Plans for a Sainsbury's Local store in Hawkhill

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:18:00 +0100

Sainsbury's are hoping to open a convenience store in Dundee's Hawkhill.

Four-car Kingsway crash Kingsway disrupts evening rush-hour traffic

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 10:33:00 +0100

Commuters in Dundee experienced rush-hour misery on Thursday evening after a four-car crash on one of the city's busiest routes brought traffic to a standstill.

Broughty Ferry Esplanade to lose some upstanding citizens because of root damage

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 08:37:00 +0100

The appearance of Broughty Ferry Esplanade will change in the next few weeks when as many as 14 mature trees are cut down to allow repairs to the pavements.

Lost in music — DJ Scott appeals for return of lost records

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:47:00 +0100

A Dundee DJ is appealing to taxi drivers in the city to check the boots of their cars after he left a box of records behind.

Gellatly Street job centre marked for closure

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:19:00 +0100

The Department of Work and Pensions has confirmed it is to close the job centre in Gellatly Street in Dundee as part of its cost-cutting efforts.

'The winning years' — Scotland's tourism chief excited by potential of V&A museum at Dundee

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:48:00 +0100

Scotland's tourism chief says the V&A at Dundee could become as famous as the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, delivering a major cash injection not just to the city but across Courier territory.

Police officers in court to deny assaulting hostel worker

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 08:40:00 +0100

Two serving police officers accused of assaulting a Dundee hostel employee by handcuffing her to a window and wrapping Sellotape round her head have appeared in court.

Councillors asked to approve £240,000 accommodation plan for homeless alcoholics

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:27:00 +0100

Almost a quarter of a million pounds is to be spent on supporting 10 homeless alcoholics in Dundee.

Dundee City Council planning to repeat retirement and voluntary redundancy programme

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:53:00 +0100

More Dundee City Council employees could be in line to retire early as part of its cost-cutting drive.

Police unable to confirm exact time of Hilltown multis demolition

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:21:00 +0100

Those intending to watch the collapse of the Hilltown multis on Sunday could be in for a long wait.

HMS Unicorn figurehead to mark Dundee's maritime role at Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:24:00 +0100

Part of a Dundee landmark took to the skies on Tuesday as it prepared to take centre stage at this year's Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

St Salvador's Episcopal Church worshippers to watch demolition from on high

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:59:00 +0100

Nothing, it seems, will get in the way of worship at the Hilltown's St Salvador's Episcopal Church this weekend — not even the demolition of the Alexander Street multis.

Power cut affects parts of Broughty Ferry and Monifieth

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:50:00 +0100

A power cut left almost 1000 people without electricity in parts of Broughty Ferry and Monifieth on Monday.

MSP launches online campaign to bring national football academy to Dundee

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:36:00 +0100

An MSP has launched a campaign to bring Scotland's new flagship national football academy to Dundee.

Councillors asked to approve next stage of Dundee waterfront project

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:11:00 +0100

The next stage of the transformation of Dundee's central waterfront will take three years and cost more than £11 million, the city council has confirmed.

Crown drops rape charge against Dundee United striker David Goodwillie

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 09:52:00 +0100

Dundee United striker David Goodwillie has been told a rape charge against him has been dropped.

Forthill Primary School parents stage last-ditch effort to block mobile phone mast

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:58:00 +0100

Opponents of a scheme to put up a phone mast near a Dundee primary school are making a last-ditch effort to block it.

Police admit action against St Mary's drug dealers may have moved problem into other areas

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:12:00 +0100

A resident of Gleneagles Road in Dundee says locals fear a police clampdown on drug dealers in St Mary's is pushing the problem into their area.

New school building escapes damage in fire seen across Dundee

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:27:00 +0100

A thick black plume of smoke alerted people across Dundee and beyond to a fire in the east end of the city on Sunday — and stopped it damaging a new £8 million primary school being built for the children of Whitfield.

Community's transition in the Hilltown charted by Pure Media UK

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 18:09:00 +0100

Things are changing in Dundee's Hilltown. Four multi-story blocks that form a familiar silhouette on the skyline will soon be demolished, greating a gap where homes once overlooked the Tay. A year-long project by a Dundee creative arts charity is aiming to capture the spirit of the area during this transition, Jennifer Cosgrove discovered.

CityJet cuts some Dundee-London route flights, citing low demand

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 09:57:00 +0100

CityJet has announced that it is to cut some flights between Dundee and London as there is "no demand" from passengers for them.

'It was very hard to take control of it' — Slask Wroclaw chairman apologises for behaviour of some visiting fans

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 07:02:00 +0100

The chairman and general manager of Slask Wroclaw, Poitr Wasniewski, has apologised to the city of Dundee for the trouble caused by some fans of the Polish football team before and after Thursday night's Europa League qualifier with Dundee United.

Tesco denies any interest in opening store on site of Shand pub

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:28:00 +0100

Tesco has denied it is interested in creating a new convenience store on the site of the Shand pub in Dundee, just yards from a major Spar outlet.

Women found guilty of racial aggravation in argument about parking space cleared of snow

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:48:00 +0100

A row over a hard-won parking space when Dundee kerbsides were piled high with snow landed two women in the city's sheriff court.

Broughty Ferry pub Jolly's faces uncertain future after entering administration

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 10:50:00 +0100

One of Broughty Ferry's best-known pubs, Jolly's Hotel in Gray Street, has gone into administration.

City centre closed down to contain Slask Wroclaw fan trouble

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:06:00 +0100

Dundee city centre was shut down last night to quell the risk of serious disorder by visiting Polish football fans.

Dundee United v Slask Wroclaw: police advice for home fans in Eddie Thompson Stand

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:36:00 +0100

Tayside Police have issued advice for Dundee United fans attending tonight's Europa League match against Slask Wroclaw.

Unicorn's heavy hitters called on for Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 12:20:00 +0100

There were a few raised eyebrows outside the Unicorn as six huge 18-pounder guns were lifted out of the naval warship by just two volunteers.

Polish fans say Dundee United's European dream ends tonight

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:34:00 +0100

Young Polish footballers living in Dundee have predicted Slask Wroclaw will end Dundee United's European dream tonight.

Dentist 'very relieved' to have been exonerated by General Dental Council

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:24:00 +0100

A Dundee dentist has been cleared of misconduct after being accused of aggressive and inappropriate behaviour towards a patient.

'We have not been given any say' — neighbours worried as multis demolition approaches

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 18:17:00 +0100

Residents living in the shadow of the Hilltown multis say they are being let down by a lack of support being offered to them in the run-up to the demolition of the four blocks at the end of the month.

Scottish tenpin bowling champion says loss of Dundee Megabowl is a huge blow

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:39:00 +0100

Scotland's top female tenpin bowler says the closure of Dundee's only venue for her sport is a huge blow to the city.

Malmaison's plans to renovate Tay Hotel given conditional approval

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:22:00 +0100

An iconic Dundee building is on the brink of a new dawn after city planners gave the green light to major renovation work.

Pair see demand for 'round-the-table' taxi talks turned down

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:56:00 +0100

Leading figures of Dundee's taxi industry have demanded crunch talks with high-ranking council officials in a bid to thrash out a solution to the long-running row over wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs).

Another blow to Karting Ecosse's hopes of opening indoor centre in Dundee

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 10:56:00 +0100

Dundee City Council officials have rejected plans for what would be the city's only indoor go-kart centre.

Families bereaved by loved ones' suicide to sue NHS Tayside for negligence

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:43:00 +0100

The families of three young Dundee men who took their own lives last summer are to sue NHS Tayside.

Dundee church offers itself up while Hilltown multis come down

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:56:00 +0100

A Dundee church will temporarily transform into a refuge centre later this month to shelter those forced to leave their homes on the day the Hilltown multis are levelled.

Large turnout for 'reinvigorated' Dundee Half Marathon

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:11:00 +0100

The weather stayed mercifully dry as a record number of runners took part in the Dundee Half Marathon on Sunday.

Council steps in to subsidise new Broughty Ferry bus service

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:58:00 +0100

Campaigners have won their fight for a regular bus service to be reintroduced linking Barnhill and Forthill with the centre of Broughty Ferry.

The One Show finds something to sing about at Verdant Works

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 19:11:00 +0100

Verdant Works provided an appropriate backdrop for a BBC crew's visit to Dundee this week to film a segment for The One Show.

Record entry for Dundee half marathon

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 18:48:00 +0100

An event that appeared in danger of collapsing in 2009 is now going from strength to strength.

'It's better than Eastenders' — plea for sense over wheelchair taxis in Dundee

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 17:15:00 +0100

A Dundee disabled rights campaigner has pleaded for "common sense" over the issue of wheelchair accessible taxis in the city.

Alasdair McLeay's widow in tribute to Ninewells care unit at £11,000 cheque handover

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 16:12:00 +0100

A widow handed over £11,215 to staff in the acute palliative care unit at Ninewells Hospital which cared for her husband.

Law allotments targeted again

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:31:00 +0100

Vandals have caused more heartache for allotment holders on the Law.

Dundee licensing committee chief insists sheriff's HMO licence ruling won't alter policy

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:34:00 +0100

The leader of Dundee City Council's licensing committee says it will not be forced into changing its policy on restricting the period of licences for houses of multiple occupancy (HMOs), despite a sheriff's new ruling.

Man suffers 'life threatening' injuries in crash on A90 near Landmark roundabout

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:06:00 +0100

A car driver has suffered "life threatening" injuries in a crash with a lorry on the A90 Perth to Dundee road, between Bullionfield service station and the Landmark Hotel roundabout.

Wheelchair user says attitude of some city taxi drivers is 'very shocking'

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:41:00 +0100

A Dundee man has entered the debate over wheelchair accessible taxis with the suggestion it is not just the vehicles but the drivers who can be a problem for disabled passengers.

CityJet announces cheaper fares to London City

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 08:23:00 +0100

CityJet has announced a new fare for one-way trips on its Dundee to London City route.

'Good to be back' — Australian professor's praise for the city that helped launch career

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 18:02:00 +0100

A former Dundee student who has gone on to become an eminent professor in Australia has given thanks to the people of the city for their part in getting him "where I am today."

Female student punched in the face by handbag robber

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:51:00 +0100

A Dundee student was punched in the face by a robber who stole her handbag as she made her way home from a friend's house in the city centre early on Tuesday.

Local interviews will continue when Dundee passport office shuts in autumn

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:39:00 +0100

Dundee's passport office in Nethergate, where initial interviews for passports are conducted, is to close in the autumn.

Pair say licensing chief has already shown 'bias' towards one option for future of city's taxi trade

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:36:00 +0100

A trade unionist and leading representative of the Dundee taxi industry have called on the city's licensing chief to temporarily step down from his post.

Talks on future of ice hockey team after collapse of franchise owner Ward Building Services

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 10:43:00 +0100

Dundee building firm Ward Building Services has fallen into receivership, with the loss of 30 jobs.

Driver who tore roof off his bus in crash at Ninewells Hospital told he can claim for unfair dismissal

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:31:00 +0100

A Dundee bus driver sacked after he crashed into a footbridge at Ninewells Hospital and tore the roof off his vehicle has been told he can pursue a claim for unfair dismissal.

Stay out of the water — blue-green algae at Clatto Country Park prompts warning

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:48:00 +0100

Visitors to Clatto Country Park on the outskirts of Dundee have been warned not to go into the water.

Shanwell Wildlife Rescue Trust's future being put at risk by vandals and delays

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:57:00 +0100

Vandals in Broughty Ferry could be threatening the future of Tayside's only dedicated volunteer wildlife rescue service.

Michelin managing partner 'extremely optimistic' about new jobs at Dundee site

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 08:38:00 +0100

The global head of Michelin has reaffirmed the company's commitment to Dundee and says he is "confident" 140 new jobs will be created at the Baldovie Road plant.

Team investigating Broughty Ferry flooding problem finds concrete in the drains

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 19:54:00 +0100

Rogue workmen could be to blame for an overflowing drain in Broughty Ferry.

Leisure and Culture Dundee takes over running of city attractions

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:50:00 +0100

A new charitable trust, Leisure and Culture Dundee, has officially taken over the running of some of the city's top attractions, including the McManus Galleries and the Caird Hall.

'It is just a desecration' — heartbreak for widow who has seen memorial plaque vandalised twice

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:51:00 +0100

A Monifieth woman says she has been left emotionally devastated after a memorial plaque to her husband was vandalised twice in the space of three months.

House prices in Dundee and Angus post 5% year-on-year fall in June

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:12:00 +0100

House prices in Dundee and Angus have fallen by more than 5% — but a local expert insists things are starting to improve again.

Dundee businessmen's anger as flash floods strike once again

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 08:21:00 +0100

Business chiefs were left counting the costs after a devastating early-morning flash flood hit parts of the city on Monday.

Forthill Primary School parents' mobile phone mast attracts over 130 names

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:23:00 +0100

More than 130 people have signed an online petition protesting plans for a mobile phone mast close to Forthill Primary School in Broughty Ferry.

Tesco home-working project could create up to 300 jobs in Tayside

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:40:00 +0100

Tesco hopes to create almost 300 jobs in Tayside thanks to a home-working project that aims to help its call centre in Dundee.

Grove Academy's house structure falls victim to education cuts

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:48:00 +0100

Grove Academy's historic house system is one of the latest casualties of education cuts in Dundee.

Dundee University Chaplaincy welcomes violinist Laura McGhee

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 13:11:00 +0100

Violinist and songwriter Laura McGhee returned to her roots with an intimate gig in Dundee.

Lawrence leads the line for Dundee United fans heading to Poland

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:47:00 +0100

Devoted Dundee United fans put in the hours to make sure they secured a ticket for next week's Europa League clash in Poland.

Plan to demolish Menzieshill's Shand pub to make way for shops

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 09:04:00 +0100

A Dundee pub building will be pulled to the ground if a planning application gets the green light.

Currys to close store in Murraygate

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:25:00 +0100

Dundee's shopping district has been dealt a blow after electrical retailer Currys confirmed it is to move out of the Murraygate later this year.

Tay Mills flats approved after government reporter overturns council decision

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:18:00 +0100

Plans to convert part of an old mill in Dundee city centre into 25 student flats have been approved on appeal.

Dundee Airport security investigation concludes with no disciplinary action taken

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:42:00 +0100

No one is to be disciplined over a potential security breach at Dundee Airport, it has been confirmed.

Property downturn forces developer to redraw plans for Broughty Ferry Esplanade flats

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 11:08:00 +0100

Pressure from the bank over the economic downturn has forced a developer to go back to Dundee City Council to seek fresh planning permission for the second phase of a luxury flats development in Broughty Ferry.

New restaurant to offer 'al fresco eating' on the Perth Road

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:55:00 +0100

A plan for a restaurant in the heart of Dundee's student area has been granted conditional approval.

Councillor says Grove Academy fuel bills have soared since move into new building

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 13:11:00 +0100

Grove Academy's fuel bills appear to have rocketed since it moved into its new building, a Broughty Ferry councillor has reported.

Victim of early-morning Dundee fire named as former artist George Martin

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 10:22:00 +0100

An 82-year-old man who died following an early-morning blaze at his Dundee home has been named by police.

Spanish students eager to learn Scottish way of life from Dundee hosts

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 18:59:00 +0100

A group of Spanish students keen to learn about Dundee were welcomed to the city by Lord Provost John Letford.

Visiting astronaut Colonel Alvin Drew on the future of man in space

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:46:00 +0100

On February 28 this year, Colonel Alvin Drew became the 200th man to walk in space. Currently in Dundee to receive an honorary degree from Abertay University and deliver a public lecture, the American astronaut told Jack McKeown about the future of space exploration.

Perceptions of Dundee changed by waterfront regeneration

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:38:00 +0100

The regeneration of Dundee's waterfront is already changing perceptions of the city, according to a local councillor.

Anti-Tay turbines lobby claim 'hoodwink' over government biomass subsidies

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:01:00 +0100

Campaigner fighting against plans to build a massive biomass generator at Dundee docks say the plant would not be built if it were not eligible for government subsidies.

Perth Road shops up in arms over Sainsbury's store plan

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:22:00 +0100

Sainsbury's plan to open a new store serving Hawkhill area has run into opposition from a number of shopkeepers who fear the move will devastate local trade.

Kevin Drapajlo cleared of attempted murder charge

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 11:20:00 +0100

A Dundee man accused of attempted murder has been cleared of the charge at the High Court in Perth.

Blaze in Stobswell claims life of elderly resident

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:00:00 +0100

An elderly man has died following an early morning blaze in Mains Loan, Dundee.

Retiring rector John Hunter hits out at conditions in purpose-built Grove Academy

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 08:40:00 +0100

Must do better — that is the stern message to the company responsible for managing the new "state-of-the-art" Grove Academy building in Broughty Ferry, amid allegations it is failing to provide a comfortable environment for staff and pupils.

Armed forces celebration helping troops 'get the job done'

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 18:57:00 +0100

People in Dundee saluted the brave servicemen, women and veterans of the British Armed Forces over the weekend.

Stobswell business loses its fight with council over roadworks

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 17:39:00 +0100

A business has lost its fight with the council over a recent road upgrade they claim had been completed without public consent.

Drifting yacht rescued by Broughty Ferry lifeboat

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 15:09:00 +0100

Rescuers at Broughty Ferry lifeboat station were scrambled to help a stricken yacht that almost collided with the Tay Bridge.

Assault and robbery of Dundee pensioner prompts conviction rate examination

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 14:10:00 +0100

Police in Dundee are hunting a man who carried out a cowardly attack on a Broughty Ferry pensioner at the weekend, sparking outrage from an elderly residents group.

Support needed to protect Dundee's children from exploitation

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 08:02:00 +0100

A charity has warned more support is needed to protect children from sexual exploitation in Dundee after it emerged some as young as 10 have been targeted in Scotland.

Kengo Kuma's V&A design entered for World Architecture News award

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 12:27:00 +0100

Kengo Kuma's design for the V&A at Dundee is in the running for a prestigious architecture prize — before construction work on the building has even begun.

Sensation science centre breathes new life into Dundee's zombie story

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 11:48:00 +0100

Dundee may have been declared a zombie-free zone by the city council this week, but the prospect of the undead stalking the streets looking for brains to eat has not been entirely ruled out.

Impromptu show starts Dundee Blues Bonanza with pizazz

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 09:00:00 +0100

The 17th annual Dundee Blues Bonanza kicked off in style with an impromptu street performance by two of its international stars.

City planners turn down two of three proposed taxi ranks

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:31:00 +0100

Dundee planners have knocked back proposals for two new taxi ranks in the city centre.

Inspectors find improvements but ongoing weaknesses at Southern Cross' Riverside View care home

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:46:00 +0100

A Dundee care home heavily criticised by inspectors has made improvements, but its standard of care remains weak.

Police want to close Tay Road Bridge during towers' demolition

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:14:00 +0100

The Tay Road Bridge could be temporarily closed later this month to prevent motorists being distracted by the demolition of four Dundee tower blocks.

'We fed it some bits of sausage roll' — ferret fills up at Dundee petrol station

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:13:00 +0100

An unusual customer popped in to visit staff at the Scott Fyfe filling station on Dundee's Arbroath Road.

'He only had six years but he did a lot with them' — tears and laughter at funeral of Aidan Sands

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:27:00 +0100

A little boy with the face of an angel — that was just one of the tributes paid at the funeral of Dundee six-year-old Aidan Sands.

Dundee dentist facing misconduct hearing after claims of aggressive behaviour towards patient

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 17:09:00 +0100

A Dundee dentist could be struck off after being charged with behaving in an aggressive and inappropriate way towards a patient who complained of pain.

Future of Glass Pavilion restaurant unclear after firm's collapse

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:42:00 +0100

The future of Broughty Ferry's Glass Pavilion is a mystery after a company which has its head office at the Esplanade restaurant collapsed into liquidation for unpaid tax.

Sacked Dundee teacher Linda Ross wins unfair dismissal claim

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 09:20:00 +0100

Dundee teacher Linda Ross has won her unfair dismissal claim against the city council.

Residents welcome Pitkerro Road crossing progress

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:38:00 +0100

Road safety campaigners in the Maryfield area of Dundee have welcomed the news that improvements on a busy route are to be investigated.

Man stole from parents to pay Liverpool drug dealers

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:28:00 +0100

A recovering drug addict stole his parents' savings to pay off a drugs debt to dealers in Liverpool, Dundee Sheriff Court has heard.

Locals warned Dundee Airport night noise will last the rest of the week

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:49:00 +0100

Residents near Dundee Airport are faced with another week of late-night noise after it emerged the contractors resurfacing its runway have fallen behind schedule.

Plan to make street one-way thwarted by glider hitch

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:52:00 +0100

Plans to make a street near a Dundee primary school one-way have been put on hold — because a resident is worried about how he will get his glider out of his drive.

'No glass ceilings' — Dundee's new education director wants staff and pupils aiming higher

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:32:00 +0100

The fortcoming shake-up of the Scottish exam system has been welcomed by Dundee's new education director.

More jail time for 'horrendous' offender Edmond Eccles

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:03:00 +0100

A man with a "horrendous" record of offending, who tried to rob a man and kicked a woman's car in a Dundee street, has been jailed for 47 months.

Baxter Park car vandalism trial to hear from 70 witnesses

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:48:00 +0100

A 60-year-old Dundee man accused of scratching 40 cars in the Baxter Park area of the city will stand trial in July.

Pitkerro Road crossing campaigners have high hopes

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:11:00 +0100

Members of a Dundee community remain hopeful that a campaign for a safe road crossing can still prove successful.