http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/latest-headlines.html Sat, 12 Feb 2011 06:10:03 GMT http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Nstein WCM http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/294/litter-louts-strike-at-perthshire-beauty-spot.html A dog walker has been left sickened after a Perth beauty spot was "decimated" by litter louts during the May Day holiday. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/294/litter-louts-strike-at-perthshire-beauty-spot.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 5 May 2010 12:32:26 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/293/michaela-sniffer-dog-team-called-in-to-help-search.html Police have enlisted the help of colleagues from Dyfed Powys in the search for missing Dundee schoolgirl Michaela Hunter. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/293/michaela-sniffer-dog-team-called-in-to-help-search.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 5 May 2010 11:17:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/292/dundee-university-principal-recognised-by-academy.html The principal and vice-chancellor of Dundee University has been elected to the Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/292/dundee-university-principal-recognised-by-academy.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 5 May 2010 10:34:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/291/dunfermline-sex-attack-man-arrested.html A man has been arrested and will appear in court today in connection with a serious sexual assault in Dunfermline. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/291/dunfermline-sex-attack-man-arrested.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 5 May 2010 09:54:07 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/290/fire-service-struggling-to-recruit-help.html Fife is struggling to recruit retained firefighters — because young people would rather go to the pub than be on call to respond to emergencies. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/290/fire-service-struggling-to-recruit-help.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:14:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/289/footwear-chain-placed-in-administration.html Footwear chain Faith was placed in administration today in a move raising fears over the future of more than 1700 jobs. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/289/footwear-chain-placed-in-administration.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 22 Apr 2010 16:46:09 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/288/mobile-phones-at-centre-of-new-health-study.html The biggest study of mobile phones and health ever undertaken was launched today, with British scientists playing a leading role. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/288/mobile-phones-at-centre-of-new-health-study.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 22 Apr 2010 15:42:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/286/highlands-music-festival-cancelled.html A new music festival in the Highlands which was to feature veteran rockers Status Quo has been cancelled. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/286/highlands-music-festival-cancelled.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:59:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/287/flamboyant-send-off-for-mclaren.html Friends and family sang and danced in tribute to late punk legend Malcolm McLaren at his funeral today. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/287/flamboyant-send-off-for-mclaren.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:47:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/285/fifth-think-haggis-roams-the-hills.html One in five Britons thinks haggis is a hilltop-dwelling animal, a survey showed today. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/285/fifth-think-haggis-roams-the-hills.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:22:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/284/digital-forum-invitation-for-dundee.html Dundee could become an inaugural member of a new organisation dedicated to sharing knowledge and information on digital technologies. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/284/digital-forum-invitation-for-dundee.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:27:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/283/export-orders-point-to-manufacturing-recovery.html The fastest increase in export orders for 15 years helped cement the recovery in the hard-hit manufacturing sector over the three months to April, according to figures today. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/283/export-orders-point-to-manufacturing-recovery.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:56:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/281/update-police-renew-appeal-on-missing-dundee-girl.html Police say they are becoming increasingly concerned for a 13-year-old girl who has been missing from her home in Dundee since Monday. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/281/update-police-renew-appeal-on-missing-dundee-girl.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:51:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/282/pryde-gets-10-years-for-errol-killing.html A Scone businessman who battered a friend to death before burying his body in a field was jailed for 10 years today. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/282/pryde-gets-10-years-for-errol-killing.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 22 Apr 2010 11:39:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/280/two-arrested-after-knife-killing.html Police investigating the death of a man in a "frenzied" knife attack arrested two men today. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/280/two-arrested-after-knife-killing.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:57:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/279/3d-tv-sets-arrive-on-the-high-street.html The first 3D television sets went on sale on the UK high street today. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/279/3d-tv-sets-arrive-on-the-high-street.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:56:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/278/britain-s-public-borrowing-hits-new-high.html The extent of Britain's financial woes was laid bare today as official figures confirmed annual public borrowing hit £152.8 billion — the highest since records began. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/278/britain-s-public-borrowing-hits-new-high.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 22 Apr 2010 10:12:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/277/tragic-vicky-s-father-seriously-ill.html The father of a schoolgirl murdered by serial killer Peter Tobin was fighting for his life today after suffering a suspected heart attack. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/277/tragic-vicky-s-father-seriously-ill.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:29:52 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/276/woman-s-body-found-in-inverkeithing.html An appeal has been issued for witnesses following the discovery of a body in a house in Inverkeithing. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/276/woman-s-body-found-in-inverkeithing.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 21 Apr 2010 22:43:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/275/elie-chain-walk-closed-after-theft.html A popular tourist attraction in Fife's East Neuk has been closed due to extensive damage thought to be have caused by scrap metal thieves. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/275/elie-chain-walk-closed-after-theft.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 21 Apr 2010 19:40:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/274/social-work-complaint-upheld.html A complaint against the way Perth and Kinross Council's social work service dealt with administering a woman's medication has been upheld by an adjudication panel. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/274/social-work-complaint-upheld.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:43:58 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/273/500-000-mephedrone-haul-seized-at-airport.html Police have seized a £500,000 haul of the recently-banned drug mephedrone at Glasgow Airport — the biggest amount captured in Scotland. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/273/500-000-mephedrone-haul-seized-at-airport.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:44:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/272/online-bullying-affects-fifth-of-children-study.html One in five children has been threatened or bullied online, according to a survey released today. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/272/online-bullying-affects-fifth-of-children-study.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:56:36 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/271/miss-scotland-serves-up-glamorous-school-dinners.html Miss Scotland put her glamorous lifestyle firmly on the backburner today as she took up the post of dinner lady at a Perthshire school. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/271/miss-scotland-serves-up-glamorous-school-dinners.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:05:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/270/monster-of-deep-found-by-cornish-fisherman.html A giant deep-sea crab which wandered into the nets of a Cornish fisherman is probably the largest ever found in British waters, experts said today. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/270/monster-of-deep-found-by-cornish-fisherman.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:20:57 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/269/1000-of-jewellery-stolen-at-dundee-gym.html A woman has had over £1000 of jewellery stolen at a Dundee fitness club. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/269/1000-of-jewellery-stolen-at-dundee-gym.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:40:59 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/268/scots-unemployment-rate-rises.html The unemployment rate in Scotland rose again today, with figures showing there are now 208,000 people out of work. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/268/scots-unemployment-rate-rises.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:44:56 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/267/scotland-limps-out-of-recession.html Scotland has officially emerged from recession, figures confirmed today. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/267/scotland-limps-out-of-recession.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:08:53 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/266/dundee-girl-missing.html Police have appealed for information about a 13-year-old girl missing from her home in Dundee since 12.30pm yesterday. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/266/dundee-girl-missing.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:34:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/265/tory-candidate-apologises-to-businesses.html A Conservative candidate has apologised to business leaders in Perth after using their names to condemn Labour tax plans without permission. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/265/tory-candidate-apologises-to-businesses.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:00:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/264/warning-after-ebay-trader-prosecuted.html Online auction traders have been warned about bidding on their own goods to hike prices after an eBay seller became the first in the UK to be prosecuted for online auction fixing. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/264/warning-after-ebay-trader-prosecuted.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:59:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/263/business-leader-to-head-up-v-and-a-project.html The V&A project in Dundee has been boosted by the appointment of a leading business figure to chair its board. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/263/business-leader-to-head-up-v-and-a-project.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:03:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/262/hydro-schemes-given-green-light.html Four new hydro-electric schemes were today approved for construction in a national park. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/262/hydro-schemes-given-green-light.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 20 Apr 2010 11:28:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/261/plan-to-tap-forth-s-coal-reserves.html Plans to exploit untapped coal reserves under the Firth of Forth have emerged following a tie-up between British and Australian companies. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/261/plan-to-tap-forth-s-coal-reserves.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:39:54 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/260/pump-prices-fuel-inflation-rise.html Sky-high petrol prices sent annual inflation soaring to 3.4% last month after a faster than expected rise in the cost in living, official figures revealed today. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/260/pump-prices-fuel-inflation-rise.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 20 Apr 2010 09:55:22 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/259/navy-begins-civilian-rescue-in-spain.html The first of three Royal Navy warships began rescuing Britons stranded by the air chaos today. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/259/navy-begins-civilian-rescue-in-spain.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 20 Apr 2010 08:49:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/258/limited-services-return-at-scots-airports.html A trickle of passengers arrived at airports in Scotland today for the first flights after the skies above parts of the UK cleared of volcanic ash. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/258/limited-services-return-at-scots-airports.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 20 Apr 2010 07:55:45 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/257/helicopter-saves-fife-patient-during-no-fly-period.html The flight disruption caused by airborne ash from Iceland proved an obstacle to the transfer of a seriously ill Fife woman to a London hospital. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/257/helicopter-saves-fife-patient-during-no-fly-period.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:34:13 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/256/volcanic-ash-causes-flight-disruptions.html Scottish airport traffic has come to a standstill as flights in and out of the UK are suspended due to the airborne ash from an Icelandic volcano moving south. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/256/volcanic-ash-causes-flight-disruptions.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:32:06 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/254/ski-centres-predict-awesome-holiday-weekend.html Scotland's ski centres are predicting a busy Easter after wintry weather created "awesome" conditions. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/254/ski-centres-predict-awesome-holiday-weekend.html Courier Latest headlines Fri, 2 Apr 2010 12:12:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/253/campaign-to-commemorate-social-reformer-owen.html A campaign to have social reformer Robert Owen commemorated on Scottish banknotes will be taken to Holyrood. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/253/campaign-to-commemorate-social-reformer-owen.html Courier Latest headlines Fri, 2 Apr 2010 11:06:58 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/252/residents-evacuated-after-dundee-flats-fire.html A number of flats in Dundee had to be evacuated in the erarly hours of this morning after a fire. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/252/residents-evacuated-after-dundee-flats-fire.html Courier Latest headlines Fri, 2 Apr 2010 09:44:20 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/251/leuchars-flight-takes-medics-to-helmand.html A group of medics are flying out from RAF Leuchars today to help save soldiers' lives in Afghanistan. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/251/leuchars-flight-takes-medics-to-helmand.html Courier Latest headlines Fri, 2 Apr 2010 07:40:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/249/hr-firm-creates-200-jobs.html A human resources firm is to create 200 jobs, it was announced today. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/249/hr-firm-creates-200-jobs.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 1 Apr 2010 16:34:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/248/university-chiefs-pay-rockets-by-10-6.html University vice-chancellors saw their pay and benefits boosted by 10.6% last year, it was revealed today. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/248/university-chiefs-pay-rockets-by-10-6.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 1 Apr 2010 15:57:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/247/dundee-graduate-wins-police-website-battle.html A Dundee graduate has won her battle to force the Government's police inspectorate to rename its new website. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/247/dundee-graduate-wins-police-website-battle.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 1 Apr 2010 15:05:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/246/headteacher-s-tribute-to-bus-crash-girl.html A Scots teenager who died when the coach she was in crashed on a school trip had a "lovely nature" and was "full of life", her headteacher said today. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/246/headteacher-s-tribute-to-bus-crash-girl.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 1 Apr 2010 14:11:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/245/raith-fan-brown-keen-to-help-cowden.html The Prime Minister said today he was keen to put football loyalties to one side and help Cowdenbeath stay afloat. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/245/raith-fan-brown-keen-to-help-cowden.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 1 Apr 2010 13:34:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/243/196k-bbc-reward-director-tried-to-fudge-figures.html A "reward director" for the BBC has apologised over attempts to fudge figures showing the public how many members of staff earn more than £100,000. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/243/196k-bbc-reward-director-tried-to-fudge-figures.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 1 Apr 2010 12:55:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/242/asda-webcams-open-window-on-staff-conditions.html Asda is to place webcams in its foreign clothing factories in an effort to reassure customers about standards and working conditions. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/242/asda-webcams-open-window-on-staff-conditions.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 1 Apr 2010 12:12:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/241/50m-windfall-for-fashion-site-founder.html The founder of the Net-a-Porter website looks set to reap an estimated £50 million windfall today after agreeing to sell her stake in the business to the owner of the Cartier and Montblanc brands. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/241/50m-windfall-for-fashion-site-founder.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 1 Apr 2010 11:35:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/240/prescription-charges-fall.html Prescription charges in Scotland fell again today, the last reduction before they are abolished entirely next year. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/240/prescription-charges-fall.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 1 Apr 2010 10:38:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/239/scots-firms-report-stalling-recovery.html Economic recovery in Scotland has begun to stall, figures published today suggest. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/239/scots-firms-report-stalling-recovery.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 1 Apr 2010 09:54:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/238/alarming-breast-cancer-study-findings.html Women from deprived backgrounds are less aware of the signs of breast cancer than those who are better off, according to a survey published today. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/238/alarming-breast-cancer-study-findings.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 1 Apr 2010 09:29:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/236/lib-dem-leader-in-scotland.html Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg is in Scotland today to discuss green jobs and apprenticeships ahead of next month's expected general election. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/236/lib-dem-leader-in-scotland.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 1 Apr 2010 07:25:22 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/235/nationalists-set-out-demands.html Fairer funding for Scotland and Wales will be the key negotiating demand of nationalist parties if the general election results in a hung Parliament, they indicated today. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/235/nationalists-set-out-demands.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:42:28 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/234/online-service-for-pension-claims.html People approaching retirement will be able to claim their state pension online by the summer, it was announced today. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/234/online-service-for-pension-claims.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:04:34 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/233/equitable-life-warns-of-low-returns.html Equitable Life today warned policyholders that returns on their investments were likely to remain low despite the stock market recovery. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/233/equitable-life-warns-of-low-returns.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:28:13 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/231/update-girl-killed-in-scots-bus-crash.html A schoolgirl has died after a coach crash in South Lanarkshire this morning. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/231/update-girl-killed-in-scots-bus-crash.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:54:31 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/232/baby-dies-in-dundee.html A baby has died in Dundee, police have confirmed. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/232/baby-dies-in-dundee.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:03:10 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/230/man-in-court-over-car-park-killing.html A 30-year-old man will appear in court today in connection with the murder of a notorious gangster in a supermarket car park. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/230/man-in-court-over-car-park-killing.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 31 Mar 2010 09:45:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/229/sheridan-to-fight-for-glasgow-seat.html Solidarity leader Tommy Sheridan will today outline his plans to stand as an MP and fight for a Labour-held seat in Glasgow. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/229/sheridan-to-fight-for-glasgow-seat.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:52:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/228/salmond-to-meet-chancellor.html First Minister Alex Salmond will today meet Chancellor Alistair Darling and warn against any Budget cuts in Scotland. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/228/salmond-to-meet-chancellor.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 31 Mar 2010 08:09:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/226/st-johnstone-v-rangers-game-goes-ahead.html St Johnstone's rearranged Scottish Premier League meeting with Rangers has survived a pitch inspection at 4pm. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/226/st-johnstone-v-rangers-game-goes-ahead.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:20:42 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/225/further-snow-to-batter-scotland.html Blizzard warnings have been issued for most of Scotland tonight. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/225/further-snow-to-batter-scotland.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:13:42 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/224/man-dies-on-mountain.html A man who became trapped under a rock on Ben More, near Crianlarich, has died. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/224/man-dies-on-mountain.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 30 Mar 2010 14:12:17 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/223/appeal-after-break-in-at-bank.html Police are appealing for information after a bank in Denny was broken into. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/223/appeal-after-break-in-at-bank.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:40:20 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/222/sheep-killed-and-mutilated-near-killin.html Police are appealing for information after a sheep was killed and mutilated in the Killin area at the weekend. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/222/sheep-killed-and-mutilated-near-killin.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:54:29 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/221/uk-growth-stronger-than-thought.html The UK moved faster out of recession than was first thought in the final three months of 2009, official figures showed today. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/221/uk-growth-stronger-than-thought.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 30 Mar 2010 09:45:44 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/220/rbs-hit-with-28-6m-fine.html Part-nationalised Royal Bank of Scotland was today fined £28.6 million for breaking competition law after revealing details of its loan prices to rival Barclays. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/220/rbs-hit-with-28-6m-fine.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 30 Mar 2010 08:57:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/219/violent-attack-admissions-on-the-up.html Hospital admissions for injuries in violent attacks with weapons have increased in the past year, official figures showed today. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/219/violent-attack-admissions-on-the-up.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 30 Mar 2010 08:18:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/218/salmond-calling-for-350m-to-fight-recession.html Alex Salmond will today call for a £350 million cash injection to help Scotland cope with the effects of the recession. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/218/salmond-calling-for-350m-to-fight-recession.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 30 Mar 2010 07:28:28 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/217/terrifying-dysart-robbery-bid.html Police in Fife have appealed for witnesses after a "terrifying" attempted robbery on a woman in Dysart on Saturday evening. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/217/terrifying-dysart-robbery-bid.html Courier Latest headlines Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:17:30 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/216/perth-man-charged-with-murder.html A Perth man appeared in private at Perth Sheriff Court today charged with murder. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/216/perth-man-charged-with-murder.html Courier Latest headlines Mon, 29 Mar 2010 17:04:11 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/215/snow-warnings-for-large-parts-of-scotland.html The Met Office is warning of heavy snowfall and blizzards starting later tonight and continuing tomorrow. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/215/snow-warnings-for-large-parts-of-scotland.html Courier Latest headlines Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:11:35 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/214/two-traced-after-markinch-robbery.html Two men have been traced in connection with a robbery in Markinch earlier this month. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/214/two-traced-after-markinch-robbery.html Courier Latest headlines Mon, 29 Mar 2010 16:11:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/212/websites-fail-trading-standards-tests.html Two thirds of internet retailers in Perth and Kinross are not complying with legal requirements. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/212/websites-fail-trading-standards-tests.html Courier Latest headlines Mon, 29 Mar 2010 15:31:35 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/211/tools-and-diesel-stolen-in-break-in.html Fife police are appealing for witnesses following a break-in at engineering premises near Newburgh. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/211/tools-and-diesel-stolen-in-break-in.html Courier Latest headlines Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:48:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/210/hospital-computer-system-launched.html Hospital patients' records will be replaced with a new £44 million computer system launched today. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/210/hospital-computer-system-launched.html Courier Latest headlines Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:07:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/209/force-mapping-route-to-safer-biking.html Central Scotland Police is behind a new campaign encouraging bikers to ride safely. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/209/force-mapping-route-to-safer-biking.html Courier Latest headlines Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:23:57 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/208/bbc-asked-to-delay-mobile-apps-plan.html The BBC Trust has asked the corporation to delay its controversial plans to deliver content through dedicated smartphone applications while it carries out an investigation. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/208/bbc-asked-to-delay-mobile-apps-plan.html Courier Latest headlines Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:46:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/207/mephedrone-ban-hopes-hit-by-resignation.html Government plans to ban the dance drug mephedrone were thrown into chaos today by the resignation of a Home Office adviser, critics said. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/207/mephedrone-ban-hopes-hit-by-resignation.html Courier Latest headlines Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:23:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/206/new-political-party-campaigns-on-trust.html A multi-millionaire former Conservative donor today announced he is forming a new party to fight the general election on a platform of cleaning up the Westminster expenses system. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/206/new-political-party-campaigns-on-trust.html Courier Latest headlines Mon, 29 Mar 2010 11:36:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/201/teenage-girl-arrested-after-glasgow-death.html A teenage girl has been arrested after a man died following a disturbance at a flat, police said today. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/201/teenage-girl-arrested-after-glasgow-death.html Courier Latest headlines Mon, 29 Mar 2010 10:33:31 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/204/hopes-for-tb-treatment-breakthrough.html New research into the bacteria that cause tuberculosis could have "huge implications" for the treatment of the disease, scientists said today. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/204/hopes-for-tb-treatment-breakthrough.html Courier Latest headlines Mon, 29 Mar 2010 09:59:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/203/purcell-breaks-his-silence.html The former leader of Glasgow City Council today admitted he had taken cocaine and feared he could be blackmailed by gangsters. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/203/purcell-breaks-his-silence.html Courier Latest headlines Mon, 29 Mar 2010 09:36:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/205/new-unit-to-tackled-organised-crime.html A national intelligence unit aimed at tackling organised crime, human trafficking and serious fraud will be officially opened today. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/205/new-unit-to-tackled-organised-crime.html Courier Latest headlines Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:41:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/202/plan-to-provide-more-rented-housing.html More than 1000 homes could be built for rent in areas of high demand under plans to stimulate the economy and create a similar number of jobs, it was announced today. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/202/plan-to-provide-more-rented-housing.html Courier Latest headlines Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:33:00 BST http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/199/legal-honour-for-mccall-smith.html Best-selling detective book author Alexander McCall Smith today joined the legal profession. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/199/legal-honour-for-mccall-smith.html Courier Latest headlines Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:42:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/198/tv-stardom-a-turn-off-in-aberdour.html A west Fife village is top of the shortlist for a Big Brother-style reality TV series. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/198/tv-stardom-a-turn-off-in-aberdour.html Courier Latest headlines Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:54:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/197/eight-church-windows-smashed.html Eight windows have been smashed at a church in Bannockburn. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/197/eight-church-windows-smashed.html Courier Latest headlines Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:14:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/196/man-attacked-and-robbed-in-dundee.html Police are appealing for information about a street assault in Dundee. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/196/man-attacked-and-robbed-in-dundee.html Courier Latest headlines Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:47:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/195/ship-to-ship-oil-transfer-fears-resurface.html Calls for the Firth of Forth to be exempt from plans to pump oil between ships around the UK coast are continuing to escalate -- even after the end of a renewed consultation on rules governing the practice. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/195/ship-to-ship-oil-transfer-fears-resurface.html Courier Latest headlines Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:56:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/194/scots-flights-disrupted-ahead-of-ba-strike.html British Airways flights from Scotland to England were disrupted today ahead of another cabin crew strike. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/194/scots-flights-disrupted-ahead-of-ba-strike.html Courier Latest headlines Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:12:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/193/government-urged-to-support-active-travel.html The Scottish Government has been urged to do more to help and promote walking and cycling. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/193/government-urged-to-support-active-travel.html Courier Latest headlines Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:23:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/192/constructive-questions-at-university-hustings.html MPs and MSPs will face a 'Question Time'-styled hustings themed around the construction industry at Dundee University today. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/192/constructive-questions-at-university-hustings.html Courier Latest headlines Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:51:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/191/severe-weather-warning-for-southern-scotland.html The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning for south-west Scotland and Lothian and the Borders. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/191/severe-weather-warning-for-southern-scotland.html Courier Latest headlines Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:05:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/190/parliament-tribute-to-historic-scots.html The Scottish Parliament has revealed the six historical figures after whom Holyrood's six committee rooms will be named. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/190/parliament-tribute-to-historic-scots.html Courier Latest headlines Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:28:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/189/two-seriously-injured-in-a9-crash.html Two people have been seriously injured in a crash on the A9. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/189/two-seriously-injured-in-a9-crash.html Courier Latest headlines Fri, 26 Mar 2010 06:29:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/188/life-expectancy-variations-revealed.html Men in the poorest parts of Scotland have a life expectancy that is more than 13 years shorter than males in the most affluent communities, figures reveal. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/188/life-expectancy-variations-revealed.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:26:14 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/183/update-flat-fall-woman-named.html A 28-year-old woman who died after falling from the fourth-floor window of a flat in Tannadice Street, Dundee, has been named as 28-year-old Coleen Lesslie of Kinghorne Road. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/183/update-flat-fall-woman-named.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:17:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/187/scotland-won-t-wait-for-bubbles-action.html The First Minister says he will not wait for the UK Government to ban a "legal high" before taking action in Scotland. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/187/scotland-won-t-wait-for-bubbles-action.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:02:42 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/186/man-injured-in-perth-scaffolding-fall.html A worker was injured when he plunged six feet down a scaffold in Perth today. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/186/man-injured-in-perth-scaffolding-fall.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:10:10 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/185/council-seeks-help-to-tackle-gull-menace.html Fife Council is asking locals for help to prevent problems with seagulls this summer. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/185/council-seeks-help-to-tackle-gull-menace.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:56:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/184/honorary-degrees-announced-by-st-andrews-university.html The former head of MI5, a gold medal-winning Olympic pentathlete and a respected former BBC war reporter are among those to be honoured by St Andrews University this summer. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/184/honorary-degrees-announced-by-st-andrews-university.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:14:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/181/council-holds-fire-on-incinerator.html Councillors last night stood accused of letting down the people of Perth by voting not to make immediate moves to revoke planning permission for a controversial £100 million incinerator. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/181/council-holds-fire-on-incinerator.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:13:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/180/tv-star-praises-poppy-appeal-stalwart.html TV star Lorraine Kelly was in Dundee yesterday as the city's poppy appeal organiser marked his retirement after 20 years in the role. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/180/tv-star-praises-poppy-appeal-stalwart.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:10:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/179/hospitals-fail-healthy-food-test.html Tayside and Fife patients are being served the least nutritious hospital food in Scotland, an NHS survey has found. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/179/hospitals-fail-healthy-food-test.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 25 Mar 2010 08:25:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/178/man-may-have-brain-damage-after-fall.html A Dundee man who fell from the sixth-floor window of a multi-storey flat was being treated for suspected brain damage at Ninewells Hospital yesterday. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/178/man-may-have-brain-damage-after-fall.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 25 Mar 2010 07:41:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/177/politicians-pay-tribute-to-cadet-movement.html MSPs last night set aside their political differences to salute the armed forces' cadet movement which is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/177/politicians-pay-tribute-to-cadet-movement.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 25 Mar 2010 06:39:47 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/175/missing-eagle-comes-home.html A magnificent bird of prey has ended his flight of fancy almost 24 hours after disappearing from his Perthshire home earlier this week. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/175/missing-eagle-comes-home.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:33:45 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/newsitem/174/budget-for-general-election.html Chancellor Alistair Darling set out the battle lines for the General Election in today's budget. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/newsitem/174/budget-for-general-election.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 24 Mar 2010 16:14:07 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/173/six-years-for-causing-dundee-death-crash.html A suicidal driver who crashed into a taxi at nearly 70mph, killing a father-of-three, has been jailed for six years. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/173/six-years-for-causing-dundee-death-crash.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:42:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Perthshire/newsitem/172/a9-junction-upgrade-being-considered.html Investigations are under way into the possible upgrade of a notorious junction on the most dangerous road in Scotland. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Perthshire/newsitem/172/a9-junction-upgrade-being-considered.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:26:38 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/171/vettriano-exhibition-to-open-in-kirkcaldy.html New paintings by Fife artist Jack Vettriano will be showcased in Kirkcaldy for the first time this weekend. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/171/vettriano-exhibition-to-open-in-kirkcaldy.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:35:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/170/rail-line-campaign-seeks-meeting.html The appeal to reopen a passenger rail line from Alloa to Dunfermline is being taken to Transport Scotland. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/170/rail-line-campaign-seeks-meeting.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:04:15 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/168/second-public-sector-strike.html Thousands of public sector workers are out on strike today as part of an ongoing row over changes to redundancy pay. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/168/second-public-sector-strike.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:09:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/165/councils-paying-millions-for-consultants.html Councils in Tayside and Fife have been accused of wasting taxpayers' money after it emerged they spent more than £4.2 million in fees to consultancy firms in the past year. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/165/councils-paying-millions-for-consultants.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:58:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/166/no-impact-on-rosyth-from-takeover.html Defence firm Babcock International has said there will be no implications on its Fife operation after it was announced that the company would be taking over the VT Group. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/166/no-impact-on-rosyth-from-takeover.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:12:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/161/trust-lifeline-for-hill-of-tarvit.html Hill of Tarvit, the north-east Fife mansion house closed last year by the National Trust for Scotland to save money, is to open sporadically over the summer. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/161/trust-lifeline-for-hill-of-tarvit.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:55:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/169/man-dead-after-child-hostage-incident.html A man has killed himself after taking a child hostage. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/169/man-dead-after-child-hostage-incident.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:37:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/163/saints-another-step-closer-to-safety.html It was honours even at McDiarmid Park as St Johnstone and Falkirk played out a hard-fought 1-1 draw. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/163/saints-another-step-closer-to-safety.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:15:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/162/dundee-held-to-draw-in-chisholm-s-first-match.html The Dundee board's gamble in sacking Jocky Scott to halt the first division leaders' form slide failed to bring an immediate return last night. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/162/dundee-held-to-draw-in-chisholm-s-first-match.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:46:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/164/pars-slip-up-in-title-charge.html Dunfermline slipped up in the promotion race last night when a wonder goal from Simon Donnelly ended the Pars' recent good run. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/164/pars-slip-up-in-title-charge.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:42:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/160/man-falls-from-sixth-floor-window-in-dundee.html A Dundee man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after falling from the sixth floor window of a multi-storey flat. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/160/man-falls-from-sixth-floor-window-in-dundee.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 24 Mar 2010 06:32:14 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/159/marykirk-man-serious-after-fire-in-caravan.html A Mearns man is still fighting for his life in a Glasgow hospital burns unit after a blaze in his residential caravan. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/159/marykirk-man-serious-after-fire-in-caravan.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:51:58 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/158/anti-theft-plan-comes-with-bells-on.html Central Scotland Police has unveiled its new weapon to fight thieves -- purse bells. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/158/anti-theft-plan-comes-with-bells-on.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 23 Mar 2010 13:37:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/157/appeal-over-missing-perth-man.html Police are appealing for information on a 44-year-old man who has been missing from Murray Royal Hospital in Perth since 9.40am yesterday. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/157/appeal-over-missing-perth-man.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:14:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/156/forfar-pool-to-close-for-repairs.html Forfar swimming pool will close for four weeks later this year for further work. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/156/forfar-pool-to-close-for-repairs.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:49:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/155/google-wins-eu-trademarks-tussle.html Google has won a landmark legal tussle over the use of trademarks on the internet. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/155/google-wins-eu-trademarks-tussle.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:14:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/154/plan-to-consult-on-offenders-community-work.html People in Perth and Kinross could soon get a say in how their local area can be improved by offenders carrying out community service. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/154/plan-to-consult-on-offenders-community-work.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:44:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/153/chisholm-has-only-victory-on-his-mind.html New Dundee boss Gordon Chisholm tells today's Courier that the importance of the game will overshadow any personal issues when he welcomes former club Queen of the South to Dens Park tonight. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/153/chisholm-has-only-victory-on-his-mind.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:18:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/152/giant-turbines-plan-for-dundee-harbour.html Two giant wind turbines -- described as "monstrosities" -- which are planned for the Port of Dundee will ruin the city's skyline, angry residents claim in today's Courier. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/152/giant-turbines-plan-for-dundee-harbour.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:50:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/151/mary-queen-of-scots-stamp-set-launched.html The dramatic life and reign of Mary Queen of Scots is being remembered in a new stamp collection out today. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/151/mary-queen-of-scots-stamp-set-launched.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 23 Mar 2010 08:04:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/150/inspectors-praise-ceres-school.html Ceres Primary and Nursery School has been praised by school inspectors for its high levels of attainment over recent years. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/150/inspectors-praise-ceres-school.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:28:21 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/149/labour-donor-asks-watchdog-to-check-contracts.html Scottish Labour's biggest donor is to ask the country's spending watchdog to look into his dealings with Glasgow City Council. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/149/labour-donor-asks-watchdog-to-check-contracts.html Courier Latest headlines Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:39:13 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/148/oakley-coal-mine-protest-camp.html Around 30 'eco warriors' descended on west Fife today to protest against a planned open cast mine. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/148/oakley-coal-mine-protest-camp.html Courier Latest headlines Mon, 22 Mar 2010 17:18:20 GMT 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http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/144/mourners-mark-mary-s-birthday.html The distraught mother of Dundee woman Mary McLaren collapsed in tears on Saturday as she prepared to lay flowers at the spot where her daughter's body was found almost two weeks ago. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/144/mourners-mark-mary-s-birthday.html Courier Latest headlines Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:13:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/143/only-hours-left-to-claim-3-6m-lottery-prize.html A mystery lottery winner has until 5.30pm this evening to claim a £3.6 million jackpot with a ticket bought six months ago. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/143/only-hours-left-to-claim-3-6m-lottery-prize.html Courier Latest headlines Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:39:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/142/snake-and-cow-found-in-sewers.html A live snake, a badger and a cow were among the bizarre things found in Scotland's sewer network in the last year, water chiefs have revealed. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/142/snake-and-cow-found-in-sewers.html Courier Latest headlines Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:35:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/141/chisholm-and-dodds-step-in-at-dens.html Gordon Chisholm last night became the first person to manage both Dundee clubs as the former United boss took charge at Dens Park. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/141/chisholm-and-dodds-step-in-at-dens.html Courier Latest headlines Mon, 22 Mar 2010 06:30:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/140/staggering-council-salaries-revealed.html Almost 80 staff at councils around the country are earning six-figure salaries. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/140/staggering-council-salaries-revealed.html Courier Latest headlines Sun, 21 Mar 2010 14:35:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/139/double-jeopardy-law-changes-considered.html Plans to reform the double jeopardy law have been announced by Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/139/double-jeopardy-law-changes-considered.html Courier Latest headlines Sun, 21 Mar 2010 10:11:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/138/student-climber-aims-to-make-history.html A Fife student is hoping to become the youngest ever Briton to conquer the highest mountain on every continent. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/138/student-climber-aims-to-make-history.html Courier Latest headlines Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:45:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/137/despicable-theft-shocks-fife-village.html The theft of a cross erected at a Fife roadside has been branded despicable. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/137/despicable-theft-shocks-fife-village.html Courier Latest headlines Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:50:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/136/dog-s-horrific-injuries-spark-new-appeal.html Police have renewed their appeal for witnesses after a pet dog was found with horrific injuries in Kirkcaldy earlier this month. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/136/dog-s-horrific-injuries-spark-new-appeal.html Courier Latest headlines Sat, 20 Mar 2010 10:55:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/135/dock-crash-probe-may-take-weeks.html Findings of a probe into police actions before a stolen truck plunged into Methil docks are likely to take weeks to emerge. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/135/dock-crash-probe-may-take-weeks.html Courier Latest headlines Sat, 20 Mar 2010 08:54:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/134/actor-s-illness-forces-equus-cancellations.html Dundee Rep has been forced to cancel the final two shows of Peter Shaffer's play Equus -- tonight and tomorrow. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/134/actor-s-illness-forces-equus-cancellations.html Courier Latest headlines Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:26:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/132/grieving-mother-disgusted-by-mephedrone-availability.html The mother of a teenager who died after taking the "legal high" drug mephedrone today said it was "disgusting" it was so easily available. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/132/grieving-mother-disgusted-by-mephedrone-availability.html Courier Latest headlines Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:27:42 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/133/perth-roof-blown-off-by-strong-winds.html Strong winds blew the roof from a block of flats in Perth early today. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/133/perth-roof-blown-off-by-strong-winds.html Courier Latest headlines Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:29:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/129/boots-and-a-bikini-for-attempt-on-ben-nevis.html A daring Dundonian is set to swap traditional mountain gear for beachwear as she hits the charity heights by scaling Ben Nevis this summer. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/129/boots-and-a-bikini-for-attempt-on-ben-nevis.html Courier Latest headlines Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:47:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/126/special-report-scotland-s-energy-future.html Scotland's landscape has been shaped slowly over the millennia but the next few decades will see a rapid transformation of our countryside. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/126/special-report-scotland-s-energy-future.html Courier Latest headlines Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:50:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/125/big-cat-mystery-goes-on-in-fife.html Regular sightings continue in north-east Fife, according to a local expert. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/125/big-cat-mystery-goes-on-in-fife.html Courier Latest headlines Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:47:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/Sport/Football/newsitem/131/houston-expects-dons-to-pose-usual-problems.html Aberdeen may not have won in their last 10 matches but Dundee United boss Peter Houston says he will be taking nothing for granted as his team prepare to travel to the Granite City tomorrow. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/Sport/Football/newsitem/131/houston-expects-dons-to-pose-usual-problems.html Courier Latest headlines Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:27:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/130/shinnie-won-t-be-elbowed-out-in-race-for-title.html Dundee midfielder Andrew Shinnie has declared that the Dark Blues are ready to fight to be first division champions. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/130/shinnie-won-t-be-elbowed-out-in-race-for-title.html Courier Latest headlines Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:03:11 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/123/barclaycard-closing-glasgow-office.html Barclaycard today announced it is to close an office in Scotland with the loss of around 350 jobs. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/123/barclaycard-closing-glasgow-office.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:40:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/116/update-dundee-boy-found-safe.html A 12-year-old Dundee boy who had been reported missing has been found safe and well. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/116/update-dundee-boy-found-safe.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:55:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/124/black-watch-stalwart-ronnie-proctor-retiring.html One of the leading lights in the fight to save The Black Watch has retired from his civil service role after 50 years' army service. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/124/black-watch-stalwart-ronnie-proctor-retiring.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:50:43 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/122/shot-teacher-pupils-offered-counselling.html Pupils of a teacher who was shot dead at her home were today offered counselling. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/122/shot-teacher-pupils-offered-counselling.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:33:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/121/angus-silver-surfers-to-celebrate.html Silver surfers in the rural Angus community of Airlie are set to celebrate a decade of success. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/121/angus-silver-surfers-to-celebrate.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:29:17 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/120/extra-public-holiday-in-2012.html Scots will get an extra bank holiday in 2012 to mark the Queen‘s diamond jubilee, First Minister Alex Salmond said today. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/120/extra-public-holiday-in-2012.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:25:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/118/new-online-tool-for-teachers.html A website aimed at providing teachers with a better understanding of the Scots language has been launched today. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/118/new-online-tool-for-teachers.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:52:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/115/life-s-a-beach-for-carnegie-students.html Students at Carnegie College in Dunfermline are today taking part in an event looking at ways to clean up oil spills on Scotland's coastline. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/115/life-s-a-beach-for-carnegie-students.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:22:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Politics/newsitem/117/gray-scotland-suffering-salmond-slump.html Scotland is suffering from a "Salmond slump" with rising unemployment, Labour leader Iain Gray said today. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Politics/newsitem/117/gray-scotland-suffering-salmond-slump.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:18:05 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/114/call-for-bus-scrappage-scheme.html The UK Government has been urged to set up a bus scrappage scheme similar to the one created to boost the car market. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/114/call-for-bus-scrappage-scheme.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:20:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/111/msp-demands-greater-perthshire-promotion.html VisitScotland and the SNP Government should be doing more to promote Perthshire's tourism industry, a local MSP has claimed. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/111/msp-demands-greater-perthshire-promotion.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:58:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/113/works-starts-on-1-4m-hall-refurbishment.html The £1.4 million refurbishment of Auchterarder's Aytoun Hall has begun. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/113/works-starts-on-1-4m-hall-refurbishment.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:14:08 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/112/renewed-calls-for-bubbles-to-be-outlawed.html The Scottish Government has stepped up calls for a "legal high" drug to be outlawed after the deaths of the two teenagers in England this week and a Fife woman earlier this year. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/112/renewed-calls-for-bubbles-to-be-outlawed.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:02:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/110/arbroath-marines-praised-by-co.html The commanding oficer of Arbroath-based 45 Commando Group has spoken of his pride and humility at the astonishing levels of commitment and determination shown by men of his unit in their battles to recover from the horrific combat injuries. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/110/arbroath-marines-praised-by-co.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:50:31 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/108/glenrothes-death-woman-named.html A woman who died following an incident at a house in Glenrothes earlier this week has been named as Denise Grieve (48). http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/108/glenrothes-death-woman-named.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:25:33 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/107/breaking-body-found-in-methil-docks.html Police recovered a body in the early hours of today after a stolen van plunged into Methil docks yesterday. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/107/breaking-body-found-in-methil-docks.html Courier Latest headlines Thu, 18 Mar 2010 05:15:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/105/nine-week-closure-of-fife-road.html A road in west Fife will close for nine weeks as work gets under way to build a retaining wall. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/105/nine-week-closure-of-fife-road.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:50:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/103/fife-looks-to-improve-care-for-military-personnel.html Fifers serving in the armed forces could be entitled to more social work services when they return home after changes to the council's community care criteria. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/103/fife-looks-to-improve-care-for-military-personnel.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:34:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/104/grand-opening-for-community-campus.html The leader of Perth and Kinross Council Ian Miller officially opened Strathearn Community Campus today. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/104/grand-opening-for-community-campus.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:20:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/102/sowing-seeds-for-healthy-living.html Gardening is being heralded as the perfect way to keep healthy at an event in the Fair City today. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/102/sowing-seeds-for-healthy-living.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:29:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/100/nhs-fife-defends-infection-control-measures.html NHS Fife has defended its infection control measures following suggestions that banning flowers from wards or stopping people from sitting on beds is having a "dehumanising" effect on hospitals. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/100/nhs-fife-defends-infection-control-measures.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:27:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/101/angus-homes-affected-by-boundary-change.html A handful of homes which were at the centre of a boundary battle will officially come under Dundee control next month. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/101/angus-homes-affected-by-boundary-change.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:55:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/98/bodies-found-in-glasgow-house.html Police are investigating the death of two people at a house in Glasgow. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/98/bodies-found-in-glasgow-house.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:41:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/99/claimants-down-unemployment-up.html The number of people out of work and claiming benefit has fallen for the first time in almost two years. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/99/claimants-down-unemployment-up.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:21:45 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/97/diageo-chief-faces-questions-from-msps.html The head of drinks giant Diageo appears before MSPs today after the firm‘s decision to axe 900 jobs last year. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/97/diageo-chief-faces-questions-from-msps.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:20:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/96/police-forces-seek-muslim-recruits.html A new policing body is being launched today to boost the number of Muslim officers in Scottish forces. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/96/police-forces-seek-muslim-recruits.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:16:38 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/95/east-fife-confirm-fixture-date.html East Fife have confirmed that their rearranged fixture at home to Brechin City will be played on Tuesday, March 30, with a 7.30pm kick-off. The game has twice been postponed in recent months, with planned matches in December and earlier this month both falling foul of the weather. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/95/east-fife-confirm-fixture-date.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:08:32 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/89/insight-into-services-for-the-vulnerable.html It is Scotland's National Social Care Week this week and to mark this Fife Council granted The Courier exclusive access to a Telecare training centre which is helping more and more vulnerable people in the region. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/89/insight-into-services-for-the-vulnerable.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:46:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/87/festival-to-stretch-walkers.html The organisers behind this year's Angus Glens Walking Festival have promised some tough challenges on top of its normal choice of hikes. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/87/festival-to-stretch-walkers.html Courier Latest headlines Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:36:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/94/police-pay-out-thousands-in-crash-compensation.html Police forces are spending hundreds of thousands of pounds on compensation and legal fees following crashes involving their officers, figures reveal. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/94/police-pay-out-thousands-in-crash-compensation.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:25:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/90/construction-industry-gloomy-on-apprenticeships.html The number of apprentices in the building trade could fall by just over 50% this year, construction industry bosses have warned. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/90/construction-industry-gloomy-on-apprenticeships.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:05:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/86/police-investigate-pupil-phone-footage.html Police have launched a probe after mobile phone footage allegedly showing two under-age pupil engaged in sexual intercourse began to circulate around Perth schools. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/86/police-investigate-pupil-phone-footage.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:21:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/93/time-running-out-to-claim-3-6m-prize.html A £3.6m lottery jackpot remains unclaimed with less than a week before the prize deadline expires. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/93/time-running-out-to-claim-3-6m-prize.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:21:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/91/school-police-have-little-effect-report.html Only a minority of schools with a police officer on campus saw a fall in crime, research has revealed. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/91/school-police-have-little-effect-report.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:10:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/92/grim-sales-figures-released.html Retailers suffered their worst February for at least 11 years, sales figures have revealed. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/92/grim-sales-figures-released.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:27:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/85/two-in-a-row-for-swimmer.html A teenager from Dalgety Bay has been chosen as Scotland's Junior Swimmer of the Year for the second year running. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/85/two-in-a-row-for-swimmer.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:17:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/84/fife-business-leaders-fuel-duty-warning.html Business leaders in Fife have united in their call for the UK government to scrap a proposed increase in fuel duty which is scheduled to take effect from next month. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/84/fife-business-leaders-fuel-duty-warning.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:53:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/81/perth-pupils-take-protest-online.html Pupils at Perth High have been signing up in their droves to register opposition to a plan to introduce "unisex" toilets at the school. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/81/perth-pupils-take-protest-online.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:26:08 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/83/researcher-returns-to-maritime-mystery.html Work on a maritime mystery in Montrose continued today when archaeologists returned to examine an intriguing wreck at the mouth of the harbour. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/83/researcher-returns-to-maritime-mystery.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:11:25 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/79/pupils-given-lesson-in-money-management.html A scheme aimed at promoting good money habits has been launched at a Glenrothes secondary school. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/79/pupils-given-lesson-in-money-management.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:59:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/82/communities-unite-against-vandalism.html A Communities Against Vandalism campaign has been launched in Montrose Town Hall. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/82/communities-unite-against-vandalism.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:48:31 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/80/police-renew-missing-dunfermline-man-appeal.html Police have renewed an appeal for information about a missing Dunfermline man whose car was found on the bridgehead area of the Forth bridge more than a week ago. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/80/police-renew-missing-dunfermline-man-appeal.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:35:23 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/77/trump-sets-students-a-tartan-challenge.html Scottish fashion students have been invited to design a tartan which could be used at Donald Trump's golf development. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/77/trump-sets-students-a-tartan-challenge.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:22:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/76/first-minister-unveiling-energy-project-winners.html First Minister Alex Salmond will today unveil the firms who have won the world's first commercial wave and tidal power leasing deals. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/76/first-minister-unveiling-energy-project-winners.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:35:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/75/lottery-awards-for-war-veterans.html Scottish second world war veterans will be able to revisit the places where they served after receiving lottery grants. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/75/lottery-awards-for-war-veterans.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:15:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/74/smaller-scots-firms-feel-winter-chill.html The big freeze has left small and medium businesses in Scotland facing losses of more than £716 million, new research shows. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/74/smaller-scots-firms-feel-winter-chill.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:55:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/73/increase-in-bird-of-prey-poisonings.html The number of birds of prey being killed with poison has increased. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/73/increase-in-bird-of-prey-poisonings.html Courier Latest headlines Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:35:44 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/72/police-chief-backing-tougher-limits.html Tayside Police's chief traffic officer says he would back government plans to cut the drink-driving limit, but the best advice is still not to drink anything if you plan to drive. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/72/police-chief-backing-tougher-limits.html Courier Latest headlines Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:21:56 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/70/mary-mclaren-man-charged.html A 40-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of Dundee woman Mary McLaren. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/70/mary-mclaren-man-charged.html Courier Latest headlines Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:08:11 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/71/police-stop-bus-carrying-members-of-the-view.html Police had to be called to intercept a bus carrying Dundee band The View and their entourage home from their producer's wedding because of the driver's complaints about the behaviour of some of those on board. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/71/police-stop-bus-carrying-members-of-the-view.html Courier Latest headlines Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:47:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/69/strike-threat-at-perth-school.html Pupils at Perth High School say they could go on strike if a plan to introduce unisex toilets is pushed through. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/69/strike-threat-at-perth-school.html Courier Latest headlines Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:21:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/68/suspicious-death-man-due-in-court.html A man is due to appear at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court on Tuesday morning following the "suspicious" death of a 48-year-old woman in Glenrothes today. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/68/suspicious-death-man-due-in-court.html Courier Latest headlines Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:56:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/67/fishy-reward-for-lifeboat-crew.html There was an unexpected if fishy bonus for the crew of Kinghorn lifeboat when they were called into action to come to the aid of a fishing boat with engine problems in the Firth of Forth early this morning. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/67/fishy-reward-for-lifeboat-crew.html Courier Latest headlines Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:49:00 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/66/falkirk-boss-pressley-fined-for-using-phone.html Falkirk FC boss Steven Pressley has been fined and had penalty points added to his licence for driving while using a mobile phone. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/66/falkirk-boss-pressley-fined-for-using-phone.html Courier Latest headlines Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:07:21 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/65/man-s-body-found-in-dunfermline.html The body of a 27-year-old local man has been found in a house in the Maygate area of Dunfermline. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/65/man-s-body-found-in-dunfermline.html Courier Latest headlines Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:17:49 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/64/police-to-send-bluetooth-alerts.html Police in central Scotland are to use the wireless technology built into many mobile phones to warn pub-goers and clubbers that thieves are in the area. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/64/police-to-send-bluetooth-alerts.html Courier Latest headlines Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:15:55 GMT http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/63/us-firm-to-open-3m-dundee-base.html An American biotechnology company has announced plans to invest £3 million to establish a base in Dundee, its first outside the United States. http://www.thecourier.co.uk/News/Latest-headlines/newsitem/63/us-firm-to-open-3m-dundee-base.html Courier Latest headlines Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:12:26 GMT