Romanian gang behind high-tech computer games theft jailed ahead of deportation proceedings
An organised gang of shoplifters used sophisticated electronic devices to steal computer games worth hundreds of pounds from Tesco stores in Dundee, the sheriff court has heard. (...)
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Angus MP concerned by threat to north-east's London train services
An Angus MP says a change to rail services would have a detrimental effect on the county's economy. (...)
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Caledonian Sleeper trains get the green light with £100m deal
Sleeper trains from Tayside and Fife to London were spared the axe yesterday after the Scottish Government agreed a £100 million deal. (...)
Policeman made 'obscene, disgusting and depraved' phonecalls
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. (...)
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'I'm quite proud' — major award for quiet man of music PR Murray Chalmers
Former Harris Academy pupil Murray Chalmers left Dundee in 1978 for a new life in London, which meant living in a squat and performing menial tasks at his first job. (...)
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Dundee expecting major interest in Leonardo Da Vinci exhibition
An exhibition of Leonardo da Vinci drawings is predicted to bring tens of thousands of tourists to Dundee in August. (...)
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'So scary' — flames fright for passengers on Edinburgh flight to Paris
A former Dundee woman watched in horror as flames leapt from the wing of a plane as it readied for take-off. (...)
Cockney watch fraudster's fake accent could not stand the test of time
A serial fraudster who felt there might be ''rich pickings'' in St Andrews during the recent Dunhill Links Championships has been jailed. (...)
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Fire Brigades Union mission to Nablus hit by last-minute 'red tape'
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. (...)
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Dundee University expertise reveals face of infamous clergyman Simon of Sudbury
A computerised image has been revealed of the reconstructed head of Simon of Sudbury, the controversial former Archbishop of Canterbury — 630 years after he met his grizzly end during the Peasants' Revolt of 1381. (...)
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'Dundee is a great city' — new V&A London director Martin Roth excited by waterfront plans
The new director of the V&A in London visited Dundee waterfront on Wednesday and admitted he was impressed. (...)
Cameron Stephen hoping for Olympic games double
An Angus teenager is making a bid for Olympic glory in one of the biggest fast food restaurants in the world. (...)
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Post-9/11 climate of fear now too great: Professor Richard English
The response to global terrorism has had a bigger impact on people's lives than actual atrocities, according to a St Andrews University academic. (...)
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Is this the face of Jack the Ripper?
This is the face of the man who may be Jack the Ripper, according to research involving Dundee University. (...)
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Chamber of Commerce urges local firms to support CityJet's Dundee-London air route
Businesses are being urged to support flights between Dundee and London City airports. (...)
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'I thought the riots had started in Dundee' — Grampian Police race through city on non-emergency journey to London
Scottish police were sent south on Wednesday as reinforcements for London officers trying to maintain calm in the capital. (...)
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Dundee students' rents among most affordable in the UK
Students in Dundee enjoy some of the cheapest rents in the UK, a survey has found. (...)
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Dundee University graduate joins forces with rector Brian Cox on homelessness project
A Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design graduate has teamed up with actor Brian Cox to make a series of films raising awareness of the plight of homeless people. (...)
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David Cameron pledges to get tough on rioters
David Cameron has unveiled tough new measures to crack down on rioters as MPs returned to parliament to debate the crisis. (...)
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Lecturer's claim that riots could spread to Scottish cities
A criminologist and sociologist in Dundee has said he would not be "massively surprised" to see riots spread to Scottish cities. (...)
