'Nothing more than scaremongering' — salon owner says there's nothing fishy about pedicure craze
A Perth salon owner insists there is no need to fear the fish feet feeding phenomenon. (...)
Falls of Bruar accidents increase pressure for canyoning regulations
New rules could soon be introduced to license canyoning guides after two women suffered spinal injuries while taking part in the sport in Highland Perthshire. (...)
'It is an appalling and horrific situation' — taxi safety failures in east Fife anger councillors
Fifers could be facing significant safety risks due to the "appalling and horrific" condition of a significant number of local taxis, councillors have warned. (...)
Authorities investigating reports of banned electro-fishing in Forth
Authorities are understood to be investigating claims that fishermen may be putting their lives at risk by 'electro-fishing' in the Firth of Forth. (...)
Inquiry told warning on SUDEP risks may have saved Erin Casey and Christina Ilia
The lives of two teenage girls who died suddenly from a condition associated with epilepsy might have been saved if they had been warned of the risk, it was suggested at a fatal accident inquiry in Dundee on Tuesday. (...)
FSB urges landlords to offer vacant premises to new enterprises
The Federation of Small Businesses in Dundee and Angus has called on private landlords to give small companies a helping hand in filling empty premises. (...)
St Mirren join lobby against 10-team SPL proposal
The group of SPL clubs unconvinced by the proposal for a 10-team top flight have gained a new member, with St Mirren expressing scepticism. (...)
Firefighters' plea to install smoke alarms
Tayside Fire and Rescue have warned people to ensure they have smoke alarms fitted after a spate of fatal blazes across Scotland. (...)
Fire and rescue service asks homeowners to help clear icicle danger
Homeowners are being reminded that they have a responsibility to make their property safe as public services are being stretched by the demand for help to remove icicles from buildings. (...)
Firefighters turn attention to dangerous ice
Part of Strathmartine Road in Dundee was closed to traffic and pedestrians to allow Tayside Fire and Rescue to remove a block of ice hanging dangerously from the roof of a three-storey building. (...)
Fire safety checks after claims of mail mountain at Dundee East office
Tayside Fire and Rescue is to inspect Royal Mail's Dundee East delivery depot after hearing concerns the mountain of undelivered mail inside is contributing to a fire risk. (...)
Angus 'risk register' highlights threat posed by funding cuts
Funding cuts pose a critical risk to Angus Council services, a report has warned. (...)
£1m Channel 4 deal for Tag Games and Dynamo Games
Dundee's under-pressure computer games industry has received a timely boost after Channel 4 revealed it was ploughing £1 million into the sector. (...)
Realtime Worlds: games tax break calls continue
The Scottish Government and a leading business body have restated their call for tax breaks for the games industry in the wake of Realtime Worlds entering administration. (...)