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Cities Outlook report concerned by Dundee's reliance on public sector
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. (...)
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Dundee MSP to lead new video games group at Scottish Parliament
A cross-party Scottish Parliament group on the video games industry will hold its first meeting in March. (...)
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Dundee University 'honoured' to welcome Dalai Lama to city
The Dalai Lama will make a historic visit to Dundee this year to deliver a lecture on the importance of love and compassion. (...)
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Union figures vow to fight plans for regional pay deals in public sector
Regional pay deals for public sector workers could create ghettos across Britain, a leading Dundee trade unionist has warned. (...)
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MP says child poverty report delivers a 'shocking indictment' of modern society
Children in some parts of Scotland are growing up amid Victorian-era levels of poverty, a Fife MP has warned. (...)
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Labour MP fears Scottish housing crisis under new benefit cap rules
Changes to housing benefit payments that come into effect this month could lead to a housing crisis, it has been claimed. (...)
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Hundreds up early to take part in Broughty Ferry New Year's Day Dook
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. (...)
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Former midwife back to help deliver a very special New Year baby
A former midwife helped to deliver one of Dundee's first babies of 2012 — her own grandson. (...)
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Citizens Advice Scotland survey shows widespread concern at changes to benefits
Controversial changes to the benefits system are driving thousands of more people to seek help from Citizens Advice Scotland (CAB), it has been revealed. (...)
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Anger for Broughty Ferry residents left staring at permanent reminder of council's planning failure
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. (...)
'Christmas hangover' sexual health warning for party-goers
NHS Tayside has warned party-goers not to risk their sexual health during the festive season. (...)
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Scots face inflation-busting rail fares hike
Rail passengers in Scotland have been promised a cruel start to the New Year after ScotRail announced an inflation-busting 6% increase in fares. (...)
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Too good to be true online deals warning
Shoppers have been warned to beware online deals that seem too good to be true. (...)
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'First-time buyer remains an endangered species' — depressing outlook for those locked out of property market
A new report this week warned people still renting while in their mid-30s may never be able to afford their own home. (...)
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Renewable subsidies only playing small part in rising fuel bills, reports Committee on Climate Change
Household fuel bills will go up £10 a year to help pay for the development of renewable energy sources, it has been claimed. (...)
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St John's High School chosen to be one of seven SFA football academies
A new SFA-run football academy is to be created at a Dundee high school. (...)
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Dundee drivers taking to RingGo mobile parking payment system
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. (...)
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Dundee staff among those facing losing their jobs after DVLA announcement
More than 120 Scottish jobs — including a dozen in Dundee — could be lost after the UK Government announced plans to close 39 regional Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency offices. (...)
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Scottish ITEM Club forecast supports claims of a 'lost decade'
Scotland faces a lost decade of high unemployment, sluggish economic growth and falling house prices, a major new report has warned. (...)
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'Dundee is no longer an option' — major blow as city loses bid for Gamesa wind turbine jobs
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. (...)
