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Police figures show steady rise in Facebook-related crime
Facebook-related crimes are on the rise in Tayside with a doubling in the number of cases where offensive, obscene or menacing messages were sent involving the site. (...)
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Police say Twitter abuse directed at Dundee United chairman is still being investigated
The person who made internet threats against Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson over Twitter is still being sought. (...)
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Police probing Twitter threats directed at Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson
Police are investigating comments made online about Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson. (...)
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Johnny Russell thanks fans for support after vile Twitter abuse
Dundee United star Johnny Russell has thanked fans for their support after sickening abuse was directed at him on Twitter for scoring one of the goals that knocked Rangers out of the Scottish Cup. (...)
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Scottish teachers told to be aware of social networking pitfalls
Teachers in Scotland are being warned of the risks of using social networking sites. (...)
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Scottish Liberal Democrats issue speedy apology for 'idiotic' cartoon
The leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats has apologised for a cartoon which compared Alex Salmond to an Arab dictator. (...)
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Police find social networking can be a force for good
Police in Perth say they are keen to use social networking sites to spread their message across the community. (...)
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Council chief sees big potential in social media
Angus Council's chief executive believes social media can play a big part in getting information to the public. (...)
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University researchers harnessing online chat to improve artificial speech technologies
Experts at St Andrews University believe social media could transform the lives of people unable to talk. (...)
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Explosions in the sky: police unable to confirm source of late-night blast
Police in Dundee say they have been unable to confirm the source of a loud bang reported in the city on Thursday evening. (...)
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Edinburgh Fringe: Dave Gorman's PowerPoint Presentation
Dave Gorman first came to my attention many years ago when he was putting together Are You Dave Gorman?, which saw him fulfil a bet with then flatmate Danny Wallace that he could find and meet 54 other people with the same name as him. One of these was one time of Auchmuty High in Glenrothes, mine own former seat of learning. (...)
Social network warning for social workers
Social work department staff have been warned their careers could be at risk if they misuse social media websites such as Facebook and Twitter. (...)
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Deep Sea World helps Alice Pyne tick 'swim with sharks' off her bucket list
A teenage cancer sufferer who made an online wish list of things she has always wanted to do has fulfilled a lifetime ambition by swimming with sharks. (...)
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Clanranald Trust's Duncarron village project gets a big shout out from film star Russell Crowe
Hollywood star Russell Crowe has called on the First Minister to give his support to a unique Scottish heritage project. (...)
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Mark Beaumont's 'gun-point' email shocks fans
Thousands of fans of cyclist Mark Beaumont were left gobsmacked when an email purporting to come from him suggested he had been mugged "at gun point." (...)
Michael Duberry faces Twitter rant questions
The SFA have written to Michael Duberry to ask for his comments as they consider punishing the St Johnstone defender for his rant on social networking site Twitter. (...)
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Fake Twitter account sparks accusations of dirty tricks in online campaigning for Holyrood
Nationalists have been accused of waging a "dirty tricks" campaign online after a fake Twitter account appeared in the name of a Perthshire Labour candidate. (...)
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Angus school cyber bullies warned by council
Angus Council has warned it takes a zero tolerance approach to the cyber bullies who make pupils' and teachers' lives a misery. (...)
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SFA could censure St Johnstone's Duberry over Twitter rant
St Johnstone defender Michael Duberry could be in trouble with the SFA after posting on Twitter. (...)
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Schoolgirl's effort for Japan given a surprise Twitter boost by @stephenfry
A Fife schoolgirl's imaginative endeavour to help the victims of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami has captured the attention of broadcaster and comedian Stephen Fry. (...)
