Dundee University academic believes SNP's independence referendum plans would fail legal test
A constitutional expert from Dundee University says Alex Salmond's attempt to force through an independence referendum is illegal. (...)
Campaigners take fight to save coastguard centres to Downing Street
Fife MPs have backed a petition campaign to save UK coastguard stations. (...)
Beans means Highness!
Over the last few weeks thousands of touching and poignant tributes have been created to mark the marriage of Prince William and his new bride Catherine Middleton. (...)
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." (...)
A dozen Courier country homes join the millionaires' club
A record total of a dozen £1 million-plus properties changed hands in Courier country last year. (...)
Australian stomach cancer research furthered by AICR funding
Scientists in Australia researching a "forgotten cancer" hope to make major breakthroughs following a £200,000 grant from a Fife-based charity. (...)
Negotiations continue at Robert Wiseman Dairies in Cupar
Talks are continuing with staff and unions over the possible culling of almost 70 jobs at a well-known Fife dairy depot. (...)
Collectors will clamour for rare Leven letter with black Maltese cross
It cost only one old penny to send to Fife but 171 years later this letter is expected to fetch up to £3000 at auction. (...)
Caravanners keeping nervous eye on fuel prices
Caravanners could see their jaunts limited by the rising fuel prices as towing becomes more and more expensive. (...)
Climbers aim high with Mount Kilimanjaro Burns supper
A team of Scottish climbers are set to enjoy the world's highest Burns supper when they scale Mount Kilimanjaro for the traditional Scottish feast next month. (...)
Robert Watson-Watt statue takes a step forward
The Robert Watson-Watt Society of Brechin plan for a permanent memorial to the man recognised as "the father of radar," has been given a £10,000 funding boost. (...)
Campaigners fight to make more of Perthshire's Roman past
Perthshire has been hailed as the perfect location for a new world heritage site capable of attracting thousands of new visitors. (...)
Iconic British aircraft Avro Vulcan XH558 may be grounded
The crowd at this year's Leuchars Airshow may have been among the last in Britain to see an iconic bomber fly. (...)
It is a hard road, but it leads to a better future — says Chancellor George Osborne
Chancellor George Osborne has unveiled the deepest cuts in public spending in living memory — measures that will affect every man, woman and child in the country. (...)
Defence review not simply a cost-saving exercise — says David Cameron
Prime Minister David Cameron has slashed defence spending, axed military projects and announced plans to cut army, navy and air force numbers — but insisted it is not a "simply cost-saving exercise." (...)
Royal Navy aircraft carrier hopes rise at Rosyth and Govan
Speculation is mounting that both of the Royal Navy's planned new aircraft carriers will be saved from the axe — securing thousands of Scottish jobs in Rosyth and on the Clyde. (...)
Sir Philip Cohen in Times top British scientists poll
A Dundee University medical researcher has been recognised as one of the most influential scientists in Britain. (...)
Abertay students learn to hack it in real world
Abertay University's course in computer hacking has earned a thumbs-up from one of Britain's biggest trade associations. (...)
Model presenter — Fiona Bruce
Sexy, intelligent, high flying, mother of two, and owner of the rear of the year — Fiona Bruce sounds too good to be true. But, as the Antiques Roadshow presenter discusses family and work, Jack McKeown finds her charms hard to resist. (...)
Thornton chip shop Dom's in running to be Britain's best
A village fish and chip shop has proved it is no small fry by being declared the best in Scotland. (...)