English independence campaigners demand 'fair share' of North Sea oil
English independence campaigners have demanded a ''fair share'' of North Sea Oil in the event of Scotland breaking away from the UK. (...)
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. (...)
Edinburgh Fringe: Scene Of Titans
An inspirational play written by a St Andrews University student about Northern Ireland's first gay rugby team has debuted at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. (...)
Crieff buzzes with Vintage Motor Cycle Club rally riders
Crieffwas buzzing again at the weekend as the Vintage Motor Cycle Club brought more than 100 vintage and classic motor cycles and three-wheelers into town for its annual rally. (...)
Driving test trial 'extremely positive' for Forfar and Arbroath
Angus driving instructors have said that a trial to bring driving tests closer to candidates "bodes well" for tests in Arbroath and Forfar. (...)
Scotland can boss New Zealand World Cup pool — Robinson
Scotland can not only reach the last eight in the World Cup in New Zealand but can win a pool that includes England and Argentina, head coach Andy Robinson believes. (...)
Chamber of commerce leader favours graduate contributions
The Scottish economy could suffer long-term damage unless the future of higher education funding is resolved, a Tayside business leader has warned. (...)
Local fears as report underlines scale of severe child poverty
Fears are growing in Fife that the continuing jobs crisis could see a rise in child poverty locally, as a new report highlights the scale of the problem. (...)
Labour plans to help victims with additional fine for offenders
Scottish offenders would be hit with a "surcharge" on crime under Labour proposals for a fund to help victims. (...)
Scotland A team pulls it off in UK tug-of-war wins
Competitors were in Perth at the weekend for the UK indoor tug-of-war championships. (...)
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. (...)
Readers show support for our fairer fuel campaign
The Courier's Fight for Fairer Fuel has stepped up a gear as we break through the 1000-signature mark on our petition — less than a week after launching. (...)
Federation of Small Businesses backs fuel duty campaign
The Federation of Small Businesses in Scotland has thrown its weight behind The Courier's campaign to introduce a fuel duty regulator. (...)
Conservatives plan cancer drugs fund for Scotland
Money generated by prescription charges would be used to fund new cancer drugs under proposals unveiled by the Tories. (...)
Direct rail link to London via Dundee to continue
Politicians and business leaders have welcomed a decision not to scrap direct rail links between Dundee and London. (...)
Brian Cox understands why rioting students attacked Prince Charles's car
Dundee Univeristy rector Brian Cox has said he understands why students attacked a car carrying Prince Charles. (...)
First minister says Huhne plans threaten Scotland's renewable energy ambitions
Plans to reform the electricity market could threaten Scotland's potential to capitalise on the renewable energy boom, First Minister Alex Salmond has warned. (...)
Wild invaders cost Scotland £251 million a year
Grey squirrels and other non-native species are costing the Scottish economy £251 million a year and £1.7 billion throughout the whole of Britain, according to a new report. (...)
Police stations and jobs threat in cash cuts
Fife Police could be forced to cut jobs and close police stations as they battle to meet a £15 million funding shortfall over the next four years. (...)
'To facilitate ownership of data' — the Plain English Campaign awards its Golden Bull
A Scottish health body has been found guilty of gobbledegook on a grand scale. (...)