More SNP councillors planning to step down in May
Two more SNP councillors in Dundee this week announced their plans to stand down at May's local elections. (...)
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Riverside bridge is the missing link
A pedestrian walkway over a stretch of Dundee railway line would be a huge boost to the area, says a local councillor. (...)
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Councillor defeated in bid to save money by banning social work conference attendance
There has been a failed attempt to prevent any Dundee councillor from attending a conference. (...)
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Further Dundee schools uncertain due to 'bare cupboards'
Dundee's education convener has said it was impossible for the council to commit to building more new schools beyond those already programmed because of the difficult financial climate. (...)
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Shocking figures on number of children in care
A higher percentage of Dundee children are in care than almost anywhere else in Scotland, a new report has shown. (...)
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HMIE reports dramatic improvement in Dundee's child protection services
Child protection services in Dundee have improved dramatically since the death of toddler Brandon Muir in 2008, Her Majesty's Inspector of Education (HMIE) has found. (...)
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Community service offenders cleared snow from over 70 Dundee areas
Offenders carrying out community service helped to clear snow from more than 70 locations across Dundee during the recent cold snap. (...)
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Council committee rejects plan for hotel at Dundee Airport
A proposed new airport hotel for Dundee failed to get off the ground after Dundee's development management committee rejected it by 16 votes to 13. (...)
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Tayside sees rise in child cruelty cases, but figures fall in Fife
Police investigated 135 cases of cruelty or unnatural treatment of children in Tayside last year. (...)
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Scottish and Southern Energy announces 9.4% gas price rise
Thousands of Scots could be plunged into fuel poverty this winter after Scottish and Southern Energy became the first supplier to announce a massive hike in gas prices. (...)
Children in secure care well above national average
Dundee is locking up more vulnerable youngsters in secure accommodation than all but a handful of Scottish local authorities because it fears that they might otherwise put themselves at risk, it has emerged. (...)
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City council finally reveals members' expenses
Details of the thousands of pounds in expenses claims made by Dundee councillors have been revealed by the city council. (...)
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Mrs Violet Keillor
An Angus woman who was heavily involved in community work and was once a director of a highly successful business has died, aged 92. (...)
More on: Violet Keillor | Kellas | Broughty Ferry | Murroes | James Keillor
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Historic Scotland threat to block new Harris Academy
Historic Scotland has said it will block the planned £31 million replacement of Harris Academy in Dundee unless it can be persuaded that demolition of the listed building is the only option. (...)
More on: Dundee City Council | Jim Barrie | Pat McIlquham | Laurie Bidwell | Dundee
Turbines issue at centre of Dundee hustings
The issue of wind turbines and a biomass energy plant proposed for Dundee's port area generated plenty of heat at a hustings for both the city's Westminster constituencies. (...)
More on: Apex Hotel | Dundee | Stewart Hosie | Michael Arthur | Westminster
Candidates well schooled in election debate
Dundee West election candidates went head-to-head in a debate held at Dundee High School. (...)
More on: Conservative Party | Dundee | Liberal Democrat | Dundee High School | Labour
BNP candidate to stand in Dundee
The Dundee political scene has been rocked by news that the far-right British National Party will field a candidate in the city at the General Election next month. (...)
More on: Jim McGovern | Jim Barrie | Ian Murphy | Conservative Party | Colin Stewart
