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'Lowest of the low' — lord provost furious after second theft from pensioner in a week

Dundee Lord Provost John Letford says the man who burst past an 84-year-old disabled woman in her home and stole her handbag containing a significant three-figure sum of money is "scum". (...)


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Dundee Highland Games hopes rest on finding private backer willing to do heavy lifting

Dundee Highland Games are unlikely to return unless a private body is willing to take on the running of the event. (...)


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John Letford appeals for city's help to give Whitehall Theatre a future

Significant funding will be required to restore an ''iconic'' Dundee theatre, the man charged with resolving its future this week admitted. (...)


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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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Trust chairman steps down after helping to secure Whitehall Theatre's future

The chairman of the Whitehall Theatre Trust has stepped down, now that the future of the venue is on a firmer footing. (...)


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Dundee thanks Royal Scots Dragoon Guards during homecoming parade

Hundreds of people welcomed the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards this week as they held a homecoming parade through Dundee city centre to mark the end of their seven-month operational tour of Afghanistan. (...)


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One-year trial of scheme to safeguard future of Whitehall Theatre

Dundee councillors have backed a one-year pilot scheme to keep the Whitehall Theatre open. (...)


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Historic photograph project preserves Dundee memories for generations to come

Almost 40,000 photographs of Dundee, cataloguing the city's changing image from the 1950s through to the 1990s, have been preserved for future generations. (...)


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Dundee City Council to appeal Linda Ross employment tribunal judgment

Dundee City Council is to appeal against the findings of the employment tribunal panel which severely criticised the council over its handling of the Linda Ross affair. (...)


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Dundee service honours submariners' sacrifice

Almost 300 Dundee-based sailors and commandos who lost their lives during the Second World War were remembered at a ceremony on Saturday. (...)


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Dundee City Council interrupts its own review of Linda Ross tribunal judgment to defend HR manager

The Linda Ross employment tribunal story has taken an extraordinary twist with Dundee City Council denying its education human resources manager ignored "correct legal advice" from the council's own lawyers. (...)


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'Quite shocking' — call for council to face Linda Ross case investigation

The city's longest-serving councillor has demanded a full investigation into Dundee City Council's treatment of former deputy head teacher Linda Ross. (...)


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Is it time for Dundee to take some Highland games inspiration from its American cousin?

Dundee's lord provost would champion the return of the city's Highland games if there is enough support from the public. (...)


'Time to let go' — Lord Provost John Letford to stand down in May

Dundee Lord Provost John Letford is to step down at the next election, because at the age of 76 he feels it is "time to let go." (...)


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A Caird Hall welcome for Dundee University freshers

Dundee University is welcoming 3,500 new students today. (...)


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Lord Provost's Youth Parade celebrates 'talent and enthusiasm'

A celebration of Dundee's young people brought a splash of colour to the city centre on Saturday with the eighth annual Lord Provost's Youth Parade. (...)


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'It's fantastic' — Team Singapore celebrate crushing victory in World Schools Debating Championship final

The fate of Colonel Gaddafi notwithstanding, hardline rulers may be here to stay. (...)


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Elizabeth Cross for Malayan Emergency widow Phyllis Wylie, 63 years on

A war widow has been presented with the Elizabeth Cross in memory of her husband, who was killed in action more than 60 years ago. (...)


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Discovery link unites city with exploration of the stars

Primary school pupils from Tayside were joined by some very special visitors as they reached for the stars on a historic and emotional day for space exploration. (...)


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Spanish students eager to learn Scottish way of life from Dundee hosts

A group of Spanish students keen to learn about Dundee were welcomed to the city by Lord Provost John Letford. (...)


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