Council confirms additional capacity for popular recycling service
Following a comprehensive review of kerbside recycling in Perth and Kinross, council chiefs believe they have the answer to the system's inadequacies — but admit they could yet be wrong. (...)
Award-winning city hostelries celebrate Best Bar None success
There were joyous celebrations at the Apex Hotel on Sunday night as Dundee premises scooped three of the top four prizes at the inaugural Best Bar None Scotland Awards. (...)
Lord provost and Labour group leader clash on use of official car
Lord Provost John Letford has accused Labour group leader Kevin Keenan of behaving irresponsibly by making an issue out of an abortive journey Dundee's civic leader made in his official car to Edinburgh Airport. (...)
Community decides actions speak louder than words
It was snow go in Newburgh -- until a community councillor and band of hardy volunteers stepped in. (...)
SNP flooding responsibility letter provokes criticism
The Scottish Government has been accused of "admitting defeat" over potential flood problems this winter. (...)
Businessman resigns from heritage society over Perth City Hall 'silence'
The Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland (AHSS) has been accused of "abdicating its responsibility" after officials revealed they will not object to the proposed demolition of Perth City Hall. (...)
No leniency for disruptive St Andrews University students
Students who break the law, disturb their neighbours or fail to look after their homes properly should be shown no leniency, according to a councillor. (...)
Incumbent says £120,000 council chief role is too valuable to lose
Angus Council's departing chief executive has advised the authority not to take the risk of axeing the £120,000-a-year role to cut costs. (...)
Dundee floods: authorities told to 'get round table'
A Dundee MSP has called on Scottish Water and the city council to "get round the table" and address their war of words over flooding chaos in the Seagate area. (...)
Dundee FC skipper says players must shoulder blame
Dundee skipper Gary Harkins reckons the rap for the Dark Blues' woeful start to the campaign belongs to the playing staff — not the managerial team of Gordon Chisholm and Billy Dodds. (...)