John Swinney paints a picture of prosperity with Scottish independence
An independent Scotland would be the sixth wealthiest country in the world, Finance Secretary John Swinney has claimed. (...)
Alternative garden party to provide 'antidote' to royal wedding hype
Thousands of street parties may be taking place across the UK to celebrate the royal wedding on Friday — but the only public event taking place in Dundee will call for the abolition of the monarchy. (...)
Tycoon Scot Young's humble beginnings in Clepington Street
Clepington Street in Dundee could not be further from the luxury lifestyle of property tycoon Scot Young, with his celebrity friends, Surrey mansion, fleet of luxury cars and yacht berthed at Monaco. (...)
Taymouth Castle sale talks prompt development hopes
More than four years after a multi-million pound redevelopment plan hit the buffers, Taymouth Castle could soon be given a new lease of life. (...)
WWF villain Ted DiBiase on wrestling life's demons
To legions of wrestling fans around the world he is the Million Dollar Man — an arrogant villain remembered for his feuds with the likes of Hulk Hogan in the 80s heyday of the World Wrestling Federation. Nowadays, however, Ted DiBiase has swapped pile-drivers for prayer meetings. Ahead of appearances in Dundee and Blairgowrie this weekend, he tells David Clegg about the conflicts between being a wrestling bad guy and a devout Christian. (...)
Planners frown on Loch Rannoch millionaires' playground
A bid to create a "millionaires' playground" beside Loch Rannoch has failed to attract the backing of council planners. (...)
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Tayside and Fife crime initiative to 'grass a gangster'
Tayside and Fife communities have been urged to "grass a gangster" as it emerged that around 30 serious organised crime groups are being monitored across the two regions. (...)
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