They have been described as providing a vital support service for the police, offering often crucial help in the search for missing people.
Sounds good doesn’t it? Police Scotland don’t think so and have axed their use of the charity organisation. Don’t miss our exclusive revelations in Friday’s high-flying Courier.
We also have details of a middle-aged jigsaw-puzzle obsessed man who recently completed a 32,000 piece masterpiece, only to have to dismantle it 15 minutes later because it was too large.
Even his own parents describe his obsession as “mind-boggling”. We piece together the full extraordinary story.
Do you have a View on the best people to support rock royalty the Rolling Stones at a major concert? The legendary band’s management certainly do…find out more in Friday’s cacophonous Courier.
As the NHS turns 65 we feature a fascinating retrospective look at the service locally including some healthy pictures guaranteed to stir memories.
Do you live in the countryside? If so, is your bank balance taking an unjustified hammering? We take a look at the cost of rural living.
In sport, the prodigal son has returned to Tannadice. David Goodwillie spoke to us on his first day back training with Dundee United.
St Johnstone boss Tommy Wright is casting his eye over a potential new striker, while Dundee’s John Brown gives an update on his targets.
We preview Andy Murray’s Wimbledon semi-final, and columnist Eve Muirhead gives her assessment on whether the title will be his on Sunday afternoon.
For more on all of these stories see Friday’s Courier or why not try our digital edition?