We have the story of a man who went to incredible lengths to cover up the fact he had been enjoying a sly cigarette at his mother-in-law’s house.
It all ended up in a busy night for the emergency services and a court date for the illicit puffer. Full story in Thursday’s Courier.
A Fife reverend undertaking some research into his family tree got a big shock when he discovered a relative once reported dead in the Spanish Civil War in fact survived the bloody conflict. We have the full amazing story.
Meanwhile, a young Angus school pupil found himself in hot water after sitting a biology exam when he should have been at court. Find out more.
The news of triple axe murderer Thomas McCulloch’s release from prison is continuing to cause a political storm. Should life really mean life? Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson certainly thinks so.
In sport, we’ll have full reports, pictures and reaction from the play-off final first leg game between Dunfermline and Alloa as well as the East Fife v Peterhead clash.
Queen’s Park have their say on Aidan Connolly’s proposed move to Dundee United and it isn’t particularly complimentary.
Meanwhile, St Johnstone decide to appeal Frazer Wright’s two-game ban.
And Andy Murray is injured in Italy.
For more see Thursday’s Courier or why not try our digital edition?