A woman who obtained more than £5000 in disability allowance amid clams she could barely walk has appeared in court after footage showed her working as a puppy walker.
She is now set to spend the next 15 years paying back her ill-gotten gains. Apparently her capability dramatically increased after she started taking strong pain-killers but she forgot to tell the authorities. Ruff justice? You decide.
Are Courier Country councils being forced to “dance to the windfarm tune”? One local MSP certainly thinks so. Find out why the SNP stands accused of bullying local authorities into supporting more renewable energy proposals.
Anyone who thinks they have pushed themselves to the limits of endurance will marvel at our tale of Dr Bob Grant, the one-legged Fife man who is set to complete a gruelling 100-mile walk on crutches. Find out why failure simply is not an option for the determined fundraiser.
Schism within a schism? Members of a Dundee Kirk have outlined their reasons for splitting from the Church of Scotland but are they united? Find out why the congregation felt it had no option but to follow its own path.
Friday’s Courier also has more on the death of Perth cyclist David Wallace, who was involved in an accident on Tuesday.
Fans clubbing together in a bid to save Dunfermline FC have received warm words from a Scottish celebrity. Well known for his love of Hibs, the top author nevertheless has a soft spot for the Pars…
Still on famous authors and a campaign has been launched in a last-ditch attempt to see the new Forth Crossing named after recently deceased Iain Banks. The Courier has the full story.
In the sporting arena, St Johnstone have signed a new central midfielder in the shape of Gary McDonald. He speaks to The Courier about coming to Perth.
Arbroath and Brechin City have also brought in new recruits.
Andy Murray had two games to play at a rain-interrupted Aegon Championships, while the golfers at the US Open were also running for cover.
We also find a space for a sport not used to the spotlight Korfball. You might not have heard of it, but there’s a big event coming to Dundee at the weekend…
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