Prepare to be rocked by remarkable revelations regarding a rapscallion raccoon recently on the run. Yes folks, “Ronnie” has been returned to his rightful resting place. Right on.
Previous residents include notorious Nazi Rudolph Hess now a former Perthshire POW camp could be home to a legion of volunteers when the Ryder Cup comes to Scotland. We have the full story in Friday’s fearless Courier.
We also have good news for those keen to bring a major sports academy to Dundee courtesy of some very friendly and helpful neighbours. Hurrah!
Sadly, news on the local jobs front has not been so positive. We have all the latest on dispiriting job losses at NCR in Dundee.
Last week we told how a family were left devastated when flowers laid in tribute to a much-loved teenager killed in a car crash were apparently stolen. On Friday we reveal details of a small crumb of comfort after the tribute was returned to the scene along with a note of apology.
Meanwhile, it is also a week since a crane smashed through the roof of a Perth primary school. Will the Health and Safety Executive launch a probe into the dramatic incident? The Courier has all the answers.
Our political editor Kieran Andrews has been hot on the trial of UKIP leader Nigel Farage. Just for a change the politician shunned the more traditional news conference in favour of a rather informal pint and chat during a trip to Edinburgh. Sadly, the trip to the pub attracted some protestors and Mr Farage did not enjoy a trouble-free tipple…
At Perth Races, meanwhile, it was Ladies Day and the feeling was right as Kool and the Gang so nearly sang. We have a range of pretty pictures.
In sport, the fall-out from Dunfermline’s thrashing at Alloa continues, with one of the under-performing Pars giving a frank assessment of their performance. They haven’t given up hope of turning their play-off final around at East End Park on Sunday though.
St Johnstone could make history at the weekend and Murray Davidson looks forward to his last game in a Saints shirt.
Dundee boss John Brown tells another few players they won’t be staying at Dens, and a guy called Beckham has called it quits.
There’s also a Scot leading a European Tour golf event.
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