When Elizabeth Brindley got behind the wheel of a bus back in 1971 it caused quite a stooshie.
The locals were amazed, perplexed, rattled, spooked, stunned, bewildered, shocked, puzzled, stumped, startled, flabbergasted, discombobulated, perturbed and unsettled.
They were also surprised. Mighty surprised.
Elizabeth remembered the controversy but sadly had no documentary evidence. So we decided to dig through the archives, with some quite fascinating results.
Don’t miss Monday’s Courier for the full story. Suffice to say society has moved on somewhat…
In other news Labour has got itself into something of a pickle. Some members want Tony Blair’s cash, others don’t. But even giving it back may not be as easy as it seems…
We reveal all.
And if politics keeps your sea-faring vessel buoyant (or even floats your boat) you may also enjoy Alex Salmond’s weekly column, which reflects on recent polling.
But away from all of that he said, she said, they said, I said, you said so beloved of politicians, we reflect on good news. Ferry good news.
Broughty Ferry is a lovely place. And that’s official.
So lovely it’s been named the second best urban place to live in Scotland. Hurrah.
Find out why in Monday’s Courier.
Whhooo. Whooohohoho.
That, as I am sure I don’t need to tell you, is the terrifying noise created by a ghastly apparition which has made its home in Fife’s secret bunker.
More specifically, it is the noise of a German soldier who committed suicide there after downing pills secreted in the heel of his boot.
All of this became abundantly clear after top TV psychic Derek Acorah spent the weekend holed up in said bunker.
We have the full grisly tale.
* For more on every one of these great tales, along with numerous others equally brilliant, pick up your copy of Monday’s Courier. Failing that why not try our digital edition?