Dundee MP slams government for over-75 TV licence scrap
A Dundee MP has accused the UK Government of "breath-taking buck passing" after free TV licences for viewers over the age of 75 were scrapped.
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Dundee’s Al Maktoum College launches Middle Eastern Studies centre in Ireland
Dundee’s Al Maktoum College has teamed up with Trinity College Dublin to further the development of Middle Eastern studies in Ireland.
Jacobite fever hits Fair City with new exhibition at Perth Museum and Art Gallery
Jacobite enthusiasts will flock to the Fair City this summer for Perth Museum and Art Gallery's new exhibition which explores the conflict and its effects on the local area.
‘A little bit hard to believe’: Councillor hits back at cities survey rating Dundee culture lowest in Scotland
A city councillor has hit back at a survey which criticises Dundee's level of culture as the lowest in Scotland.
Jeremy Kyle invited to appear before MPs investigating reality TV
Jeremy Kyle has been asked to appear before MPs investigating reality TV.
‘It’s just like back in the day’: The legendary Fife raves of the 80s and 90s are making a comeback
The Fife of the 1980s was a bleak place for some. It was a decade of recession and soaring unemployment, and the mining heartland was hit hard by a series of pit closures. Many youngsters felt as though they were emerging into a world of few prospects.
‘Dream come true’ as house that inspired Peter Pan opens to public
Actress Joanna Lumley has hailed the transformation of the house which inspired Peter Pan author JM Barrie as proof that “dreams really can come true”.
Creative Scotland criticised for ‘midden accounting’ and ‘absence of budgeting’
A leading musician has told Holyrood that Creative Scotland’s “midden accounting” is hurting Scotland’s arts scene.
Say goodbye to Perth City Hall before £20m transformation
Perth City Hall could be re-branded as part of its multi-million-pound transformation into a major visitor attraction.
Bright start to Perth festival as crowds come out in the sunshine
Shakespeare, a school choir and Scottish art were in the spotlight as Perth Festival of the Arts kicked off its ten day run in glorious sunshine on Thursday.