Dundee council leader hits back at V&A Dundee protesters
Dundee City Council's leader said he will not be "lectured" by anti-poverty campaigners who have challenged him to a public debate ahead of the V&A opening.
John Alexander
Pretenders singer slams ‘horrible carcass’ office block opposite V&A Dundee
Pretenders singer Chrissie Hynde has called for an “uprising” against the office block being built opposite the V&A Dundee.
V&A Dundee: Welcome to our living room
In the run-up to the opening of V&A Dundee on September 15, The Courier will be carrying a series of articles from people closely involved with the project. Today: John Alexander, leader of Dundee City Council.
Drivers face 12 days of disruption as Dundee opens “shop window to the world”
Motorists have been asked to show patience as roads around Dundee city centre shut down for 12 days because of large-scale events in Slessor Gardens.
3D Festival will make a weekend to remember
The 3D Festival is expected to bring visitors from across the globe to Dundee to mark the opening of the V&A.
Council accused of ‘misleading’ parents over swimming lessons
Dundee City Council has been accused of "misleading" parents over cuts to swimming lessons for primary school pupils.
Work begins on £125 million replacement for Baldovie incinerator
Work on a £125 million replacement for the Baldovie Incinerator began in Dundee on Monday.
Huge rise in number of desperate Dundee households seeking help after benefit reforms
The number of hard-pressed Dundonians who have had to seek emergency help from the council has increased more than tenfold since controversial benefit changes were introduced.
Council leader blames ‘communication cock-up’ for swimming lessons row
Dundee City Council leader John Alexander has blamed a 'communication cock-up' for the local authority saying it would use Scottish Government funding to provide swimming lessons.
Dundee tourism chiefs say phones are “ringing off the hook” after Lonely Planet endorsement
Dundee's tourism leaders have predicted a huge boost for the city following a glowing endorsement from one of the world’s most influential travel guides.