Scotland’s welfare system goes live with 100-strong Dundee workforce
About 100 Dundee workers are set to deliver the first payments under Scotland’s new welfare system today.
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Fife school estate report sparks political tit-for-tat
A report on the future of Fife’s school estate has sparked debate among local politicians.
Fife Pride 2018: “A celebration of inclusivity, social justice, fairness and love”
Thousands of people have gathered in glorious sunshine in Kirkcaldy on Saturday to celebrate the second ever Fife Pride event.
Colleges admit buildings ‘do not lend themselves to modern learning’ amid £360m repairs backlog
Colleges in Dundee and Fife have some of the biggest maintenance backlogs in the country, according to an Audit Scotland report.
Abertay University praised for work in improving access for disadvantaged
Abertay University has been hailed after becoming the first Scottish university to lower its admissions requirements for those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
SNP celebrate record ‘positive destination’ figures for school leavers amid claims data is misleading
Ministers celebrated record levels of school leavers going on to “positive destinations” amid claims the figures are misleading.
Transport hub must not be “glorified bus stop”, says MSP
A planned transport interchange in Fife must not be a “glorified bus stop”, an MSP has said.
Job cuts at Dunfermline-based Palmer & Harvey a “devastating blow”
The closure of a Fife distribution firm has been described as a “devastating blow” for the area by administrators after 151 jobs at its Dunfermline base were axed earlier this week.
New exhibition will showcase Dundee’s pioneering medical technologies
Dundee Science Centre is to receive nearly £250,000 from the Scottish Government to help create an interactive exhibition showcasing medical technology developed in the city.
Legal action could follow Fife ash cloud debacle
Criminal charges could be pending following the West Fife ash cloud crisis, SEPA has warned.