Brexit casts doubt over Dundee’s plans for Euro title bid
Plans to put Dundee forward for the European Capital of Culture title could be in jeopardy due to Britain’s decision to vote for Brexit. A verdict was set to be reached this month on whether the city...
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Issues at new Harris Academy ‘being tackled’
Teething problems at Dundee’s new flagship high school are being dealt with. That’s the assurance from Harris Academy head teacher Barry Millar as he opened the doors of the £31 million complex to the...
View ArticleThieves struck while Ian was in the shower
A Dundee man has blasted thieves who broke into his home while he was in the shower. Ian McVicar was getting ready for work at his home in Dudhope Street last Wednesday when the crooks struck as he...
View ArticleTayside set for scorcher as UK heat warning issued
Dundee and the surrounding area looks all set for one last blast of sunshine today. If you’ve packed away your summer outfits you might be best to dig one out again for the final time this year....
View ArticleFire crews called to tackle car blaze
Fire crews are at the scene of a car fire on a busy Dundee road. Firefighters were called to the scene on Clepington Road just before 9am. The vehicle which caught fire was stationed on the road...
View ArticleHundreds baffled by strange lights above Dundee
People across Dundee have been left baffled after strange lights appeared in the skies above the city. Hundreds of people took to social media reporting “strange, hovering lights” — prompting...
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Bucket Trail auction: What the money will go towards
Dr Grant Rodney, a Consultant Anaesthetist at Ninewells, tells us what the Archie Foundation will do with the money raised at the pubic auction… What a journey it has been. The Oor Wullie Bucket Trail...
View ArticleBucket Trail: Archie Foundation ‘so grateful to everyone’
On behalf of the Archie Foundation, I am absolutely delighted to see what a phenomenal success the Oor Wullie Bucket Trail has been. I feel a real sense of reward in seeing a project that has been...
View ArticleDisgust at seven-month wait to see heart doctor
A Dundee man who has had two heart attacks has spoken of his disgust after he was told he could have to wait seven months to see a specialist. David Brown, 68, suffered two heart attacks in one day in...
View ArticleYouth had sex with child near college
A 17-YEAR-OLD youth had sex with a child on a grassy area outside a Dundee college building. Dundee Sheriff Court heard that the male, who cannot be named for legal reasons, repeatedly asked the child...
View ArticleDundee weather: One of soggiest summers ever
Weather forecasters today revealed Dundee has experienced one of its wettest summers on record. While the region received plenty of sun during the past few months, and some pretty decent temperatures,...
View ArticleHeavily-pregnant woman traced after being reported missing
A heavily-pregnant woman who was reported missing by police has been traced safe and well. Police launched an appeal for information after Lynn Reynolds went missing over a week ago. The 31-year-old...
View ArticleWoman, 81, dies after collision with van
An elderly woman has died in Ninewells Hospital after being hit by a van yesterday. Police confirmed this morning that Barbara Stormont, 81, passed away from her injuries after the collision in...
View ArticleBus travel around Dundee now as easy as ABC
Travelling around Dundee has just got easier for commuters with a new multi-operator ticket. The city’s three bus operators launched an ‘innovative’ new smartcard yesterday. Passengers will now be able...
View ArticleBucket Trail: Oor Wullie Noo set to retire in style
The Bucket Trail’s ‘oldest’ Oor Wullie looks set to enjoy his retirement in good care. Oor Wullie Noo, previously found on Douglas Terrace in Broughty Ferry, will spend his days cheering up residents...
View ArticleDrama after dishwasher catches fire
Fire crews were called to a Dundee home after a dishwasher was ablaze. Firefighters attended the incident in the Fairmuir area of Strathmartine Road at about 10.15am. Officers wearing breathing...
View ArticleVIDEO: Leonard, 82, ‘overjoyed’ as stolen dog Rosco returned
A Dundee pensioner reunited with his stolen dog has spoken of how he had almost given up hope. But after a massive appeal was launched, Rosco is back home with Leonard Ormond. Rosco was stolen from the...
View ArticleDundee set for Doors Open Day
Dundee folk are being given the chance to get behind the scenes at some of the city’s best-known venues. The Doors Open Days event, run this year by the Dundee Institute of Architects, will see 41 of...
View ArticleHousing progress in Dundee ‘is painfully slow’
A DUNDEE housing chief today hit out at the “painfully slow” progress made on housing in the city — and called for an overhaul of how new homes are introduced. Bruce Forbes, director of Angus Housing...
View ArticleKnife man told wife to ‘end his life now’
A DISTRAUGHT husband grabbed his wife by the hair, held a knife up to her and told her to “end his life”. Dundee Sheriff Court heard Archibald Drummond’s actions took place moments after his wife...
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