More rain and wind on the way as Dundee and Tayside placed under weather warning
The Met Office has issued Dundee and Tayside with a severe weather warning for wind and rain. The area is set to be battered by strong gusts of up to 70mph and 80mm of rain could fall. The yellow ‘be...
View ArticlePolice seize £13k of Class A drugs in Dundee and Angus
Three people been charged after a total of £13,000 worth of cocaine and ecstasy was recovered in Dundee and Angus. A 22-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man have been charged in connection with drugs...
View ArticleStrong winds forces closure of Tay Road Bridge to high-sided vehicles
The Tay Road Bridge has closed to high-sided vehicles and is only open to cars. Winds over 70mph have forced bridge chiefs to make the move as a safety precaution. The central reservation, used by...
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Generous Jack invited to meet heroes at Dundee fire station
A Dundee five-year-old who donated his toys to refugee children arriving in the city has been thanked with a trip to a fire station. Jack Hamilton was invited to Blackness Road Fire Station, with his...
View ArticleScottish Water maintenance work sees Dundee residents’ supply go ‘murky’
Discoloured water, which has been reported coming out of taps in homes across the city, was caused by maintenance work. Scottish Water said yesterday that they received reports of “discoloured water”...
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Slimming success for peckish Dundee pooch Bobby
A Dundee dog has been named as runner-up in a nationwide pet slimming competition after losing over 16% of his bodyweight. Labrador Bobby dropped over 1.5 stones in six months following a strict diet...
View Article‘Bed blocking’ still an issue at hospitals in Tayside
Thousands of hospital bed days are being lost at NHS Tayside hospitals every month due to delays in discharging patients — despite £100 million of investment by the Scottish Government. An average of...
View ArticleAgony of cystic fibrosis sufferer waiting on op to save his life
Richard Donald lives every day with an overnight bag packed waiting for the call to come through that could quite possibly save his life. Richard is 34 and has cystic fibrosis, a life-threatening...
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Flats proposed for former Dundee pub Sinatra’s
Plans have been submitted to convert what was once one of Dundee’s most popular pubs into a block of flats. If permission is approved, the proposal would see the site of the former Sinatra’s Bar on...
View ArticleNHS Tayside budget overspend continues to rise
Tayside health bosses have revealed they are facing the challenge of hauling back an overspend of more than £5m in their budget this year. A new report has revealed the ongoing struggle to cut down...
View ArticleMan shouted abuse at street researcher who said ‘have a nice day’
A MAN became abusive towards a street researcher after she told him to “have a nice day”. Dundee Sheriff Court heard Richard Owsiak took the woman’s comment to be ironic moments after he told her he...
View Article971 objections made against Broughty Ferry boundary proposals
Nearly 1,000 people have objected to proposals to change the boundary for the Broughty Ferry ward, the Tele can reveal. A countrywide public consultation by the Local Government Boundary Commission for...
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Santa brings some festive cheer on visit to children at Ninewells Hospital
Santa Claus took some time out from his busy schedule to spread a little cheer among sick children at Ninewells Hospital. The main concourse was turned into a winter wonderland as Santa and his helpers...
View ArticleMegan travels in style to hospital in Edinburgh after Forth Road Bridge closure
An Edinburgh businessman has pulled out all the stops to get Megan Fletcher to her chemotherapy appointments in the capital. Sandy Bloomer took Megan to the skies to ensure the closure of the Forth...
View ArticleLifesaving firefighter hailed as hero for saving colleague
A DUNDEE firefighter is to receive an award for helping save the life of his colleague who suffered serious head injuries in a crash. Andrew Sangster, 47, who works at Macalpine Road Fire Station, was...
View ArticleFuneral at Dundee Crematorium starts without the body
The funeral service of a Dundee woman started without her body — after there was a delay in the funeral director bringing the coffin. Isabel Halkett’s funeral was scheduled to take place on Thursday at...
View ArticleTravellers set up new camp at office park
A GROUP of Travellers has pitched up at a technology park in Dundee. Around seven caravans are currently occupying a vacant car park at the site near Invergowrie. According to one Traveller, who...
View ArticleSyrian refugee families arrive in Dundee
The first five Syrian refugee families to take refuge in Dundee have now arrived in the city. The families, most of whom have children, are currently receiving help to get access to vital health,...
View Article‘Legal highs’ seized from shops in police crackdown
So-called ‘legal highs’ have been seized from shops across Dundee, as Trading Standards officers and police step up a crackdown on the products. Five stores known to sell the products in the city...
View ArticleForth Road Bridge closure gives Dundee shops boost
Businesses in Dundee say they are reaping the benefits of the Forth Road Bridge closure. Last week it was announced that the bridge was to be closed until the New Year due to structural deficiencies....
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