Dundee Weather: Tayside set for wet, windy Christmas
Weather forecasters have predicted a wet and windy week ahead for Tayside. Temperatures are set to cool off following last week, when Dundee’s high temperatures outstripped those of Athens and...
View ArticleTravellers staying at Technology Park until New Year
A GROUP of Travellers who have taken up residence at Dundee’s Technology Park say they have “no plans” to leave and will stay until at least the end of the month. Seven caravans settled behind a...
View ArticleDaryl succumbs to same cancer as father Craig
“I WILL love and miss him every day of my life but I just didn’t want to see him in pain anymore.” Those were the words of Jane McDonald, 43, who lost her son a day before his 27th birthday to a...
View ArticleMenzieshill flats death: Police forensics team arrive
Police investigating a’suspicious’ incident which led to the death of a man in Menzieshill this morning have brought in a forensic team. Police sealed off a block of flats at Thurso Crescent and...
View ArticleHow to find a copy of the Tele with your name on it
YOU have found the Coca Cola bottle with your name on it and you have personalised everything from wine bottles to chocolates for your loved ones. Now, you can turn your favourite newspaper into a...
View ArticleDriver ‘deliberately reversed into police car’
A 19-YEAR-OLD man has been charged over claims he deliberately reversed into a police car and nearly struck an officer. It is alleged that PC Simon Lee was in the process of getting out of his vehicle...
View ArticleAnger over attack on salon after owners’ home and car targeted
A DUNDEE salon boss says she will be glad to see the back of 2015 — after falling victim to yet another act of vandalism. Margaret Gray, 44, and husband Wayne, 51, of Law Crescent, had their home and...
View ArticleCrash hero Garry meets victim Alison 18 years after collision
A CRASH victim spoke of her joy today after finally meeting the Good Samaritan who came to her aid — 18 years ago. Monifieth mum-of-three Alison Craven was left with serious injuries following a...
View ArticleBid to demolish Robertson’s building to make way for cafe and flats
A historic building in Dundee, which was a furniture store for 130 years, could face demolition. Dundee City Council has received a proposal from developer Structured House Group to demolish the...
View ArticlePrisoners set for culinary treats on Christmas Day
Prisoners across Tayside are set for some festive culinary treats on Christmas Day — with menus including hearty brunches and traditional dinners. Menus and the subsequent costs per prisoner have...
View ArticleVictim needed surgery after attack by thug
A MAN repeatedly hit another man on the head, leaving him with two facial fractures and needing surgery. Robert Williamson, 38, of Ballindean Road, was jailed for 17 months at Dundee Sheriff Court....
View ArticleFamily hopes disabled boy PJ can be home for Christmas
The best Christmas present a young Dundee couple could get is taking their son home from hospital, even for a short time on the big day. Peter James Campbell, known as PJ, is only three, but has...
View ArticleCommunity Spirit: Sporting heroes and kindness
Today, we look at the finalists in the Community Spirit Sport category and the Spirit of Dundee award, given to an individual or group who, through courage, kindness or philanthropy, exemplifies the...
View ArticleMenzieshill flats death: Man arrested in ‘murder probe’
A 24-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested in connection with the alleged murder of a man in Dundee. A spokeswoman for Police Scotland confirmed the development after a day of inquiries at a block of flats in...
View ArticleDundee weather: Tayside to miss Christmas storm
CHRISTMAS celebrations in Tayside will not be affected by a storm that’s expected to hit other parts of Scotland. Forecasters have predicted that showers are expected throughout today, with spells of...
View ArticleIce show gets city kids in festive frame
It was festive fun all the way at the big charity show at Dundee’s Ice Arena on Saturday. Organised by charity champion Charlie Kean, thousands of children were entertained throughout the day at three...
View ArticleDozens of prisoners get leave for festive period
MORE than 160 prisoners from a Tayside prison are free to go home this Christmas. The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has revealed that over the festive period, 162 convicts from the 285-capacity HMP...
View ArticleArmy of people who work as usual to help us on Christmas Day
AS the song ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’ says, the season arrives and our troubles end up “miles away”. For most of us this is true, but, for a select few, it’s business as usual at this...
View ArticleCouple’s early Christmas gift as baby Liam arrives seven weeks early
A YOUNG Dundee couple have the best Christmas present ever — but one which they weren’t expecting just yet! Baby Liam William McLean wasn’t hanging about and decided to make his big entry into the...
View ArticleBin collection changes planned for over festive holidays
BIN collections in Dundee will be affected by the festive holidays, the city council has said. Those who normally have their regular bins — food waste, glass and trade waste collected on a Friday will...
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