Crimes reported in Dundee on the rise
CRIME is on the rise in Dundee — but more incidents are being solved. New figures released by Police Scotland show there were nearly 400 more crimes recorded during 2015/16 than the previous year. A...
View ArticleConstruction sites help to give dozens of folk a job
DUNDEE’S major construction projects have taken on 35 new starts in recent months — and 19 apprenticeships have been created, it was revealed today. Companies working on the likes of the new V&A...
View ArticleDundee City of Culture title ‘would attract thousands’
Thousands of visitors from all over the world will be drawn to Dundee if the city is awarded the title of European City of Culture, according to business leaders. President of Dundee and Angus Chamber...
View ArticlePolice investigate vandalism at club
A SOCIAL club which has been lying empty since it was damaged by flooding has become a target for vandals and attempted break-ins. Discarded knives and makeshift ramps were found at Fairfield Sports...
View ArticleOrlando shooting: This is why Dundee vigils were removed
Dundee City Council has responded to public outcry after a vigil for Orlando shooting victims had to be removed. Members of the public took to social media to express anger after security staff outside...
View ArticleKids give a helping hand to hospital’s trail statue
He spends most of his time bored and complaining: “I never get ony fun here” — but Oor Wullie is just days from the most fun he could imagine. And the children at Tayside Children’s Hospital have been...
View ArticleArdler Funday a success
Hundreds turned out for a day of family fun at the Ardler Community Complex at the weekend. The Ardler Funday, organised by Ardler Village Trust, was held on Saturday from midday onwards. The Green...
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Partner of woman found dead jailed for drug dealing
The partner of a woman who died of a heroin overdose has been jailed for 47 months after police found a “drug den” in his home. Richard Tait, 29, admitted dealing heroin and cocaine at Dundee Sheriff...
View ArticleEU Referendum: In or out? Many in Dundee still in limbo
In? Out? In? Out? Locals are far from shaking it all about with excitement about today’s referendum on EU membership — because many still don’t how know they plan to vote. The Tele reached out to...
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Stunning aerial shots show finished Harris Academy
This is the latest image of Dundee’s brand new secondary school — now completed and set to open in a matter of months. It was taken by chartered physiotherapist Jim Crosby, who also captured...
View ArticleStagecoach meeting slammed after it was held on mini bus
The consultation process for the proposed withdrawal of a bus service has been slammed after around 20 people were left stranded in the rain. A public meeting — organised by Stagecoach — was held to...
View ArticleWomen’s possessions completely destroyed in Dundee flat fire
A Dundee woman has been left “with only the clothes she was wearing” after a house fire destroyed all her possessions. Davina Smith, 51, left her home on Sunday to get some shopping and her breakfast....
View ArticleWoman tells court of car blaze drama
The wife of a Dundee police officer has spoken of the moment her husband tried to battle the flames coming from her car after it was allegedly set on fire. Joanne Farr, 35, who works as a fingerprint...
View ArticleCharges denied by ‘sex offender’ at Dundee sheriff court
A man allegedly moved house twice without complying with an order to inform police as part of his sex offender registration. Colin Smith, 33, of Salvation Army Hostel, Ward Road, is legally required to...
View ArticleJobs boost as James Hutton Institute aims for barley hub
A leading scientific institute in Tayside is hoping to create more than 2,000 jobs by tapping into the Tay Cities Deal. Researchers at the James Hutton Institute, based in Invergowrie, have ambitious...
View ArticleFears ‘someone is going to get badly hurt by stones’ after roadwork delays
Residents of a Dundee street have hit out after it was left torn up due to roadworks running behind schedule. Locals on Longhaugh Terrace in Fintry received letters at the beginning of June advising...
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VIDEO: Man towing sofa on bike around Dundee goes viral
Clips of a man towing a sofa around Dundee on the back of his bike have gone viral. The bicycle removal man was first spotted on Albert Street on Wednesday afternoon with the furniture strapped to a...
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EU Referendum: Dundee votes to stay
Dundee has spoken, with the majority choosing to vote Remain in yesterday’s EU Referendum. The Remain camp won with 60% of voters voicing their desire to stay in the European Union. Polls closed at...
View ArticleCar belonging to policeman’s wife torched for cash, court told
A man accused of conspiring to set fire to a car he believed belonged to a policeman admitted he’d torched the vehicle for money to put his son through nursery, a trial has heard. But Craig Guest, 32,...
View ArticleMan airlifted to Ninewells Hospital after digger breaks his leg
A 38-year-old man has been airlifted to hospital in Dundee after his leg was broken by a digger. The man was understood to have suffered severe injuries during the incident, which took place at around...
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