Free internet and tablet for new flats
TENANTS of a new housing development in Dundee will receive free internet and a free tablet as part of a pilot scheme. More than 20 “innovative” new homes have been built on Dens Road, at the junction...
View ArticleWatchdog critical of childcare centre
A CHILD care service in Dundee is striving to turn things around after being criticised in a recent inspection report. Aberfoyle at St Luke’s in Downfield — which provides care to a total of 42...
View ArticlePub landlady tells of shocking attack after her arm is broken by customer
A DUNDEE landlady had her head smashed against a door and arm broken after she tried to wake up a sleeping pub customer. Kirstyn Bruce described how she was left shaking after “violent and aggressive”...
View ArticleDundonians go wild for Oor Wullie as trail gets under way
IT’s only a few days in, but people are already flocking to capture a picture of themselves, or a relative, next to an Oor Wullie statue. Please enable Javascript to watch this video The trail has...
View ArticleMan charged with assault on postie in Dundee street
A MAN has been charged with an alleged attack on a postman on a Dundee street. Adam Bedawi, 39, of Tullideph Road, is accused of punching Royal Mail worker Daniel Glass on the head while he was on his...
View Article‘GP surgeries at breaking point’ warns city doctor
NHS Tayside is in a “vicious circle” of overspending, a leading Dundee GP has admitted. Dr Andrew Cowie, chairman of the Tayside Local Medical Committee, told the Tele that many GP practices in Tayside...
View ArticleBus routes face disruption over summer road works
Bus passengers are set to face disruption as a result of a series of planned roadworks throughout the summer. The works are planned for several weeks during the summer and Xplore Dundee has had to...
View ArticleClub’s bid to transform garage for sports use
PLANS have been submitted to revamp a Dundee sporting pavilion in a bid to provide better facilities for local teams. The Fairfield Sports and Social Club has put forward an application to the city...
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Family tell of brave tot Aria’s cancer battle
Aria Munro was two years old when she developed a bruise which wouldn’t heal. A short time later, the toddler’s family was given the devastating news that she had cancer. The lively tot was diagnosed...
View ArticleTrainees’ jobs boost as law firm takes on new recruits
A DUNDEE law firm has taken on 11 new trainees — its biggest-ever intake. Thorntons will put its new recruits through some of their training at its office in Dundee, as part of two years’ worth of...
View ArticleNHS faces legal action after daughter’s suicide
A MUM whose daughter committed suicide in hospital has launched legal action against NHS Tayside, the Tele can reveal. Tracy Swan’s daughter Jodie Swan passed away at Murray Royal Hospital on May 22...
View ArticleMan admits setting fire to car at police officer’s house
A DUNDEE man has pleaded guilty to setting fire to a car that belonged to a police officer’s wife — while it sat in the couple’s driveway. Craig Guest, 32, of Nelson Street, admitted at the High Court...
View ArticlePlans for late night restaurant at V&A with views across the Tay
Dundee’s new £80 million V&A museum will operate a restaurant offering views across the Tay. The eatery will run outside of museum opening hours, offering up to 80 customers the chance to sit on...
View ArticleGlenrothes Bus Station evacuated over ‘possible chemical incident’
Dundee fire crews have been scrambled to Fife to assist local emergency services in what is being treated as a chemical incident at the Glenrothes bus station. Two Dundee engines are currently on-route...
View ArticleDundee shoppers face price hike fears after Brexit vote
“I BELIEVE 100% that prices will go up.” That was the stark warning today from the owner of one chain of Dundee corner shops in the wake of Britain’s vote to leave the EU. This week, online supermarket...
View ArticleT in the Park boss vows to improve bus link to event
As Dundonians prepare to make their way to this year’s T in the Park, the festival’s organiser has said “bus is best”. With the huge event about to take place for the second year at Strathallan Castle,...
View ArticleHigh-speed rail plans could bring more visitors to Broughty Ferry
Work is set to get under way to make Broughty Ferry station suitable for high-speed trains. Community leaders have reacted with delight at the news, which could help to grow the area’s profile and...
View ArticleMurderer of Dundee dad ‘injured in attack at prison’
The murderer of a Dundee dad has been attacked in prison, the Tele can reveal. Matthew Pope was headbutted by another inmate in Perth Prison — where he is serving a life sentence for the murder of...
View ArticleMan’s tears during trial over car ‘fire’
A MAN accused of setting fire to a car belonging to a police officer’s wife broke down in tears at court. William Handy, 54, of Middlebank Holding, Errol, was appearing at the High Court in Aberdeen...
View ArticleCouncil ‘putting its cuts into practice’ three months after £23m budget drop
DUNDEE’S council chiefs have insisted they’re minimising the impact that cutbacks are having on the public — three months into their new budget. The Tele caught up with the authority’s SNP...
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