Safe injection zone for drug users ‘could be good idea’
Calls have been made to look into creating a safe drug injecting facility in Dundee to tackle overdoses, HIV and the problem of discarded needles in the city. The Glasgow City Alcohol and Drug...
View ArticleInjured postie in appeal to dog owners
A DUNDEE postman has spoken for the first time after being attacked by a dog while working. It comes after new figures revealed that 26 posties were attacked in the past year in Dundee — the second...
View ArticleThe Queen to meet University of Dundee forensic expert
The Queen is to meet the forensic anthropologist who led the reconstruction of the face of former king Richard III. The University of Dundee’s Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification (CAHID),...
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Video: Tele’s James Simpson tries out for Ladyboys of Bangkok
In the end it only took them half an hour to turn me into a woman — I’m not sure if I should be offended by that or not. But as I headed to Baxter Park ahead of my “transformation” I wondered just what...
View ArticleTeen pregnancies fall but Dundee still has highest rate in Scotland
The rate of teenage pregnancies in Dundee has continued to decline, new figures have revealed. New statistics show that the rate of pregnancies per 1,000 women under 20, under 18 and girls under 16...
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Dundee man Steven Cree died in his partner’s arms
A brave Dundee man died in his partner’s arms after choosing to end his life “on his own terms”. Steven Cree, of Downfield, passed away from multiple myeloma — a rare bone marrow cancer — while lying...
View ArticleOor Wullie sculpture creating a buzz on Balgay Hill
OoR Wullie is creating quite a stir in Dundee just over a week since the Bucket Trail was launched. The Tele has been inundated with your amazing #oorselfies — we’ve received well over 100 in the past...
View ArticleNew support group for ADHD sufferers
The lives of thousands of children across Tayside are affected on a daily basis by a condition that can have a devastating effect on families. Now a local support group is hoping to draw attention to...
View ArticleVictim of attack needed surgery
A WOMAN will be sentenced next month after she admitted an attack which left her victim in need of surgery. Dundee Sheriff Court heard that Laura Jean McLellan, 21, of Moathill East in Cupar, assaulted...
View ArticleWoman charged over ‘unexplained injuries to baby’
A woman has been charged by police following an investigation into “unexplained injuries” allegedly suffered by a baby in Dundee. Officers swooped on an address in the Kirkton area of Dundee in...
View ArticleNew cinema ‘will be opening in Wellgate’
A NEW cinema planned for the Wellgate will be going ahead, the company behind the proposal has confirmed. Concerns were raised last month that the turmoil caused by the announcement of the closure of...
View ArticlePlans to open advice centre to help addicts
A PROPOSED support centre for people with drug and alcohol issues would offer benefits for the whole community, it’s been claimed. Steve Dalton of Dundee’s Alcohol and Drugs Partnership has revealed...
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Queen gets B&M bag of goodies for grandkids on Dundee visit
The Queen is used to receiving flowers and mementos on visits around the country but was given a surprising gift in Dundee – a plastic B&M bag with toys for her great-grandchildren. She smiled as...
View ArticlePlaypark a ‘jungle’ as weeds and building debris litter area six months on
Whitfield residents today hit out at the state of a local playpark after declaring it “a jungle”. The new facility, which was installed more than six months ago, has largely remained unused as weeds...
View ArticleDeveloper’s appeal over city nursery application
A DUNDEE developer has launched an appeal against the city council’s refusal of his plans to convert a disused office block into a nursery. Derek Souter, of Blackscroft Properties, said he has...
View ArticleRunning tours planned for Oor Bucket Trail
A DUNDEE dentist is set to lead a series of running tours around the Oor Wullie Bucket Trail. Run the Sights, which provides guided running tours throughout Scotland, is set to host three half-...
View ArticlePlans for new car park in Dundee city centre
A DERELICT area of land in Dundee city centre is set to be used for further car parking. NCP has applied to the city council for permission to provide a temporary car park at a derelict site in South...
View ArticleCity families ‘grateful’ for club’s help during the summer holidays
While the long school summer holidays are eagerly anticipated by children all over Dundee, it can be a worrying time for parents. They know their youngsters will expect to be entertained with fun and...
View ArticleBreakfast club to help soldiers with PTSD
A BREAKFAST club to help Army personnel suffering with post-traumatic stress disorder has been set up in Dundee. The club was started by Bob Curran, 60, who served with the Royal Engineers from 1971...
View ArticleCity care worker warned over conduct towards teenager
A SENIOR residential child care worker has been sanctioned after he was found to have acted inappropriately towards a teenager. Colin Melrose was cleared by the Scottish Social Services Council of a...
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