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Thu, 08 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Tom Tait, former Blairgowrie minister dies aged 89
Minister, health services champion and Air Training Corps chaplain Tom Tait has died aged 89.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:35:06 +0000
No delays to vaccine programme in Scotland despite AstraZeneca restrictions
The vaccination programme in Scotland is still on track despite restrictions being put on the AstraZeneca vaccine.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:00:59 +0000
Rare Highland Brora whisky collection to be auctioned off with more than 50 bottles up for grabs
Perthshire auction house Whisky Auctioneer will host the first-ever dedicated Brora whisky auction online next week.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Back of the net – ticket numbers soar for Jim McLean’s online SMILE
The new online production of Smile, the play which went behind the touchline traumas of Dundee United legend Jim McLean, has punted the ball out of the park with ticket numbers, after just two days on sale.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Dundee United boss Micky Mellon hails ‘real success story’ Adrian Sporle – and reveals own struggle away from home amid pandemic
Becoming a fans’ favourite, weighing in with goals and being hailed “a real success story” by his boss - it’s been a season to remember for Dundee United wide man Adrian Sporle.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 07:42:05 +0000
Scottish Conservatives: Let’s bring World Cup final to Hampden Park
Bringing football's World Cup final to Scotland for the first time is among the Conservatives' election promises to fix the country's mental health crisis.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 07:30:00 +0000
Paul McGowan: No rant needed this time after Ayr raid as midfielder hails Dundee’s fight at Somerset Park
Dundee’s two trips to Somerset Park this season summed up the extremes of their Championship season and highlighted the inconsistency that has dogged them.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 07:20:06 +0000
Changing the world through music – online jukebox raises funds for Big Noise Dundee
Tonight, an online jukebox of musicians will come together to perform songs of solidarity and struggle. It's to raise funds for the children's Big Noise Douglas Orchestra which is supported by Optimistic Sound, the charity established in memory of th...

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 07:14:31 +0000
BioDundee 2021: Focus on Covid response by pharmaceutical sector
How Covid-19 brought the pharmaceutical sector together to “push the boundaries” will be discussed at this year’s BioDundee conference.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 07:08:06 +0000
Tartan Army concern as Trafalgar Square reported to be ticket-only zone at Euros
Scotland fans could face disappointment in London at the Euros, as numbers at Trafalgar Square will be limited, according to reports.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Our picture of lockdown – Tayside photographers on the road to recovery
Photography has never been a bigger part of our lives. Most of us carry a camera around in our pockets, which just happens to have a phone function too. We can capture moments at any time and end up with thousands of images that are rarely looked at ...

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 06:46:05 +0000
‘A very difficult year’: £1,000 donated to struggling Broughty Ferry RNLI
A Dundee lifeboat charity has netted £1,000 after a plea for funding support.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 06:30:00 +0000
Planning go-ahead for housing conversion of historic Newtyle railway buildings
Historic Angus railway sheds are to be transformed into housing after the residential scheme won the go-ahead from Angus planners.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0000
‘Who do you think is going to tidy up after you?’: The Right of Way champion calling for a police crackdown on ‘dirty campers’
Police officers should support rangers to clamp down on "dirty camping", a leading countryside expert has said in the aftermath of a spate of issues over Easter weekend.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 06:00:00 +0000
‘A real battle’: Aberdeenshire mum calls for support for children too sick with long Covid to return to school
The mum of an eight-year-old girl who has been too sick to return to school one year since catching coronavirus has joined calls for the Scottish Government to provide more support to youngsters with long Covid.

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:30:00 +0000
Can a local rail renaissance happen at a ‘bad time’ for trains? Of course, say Fife’s committed campaigners
The pandemic may have stacked the odds against rail travel but plans to revive local stations are still gathering steam.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 19:05:06 +0000
Man, 21, arrested following incident in Whitfield area of Dundee
A 21-year-old man has been arrested following an incident in Whitfield on Wednesday afternoon.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0000
‘I want to protect other kids’ — Angus rape survivor speaks out after years of anguish
As she cradled the newborn baby boy close to her chest, an argument was brewing.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:30:00 +0000
Wednesday court round-up — ‘Darth Vader’ stalker and dumped possessions
An essential round-up of Wednesday's court.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:21:58 +0000
PODCAST: Twa Teams, One Street – It’s all going too well for Dundee and will United attack the post split?
Calum Woodger and Graeme Finnan are joined by Chris Dodds of the Greenock Telegraph to preview Dundee's clash with Morton at Dens on Saturday and we ask will United step it up in the run-in?

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:14:06 +0000
‘We’re sick of it’: Golfers left raging as vandals target greens at Dundee course
City golfers have slammed vandals who tore up a local course with dirt bikes.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0000
Sean Dillon showcases his skills as Dundee United hero backs charity drive to provide Scotland kits for kids
Dundee United legend Sean Dillon is among a host of past and present players to throw their weight behind a drive to provide Scotland kits to children impacted by the Coronavirus crisis.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:44:28 +0000
Dirty camping: Join our fight to protect Scotland’s great outdoors
Last summer a new and unwelcome phrase became common in the countryside – ‘dirty camping’.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:38:06 +0000
Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh: Alba Party candidate facing legal hearing
Alba Party candidate Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh is due to appear at a legal hearing just days after the Holyrood election next month.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:22:06 +0000
Camp set up at Broxden Park and Ride as councillor vows to support Traveller group
A senior Perth and Kinross councillor has vowed the local authority will support a group of Travellers who have set up camp at Broxden Park and Ride.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:00:58 +0000
News in Pictures – 7 April 2021
Our picture editors bring you the best breaking news images of the day.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:00:56 +0000
After cupcake business success, it was time go mobile for husband and wife team behind The Tipsy Puddleduck
Having enjoyed success with Puddleduck Cupcakes, Hannah and Richard Pinner decided to go mobile with The Tipsy Puddleduck.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:52:06 +0000
Dundee OAP to receive formal apology after receiving ‘threatening’ TV licence letter
An 84-year-old pensioner will receive a formal apology after he was sent a “threatening and intimidating” letter demanding he pay his TV licence fee.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:41:05 +0000
New Covid-19 mobile test centre for those without symptoms opens in Fife
A new Covid-19 mobile testing site for those without symptoms has opened in Fife.

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:03:07 +0000
Motorists warned to expect delays as A85 resurfacing work starts
Motorists are being warned to expected delays as resurfacing work on the busy A85 road in Perthshire gets underway next week.



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