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Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing, so you never miss an important story affecting our communities across Dundee, Fife, Perth and Angus.
In this final episode of The Courier Daily, presenter Clare Johnston and live news team leader Bryan Copland look back on some of the biggest local stories of the year including the Kirkton riots and an outbreak of youth disorder, and how the appointment of a male period dignity officer for Tayside turned into a global spectacle.
News reporter Lindsey Hamilton joins presenter Clare Johnston as they look back at some of the local people who touched our hearts in 2022, including the inspirational Sophy Mitchell.
Your daily news podcast for Tayside and Fife, presented by Clare Johnston.
Today we serve up a feast with our head of food & drink Julia Bryce, where the team talk us through their tips for restaurants and takeaways over the holidays, which local eateries they have set their sights on for 2023 and what they'll be tucking into over Christmas.
Your daily news podcast for Tayside and Fife, presented by Maria Gran.
Today obituaries editor Chris Ferguson joins presenter Clare Johnston to remember some of the local people we lost in 2022 in this special tribute episode.
Your daily news podcast for Tayside and Fife, presented by Clare Johnston.
Your daily news podcast for Tayside and Fife, presented by Clare Johnston.Dundee area editor Jake Keith brings us up to speed on the saga that saw the appointment of Jason Grant as Tayside’s first period dignity officer – a role that was then scrapped after a backlash over the decision to put a man in the job.Now Jason Grant has launched an employment tribunal claim suing his employers for sex discrimination.EXCLUSIVE: Jason Grant to take legal action as axed Tayside period dignity officer considers suing for sex discrimination
On today's show Clare is joined by Bryan Copland as they look back on some of the biggest sporting achievements by local athletes in 2022.
Your daily news podcast for Tayside and Fife, presented by Clare Johnston.
Ahead of this afternoon's budget from the Scottish Government, political reporter Rachel Amery joins us to lay out what we can expect from John Swinney and whether we should be worried about what's to come.
Your daily news briefing from Tayside and Fife, presented by Maria Gran.
As a special festive treat today we’re taking you down memory lane as the DC Thomson archives team tell us about some of their favourite pieces from a collection that includes some of our earliest newspapers, long forgotten titles and of course some of Scotland’s most treasured comic characters.
In today's episode, food and drink editor Julia Bryce explains why she's pushing back on the automatic inclusion of a service charge on restaurant bills during a cost of living crisis.
Your daily news briefing from Tayside and Fife, presented by Clare Johnston.
OPINION: Card machine tips are for staff, not greedy owners
Locals have been left less than enchanted over the Enchanted Forest in Pitlochry as land owner of Faskally Woods Forestry and Land Scotland has announced car parking charges from January next year. Faskally woods, home to the enchanted forest each autumn, just celebrated it's twentieth anniversary. Joining us will be Perth area editor Stephen Eighteen who has his ear to the ground and can bring us the latest from Highland Perthshire.
Your essential daily news briefing for Tayside and Fife, presented by Maria Gran.
Pitlochry residents ‘victims of Enchanted Forest success’ as parking charges explained
Live news team leader Bryan Copland looks at some of the week's biggest stories including why a show scheduled to take place at the Dundee Contemporary Arts centre and hosted by a drag queen had to be cancelled due to online abuse and intimidation.
Your essential daily news briefing for Tayside and Fife, presented by Clare Johnston.
Drag queen feels ‘defeated’ after being made to cancel DCA event
Four-day snow and ice warning blankets Tayside and Fife
With Dundee's WinterFest in full flight until January 1st at Slessor Gardens, reporter Amie Flett spoke to locals about what they make of this year's attractions.
Your essential daily news briefing for Tayside and Fife, presented by Clare Johnston.
Past times reporter and Courier Daily presenter Kate Brown joins us to share some festive facts about Dundee's Christmas celebrations through the years.
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Santa's Grottos are taking place all over Courier Country, but for one of them Santa has learnt Makaton. Schools and families team leader Cheryl Peebles has all the details.
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In today's episode we hear from food and drink team leader Julia Bryce about the mouth watering prizes on offer in our 12 Days of Christmas giveaway and why this really is the critical season for struggling local hospitality firms.
Your essential daily news briefing for Tayside and Fife, presented by Clare Johnston.
In our weekly review of some of the biggest local stories with live news editor Bryan Copland.
This week we look at tyre damage to luxury cars such as SUVs by environmental groups in the areas of the city quay and Broughty Ferry.
And for some lighter news, it seems the region has a clear front-runner for the best garden Christmas lights display. A brechin man who is lighting up Christmas with an impressive garden display that's raising money for charity too.
Your essential daily news briefing for Tayside and Fife, presented by Clare Johnston.
At Monday's Reclaim the Night march which protests against gender-based violence, live news journalist Amie Flett spoke to some of the marchers.
She discovered many of them were parents who felt the city still had a long way to go to ensure the safety of its children.
Your essential news briefing for Tayside and Fife, presented by Kate Brown.
We look into the Courier investigation on nearly 200 breast cancer patients in Tayside who were unknowingly given lower doses of chemotherapy drugs by their doctors. The Courier’s political editor Derek Healey has the story.
Your essential daily news briefing for Tayside and Fife, presented by Maria Gran.
Your essential daily news briefing for Tayside and Fife, presented by Clare Johnston. Today we hear from health journalist Saskia Harper who has been talking to a local family about the life-saving technology that meant their baby girl was able to be treated early for a very serious heart condition.
As part of the United Nations campaign against gender-based violence, cities across Tayside and Fife are organising their own events. Live news journalist Alasdair Clark joins us for a chat about the upcoming events, including tonight's Reclaim the Night march. Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing, presented by Kate Brown.
Banner to be raised on Dundee’s Discovery in fight against gender-based violence
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Your daily news briefing covering Tayside and Fife, presented by Clare Johnston. Today in our Friday review, live news team leader Bryan Copland looks at the aftermath of the recent flooding across the region and what if anything can be done to prevent it in future. Three people evacuated from home as heavy rain wreaks havoc in Fife
Abernethy residents living in constant fear after second flood in nine weeks
Your essential news briefing for Tayside and Fife, presented by Clare Johnston. In today's episode reporter Laura Devlin takes to the streets of Dundee to hear whether shoppers are planning to seek out Black Friday deals - and business editor Rob McLaren shares his plan to help local stores make the most of the promotional event. Rob McLaren
During Grief Awareness Week we've been thinking about the importance of discussing our losses and remembering our loved ones.
Lindsay Bruce joins us today to share the role of an obituaries writer in a period of grief and loss for families across Tayside and Fife.
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Following Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's autumn statement last week, political reporter Justin Bowie joins us to unpack what the budget means for households and services in Angus, Dundee, Perthshire and Fife.
Tayside and Fife's essential morning news briefing, presented by Maria Gran.
Budget: £1.5 billion promised for Scotland as Jeremy Hunt tries to undo damage
With the FIFA world cup kicking off in Qatar yesterday, we’re looking at the tournament’s links to Dundee.
Despite Scotland not qualifying, there is a lot of local pride circulating as a few players from Tayside have been called up to play in the FIFA World Cup this year.
Sports reporter George Cran is here to tell us why it's about more than the prestige for these local clubs.
Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing, presented by Kate Brown.
Every player to represent Dundee United at the World Cup — and how they fared
Dundee United, St Johnstone and Dundee World Cup windfalls revealed as quartet bid to star in Qatar
In today's news review, presenter Clare Johnston is joined by live news team leader Bryan Copland and reporter Laura Devlin to discuss the aftermath of the devastating fire at the former Robertson’s store in Dundee and how locals feel about the loss of the building and its future.
Ahead of International Men's Day this Saturday, which aims to raise awareness of male suicide, reporter Brendan Duggan takes to the streets of Dundee to find out how local men feel about mental health.
Tayside and Fife's essential morning news briefing, presented by Clare Johnston.
In a series of stories looking at Tayside's top upcyclers, transport and environment journalist Joanna Bremner has picked up their best tips for refreshing old clothes and furniture, and she's here to share them with us.
Tayside and Fife's essential morning news briefing, presented by Maria Gran.
Dundee artist Diva shares upcycling successes and an ‘eyesore’ mirror
Errol Money for Nothing star Sarah transforms broken beams into winter lamps
Today, Courier journalist Dale Haslam takes us inside his investigation and documentary on the incredible circumstances around the disappearance of Mr X – the drug smuggler who sensationally escaped after being captured by police in Spain before he could be extradited to Scotland to face justice. He’s not been seen in 29 years.
Watch the documentary here
Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing, presented by Clare Johnston.
On World Diabetes Day we speak to health and wellbeing journalist Cara Forrester about the services available in Tayside for those living with diabetes and those working to prevent it.
Tayside and Fife's essential morning news briefing, presented by Maria Gran.
Dundee diabetes website could help save the NHS millions – can you benefit too?
Make 2022 the year you cut the risk of type 2 diabetes says Dundee professor
Type 2 diabetics in Tayside wanted for new programme to see if they can reverse their condition
Live news team leader Bryan Copland joins Clare Johnston to discuss some of this week's biggest stories including whether Bonfire Night events could be allowed again next year after they were forced to be cancelled following the Kirkton riots on Halloween.
Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing, presented by Clare Johnston.
As part-time driving bans have come into force at two Dundee primary schools and more schools will join in the next few weeks, schools and families reporter Debbie Clarke tells us what we can expect from the ban. Tayside and Fife's essential morning news briefing, presented by Maria Gran.
In light of the late TV presenter, Caroline Flack's birthday, 9th of November 1979, and social media kindness day; our reporter, Poppy Watson takes to the streets of Dundee to find out, 'what is the kindest thing you've experienced on social media?'
Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing, presented by Clare Johnston.
We hear from Angus mother Beth Morrison who says her son Calum was left injured and traumatised after being physically restrained at a special school in Dundee when he was 11 years old. She has been campaigning for over a decade and wants a new law in Calum’s name to protect other children in Scotland.
Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing, presented by Clare Johnston.
Schools and families team lead, Cheryl Peebles gives the update on the potiential EIS school strikes; what this may look like and how this will affect local schools.
"The teachers union is balloting for strike action claiming teachers are really struggling to pay bills and the workload is causing burnout," Cheryl Peebles.
Tayside and Fife's essential morning news briefing, presented by Kate Brown.
Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing, presented by Clare Johnston.
- Live news team leader Bryan Copland and Dundee city council leader John Alexander discuss Monday’s disturbing events in Kirkton which saw riot police being called in after youths went on a rampage there. What went wrong and where do we go from here?
Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing, presented by Maria Gran.
- As Bonfire Night is fast approaching, Angus area editor Graham Brown has all the details on where Courier Country's fireworks displays will be held this year
Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing, presented by Kate Brown.
- Reporter Laura Devlin goes out onto the streets of Dundee and asks whether you think firework displays should be banned.
Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing, presented by Kate Brown.
- Political Reporter Rachel Amery attended a recent protest at Holyrood where the survivors of Fornethy House asked to meet with Nicola Sturgeon. Today we ask - what will the government's response be?
Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing, presented by Clare Johnston.
Business editor Rob McLaren brings us all the news from The Courier Business Awards which took place in Dundee on Saturday night.
Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing, presented by Clare Johnston.
Latest news headlines compiled and read by Amie Flett.
In our weekly news review, Bryan Copland discusses the latest concerning revelations around Glamis House following a new inspection.
Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing, presented by Kate Brown.
Latest news headlines compiled and read by Amie Flett.
Area Editor for Perth, Stephen Eighteen, tells us how he spoke to local woman Stacey Drummond about her difficult experience with getting diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease
Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing, presented by Kate Brown.
Our producer Morven McIntyre heads to the Lamb Gallery to chat to a couple of the artists part of the 'Tales of the Unexpected' exhibition.
Artist, Susie Johnston speaks on her chosen archive from the brittle bone society.
Whilst PHD researcher at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, Katie Potapoff choses an archive from the case records of female patients from the Dundee asylum from 1893-1894.
Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing, presented by Clare Johnston.
Latest news headlines complied and read by Amie Flett
Courier columnist Alistair Heather explains why he believes greedy landlords in Dundee are offsetting the cost of living by squeezing their struggling tenants.
Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing, presented by Kate Brown.
Latest news headlines compiled and read by Amie Flett.
Crime and court reporter Kirsty McIntosh joins us for a chat about The Courier's new documentary, Taken, which explores the emotional impact of dog theft in Scotland.
Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing, presented by Clare Johnston.
Latest news headlines complied and read by Brendan Duggan.
In our weekly review of some of the biggest local stories of the week, live news team leader Emma Crichton discusses the warning from Dundee council leader John Alexander over the crisis of ‘gargantuan proportions’ facing the city this winter.
Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing, presented by Maria Gran
Latest news headlines compiled and read by Brendan Duggan
As the cost of living crisis continues to affect us, transport and environment journalist Joanna Bremner has checked if zero waste shopping can help our wallets as well as the planet.
Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing, presented by Kate Brown.
We went out onto the streets of Dundee to find out the local's thoughts on whether the city's links to the slave trade should be preserved such as statues, street names and if there is enough focus on this issue two years after the Black Lives Matter movement.
Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing, presented by Maria Gran.
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Latest news headlines compiled and read by Brendan Duggan.
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As Aberfeldy locals struggle to afford homes in their hometown and Comrie businesses see new employees living in caravans, Perth area editor Stephen Eighteen has looked into ways to solve the housing crisis.
Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing, presented by Clare Johnston.
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Latest news headlines compiled and read by Brendan Duggan.
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As Tayside transport bosses consider introducing road charges and reduced parking to help meet climate change targets, our transport and environment team leader, Peter John Meiklem reveals how local motorists are reacting.
Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing, presented by Clare Johnston.
Latest news headlines compiled and read by Brendan Duggan
Live news team leader Emma Crichton takes a closer look at the unusual events at a 223-home development on the former Keiller factory site where local residents have complained over the height of a 'giant' wall and where a developer has apologised after mistakenly digging up a local landowner's path
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Latest news headlines compiled and read by Brendan Duggan
Health and wellbeing reporter Saskia Harper informs us on a series of natural remedies that have been helping people get to sleep across Tayside and Fife
Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing, presented by Clare Johnston.
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Latest news headlines compiled and read by Brendan Duggan.
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Past Times team leader Graeme Strachan is here to tell us about the Queen Mother's bid to save the oldest Royal Navy ship still afloat in Dundee.
Impact Investigations reporter Brendan Duggan reveals accusations of child abuse at Fornethy House residential school in Angus.
In this special episode of the Courier Daily, Elaine McLaughlin, a former pupil of Fornethy House, returns to where she was abused.
For the full investigation into abuse at Fornethy House, go here
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As the SNP conference draws to a close, The Courier political editor Derek Healey looks at what's next for the party.
Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing, presented by Clare Johnston.
Latest news headlines compiled and read by Amie Flett
In our weekly review of some of the biggest local stories of the week, live news team lead Bryan Copland tells us of a community in shock following a brutal assault on a Dundee schoolboy aged just 13.
Tayside and Fife’s essential daily news briefing, presented by Clare Johnston.
Latest news headlines compiled and read by Amie Flett
Reporter Lindsey Hamilton reveals the ongoing struggle faced by Dundee woman Lynn Anderson and her partner Gary, as she remains seriously ill in a Turkish hospital.
Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing, presented by Maria Gran.
Latest news headlines compiled and read by Amie Flett
As voices calling for a railway station in St Andrews grow louder, transport and environment journalist Joanna Bremner unpacks their decades-long campaign
Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing, presented by Clare Johnston.
Latest news headlines compiled and read by Amie Flett
Schools and families reporter Sheanne Mulholland shares the inside story of a Dundee mum’s school meals expose.
Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing, presented by Kate Brown.
Latest news headlines compiled and read by Amie Flett.
Past Times team leader Graeme Strachan tells us all about the time that famous footballer George Best visited Dundee FC football club.
Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing, presented by Clare Johnston.
Latest news headlines compiled and read by Matteo Bell
In our weekly review of some of the biggest local stories of the week, live news team lead Bryan Copland discusses how a care home in Glenrothes found itself at the centre of a storm - and we look forward to the weekend's City Square celebration for Dundee’s Commonwealth Games heroes Eilish McColgan and Sam Hickey.
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Latest news headlines compiled and read by Matteo Bell.
Health journalist Cara Forrester is here to tell us about the results of The Courier's sleep study, which revealed the majority of participants across Tayside and Fife are getting a bad night's sleep.
Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing.
Latest local news headlines compiled and read by Emma Crichton
Tomorrow sees the opening of the Enchanted Forest near Pitlochry, expected to attract tens of thousands over the coming month in a healthy boost to the local economy. Perthshire editor Stephen Eighteen shares the secrets of its success.
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Latest news headlines compiled and read by Emma Crichton
On World Tourism Day, The Courier's Area Editor for Dundee, Jake Keith, tells us about a couple of developments in the city that could bring more tourists to Dundee.
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Latest news headlines complied and read by Emma Crichton.
What will happen to the Tayside and Fife coast if we do nothing to stop climate change? Transport and environment reporter Aileen Robertson has the answers.
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Latest news headlines compiled and read by Amie Flett
This week saw The Courier and our sister titles The Press and Journal and The Sunday Post scoop a number of big accolades at The Scottish Press Awards, with The Courier crowned Scotland’s News Website of the Year. Producer Morven McIntyre takes us inside the awards as she talks to our winners.
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Latest news headlines compiled and read by Matteo Bell.
As Dundee FC has submitted plans for a new stadium, Dundee Area Editor Jake Keith tells us what they are and how to get involved.
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Latest news headlines compiled and read by James Simpson.
Food and drink journalist Mariam Okhai is here with all you need to know about The Selkie's new Broughty Ferry premises.
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Latest news headlines read by James Simpson.
Schools and families journalist Sheanne Mulholland shares how The Courier is recognising the outstanding achievements of children and young people in our communities, and some of the inspiring stories of those who have already been awarded our Gold Stars.
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Latest news headlines read by Matteo Bell
Courier journalists Laura Devlin from Dundee and Claire Warrender from Fife share what they have seen and heard while on the ground at the Queen's Funeral Cortege last week.
Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing.
Latest news headlines read by Poppy Watson.
Live news editor Bryan Copeland joins Clare Johnston for a weekly review of some of the week's biggest local stories including the families left distressed over the cancellation of funerals for loved ones on the day the late monarch Queen Elizabeth is laid to rest.
Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing.
Latest news headlines compiled and read by Poppy Watson
Live politics reporter Justin Bowie takes us through how local councils could be affected by a change in national leadership
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Latest news headlines compiled and read by Poppy Watson
Head of politics and The Stooshie host Andy Philip reveals what's in store for the next season of DC Thomson's political podcast
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Latest news headlines compiled and read by Poppy Watson
As the Station Hotel in Perth reopens after a major refurbishment and plans for a £34million leisure development with hotel in West Kinfauns were backed by the local council, business journalist Maria Gran brings us the details and discusses what this means for the region's tourism industry.
Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing.
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Latest news headlines complied and read by Poppy Watson.
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business journalist Maria Gran takes to the streets of Dundee to find out what members of the public think of the monarch's passing.
Today in a special tribute episode following the death of Her Majesty The Queen, we share a letter penned by the 11-year-old future monarch which revealed her huge affection for the area where her mother grew up, and is one of the remarkable treasures within the Glamis Castle archive.
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Obituaries editor Chris Ferguson shares fond memories of the time spent by the Queen in Tayside and Fife, and the many lives she touched.
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Latest news headlines and a look inside this week's biggest local stories.
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Latest news headlines compiled and read by Amie Flett
Courier journalists reveal their favourite books by Scottish authors on International Literacy Day
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Business editor Rob McLaren on how a new prized contract which will see Port of Dundee assemble the tallest turbines ever deployed in Scottish waters paves the way for further deals.
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With a new Prime Minister now in office, political editor Derek Healey tells us what Liz Truss has in store for Tayside and Fife residents
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Dundee editor Jake Keith reveals how a new street art mural at the Keiller Centre is part of a wider mission to restore the retail space to its former glory.
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Latest news headlines compiled and read by Brendan Duggan
Live news team lead Bryan Copland brings us up to speed on some of this week's biggest local stories.
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Latest news headlines compiled and read by Brendan Duggan
Fancy a nice meal out? Food and drink journalist Mariam Okhai shares her top picks of new restaurants and cafes across Courier Country
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Fife editor Claire Warrender reveals how businesses are being affected in the wake of the Lundin Links hotel fire and brings us the latest after a public meeting to discuss what happens next.
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Live politics reporter Justin Bowie joins us for an update on the Conservative Leadership race and how future policy could affect Tayside and Fife
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:: Latest news headlines compiled and read by Brendan Duggan.
:: Schools and families team leader Cheryl Peebles reveals the inspirational story of courage behind a new windmill sculpture being unveiled at Lochmore Meadows to bring comfort to grieving parents of babies who have died.
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Latest news headlines complied and read by Poppy Watson
Clare Johnston and Bryan Copland discuss this week's biggest local stories including the sad news of the death from cancer of inspirational young Dundee woman, Sophy Mitchell.
Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing, so you never miss an important story affecting our communities across Dundee, Fife, Perth and Angus.
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Latest news headlines read by James Simpson.
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As Fife funeral director Barry Stevenson-Hamilton, who sold fake plans to vulnerable customers, is due to be sentenced, courts reporter Ross Gardiner gives us the background on how he was caught and what kind of sentence he may now face.
Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing, so you never miss an important story affecting our communities across Dundee, Fife, Perth and Angus.
Latest news headlines read by James Simpson.
Live politics reporter Justin Bowie tells us how the energy crisis could affect homes across Tayside and Fife
Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing, so you never miss an important story affecting our communities across Dundee, Fife, Perth and Angus.
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Latest news headlines read by James Simpson
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As Dunfermline’s Alhambra Theatre celebrates its 100th anniversary, Past Times journalist and Courier Daily presenter Kate Brown reveals how it transformed from bingo hall to much-loved theatre venue.
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Latest news headlines read by James Simpson.
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Courier business editor Rob McLaren talks us through the Courier Business Awards shorlist.
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Latest news headlines complied and read by James Simpson.
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Live News team leader Bryan Copland discusses some of the biggest local stories of the week, including a Tayside ‘period dignity’ officer controversy - and the first look at plans for second office block at Dundee Waterfront.
Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing, so you never miss an important story affecting our communities across Dundee, Fife, Perth and Angus.
Latest news headlines compiled and read by James Simpson
It’s been 30 years since Dundee FC played the game of a lifetime and beat Rangers and to mark the anniversary, Past Times reporter Graeme Strachan has dug up some never-before-seen images from the day.
Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing, so you never miss an important story affecting our communities across Dundee, Fife, Perth and Angus.
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Latest news headlines compiled and read by James Simpson
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Business journalist Maria Gran gives us an overview of the ongoing dispute between homeowner Niki Caira and land owner Alex Penman over the new house being built next to her property.
Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing, so you never miss an important story affecting our communities across Dundee, Fife, Perth and Angus.
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Latest news headlines are compiled and read by Brendan Duggan.
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Live politics reporter Justin Bowie joins us for a chat about today's hustings in Perth, and how they could be affected by Liz Truss referring to Nicola Sturgeon as an "attention seeker".
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As pupils return after the summer break, schools team leader Cheryl Peebles discusses the ongoing threat of strike action.
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Latest news headlines compiled and read by Emma Crichton
Live News team leader Bryan Copland discusses some of the biggest local stories of the week, including a tragic development in the case of missing Dundee woman Sharon Hutchison - and plans to celebrate track star Eilish McColgan's stunning Commonwealth Games performance.
Tayside and Fife’s essential morning news briefing, so you never miss an important story affecting our communities across Dundee, Fife, Perth and Angus.
Latest news headlines compiled and read by Emma Crichton
Live News journalist Amie Flett tells us all about Perthshire Pride.
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Latest news headlines compiled and read by Emma Crichton.
As Dundee United get ready to face off against Dutch club AZ Alkmaar, sports reporter Alan Temple explains what this means for the club
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Latest news headlines compiled and read by Emma Crichton.
Political reporter Rachel Amery joins us to talk about the inside of a new female custody unit in Dundee.
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Business journalist Maria Gran tells us all about Women's Business Station and their new permanent hub which opens this afternoon in the Wellgate.
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Food and Drink team leader Julia Bryce joins us for a chat about the upcoming Menu Food and Drink Awards.
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As the football season has just kicked off, sports journalist George Cran joins us to explain the ongoing discussions between Dundee FC's chiefs and fans.
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Reporter Emma Duncan joins us for a chat about what people can expect at Perth's first ever Comic Con this weekend.
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While the Commonwealth Games are underway in Birmingham, past times reporter and The Courier Daily host Kate Brown has uncovered the story of a former Fife weightlifting champion
HEADLINE: Listen: Memorial bike run held once again for Steven Donaldson in Angus.
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Food and Drink team leader Julia Bryce joins us for a chat about all the new places you can grab a bite in Dundee this summer.
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Live News team leader Bryan Copland joins us for a chat about the rising popularity of Dundee music venue Slessor Gardens.
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Business journalist Gavin Harper gives us all the details on a multimillion refurbishment of Taymouth Castle in Kenmore
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Data team leader Lesley-Anne Kelly talks about the new health data trackers covering nine different subjects across the NHS in Tayside and Fife.
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Transport and Environment team leader Peter John Meiklem joins us for National Marine Week and reveals the best places for spotting wildlife
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Courier Business editor Rob McLaren reveals what happened when he decided to put the local postal service to the test to find out if first class mail really is quicker than second class.
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If you’re looking to get out exploring this weekend we’ll be discovering some of the best local walking routes for getting fit this summer with our health and wellbeing team.
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We hear from Richard Prest who leads a team of reporters and data journalists dedicated to bringing you local information, stats and stories as you’ve never seen them before.
HEADLINE - Listen: Rob McLaren tells us how UK inflation figures will effect local economy
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With the release of the latest UK inflation figures, we look at how the cost of living is affecting businesses and the wider economy locally.
HEADLINE - Listen: Claire Warrender on locals' vision for Kirkcaldy High Street
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Communities journalist Claire Warrender tells us how a group of locals are pressing for the development of Kirkcaldy High Street and reveals their vision for the town centre.
HEADLINE - Listen: Broughty Ferry beach 'mass brawl' - the free bus pass debate
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After trouble broke out on Broughty Ferry beach last week in the latest of what has been a spate of anti-social behaviour, we ask if it’s linked to free bus passes for the under 22s.
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Latest news headlines compiled and read by Brendan Duggan.
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Food and Drink team leader Julia Bryce joins us for a chat about all the new places you can grab a bite in Dundee this summer.
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Poppy Watson from Live News joins us for a chat about the upcoming Oor Wullie statue exhibition at the Overgate.
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We hear from transport and environment reporter Aileen Robertson about how a potholes crusader has been taking up the cause of local motorists.
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Ahead of the Dundee Running Adventure Marathon this Sunday, sports reporter George Cran helps keep us on track with the logistics.
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As a three-part BBC documentary concludes, telling the story of Britain’s AIDS crisis as it’s never been told before, Graeme Strachan, Past Times team leader for The Courier, recalls the impact on Dundee and how the city responded.
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The best week of summer or a living nightmare? Communities journalist Claire Warrender has talked to the people of St Andrews who share their excitement or dread over hosting the 150th Open Championship
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We take a walk down memory with lane with Graham Huband, managing editor of The Courier who this month celebrates 25 years with DC Thomson –as he recalls some of the most memorable local stories and moments from his career so far.
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Transport and environment journalist Scott Milne joins us to talk about how one Dundee group created a haven for the endangered ground-nesting bird skylark.
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As friends and family rally behind 30-year-old Dundee woman Sophy Mitchell who has won over the hearts of local people with her courage and positivity in the face of a terminal cancer diagnosis, news reporter Lindsey Hamilton brings us up to date on her inspirational story and latest fundraising efforts.
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Members of the Dundee United Supporters’ Foundation have voted overwhelmingly in favour of providing the club with a £215,000 funding package to support the development of Gussie Park. W/ sports reporter Alan Temple.
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School’s out for summer, and schools and families team leader Cheryl Peebles is on hand with some suggestions for what to do with kids locally - and we’ll be considering whether summer holidays should be shortened.
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Latest news headlines compiled and read by Brendan Duggan.
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After speculation that the real Stone of Destiny could've actually been hidden in a church in Dundee for safe-keeping, Nostalgia team leader Graeme Strachan discusses the likelihood of its authenticity.
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Health writer Cara Forrester reveals what local people have been telling us they want to see from a simplified repeat prescription service that puts patients first.
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Maria takes us through how a series of hotel refurbishments across Tayside and Fife could benefit the local economy.
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In the week that former SNP MP Natalie McGarry is due to be sentenced for embezzlement, crime and courts team lead Alan Richardson explains how the one-time high-flyer from Fife went from being a face of the party's future to the court dock.
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In the week that marks 30 years since the demolition of Dundee’s much-loved Kingsway ice rink, Nostalgia team leader Graeme Strachan shares the story, including how it was eventually replaced by a £6million ice arena.
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Food and drink writer Mariam Okhai gives us a flavour of the array of local markets and foodie events lined up over the summer.
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We speak to Courier editor David Clegg about the title’s digital transformation and the future of our local journalism.
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The Courier’s business editor Rob McLaren tells us about the brand-new Working Wonders series, where each of our business reporters have spent a day-in-the-life as part of various businesses across Tayside and Fife.
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After the recent departure of the chair of Dundee Alcohol and Drugs Partnership was seized on locally as a sign of little progress in the fight against drugs, Courier political editor brings us up to date on the latest developments.
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In these final weeks of the school year, sixth form leavers are finally getting to celebrate in style again. Cheryl Peebles, schools and families team leader, discusses the events that are lined up and our coverage of them, and what this time means to local teenagers.
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On Clean Air Day, transport and environment journalist Scott Milne gives us the answer to why Dundee struggles with air pollution and what it does to our lungs.
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With the opening of a Standards Commission hearing into the conduct of Angus councillor Derek Wann of the Scottish Conservatives who was caught in a social media scandal last year, communities reporter Graham Brown explains the background and what to expect from the hearing.
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Today is World Blood Donor Day and health and wellbeing journalist Saskia Harper joins us to explain how we can help and what to expect at a blood donation appointment.
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In the week Sir Paul McCartney celebrates his 80th birthday, Past Times journalist Neil Drysdale shares some fascinating memories of the times the Beatles star came to Dundee and Fife to perform.
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With final preparations being made for the Strathmore Highland Games on Sunday at Glamis Castle, communities reporter Graham Brown tells us what to expect and how it’s helping create a new generation of young competitors.
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Local news headlines compiled and read by Amie Flett.
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With music events now running again across Dundee, Perth, Angus and Fife, live news team lead Bryan Copland tells us what’s lined up in the days and weeks ahead and how our communities stand to benefit.
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Data content team leader Lesley Anne Kelly tells us how her team have transformed the way we bring data and statistics to life for our audiences - and the fascinating local stories that have emerged.
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More than eight years after Glenrothes man Allan Bryant Jnr disappeared, he has still not been found. Impact investigations reporter Sean O'Neil tells us about The Courier documentary he has worked on in a bid to find more information about his disappearance.
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In Bike Week, transport and environment team lead Peter John Meiklem shares the stories of local cyclists who took to two wheels for very inspiring reasons.
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