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Dr Hunter talks to Tay News about ancient Roman silver, found by a 14-year-old boy in a Fife field. It’s on display at the National Museum.
Elaine is from Forfar Community Council - she's talking to Tay News as Angus councillors are set to explore residential parking permits in the region.
The chairman of Springfield Properties is talking to Tay News about Bertha Park, a new three thousand-home village in Perth
The former Dundee Utd and Scotland defender's been speaking to Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway, ahead of the must win matches against Lithuania and Malta. (Pic : PA IMAGES)
Aidan Smith from the Fair City Tartan Army's been speaking to Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway ahead of 2 must win World Cup qualifiers.
The double header kicks off with Friday night's visit to Lithuania.
The director at Expresso Property talks to Tay News about the Mill Quarter development.
The Perth and Kinross Council leader talks to Tay News about the Mill Quarter development.
Aidan Smith, from the Fair City Tartan Army, has been speaking to Radio Tay's Sports Editor Dave Galloway, ahead of Saturday's crucial World Cup qualifier at Hampden.
Ex Scotland and Dundee Utd defender Maurice Malpas has been speaking to Radio Tay's Sports Editor Dave Galloway, ahead of Saturday's vital World Cup qualifier at Hampden.
MSP Liz Smith's backing calls for better education and signage across Tayside's rivers, lochs and reservoirs.
In the waks of Paul Hartley's dismissal as manager, MD John Nelms has been speaking to Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway.
Former Dundee striker Gordon Wallace, who scored the winner in the 1973 League Cup Final, has been speaking to Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway on Tommy Gemmell's passing.
The former Dundee skipper & boss and Celtic legend has passed away at the age of 73. Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway reports.
Tommy Wright was furious with referee Craig Thomson over a controversial penalty kick awarded to Celtic in Saints' 5-2 defeat at McDiarmid. The home side led 2-1 at the time. #StJohnstone #RadioTay
With his testimonial v #Hearts confirmed for next month, #DundeeUtd captain #SeanDillon intends to play on for as long as possible. He's been speaking to Tay Sport's Hazel Martin.
DundeeUtd captain #Sean Dillon's testimonial match will see #Hearts visit on March 21st. Craig Levein brought him to the club. He's been speaking to Tay Sport's Hazel Martin.
StJohnstone face #Celtic at Parkhead on Wednesday night. The Saints boss #TommyWright's been speaking to #RadioTay Sports Editor Dave Galloway.
Dundee's Canadian international forward #MarcusHaber's been speaking to #RadioTay Sports Editor Dave Galloway about signing a contract extension.
StJohnstone manager #TommyWright's been speaking to #RadioTay's Sports Editor, Dave Galloway.
Lorraine's telling Tay News why she's backing Dundee's bid to be European Capital of Culture.
Lorraine's telling Tay News why she's backing Dundee's bid to be European Capital of Culture.
The Dundee west end councillor is talking to Tay News about potholes. He's calling the city council to follow in the footsteps of the authority in Glasgow - which doubled its repair budget.
Terri lives on the Strathallan Estate - she's giving us reaction to the news that T in the Park won't be going ahead in 2017. The event's organisers released a statement, saying they want to take a year out to fix problems that have plagued the festival since its switch to Strathallan.
The Mid Scotland and Fife MSP is giving us her reaction to the news that T in the Park won't be going ahead in 2017. The event's organisers released a statement, saying they want to take a year out to fix problems that have plagued the festival since its switch to Strathallan.
Sergeant Macdonald's north regional coordinator for Police Scotland Youth Volunteers and is talking to Tay News about Operation After Dark.
Sharon's the health and wellbeing assistant at St Luke's and St Matthew's Primary in Dundee. Pupils have been taking part in a project measuring the rate of growth of seems and'll present the results at the Principa School's Conference in York this weekend.
Broughty Ferry man Chris is speaking to Tay News about the search to find his brother, David. The 61-year-old has been missing in the French Alps for almost three months.
Willie is the treasurer at Dundee’s East Craigie FC. A crowdfunding appeal is underway to repair the damage caused to one of the club rooms and ensure the club's long term future.
Lionel is the founder and chair of the World Hickory Open. The unique golf event is taking place at Panmure on October 11 and 12.
Police Scotland’s area commander for Perth and Kinross, Chief Inspector Maggie Pettigrew, updates Tay News on the search for missing 15-year-old Kathleen Harkin. She was last seen on the banks of the River Tay, near Woody Island, at around 9.30pm on Saturday, October 8.
Derek is the producer and creative director of the Enchanted Forest. He's talking to us about the 15th annual event.
Leighanne and her family have started a fundraising campaign to bring their gran home from Bulgaria after she fell and broke her leg. 73-year-old Annie Stupart has dementia and a range of other health problems. Her family is now crowdfunding so they can bring her home, they’ve been told she can only be taken back to Dundee by air ambulance, but her insurance company won't cover the cost.
Dundee Utd boss Ray McKinnon spoke to Radio Tay Sport Editor Dave Galloway, ahead of Utd's home game v Morton on Saturday.
DundeeUtd #Football #RadioTay
Dundee manager Paul Hartley, speaking ahead of Saturday's visit to Inverness.
Dundee #Football #RadioTay
David’s a volunteer at the Black Watch Museum and thinks the memorial has really struck a chord with visitors….
Colin’s a retired soldier who now lives in Perth. He’s talking to Tay News about the Weeping Window Poppy installation at the Black Watch Museum. He says he feels a special connection to it having lost fellow soldiers in Northern Ireland.
Mike's brother, David, was murdered by Islamic State terrorists, says more needs to be done to help refugees. Mike was at an event at Dundee Law last night and called for peace and tolerance.
In the wake of "Cup Tie's" decision to hang up his boots, listen to the 35 year old skippering The Saints to Scottish Cup glory in 2014.
As described by Dave Galloway and Dick Donnelly on Tay FM.
StJohnstone #DaveMacKay #ScottishCup #RadioTay
The actor’s been speaking to our reporter Nicola Dowds about the restoration and redevelopment work at Perth Theatre so far, ahead of his performance in Democracy at the city's concert hall tonight.
Cassie is the head of fundraising for the ARCHIE Foundation. It’ll use the funds from the auction to towards creating a brand new twin operating theatre suite in the children's hospital at Ninewells.
Simon’s an anaesthetist at Ninewells and ran a successful crowfunding campaign to keep Oor Dreamcatcher at the hospital.
The versatile player, who recently signed a 2 year contract with Dark Blues, has been speaking to Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway.
Dundee #Football #RadioTay
Josh Rowe from Perth is competing in Boccia for Team GB. He's been speaking to Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway.
Paralympics #RadioTay
DundeeUtd boss Ray McKinnon speaking to #RadioTay Sports Editor Dave Galloway. #Football
The silver medal winner talks to Tay News about his experiences at Rio and coming back to Perth.
10 weeks after they went on display, the Oor Wullie statues are due to be taken down ahead of the charity auction.
Project Manager Neil Cooney has been speaking to our reporter Lizzie Parker.
Tommy Wright spoke to Taysport's Lizzie Parker, ahead of Saturday's visit to Caley. The manager started with his views on the plight of Caley boss Richie Foran.
StJohnstone #Football #RadioTay
The pre match thoughts of the #Dundee boss, as they prepare to take on the Well at Fir Park on Saturday.
Football #RadioTay
Dundee manager Paul Hartley takes his men to Motherwell on Saturday and he's demanding much better than he got from them in the recent draw with Hamilton.
Hartley's been speaking to #RadioTay Sports Editor Dave Galloway.
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Professor Reicher’s team carried out research in Australia and New Zealand before and after the World Rugby Cup final between those countries in 2015. It showed that the quality of interactions between New Zealanders, even strangers, improved following their victory.
Project Manager Neil Cooney says the team are disappointed after the statue in Broughty Ferry's Barnhill Rock Gardens was vandalised.
Dundee teacher, Gail, is on a mission to save hundreds of dogs facing death in a so-called "kill shelter" in Romania.
Angie Shannon from Blairgowrie who's suffered from kidney failure since childhood, received a donor kidney from her mum in 2002 but was told 2 years ago her body had started rejecting it.
She decided to try social media after receiving the heartbreaking news that her husband couldn't donate - despite being a match.
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Dave Barrie from addiction charity Addaction's Dundee branch talking to our reporter Lizzie Parker.
Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway has a special report on the tributes being paid to legendary sports broadcast and former Radio Tay Sport Editor, Dick Donnelly.
Vice Captain at Scotscraig, George Anderson, has been speaking to Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway.
Golf #Scotscraig #RadioTay
Tay Rowing Club's Eoin Ryan's been speaking to Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway.
Rowing #Sport #RadioTay
Alexandra McMunro cares full-time for daughter Margaret is 28 who has Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities which means she cannot communicate easily and has a number of serious health problems.
Steven is a recovering alcoholic. We've changed his name to protect his identity but he's been sharing his experiences overcoming his addiction through Jericho House in Dundee.
22-year-old Rachael Clark is raising money for a special temperature controlled cot after going through the heartbreak of losing her son.
Despite his infamous collapse at Carnoustie during the 1999 Open, the Frenchman's looking forward to his 1st Senior event there from July 21st to 24th.
He spoke to us from his home in Hong Kong.
Golf #Carnoustie #RadioTay
PGA Professional and leading golf pundit Alan Tait looks ahead to the Senior Open at Carnoustie from July 21st-24th.
He's been speaking to Radio Tay's Sports Editor Dave Galloway.
Golf #Carnoustie #RadioTay
Executive Director at the R and A Johnnie Cole-Hamilton looks ahead to the Senior Open at Carnoustie from July 21st-24th.
He's been speaking to Radio Tay's Sports Editor Dave Galloway.
Golf #Carnoustie #RadioTay
MD of the European Senior Tour Andy Stubbs looks ahead to the Senior Open at Carnoustie from July 21st-24th.
He's been speaking to Radio Tay's Sports Editor Dave Galloway.
Golf #Carnoustie #RadioTay
Gary Jamieson has been living with the condition for 10 years and his brother Grant was diagnosed last year.
Laura-May Kennedy is leading a campaign against Angus Council proposals to close 4 recycling centres across the county.
(Photo by Bob Embleton: http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3083740)
Dundee manager Paul Hartley's delighted with the performance of his team, as they draw 0-0 with the league leaders.
Dundee #Football #RadioTay
Dundee Utd remain 5 points adrift at the foot of the Premiership, after a 1-0 defeat to Partick.
Hear the views of head coach Mixu Paatelainen.
DundeeUtd #Football #RadioTay
The Dark Blues tackle the league leaders at Dens Park on Tuesday in a vital game for both teams.
Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway's been chatting to manager Paul Hartley and midfielder Nick Ross.
Dundee #Football #RadioTay
Utd travel to Partick on Tuesday, going for the win which would cut the gap at the foot of the Premiership to just 2 points.
Boss Mixu Paatelainen and defender Callum Morris have been speaking to Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway.
DundeeUtd #Football #RadioTay
Tannadice legend Paul Hegarty's been speaking to Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway, following the passing of Derek Robertson.
DundeeUtd #Football #RadioTay
Owner of a stolen Mandarin duck Suzi Anderson believes his mate died from a broken heart after passing away four days after Hamish McDuck was stolen from her farm outside Pitlochry..
St Johnstone manager Tommy Wright, speaking ahead of Wednesday night's visit of Ross County.
StJohnstone #Football #RadioTay
Henry Stewart lives in the same block as the two people who tragically died in a fire on the city's Park Avenue. Police were called to the scene at around 7am.
Neighbour Shaun Rowan who raised the alarm has been talking to Tay News about his experiences watching the victims being evacuated. Two people died after emergency services were called to Park Avenue at 7am.
An Angus family is calling for a nationwide heart screening programme after their son died suddenly of a heart attack.
Michael Cadman was just 17 when he died from an undiagnosed heart problem in 2007.
American political science professor Dr Jim McLellan is in Dundee this week to lecture about the upcoming US presidential election. He spoke to our reporter Lizzie Parker about how Trump got so popular and what it means for his country. #news #trump #election #dundee
The Dundee Utd boss made it a double, with midfielder Paul Paton getting the players' accolade
DundeeUtd #Football #RadioTay
Murdo Fraser says he's had lots of local support for his suggestion to display the stone at Perth City Hall.
19-year-old trainee pilot Liam Molloy told our reporter Lizzie Parker about his experiences and called for stricter controls on laser devices.
The Transport Minister spoke to our political correspondent Alan Smith about the finds.
Saints boss Tommy Wright, speaking with Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway after the match at Pittodrie.
Dundee Utd head coach Mixu Paatelainen reacts to the 3-0 home defeat, which leaves Utd 13 points adrift at the bottom of the league.
DundeeUtd #Football #RadioTay
The St Johnstone manager spoke to Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway after the defeat at Dens
StJohnstone #Football #RadioTay
The Dundee boss spoke to Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway after the win over the Saints
Dundee #Football #RadioTay
Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway reports from Dens Park
Dundee #StJohnstone #RadioTay
The Nigerian forward recently signed a deal till the end of the season
He's been speaking to Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway
DundeeUtd #Football #RadioTay
Kane Hemmings has been speaking to Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway after winning the Premiership award for January
On World Cancer day, we're hearing from a Perthshire woman who's dealing with the disease.
Dundee designers are benefitting from a share of 4 million pounds to boost the video games industry.
Government grants have been given to 2 companies here - Tag Games and Ruffian Games.
Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway was at Dens to see the Dark Blues' Scottish Cup win
Dundee #Football #RadioTay
Paul Hartley spoke to Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway following the 3-1 Scottish Cup victory at Dens Park.
Dundee #Football #RadioTay
Dark Blues boss Paul Hartley speaks about Friday's game at Aberdeen, but 1st of all his efforts to sign Spanish striker Arturo
Dundee #Football #RadioTay
Tommy Wright takes his team to the home of the champions on Saturday
StJohnstone #Football #RadioTay
The Saints' 0-0 draw with Hamilton at the weekend was their 5th game in a row without scoring.
Boss Tommy Wright's been speaking with Tay Sport's Bekki Clark.
StJohnstone #Football #RadioTay
The Dundee development at the waterfront is to be completed ahead of schedule - and on budget.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is in the city today to see some of the work done, which will be finished by the end of February.
The six hundred million pounds development was due to be completed by the end of this summer, but will now be finished months earlier than expected
Dundee boss Paul Hartley speaks about ongoing work to sort out severe drainage problems
Dundee #Football #RadioTay
Dundee Utd head coach Mixu Paatelainen's been speaking to Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway, ahead of Friday night's Tannadice tussle with the Hoops.
DundeeUtd #Football #RadioTay
Dundee Utd boss Mixu Paatelainen's looking to land the Celtic striker on loan
DundeeUtd #Football #RadioTay
Finnish forward Riku Riski's confident his side can avoid the drop.
DundeeUtd #Football #RadioTay
Dundee Utd head coach Mixu Paatelainen's been speaking to Tay Sport about the fight to stay in the Premiership. He remains confident Utd can avoid relegation.
DundeeUtd #MixuPaatelainen #Football #RadioTay
Dundee Utd boss Mixu Paatelainen's been speaking to Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway about a revamp for the League Cup and the reintroduction of a winter break.
Radio Tay's Sports Editor was at Dens Park, as the Dark Blues went down 2-0.
Dundee #DarkBlues #Football #RadioTay
St Johnstone manager Tommy Wright, ahead of Friday night's visit of Dundee.
StJohnstone #TommyWright #Football #RadioTay
Dundee manager Paul Hartley's views on a possible stateside showdown with Celtic next season.
Dundee #PaulHartley #Football #RadioTay
Paul Hartley looks ahead to the Friday showdown with St Johnstone in Perth.
Dundee #PaulHartley #Football #RadioTay
Dundee Utd head coach Mixu Paatelainen tells Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway morale remains high, despite the team being 6 points adrift at the foot of the league.
Dundee Utd head coach Mixu Paatelainen says deal to sign Japanese keeper Eiji Kawashima could fall through, with the work permit sitiuation dragging on.
The Secretary Of The Black Watch Association Speaks To Collette McGonigle On Armistice Day
Since going top of League 1 in September, Forfar have lost 5 and drawn 2 games. Dick Campbell tells us what's gone wrong. (pic : forfarathletic.co.uk)
St Johnstone defender Brian Easton speaks to us about the League Cup draw, which has handed his side a game against Hibs in January.
Dundee Utd boss Mixu Paatelainen reflects on the weekend's 2-0 loss at Aberdeen. (Pic : Jeff Holmes).
French tyre firm Michelin's expanding their factory in Dundee by investing more than 50 million pounds within the next five years.
Plans to renovate the city site into a state-of-the-art facility will increase production by 30 per cent and create 100 jobs for the company both in Tayside and in England.
Factory manager John Reid's telling Tay News everyone at the Baldovie Road branch is delighted by the news.
Dundee Utd head coach Mixu Paatelainen, speaking to Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway.
Samantha tells @RadioTayNews reporter Bekki Clark about her vision for plus size fashion
Youngsters leaving care in Angus have somewhere to go to transition into adult life - thanks to the local authority's purchase of a flat block in Arbroath.
4 apartments are being offered to the teens in the close - with another flat set up for training.
Angus Council's children and learning convener Sheena Welsh is telling Tay News what she thinks of the scheme.
Linda’s calling for parents to teach youngsters how to dial 999 in an emergency. Her daughter, Lydia, died at her Perth home after an asthma attack and her three-year-old son was locked in the flat for two days following her death.
Former Scotland and Dundee Utd defender Maurice Malpas speaks to Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway, ahead of Scotland's Euro clash with Poland on Thursday.
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Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway spoke to Dundee Utd chairman Stephen Thompson at a Tannadice media conference.
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Dundee Utd legend Maurice Malpas speaking with Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway about the departure of boss Jackie McNamara.
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ScotRail's communications director talks to Tay News after an engineering train went off the tracks between Broughty Ferry and Dundee’s main train station overnight.
The Saints manager speaks to Tay Sport's Bekki Clark, ahead of the Tayside derby, which follows on from the Perth team's League Cup victory over Rangers.
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The Dark Blues boss looks ahead to the Highlanders' visit, after last weekend's 6-0 loss at Celtic.
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Dundee Utd welcome Dunfermline tonight in a vital League Cup tie.
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St Johnstone boss Tommy Wright speaks with Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway, ahead of Tuesday night's League Cup encounter with Rangers.
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Superintendent Murdoch tells Tay News about Operation Quest, which will focus on reducing the impact of violence and antisocial behaviour.
Almost a year since a Perth skier broke her back, she's well on the road to recovery and has won her first event.
Charlie Guest's also been running a unique crowdfunding campaign to help her cover the costs of her training.
The funeral of Dundee United legend Ralph Milne has taken place at the city’s crematorium.
Tay News has been speaking to some people who came out to pay their respects and Utd boss Jackie McNamara.
The Perth & Kinross provost met the Queen during her Diamond Jubilee celebration in 2012, as Perth was granted city status.
Steve met the Queen at The Shore youth centre in Dundee, while she was visiting the city for the official re-opening of Baxter Park and pavilion.
Paul Hegarty speaking with Tay Sport's Nicola Dowds about the passing away of former Tannadice team mate Ralph.
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Maurice Malpas speaking with Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway about the passing away of former Tannadice team mate Ralph.
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Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway gets the views of the Dundee boss and ex Scotland midfielder about Friday's Euro qualifier.
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The Scotland and Dundee Utd legend talks to Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway, ahead of Friday's Euro 2016 qualifier.
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Scottish Fire and Rescue Service are teaming up with NHS Tayside, in a bid to prevent fires in the homes of the most vulnerable and at risk people.
A very bad night at the office for Paul Hartley, in a 3-1 League Cup defeat at Dunfermline.
The Dundee manager's been speaking with Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway.
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Radio Tay's Sports Editor at East End Park, as the Dark Blues crashed out of the League Cup.
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Leader of the Labour group on Dundee City Council calls for the local authority to apologise for the spiralling cost of the V&A.
Dark Blues boss Paul Hartley speaking to Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway.
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Radio Tay's Sports Editor reports, as Gary Harkins sees red and the Dark Blues go down to the Dons.
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Dark Blues boss Paul Hartley looks ahead to their visit to Aberdeen.
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Saints boss Tommy Wright previews the game with Tay Sport's Bekki Clark.
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Tannadice boss Jackie McNamara has been speaking to Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway.
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We speak to Craig, who helped pull a man from an overturned Bin Lorry on the Kingsway in Dundee.
Jackie McNamara speaking to Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway.
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(Pic : Jeff Holmes).
The Dundee Utd boss reflects on their 4-0 defeat to Accies at the weekend.
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The Dundee boss was also speaking about his hopes of holding onto his best players.
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The Dundee Utd boss with Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway.
McNamara's singing the praises of young forward Blair Spittal.
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The St Johnstone striker speaks to Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway.
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The St Johnstone boss has his say on the game.
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Hear what the Utd boss had to say and tell us what you think.
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Radio Tay's Sports Editor at McDiarmid Park.
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Dundee boss Paul Hartley's been speaking to Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway, in the build up to this evening's walk down the street to square up to Utd.
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Dundee Utd manager Jackie McNamara speaking with Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway about tonight's Tannadice tussle.
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St Johnstone boss Tommy Wright's been speaking with Tay Sport's Nicola Dowds ahead of this evening's visit of Ross County.
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Dundee manager Paul Hartley hits out at Celtic assistant John Collins, following criticism of the Hoops' top flight opponents.
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Dundee Utd boss Jackie McNamara responds to criticism from Celtic's assistant manager John Collins over the Parkhead side's domestic opponents.
He's been speaking to Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway.
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The Dundee Utd Assistant Manager's been discussing Scott Fraser's new 3 year deal with Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway.
The Tannadice midfielder speaking to Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway about his new 3 year contract.
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(Pic : Jeff Holmes).
Dundee got their season off to a great start, with their 4-0 demolition of Kilmarnock at Rugby Park at the weekend. What are your thoughts ? let us know on Twitter @radiotaynews
(Pic : Jeff Holmes)
The Dundee Utd manager tells Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway and other journalists what he thinks, after the home defeat to Aberdeen. Tell us your views on Twitter @radiotaynews.
Radio Tay's Sports Editor at Tannadice. Let's have your opinions on the match. Have your say on Twitter @radiotaynews
Ruth Fairweather was forced out of her home after flooding swept through Alyth last week.
She's been telling Tay News - she's been relying on food donations
One week on from major flooding in Alyth - local shop owner Sandy Sarwar has been telling us about the task ahead
Perth and Kinross Council leader Ian Miller's confirmed the council is asking the Scottish Government for help to deal with damage caused by flooding in Alyth last week
Residents in Alyth have been telling Tay News about their struggles to get life back on track - one week after the Perthshire town was hit by major flooding
Fraser Sutherland from Citizens Advice Scotland has been telling us about their new guidance on dealing with private parking fines.
They have seen a 45% rise in the number of people coming to them for advice on the issue
Mid Scotland and Fife MSP Murdo Fraser believes new guidance from Citizens Advice Scotland supports his call for drivers not to pay fines from private parking firms
He's been campaigning on behalf of people in Perth fined for parking in Kinoull Street
As people start returning to their homes in Alyth damaged by extreme flooding, Perth and Kinross Council's Leader is calling for those affected to make use of the help available.
Alyth Shopkeepers are talking to Tay News reporter Bekki Clark about flooding on Friday closing them down.
More than 90 homes and businesses were evacuated when a burn in the centre of the town burst its banks on Friday.
The clean up operation continues today.
Kinross High street is getting a whole new look with the council upgrading the roads in the town - but some businesses are struggling with the closure.
Ian Hunter is a butcher in the town - he's telling Tay News council bosses haven't done enough to make sure shoppers know alternative routes.
Lianne’s the co-ordinator of The Angus Glens Moorland Group and is telling Tay News about the reward on offer to catch vandals – who terrorised an elderly couple at the Gannochy Estate.
The director of V&A Dundee talks to Tay News about a long lost tearoom - created by Charles Rennie Mackintosh - which will be conserved and restored for the museum.
St Johnstone midfielder Murray Davidson spoke to Tay Sport's Bekki Clark, ahead of Thursday night's qualifier against Alashkert FC
We've been speaking to local businesses ahead of another debate on the future of Perth City Hall.
Councillors will decide if it should become an indoor food market or a luxury hotel
Dundee manager Paul Hartley spoke to Tay Sport's Nicola Dowds, after Nick Ross was unveiled as his latest signing.
The midfielder's signed a 2 year deal, after leaving Inverness. He spoke to Tay Sport's Nicola Dowds.
Prof Press talks to Tay News about a new initiative being launched in Dundee to support the thriving pop up culture in the city.
The man behind T in the Park says the new location will be among the best in the world.
The Blairgowrie golfer's due to tee off tonight, around 930pm UK time. He's been speaking to Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway.
The Dundee councillor's hoping people power will put an end to the sales of legal highs in the city, she’s launched an online petition - urging retails to stop selling the substances.
David’s MD of George Martin Builders. It’s undertaken the main contract to restore the Verdant Works in Dundee.
Gill's the heritage director for Dundee Heritage Works. She's been showing Tay News around the Verdant Works High Mill.
Conor Syme spoke to Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway, as he prepared to tee off on day 1 of the 120th Amateur Championship, at Carnoustie and Panmure.
The 120th Amateur Championsip's underway at Carnoustie and Panmure. R and A Committie Chairman Peter Unsworth's been speaking to Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway.
Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway's been speaking to Head Coach at Broughty Ferry Tennis Club, Craig Barr. #Tennis #RadioTay
The former Scotland defender and Dundee Utd Legend's been speaking to Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway, ahead of the Euro showdown with Ireland. #Scotland #Malpas #Football #RadioTay
15 year old John McIntosh from Dundee is heading with family and frields to Scotland's cucial Euro clash against Ireland on Saturday. He's been speaking with Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway. #Scotland #TartanArmy Football #RadioTay
Lianne’s from the Angus Glens Moorland Group – 27 of them donated as part of national blood week.
The first ever manager of Dundee United's new women’s team has been speaking to Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway.
Dundee City Council’s environment convener’s talking to Tay News as Broughty Ferry beach unfurls its latest environment award. The blue flag's flying high after the shoreline met stringent environment targets.
Andy Lawson's all set for his 1st TT. He took time out from training on the Isle of Man to speak to Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway.
Motorcycling #TT #RadioTay
Chief Inspector Gordon Milne talks to Tay News as agencies from across Angus gather to tackle financial harm caused by scammers.
Mark's from Angus Council and says authorities are coming together to target fraudsters.
Tay News has been meeting Les, a homeless man in Dundee. His friend, Anna Loudon’s started an online campaign to help him find somewhere to live.
Anna's a Dundee student - she's coming to the aid of homeless man, Les Gordon, by launching an online fundraising campaign.
Raymond’s brother, Gary Gordon, died suddenly at the weekend while moving house in Australia. An online campaign’s now underway to raise funds to bring Gary’s body back to Scotland.
Derek Sim speaks to Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway. #MontroseFC #Football #RadioTay
Andy’s the lead consultant for emergency medicine in Tayside – he’s talking to Tay News after we obtained stats showing there were 400 incidents last year, down from more than 600 in 2010.
The Dark Blues MD speaks with Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway about club sponsors, Paul Hartley, squad strengthening - and that alleged biting incident. #DundeeFC #Football #RadioTay
Dundee City Council’s education convener is telling Tay News any changes to the school week in the city are a long way off.
Alex has had help gathering names for his online campaign to bring a Lego Store to Dundee from his friend Ross. They're telling Tay News the support's been incredible.
Alex has had help gathering names for his online campaign to bring a Lego Store to Dundee from his friend Ross, and they're telling Tay News the support's been incredible.
11-year-old Alex has recently moved from Newcastle and launched a petition to open a Lego Store in Dundee.
Dick Campbell speaks to Radio Tay Sports Editor Dave Galloway about the heartache of last season and preparations for the forthcoming campaign. #Forfar #DickCampbell #Football #RadioTay
The Dundee West MP has joined forces with MEP Ian Hudghton to push the UK Government to support the bid for a new air link between Dundee and Amsterdam.
Tania, from Leisure and Culture Dundee, says the dementia information service will be home to more than 300 books on living with the condition.
Dundee's Lord Provost, Bob Duncan, speaking to Tay News as Dundee's central library becomes the first in Scotland to provide a dementia information service.
Dundee City Council's environment convener talks to Tay News about the 2015 Dundee Flower and Food Festival.
Alan’s leading a charge to save an African Orphanage. The Midlands Children’s Hope Centre takes care of 30 youngsters, but without a new building they could end up back on the streets of Zimbabwe.
Scott’s behind the Rivals Charity matches – a fans Dundee side welcome city rivals United to Dens later.
Gary's in charge of Dundee fans side, taking on city rivals Dundee, in a charity match.
Ross is in charge of a fans Dundee United side, taking on city rivals Dundee, in a charity match.
Inspector Russell is updating Tay News on the search for an American tourist, Susan McLean. The 61-year-old hasn't been seen since leaving her holiday lodge in Aberfeldy on Sunday evening.
Four weeks on from trying so-called legal highs, the 24-year-old’s warning others of the long-term effects of taking such substances.
Dr Muqit is the lead researcher on the project at the University of Dundee, focusing on Parkinson’s. It’s been awarded more than £90,000, which will go towards studying how a gene linked to the condition affects the cells in the brain.
Susie’s co-ordinating a ‘flash crowd’ at Perth Airport tonight, aiming to send a message of Namaste to Nepal.
The 36-year-old from Arbroath’s telling Tay News how an eye test revealed, what he thought was a migraine was actually a stroke. He’d suffered a severe headache, vision loss and pins and needles while at a friend’s wedding.
Phillip Vaughan's telling Tay News getting his work, comic strip Bantah Six, featured in Aces Weekly. It tells the story of a futuristic graffiti gang and is being released by V for Vendetta creator David Lloyd.
Dundee University Principal Professor Pete Downes gives Tay News his reaction to Dundee Uni being named 19th in a list of the world's top Un's under the age of 50
Steven Gow lives next to the Strathallan estate and is voicing his support for T in the Park's proposed move there. He says it’s going to be anxious wait.
Superintendent McLaren tells Tay News about the priorities for police across Tayside in the coming three years.
Dundee boss Paul Hartley speaks to Sports Editor Dave Galloway ahead of tonight's Dens Park clash. #Dundee #Hartley #Football #RadioTay
Tay News talks to Charlotte, who’s the Perthshire ranger for the Scottish Wildlife Trust, about the new female osprey at the Loch of the Lowes.
Grant Nicoll from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service talks to Tay News about the fire at Strathmartine Hospital.
Tay News spoke to Karen McCauley from Strathmartine Hospital Histories as fire crews tackled a major blaze at the site.
Tommy Wright and Paul Hartley look ahead to the big Tayside derby. Full match commentary on Tay 2 !
StJohnstone #Dundee #Football #RadioTay
Debbie's speaking Tay News as she seeks answers as to what happened in Liquid during the early hours of Sunday morning. The 31-year-old claims have been attacked by a man with a bottle. The nightclub says CCTV footage shows she fell - while police say they're investigating.
Keiran's from Eighteen and Under and says Between the Lines will break the taboo surrounding the issue with an art gallery featuring photos of survivors.
Chelsea's from Between the Lines - she hopes her experience of self-harm will help as many as possible. The scheme's highlighting survivors' journeys to guide people towards confidential support services.
Charlotte’s from the Scottish Wildlife Trust Perthshire and says everyone at the Loch of the Lowes is so excited by the arrival of this new female.
Susanne talks to us about the #Scotlanders travel blog project and its launch in Dundee.
The man behind T in the Park speaks to Tay News as a second public consultation on its proposed move to Strathallan Castle gets underway.
Sergeant Gibson talks to Tay News about Operation Challenge, Police Scotland’s annual campaign aimed at tackling the anti-social and illegal use of motorbikes in Dundee.
Winifred got in touch with Tay News after getting a letter, claiming she'd won £225,000 in the European Postcode Lottery. Now she's urging us to be on our guard.
Sinead’s talking to us Safe and Sound, a service helping young runaways and their families. The Dundee-based service has received a £645,000 boost from Lottery funds.
Alex Salmond's been speaking exclusively to Tay's political editor Colin Mackay about his memoir “The Dream Shall Never Die”
He's been recalling the time an intruder broke into Tay during a phone in with listeners
The owner of 20-30-20 taxis speaks to Tay News as it gears up to become one of the largest pure electric taxi fleets in the UK.
Jill’s from Skills Development Scotland, one of the agencies at a special drop in session held at Dundee and Angus College earlier.
Lee’s one of the hundreds of former Muirfield staff who attended a special drop in session at Dundee and Angus College earlier.
Judy Murray speaks to our reporter Nicola Dowds about her career and continuing ambitions for tennis in Scotland.
There's shock after a grave was dug up in an apparent act of vandalism in Fife. Human remains were discovered in a pile next to the 2-hundred year plot in Kilrenny on Sunday morning.
Extreme adventurer Polly Murray's challenging us to hike 54 miles around Blairgowrie in 24 hours this June. Picture from @Soldierscharity.
Tracy and Kirstie talk to our reporter Nicola Dowds about Suicide Self Harm, a group for families or friends affected by the issues.
Arbroath grandmother Sarah Devlin chats to Nicola Dowds - after discarded needles and blood spatter were found by an 8 year old boy in the close of Fraser Path on Sunday night
St Andrews and Perth are fighting it out with 4 other Scottish locations - to get their very own version of Monopoly. Voting is already underway and Graham Bonds from makers Winning Moves tells us about how they'll decide the winner.
Rebecca, from Dundee’s Science Centre, tells us about the 11-foot-long Triceratops called Bert, who’s settling into his new home.
The distraught mother of missing Dundee woman, Laura Cunningham, is issuing an emotional plea for information on her whereabouts.
Broughty Ferry's been named as Scotland's busiest life boat station once again. The RNLI crew there launched 74 times during 2014 - rescuing 18 people in the process.
Professor Steve Park talks to Tay News about the Dundee Satellite Receiving Station, which receives and archives thousands of detailed images of planet earth, is celebrating a 40th birthday this month.
Grove Academy pupils, Rachel Lonie and Natalia Wojda visited Auschwitz last September and started to raise the money for the tribute, which'll be located in Windmill Gardens.
Police reveal more than £100,000 was stolen from a cash machine in Kirriemuir in December.
The Conservatives are calling on the Scottish Government to cap the cost of the new V&A Dundee Museum. Frontbencher Alex Johnstone will question ministers on funding at Holyrood this afternoon.
A rare collection of a comic is set to fetch thousands at auction in Dundee today. The Magic Comic was seen as a sister to the Beano and the Dandy, but was scrapped due to paper rationing during the second world war.
Murrays in Perth has been crowned World Scotch Pie champion after a panel tested more than 500 in the annual competition.
John Mace, manager at St Andrews Aquarium, says it’s very sad day, as it said goodbye to one of its seals. Laurel died this morning.
Just some of the calls we received earlier as commuters struggled to cope with conditions across Tayside and Fife.
Scotland’s Housing Minister, Margaret Burgess, was in Broughty Ferry to see the first 15 affordable properties built in the city as part of the National Housing Trust initiative.
Fergus Storrier's the Chair of Showcase the Street - it wants to build a facility at Seaton Park which would house offices, a cafe and a full size indoor football and sports pitch.
Fife Council leader David Ross talking us through the Fairer Fife Commission, which’ll look at everything from transport to childcare and employability.
V&A Dundee's head of learning and engagement, Sarah Saunders, is telling us what'll be going on during the 17-week tour
Dundee City Council's environment convener talks to Tay News about how the play area will transformed in the New Year after the 160-thousand pound target of funding was reached.
Sharon Dickie from Friends of Magdalen Green speaking to Tay News about how the play area will transformed in the New Year after the 160-thousand pound target of funding was reached.
The family of a missing Glenrothes man, Allan Bryant jnr, are preparing to spend another Christmas without him. He hasn’t been seen since leaving Styx nightclub in the town back in November 2013
Graham Phillips is telling Tay News about the moment he was injured while reporting in Ukraine. Picture by Graham Phillips.
The First Minister speaking to us after David Cameron was overheard saying the Queen had allegedly 'purred' down the phone when he told her the union was staying together.
He's now apologised for discussing the conversation in public.
We chat to Angus policeman Darren Burnett who won gold in the men's singles in Lawn Bowls on Friday
Kinross athlete Eilidh Child chats with Connor Gillies from Tay News after winning silver in the 400 metre hurdles at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow
Hannah Raine chats with Lord Provost Bob Duncan about the events planned in Dundee to celebrate the Commonwealth Games
The Dunblane ace stars in and guest edits this week's Beano as he prepared to defend his Wimbledon crown
We speak to Beano Editor in Chief Mike Stirling
Steven Reid chats to Hannah Raine about his charity trek in Brazil.
It's all to raise money and awareness after his seven year son underwent several life threatening operations due to a rare genetic condition
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Tay News' political editor Colin Mackay's interview with UKIP's first Scottish MEP David Coburn
Tay News' Hannah Raine speaks to Bethany Bell after being reunited with her cat Charlie.
He spent 6 days up a tree and was only rescued after a massive Facebook appeal for volunteers.
The tabby returned home last night safe and well....
On Friday's Cup Final Preview - we speak to famous fans!
Alan Smith chats with Lorraine Kelly while Hannah Raine catches up with Taggart actor Colin McCredie
And,
Dave Galloway meets Dundee United chairman Stephen Thompson
On today's podcast - we speak to the musical fans climbing the iTunes chart and also Dundee band The Cundeez who've release a collection of their famous Dundee United songs
Also - Dave Galloway speaks to former Saints forward Roddy Grant
On day 2 of our build up to the Scottish Cup final we speak with Perth and Kinross Provost Liz Grant and Dundee's Lord Provost Bob Duncan
Dave Galloway also chats with the man who scored Dundee United's Scottish Cup winning goal in 1994 - Craig Brewster
Every day this week we're looking ahead to the Scottish Cup Final between St Johnstone and Dundee United
On Tuesday's podcast - we speak to the butchers who've come up with their unique menu's to celebrate the occasion
Also - Dave Galloway chats with Saints legend Henry Hall
Steve Clark talks to Hannah Raine from Tay News - after putting his son's written off Honda Civic on Gumtree in an effort to embarrass him
He says he's had a positive response from other parents throughout the UK
Alan Smith from Tay News speaks to Alastair Marquis who's carried out an independent review into the Kingspark School in Dundee.
It was launched after several parents made allegations of physical abuse
Our political editor Colin Mackay chats with Labour leader Ed Miliband about his promise to end zero hours contracts
Andy Murray's broken down in tears - after being given the Freedom of the City of Stirling.
The Wimbledon champion received the award at his old high school in Dunblane.
He said he was deeply honoured during his speech
Dundee City Council's Environment Convener Craig Melville tells Tay News about changes to bin collections being phased in over the next two years
Radio Tay's Hannah Raine chats with Arbroath woman Angela Smith - who's facing being separated from her 13 year old daughter after the Home Office rejected her application to remain in Scotland
Tay FM's Hannah Raine chats with Elizabeth Ferris.
The 27 year old, who founded the Dundee Dragons Wheelchair Rugby League Club, will carry the baton through Dundee this summer
Dundee North Area Commander Chief Inspector Conrad Trickett's been speaking to Tay News - after concerns were raised about a falling detection rate for house break-ins in Dundee
Radio Tay's Political Editor Colin Mackay looks at the latest milestone in the run up to the #indyref
Gail Hutchison's calling for greater action to get drug dealers off of Dundee's streets following the death of her daughter Ceri