Mandy has her head shaved to honour brave mum Pat
The courageous and dignified way her mum, Pat, dealt with pancreatic cancer has left a lasting effect on Perth woman Mandy Flynn-Scott.
Local Brownies have a blast at their bonfire night
A local Brownie pack held their annual bonfire night and fireworks display in Luncarty near the Fair City.
Frank, 84, still going strong after teaching generations of Dundee children to swim
he is the man who has taught generations of Dundee youngsters to swim – and even in his 85th year his passion for the sport is undimmed.
Dundee-born nurse was undeterred and gave her life trying to save others
Etched on to Perth Academy’s First World War memorial are the names of 168 staff and students who lost their lives during the conflict.
‘It’s great to be alive’: local suicide prevention group celebrates one-year anniversary
A very special birthday party has been held.
Local dance school raises big money for charity
The pupils who attend the Diane Lambert School of Highland Dancing are wee stars on and off the dance floor.
Local woman June has no plans of slowing down after smashing £100k fundraising milestone
Before her husband died after a long battle with cancer, June Craig made him a promise.
Local tennis aces hoping to follow in footsteps of Andy Murray
Andy Murray was once a regular on the courts of Perth Lawn Tennis Club, the oldest tennis club in the world – and now two local youngsters are aiming to follow in his footsteps.
Devil of a trip to Cardiff for Dundee Stars then Pacha has a big plan for Clan on home ice
Kitmart Dundee Stars hit the road today with another arduous bus journey, this time to south Wales for an Elite League fixture against Cardiff Devils.
Food for thought and a listening ear for local group providing meals for vulnerable people
An initiative which reaches out to people in need has been launched by a Tayside church renowned for its missionary zeal.
Jock to feel burn at Dundee charity firewalk – and you could too
He has trekked in some of the world’s most inhospitable places and climbed some of the planet’s highest mountains.
Tayside businessman battling cancer for 12 years ready for 60-mile charity walk
A Tayside businessman who has been battling prostate cancer for 12 years is preparing to set off on a 60-mile walk in aid of The Soldiers’ Charity.
Holding out hand of welcome: Mohammed makes sure immigrants prosper in local area
It was 36 years ago that Mohammed Afzal received the hand of welcome as he arrived on these shores from his native Pakistan.
Dedicated Edna makes local church a riot of colour with creative displays
Riverside Church of Scotland is one of the most colourful in Tayside thanks to the dedicated and creative work of one of its congregation.
Local duo to perform in Dundee for World Ping Pong Championships qualifier
Dundee’s Ward Road gym on December 22 is the venue for the Scotland qualifier for the World Ping Pong Championships.
Tayside mum launches £60k fundraising campaign for kids’ playpark equipment
A Tayside mum has launched a campaign to create a playground for children with disabilities.
‘It’s a nonsense’: Local table tennis star Gavin Rumgay ruled out of Scotland side
Local table tennis hero Gavin Rumgay has hit out at not been named in the Scottish team to play in this week’s European Championships in Alicante, Spain.
Local musician swaps weekends drumming for dressing up as a Jacobite
He’s one of Tayside’s best known drummers, having spent 50 years on the drumstool of various bands.
African pupils helped by generosity of local school
The generosity of local school pupils and staff has once more come to the fore.
Two police vans and 10 cops seen in busy local car park as heroin worth £80 recovered
Part of a city centre was the subject of intense police activity yesterday afternoon.