Dundee MP calls for jobcentres to have disabled toilets
Dundee West MP Chris Law has called on benefit chiefs to consider fitting jobcentres with disabled toilets for claimants with mobility issues.
Private firm with profits of £1m+ last year hikes up cost of Ninewells parking yet again
Visitors to Ninewells Hospital are set to fork out more cash for parking after another rise in fees was announced.
Builder whose 150-home plans were refused says 550 folk ‘overwhelmingly from Dundee’ are interested
A housebuilder has hit out at councillors in Dundee who turned down its plan to build 150 homes earlier this year, describing their decision as “baffling”.
‘Shocking’ plan to cut overnight carers for Dundee mental health patients
Proposals to cut back on overnight care services for vulnerable people with mental health issues have been slammed as “shocking” by support staff.
Dundee roads team ready for another Beast from the East as thousands of tonnes of salt stockpiled
It's getting cold out there – and the folk responsible for keeping the roads safe as winter rolls in are set to roll out.
Mum of boy killed in gang attack at Dundee park urges teens to ‘stop and think’
The mum of a boy who was killed during a spate of violence in Dundee 20 years ago has urged teens to “stop and think” amid fears of a similar tragedy happening again.
Dundee council leader pledges to help the homeless after officer’s ‘career beggars’ claim
The leader of Dundee City Council has pledged that the authority will engage more with homeless people after a council officer said many were “career beggars”.
Teachers could be fined as complete car ban planned for Dundee school
Teachers at a Dundee school face being fined if they arrive at work in their cars at certain times under much-criticised plans to cut congestion.
‘Tele’s campaign has struck a chord’: Dundee MSP urges justice chiefs to let locals to have say on automatic jail terms for paedophiles
Shona Robison has met Scottish justice chiefs to discuss jailing people who commit sex crimes against children after the Tele called for those convicted of such offences to be locked up.
Dundee shopping centre accepting donations for Foodbank Month
Dundee’s Overgate has launched an initiative for Foodbank Month with The Trussell Trust, the UK charity that runs a network of more than 420 foodbanks providing emergency food to people referred for support.
‘Oh my god, there’s a train coming’: Local man honoured for rescuing injured man from rail line in Dundee
An IT worker from Arbroath who pulled an injured man from the path of an oncoming train at Broughty Ferry railway station has been honoured for his bravery.
Work begins on eight units for ‘start-up’ companies in Dundee
A printing firm is hoping to reinvigorate a historic industrial estate by attracting up-and-coming businesses to its new work spaces.
Poverty highlighted by demand on Dundee Foodbank
Dundee has a key role to play in the future of Scotland’s benefits system, the government’s social security convener has said.
Xplore Dundee hopes new bus timetable will cut delays
Local bus firm Xplore Dundee has revealed its finalised plans for revised bus routes in the north-east of the city.
Dundee taxi fleet could be cut due to drop in demand
Dundee’s licensing board could take 20 taxis off the road in the near future due to a drop in demand.
Thousands in Tayside referred to mental health services but not seen by professional
Thousands of people in Tayside were referred to mental health services but not then seen by a professional.
Bumper year for cruises as travel firms capitalise on Dundee buzz
Dundee’s cruise liner chief says the city has enjoyed a bumper year of arrivals bolstered by locals working together to create unforgettable experiences for tourists.
‘Particularly pleased’: V&A Dundee chief responds to Tele’s survey
The director of V&A Dundee has welcomed the results of the Tele’s exclusive poll on locals’ first impressions of the museum.
Coffee giant Starbucks plans to open second drive-thru in Dundee
Coffee giant Starbucks could open a second drive-thru branch on Dundee’s ring road in the near future.
Dundee council cheating itself out of thousands of pounds by failing to pursue litter fines
Dundee City Council is cheating itself out of thousands of pounds of income by failing to pursue unpaid littering fines.