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Ongoing police incident closes Tay Road Bridge in both directions
Tay Road Bridge is closed in both directions over an ongoing police incident.
Tiger Woods hails ‘special’ Carnoustie ahead of The Open practice session
Tiger Woods found some unusual conditions as he enjoyed his first look at Carnoustie ahead of the 147th Open Championship.
Dolphins and whale spotters needed for Tayside marine life study
Scientists at the Sea Watch Foundation are appealing for marine mammal enthusiasts in Tayside who want to help to collect records of whales, dolphins and porpoises and become involved in their conservation work.
Discounted fine for local pensioner after admitting to road offence
A Tayside pensioner who drove without insurance has been banned from driving for 12 months.
Tonnes of strawberries and raspberries left to rot in local fields due to berry picker shortage
Major soft fruit growers in Angus and Perthshire saw produce go to waste on bushes as this year’s shortage of seasonal workers began to bite.
Hit-and-run driver left Dundee firefighter hurt on local road
A firefighter has been signed off work with a broken hand after he was knocked off his bike by a hit-and-run driver.
Appeal for LGBT foster carers in local area
People from the LGBT community have been urged to consider fostering and adopting.
Mum’s ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ portrait of tragic daughter Katie wins online competition
A mum's poignant portrait of her late daughter has won an online photography competition after wowing fellow snappers around the world.
Huge boost for local economy as 170,000 folk descend on Tayside for The Open
Tayside's restaurants, bars, hotels and guest houses are preparing for an influx of tens of thousands of golf fans from across the world from this weekend.
Local teacher struck off after attacking 15-year-old schoolboy
A local primary school teacher who attacked a schoolboy has been struck off.
Rail passengers forced to leave London-bound train at Dundee station after lout abuses staff
Hundreds of rail passengers were forced to leave a train mid-journey after a ticketless passenger hurled abuse at staff.
Local woman completes North Minch swim in 19 hours as partner airlifted to hospital
A Tayside woman has told how she battled against low temperatures, jellyfish, and crippling fatigue to become the first person to swim one of the UK’s toughest channels.
Tributes paid to ‘gifted’ dad and local teacher Gordon after cancer battle
Tributes have been paid to a “respected” teacher who has died after a battle with cancer.
Air pollution in Dundee and local linked to hospital visit ‘spikes’
Spikes in breathing problem-related admissions to hospitals and visits to GPs in Tayside have been clearly linked to air pollution in a research project conducted at Dundee University.
Our Kids Need Justice: Scottish Government WILL consider automatic prison sentences for paedophiles
Scotland's new justice secretary has pledged to consider calls by the Tele to introduce mandatory jail sentences for those convicted of sex offences involving children.
Tayside bank worker ‘embezzled £820,000 from customer accounts’
A Tayside banker will face trial accused of embezzling more than £800,000 from customers’ accounts.
‘I’m so happy – it felt like a dream’: Brave Lily, 10, stars at child cancer awards
A young girl diagnosed with a rare form of cancer has got back on stage following treatment in America.
Top psychiatrist to take charge of mental health in Tayside
A renowned psychiatrist has been appointed as NHS Tayside’s new mental health boss.
Fife Council economy boss to take over as Dundee development director with £106k salary
Dundee City Council has poached a Fife Council top dog as its new executive director of city development.
Horror as hypodermic needle found in bakery counter at local Lidl
Police have launched an investigation after a shocked shopper found part of a hypodermic needle in a supermarket bakery counter.
