Pope’s child abuse intervention too little too late – campaigner
The Pope’s latest intervention on child abuse days before his visit to Ireland is too little too late, a campaigner said.
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Vatican condemns ‘criminal’ sex abuse in Pennsylvania
The Vatican has called the sex abuse described in a grand jury report in Pennsylvania “criminal and morally reprehensible”.
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.
Campaign groups ask police to make misogyny a hate crime
Police forces across the country are being asked to record abuse and harassment of women as a hate crime.
George Ormond abuse victim who waived anonymity says his job has been done
A former victim of paedophile George Ormond who waived his right to anonymity when football’s abuse scandal broke in 2016 said justice has now been done.
Judy Murray calls for women players to speak out if they suffer abuse
Judy Murray has urged women tennis players to speak out if they have experienced abuse on tour.
Emmerdale to confront child abuse in Charity Dingle flashback episode
Emmerdale will air a flashback episode delving into Charity Dingle’s past, focusing on the character being abused as a child.
Woman who was raped by Dundee child abuser when she was nine left horrified by his plan to appeal sentence
For decades, Jacqueline McComiskie managed to lead a normal, stable life.
Twitter updates rules to protect disabled users from abuse
Twitter has updated the wording of its rules to make the reporting of hateful comments against disabled people easier following a campaign by a disability charity.
NHS Tayside campaign calls for respect towards its staff
NHS Tayside has launched a public campaign called “Respect Us” aimed at tackling abusive behaviour towards staff.
Bono apology after ‘serious and multiple’ bullying claims at charity
Bono has apologised after claims were made that workers at a charity he co-founded were subjected to a culture of bullying and abuse.
Katie Price to appear before MPs as part of inquiry on internet trolling
Katie Price will appear before MPs to give evidence about online abuse after her petition demanding the Government take action against internet trolls garnered more than 220,000 signatures.
Dundee man sent abusive texts to his ex
Neil Hand, 28, of no fixed abode, had sentence deferred until December 20 for reports.
Prosecutors probe multiple claims of child abuse at Dundee school
Prosecutors have launched a fresh investigation into multiple claims of abuse against children at a Dundee school.
TV producer of hit show filmed in Tayside claims she was groped at 10 Downing Street
A female TV producer has claimed she was groped by a Government official during a visit to 10 Downing Street.
How to get suspended from Twitter
Twitter suspending actor Rose McGowan has raised questions about when and why the platform decides to gag users.
Ambulance staff abused ‘almost daily’ on-shift across Tayside and Fife
More than 150 instances of life-saving staff being assaulted have been recorded across Tayside and Fife in five years.
Man banned from licensed premises in Dundee after abusing Ninewells A&E staff
A man has been barred from all licensed premises in Dundee in an effort to curb his drinking.
Ex-Rangers star Neil McCann says he’s received ‘disgusting’ abuse from Celtic fans
Dundee boss Neil McCann is expecting a "warm welcome" from Celtic fans tonight as his side take on Brendon Rodgers' men in the Betfred Cup.
Man subjected woman to a year of abuse
A Dundee man who behaved in a threatening manner towards a woman and then failed to comply with a community payback order was placed on a restriction of liberty order.