Dragon’s Den star plans to call in administrators for Jessops stores
Dragon’s Den star Peter Jones is fighting to secure the future of camera chain Jessops on the high street as he prepares to call in administrators for the stores.
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High street suffers worst September in eight years, figures suggest
The high street has suffered its worst September in eight years as spending buckled under the weight of Brexit uncertainty, falling footfall and big-name closures, figures suggest.
Man walked into Dundee Airbnb flat to find homeless thief sleeping on couch
A homeless thief was caught sleeping on the couch of an Airbnb flat with a stolen iron in his rucksack.
Card Factory sees Brexit stockpiling hit profits
Retailer Card Factory has revealed a 14% drop in half-year profits as it took a hit from efforts to stockpile ahead of Brexit.
French Connection remains in sale talks as losses narrow
Fashion retailer French Connection has said it remains in talks over a sale of the group after pushing back the results of its strategic review once again as it revealed narrowed half-year losses.
British Land challenge to Monsoon’s plans for rent cuts
Shopping centre owner British Land has tried to block Monsoon Accessorize’s restructuring efforts, in another showdown between struggling high street retailers and their landlords.
Man denies making racial remarks and possessing drugs in Dundee
Charlie Hill, 35, appeared from custody at Dundee Sheriff Court to deny charges of drug possession and threatening behaviour.
Owners of popular Carnoustie café take ‘sad decision’ to sell business after three years
A popular Carnoustie café is to be put up for sale its owners have announced.
Hundreds expected to descend on Lochee for second gala day
Hundreds of people are expected to descend on Lochee this weekend for the area’s second gala day.
Tesco quietly building support for online sales tax
Tesco has been quietly building up support for its plans to overhaul business rates, with finance chief Alan Stewart writing a series of letters to the bosses of rival retailers.
Councils sue 750 firms struggling with soaring business rates each day
Councils have sued 750 shops, pubs and other firms each day for struggling to pay soaring business rates, new data has revealed.
Next ups profit expectations amid rise in full-price sales
High street retailer Next has upped its profit expectations for the year after it shifted more full-price stock than expected.
Concerns about safety of Lochee signpost held up by Duct tape
Locals in Lochee believe they may have struck upon a new tourist attraction to rival Italy’s leaning tower of Pisa – a broken street sign wrapped in duct tape.
LETTER: The screaming harmonica player outside Dundee Boots is embarrassing
Am I the only Dundee citizen embarrassed by the noisy screaming harmonica player outside Boots in the city centre?
VIDEO UPDATE: Police camped outside Dundee city centre church in search for male
A number of uniformed police officers have surrounded a Dundee church as part of a hunt for a man.
ONGOING: Big police presence in Dundee city centre in ‘ongoing’ incident
Police are scouring Dundee city centre for what the force admits is an "ongoing incident".
Bank closure sparks fury among locals in Arbroath
A councillor has claimed residents have been left “horrified” after Clydesdale Bank pulled a local service.
Man stole more than £7k at several Dundee addresses
Gareth Craig, of Lyon Street, admitted stealing more than £7,000.
Dundee city centre nursery is to close its doors this week
A city centre nursery is to close its doors on Friday.
Arrest made after huge police response seen in Perth city centre
An arrest has been made after a huge police presence was reported in Perth city centre today.