Dundee MSP backs call for tougher sentencing of sex offenders
A Dundee politician is to quiz the Scottish Government on what can be done to tackle sexual offences involving children.
Shona Robison
Dundee man still waiting for payout five months after council contractors flooded his home
A council tenant whose house was flooded during cladding work has spoken of his “nightmare” after he was left battling for insurance money.
‘Trauma teddies’ initiative for kids involved in police incident in Dundee praised
A police scheme to help youngsters who experience trauma has been praised by a local politician.
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.
Dundee MSP Robison cites death of parents and health scare as reasons for quitting as health secretary
Shona Robison conceded her role as health secretary in the Scottish Government had been "at times very challenging" as she quit Nicola Sturgeon's cabinet.
Dundee MSP Shona Robison RESIGNS as Health Secretary
Health Secretary Shona Robison and Communities Secretary Angela Constance have both resigned, the Scottish Government has confirmed.
Dundee bus firm unveils new greener fleet with free WiFi and USB charging
A Dundee bus firm has unveiled a £4 million fleet of new vehicles that it hopes will be a breath of fresh air to locals.
Shona Robison tells dying man to contact NHS Tayside after alleged medication error
Health secretary Shona Robison has urged a dying Angus man to contact NHS Tayside following alleged care errors at Dundee’s Ninewells Hospital.
NHS Tayside chief to retire less than a year after being appointed
A group of MSPs has called for clarity on how NHS boards are run after Tayside’s health boss announced he would retire from the role less than a year after he was appointed.
NHS Tayside’s staff spent charity funds ‘out of desire to break-even’
NHS Tayside’s staff spent charity funds “out of a desire to break-even”, the health secretary has said.
NHS Tayside ‘not open and transparent’ over £3.6m charity transfer
A new report on NHS Tayside’s finances has accused health bosses of poor management and not behaving in a manner expected of a public organisation.
Calls to back inquiry into all NHS Tayside mental health services
Politicians will use a Holyrood debate to urge the Scottish Parliament to back a public inquiry across all NHS Tayside mental health services.
EXCLUSIVE: ‘I’m genuinely sorry’: Health secretary apologises in emails to former NHS chief over departure
Scotland's health secretary admitted she was “genuinely sorry” about the way the departure of an NHS Tayside chief unfolded, it has emerged.
Dundee drugs crisis: Scottish Government targets ‘unpopular and controversial’ ways of saving addicts’ lives
The Scottish Government could introduce “controversial” and “unpopular” tactics in an effort to cut the number of drug-related deaths.
Health secretary says Dundee trauma centre ‘will go ahead’ despite NHS Tayside troubles
The Scottish health secretary has given assurances that plans to create a “major trauma centre” in Dundee will not be hampered by ongoing issues at NHS Tayside.
NHS Tayside board promises to repay £2.7m charity fund for patients
NHS Tayside has promised it will repay more than £2.7 million worth of donations used to plug a deficit in its core budget.
Call for NHS Tayside to pay back £2.7m charity funds for patients
An MSP has called on the new NHS Tayside management team to ensure £2.7 million taken from charity funds is paid back.
Shona Robison ‘getting on with the job’ and refuses to quit over NHS Tayside crisis
The health secretary has remained defiant amid calls for her to step down, saying she is focused on “getting on with the job”.
Mental health campaigner says ‘views of patients have been ignored’ by NHS Tayside
A Tayside man has written to senior members of the Scottish Government in response to changes to mental health services.
Scottish Government slammed after Dundee’s school leaver figures revealed
The Scottish Government has been accused of failing Dundee youngsters seeking work after leaving school.