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Dundee News
Blood-covered drug user spat at policewoman’s face
A Dundee drug user spat at a policewoman’s face while he was covered in blood as he sat in the back of a police car, a court has heard.
Iconic Dundee fishing tackle and sporting guns store put up for sale as owner seeks semi-retirement
An iconic Dundee fishing tackle and sporting guns store has been put up for sale after the owner announced his intention to leave the industry and take semi-retirement.
New School at Butterstone: Government defends ‘gun at their heads’ closure
Pressure is mounting on the Scottish Government over the botched closure of the New School at Butterstone after it was revealed 18 of the school’s 24 pupils still have no school to attend.
Tayside MS charity gets huge funding boost
Hundreds of people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) in Tayside will benefit after a vital service was handed more than £150,000.
Trans Pride coming to City of Discovery following success of first ever Dundee Pride
Organisers of the national Trans Pride event have chosen Dundee as its next host following the success of the city’s first Pride march last year.
Perth News
Police probe sickening assault at Perth school
Police Scotland is probing a sickening video of extreme bullying at a Perth secondary school.
Huge energy park earmarked for Perthshire woodlands will create “significant” jobs boost
Multi-million-pound plans are being drawn up for a giant energy park on the edge of Perth.
New School at Butterstone: Government defends ‘gun at their heads’ closure
Pressure is mounting on the Scottish Government over the botched closure of the New School at Butterstone after it was revealed 18 of the school’s 24 pupils still have no school to attend.
What a catch: Salmon fisher fulfils childhood dream to win top prize
A Perth angling enthusiast has achieved a childhood dream to snag a prestigious award – more than 40 years after catching his first salmon.
City exhibition to unearth local myths and legends
A major interactive exhibition in Perth city centre will focus on the area’s myths, legends and other strange tales when it opens in March this year.