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A round-up of court cases from Tayside and Fife.
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Dundee Olympia swimming pools reopen after ‘technical issue’
All water-based activities, including the flume, were shut from Thursday afternoon.
‘Big problem’ as 17 unusable cars clog up two neighbouring Dundee streets
Drivers have had to resort to private car parks due to abandoned vehicles using up the on-street parking.
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Probe launched after dad killed by "devil animal" at Fife kennels
Adam Watts, 55, the owner and operator of Juniper Kennels and Cattery, died after he was attacked by the canine on December 22, 2021
Unique Dundee business to close after 35 years of trade
The business has been up for sale for two years but will no buyer has been found.
£265m Dundee and Angus College transformation wins SNP manifesto pledge
John Swinney’s party also vowed to build two new replacement high schools in Fife which were previously scrapped.
Thursday court round-up — Fake plates and drink-drive joiner
A round-up of court cases from Tayside and Fife.
Dundee foodie with 600k Instagram followers in just a year to host supper club at city restaurant
Craig Morrison will host the evening events at Eastfield in the West End next month.
Sick personal trainer caged for raping and choking girl he met at gym
Nicholas Grannell, 27, attacked the then 16-year-old victim whom he met at the gym he worked at when he was assigned as her personal trainer.
Dundee busker Spencer Shek to appear on Channel 4 TV show Your Song
Spencer described the experience on Your Song as "incredible and surreal".
Young rape survivor in ‘lifelong emotional prison’ after attack by Dundee bodybuilder
The woman, 16 when she was attacked by Nicholas Grannell, spoke out after he was jailed.
New £6m Dundee waste management base plan set for approval
Dundee City Council say that the existing facility at Baldovie has reached "the end of its serviceable life".
Mum of Dundee boy ‘Smiley Riley’ uses grief to keep his memory alive a year on from death
Riley Welsh, 13, died in his mum's arms at Ninewells Hospital last April after a lifelong struggle with serious health issues.
Dundee TikTok influencer set to open ‘first-of-its-kind’ hair salon
Howey Ejegi is set to unveil a textured hair and wellness salon.
Wet Wet Wet to celebrate 40th anniversary with Dundee show
The Sweet Little Mystery group will perform their beloved hits at the Caird Hall in February.
Men charged after ‘disturbance’ locked down Dundee street
Officers were seen entering flats on Forest Park Road in the city's west end on Thursday morning.
EXCLUSIVE: Students accuse Abertay University of ‘downplaying’ controversial rape lecture
At least one complaint has been lodged with the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman (SPSO) after the university concluded its investigation.
EXCLUSIVE: Dundee Waterfront gig promoter reveals plans for four-day festival in boost for Slessor Gardens
A series of changes are also being made for this year's Discovery Festival.
Dundee University student halls business debts increase to £22m
Debts in Dundee Student Villages increased last year despite 100% occupancy.
EXCLUSIVE: Dundee teachers lost nearly 16,000 days to mental health absences last year
Violence in schools, lack of support teachers and smartphones have all been raised as problems.