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Dirty cash gangster branded 'very silly' by judge before walking free from court

David Lindsay was caught with £156,975 in a Slaters bag as police carrying out a covert surveillance operation watched him take part in a cash handover.

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Private jail among most violent and dangerous in Scotland, new figures suggest

Scotland's only privately run prison has been criticised over figures showing high numbers of prisoner assaults and self harming cases.

Dundee news, politics and business | The Courier

Call for CCTV in Dundee taxis amid safety fears after driver ‘attacked and robbed’

The city's taxi trade has been left shaken after allegations two men attacked a female driver on Tuesday.

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Dundee news, politics and business | The Courier

Dundee ‘very silly first offender’ moved £150k dirty money

David Lindsay narrowly avoided prison when he appeared at Dundee Sheriff Court.

Daily Record - Dundee

Perth bingo fundraiser to support lifesaving equipment at Moncreiffe Island

The Salutation Hotel fundraiser will take place this evening - with the aim to secure the necessary equipment for the hotspot, which has been of incidents in recent months, including the death of Mohammed Akrami in August.

Dundee news, politics and business | The Courier

Gallery: Dundee hosts Scottish Album of the Year ceremony with KT Tunstall at Caird Hall

The 2025 Scottish Album of the Year Award celebrated Scotland’s top musical talent at Dundee’s Caird Hall, with live performances and the £20,000-winning album announced.

Dundee news, politics and business | The Courier

Full list of road closures for Dundee’s Christmas lights switch-on and Santa Dash

The events take place in the city centre on Sunday November 16.

Dundee news, politics and business | The Courier

Full list of city centre road closures for Dundee Hooley

The St Andrew's Day celebration takes place on November 30.

Dundee news, politics and business | The Courier

Angus widow pays tribute as husband dies months after his ‘dream retirement’

'True legend' windsurfing pioneer Joe Kelly was looking forward to a long retirement in Tealing - but cancer claimed the 64-year-old's life just six weeks after diagnosis.

Dundee news, politics and business | The Courier

All you need to know as Dundee’s Winter Westfest returns for 2025

Full details of Winter Westfest 2025 including timings, entertainment and activities.

Dundee news, politics and business | The Courier

Dundee leisure chiefs seek new operator for McManus cafe just months after £1.5m contract awarded

A contract to run the cafe was awarded in October but it has now gone back out to tender.

Dundee news, politics and business | The Courier

Kirkton Halloween chaos trial — Mum tells of one-year-old’s firework near miss

The trial of six men accused of disorder in Dundee's Kirkton area on Hallowe'en 2022 has begun.

Dundee news, politics and business | The Courier

Dundee Olympia swimming pools to close for a week for maintenance works

The renovations will take place in the first week of December.

Dundee news, politics and business | The Courier

Driver flees after crashing into barriers outside Dundee primary school

Police were called to St Leonard Place following a one-vehicle crash outside St Andrew’s RC Primary School.

Dundee news, politics and business | The Courier

Supreme Court to rule on Broughty Ferry bar owner’s rape appeal

Former Broughty Ferry bar owner Andy Keir has challenged a court ruling after being found guilty of forcing himself upon a sleeping woman.

Dundee news, politics and business | The Courier

Dundee staff sacked by Grand Theft Auto developer Rockstar Games

The firm has been accused of a "blatant and ruthless act of union busting".

Dundee news, politics and business | The Courier

Men, 19, charged over two Dundee ‘assaults and robberies’

One of the incidents involved an alleged attack on a city taxi driver.

Daily Record - Dundee

Popular budget-friendly spot beats big name chains in list of best value hotels in Scotland

JD Wetherspoon has been named the best value hotel chain with 30 or more sites by consumer group Which?, beating the likes of the Marriot, Crowne Plaza, Premier Inn, and Hilton

Dundee news, politics and business | The Courier

EXCLUSIVE: Fife campaigner who gave Abertay University ‘rape shield’ talk mocked survivors for lacking ‘victim vibe’

Marsha Sturgeon, from Dunfermline, apologised and deleted the comments after being questioned by The Courier.

Dundee news, politics and business | The Courier

What do readers think of council’s bid to make Dundee one of Europe’s best tourist destinations?

Last week the local authority unveiled a five year strategy aimed at boosting Dundee's tourism offering.