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Model mum who launched first ever festival for single parents takes 'special community' nationwide
Elaine Harris - who was previously a finalist in the UK’s Top Model competition - came up with the concept for her one parent family festivals during Covid, with her first held on the outskirts of her hometown of Dundee.

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Perth's first female provost's daughter pays tribute to devoted mum who always put others' needs first
Jean McCormack DL served as provost from 1992 until 1996


Pride of Scotland's top ten magical moments
We reveal our People's Oscar's most memorable moments as the nation's unsung heroes are honoured

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Dead dog found burned in Dundee woods as police probe ash pile near cemetery
What was left of the dog's body was found in a pile of ashes along with its collar and lead.


Lorraine Kelly 'terrified' climbing up RRS Discovery ship mast in Dundee
"I’m not good with heights, so it was scary, I was shaking like a leaf.”


Scottish cities crowned Disney Adult Capitals of the UK for 2025
Disney adults are a growing fanbase in Scotland, treating Disney not just as entertainment but as a way of life


Thug who tried to drown baby in bowl of water jailed after campaign of violence
Jay Dixon threw the four-week-old so high he hit his head on the ceiling, and pushed him hard on the chest when he was trying to get the baby to stop crying.

Dundee priest in ‘good spirits’ as recovery from crash continues
Father Malcolm Hutchison of SS Peter and Paul’s Church was hurt in the crash on Byron Street.
Jury convicts Dundee drug addict of stabbing man in street attack
Social workers have been asked to assess John Tracey for post-release supervision.
Readers’ anger at Dundee City Council chief’s £10k pay rise
Five senior Dundee City Council officials saw increases in their six-figure salaries last year.
Court stunned as it hears how woman let puppies die in Dundee ‘house of horrors’
Stacey Harris was remanded in custody after a sheriff said people may seek 'revenge' for her neglect.
Brian Cox is back in Dundee and he’s not happy: ‘Get that f******’ High Street sorted out’
In a candid interview with Michael Alexander, the Hollywood star talks about being back at Dundee Rep as he stars in a new production about the Royal Bank of Scotland’s role in the financial crash of 2008.
Woman taken to hospital after incident forces closure of Dundee city centre roads
Emergency services were called to the incident at the foot of the Hilltown on Thursday night.
Ex-Dundee University principal Iain Gillespie says he’s incompetent – not corrupt
Here's how Professor Iain Gillespie attempted to salvage his reputation in a three-hour session at Holyrood on Thursday.

Scotland's best pubs crowned including one in city that isn't Edinburgh or Glasgow
The winners of the National Pub and Bar Awards have been revealed.

Thursday court round-up — Remanded ahead of murder trial
A round-up of court cases from Tayside and Fife.
John Swinney says he’d send son to Dundee University despite ‘catastrophic’ leadership failure
The first minister was speaking to The Courier after former university principal Iain Gillespie gave evidence in parliament.
Dundee Raac flats hit for thousands in fresh council bill for hallway lights
Some of the same Menzieshill residents have also been told to pay £7k for unwanted Raac work.
Man, 41, suffers serious injuries in Dundee ‘disturbance’
Police have launched an appeal after the incident involving a group of men on Derby Street.
EXCLUSIVE: Caird Park golf courses could be set for takeover as Dundee site ‘under offer’
New photos have also shown the overgrown state of the former municipal courses.