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Scotland issued 11 flood warnings after heavy rainfall leaves people trapped in cars
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) had 11 flood warnings and four flood alerts active as of this morning.
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Drunk lout caused Scots holiday flight to be diverted after abusing airline staff
Michaela Hawes boarded the Jet 2 flight after drinking alcohol and was seen acting in an "agitated manner".
Scots set for weekend washout as Met Office issues new rain warning amid flooding fears
The national forecaster is predicting more heavy rain and flooding is on the cards for the coming days.
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EXCLUSIVE: Dundee’s North Carr lightship ‘will sink’ as urgent help needed to avoid waterfront ‘disaster’
Michael Alexander meets the volunteer owners of Scotland's last remaining lightship who fear time is running out to keep the North Carr afloat.
Women’s group wades into Dundee council meeting times row as Lib Dems reject ‘misogyny’ claim
The majority of the local authority's committee meetings are held at 5pm on a Monday but the SNP group sought to change this.
Bail ban from immigration-related protests imposed on Dundee man
David Tarbett was freed on bail but with special conditions around his activist activities.
Live updates as heavy rain and wind cause flooding and school closures in Perthshire and Angus
The latest from across Tayside with amber and yellow warnings in force for rain.
Mumford and Sons to play second Dundee gig after tickets sold out ‘in minutes’
Tickets for the added show at LiveHouse go on sale on Friday at 11am
Car crashes into traffic light on busy Dundee street during rush hour
Police remain at the scene.
Gallery: Perthshire and Angus worst hit as flooding causes chaos
Heavy rain caused flooding and road closures across the region.
Dundee Transport Museum receives £2.7m to transform historic tram depot
The multi-million pound project should be complete by the first half of 2027.
Thursday court round-up — Police sniff out cannabis plants
A round-up of court cases from Tayside and Fife.
EXCLUSIVE: Paedophile Broughty Ferry businessman launched sex addict service to work with schools
Kevin Gray wanted his new business to collaborate with schools and other groups, according to paperwork seen by The Courier.
Drivers face two weeks of overnight closures on A90 Kingsway in Dundee
The westbound carriageway will shut at 7.30pm from Thursday January 29.
Tayside murderer dies in jail 49 years after killing teenager
Brian Mearns died behind bars at HMP Glenochil at the beginning of the month.
Man, 30, missing from Perth could be camping in area
Robert Allan, 30, was also seen in Dundee city centre.
Driver charged after car crashes into Dundee house causing ‘significant’ damage
Emergency services were called to the incident on Dickson Avenue in Menzieshill.
Telecoms provider secures multi-million pound contract with West Lothian Council
Commsworld, a leading UK-wide provider of networking and connectivity solutions, has secured a 15-year contract worth over £8m to deliver and maintain a new Wide Area Network (WAN) for the council.
Tayside and Fife hit with amber heavy rain alert as downpours cause flooding and road closures
Heavy rain is expected throughout the day on Wednesday yellow warning remains in place for Stirling and Fife.
Gallery: Capsoc Burns Ceilidh brings Dundee students together for music and Scottish dancing
Burns night ceilidh at Dundee’s Canvas featured the Reel Hoosewives, traditional dancing and high spirits at this Dundee university event.