Has the pandemic strengthened the argument for making swimming lessons a statutory requirement in Scottish primary schools?

September marks the start of "spider season", where the colder weather forces more creepy crawlies into our homes than usual.

Maintenance staff are under such severe strain at Dundee’s Ninewells Hospital that basic tasks such as changing a lightbulb can take over a year, it has been claimed.

A man initially overlooked for an entry level position is stepping down as managing director of a Perthshire business after more than three decades.

Safety at Tentsmuir beach must be reviewed following two near misses last month, councillors have said.

A former East Neuk charity worker has admitted repeatedly haranguing his ex-colleagues.

A van driver who ignored temporary traffic lights in Methil and crashed into another car has been ordered to pay compensation.

Motorists have been warned to expect delays on and around the Tay Road Bridge from Monday.

A Kinross man is preparing for his "biggest challenge yet" after shedding four stones in weight.

On August 18 1909 Dundee Hibernian stepped out in front of 7,000 at their new Tannadice home.

A sunflower trail at a Perthshire farm has had to close to the public, after it became too popular with visitors.

James McPake has revealed that he could have chosen to risk Paul McMullan against Livingston — but followed medical advice.

A woman was rushed to hospital in the early hours of Saturday morning after a serious assault in Perth city centre.

Perth and Kinross Council has further warned people about the dangers of blue-green algae after an outbreak in Loch Tay.

Despite Leigh Griffiths making his Dens Park return, Dundee continue to search for the killer touch as they were held at home by Livingston.

Ilmari Niskanen made his long-awaited Dundee United debut but the Finnish star couldn't find the killer touch at St Mirren.

One of Fife's longest running hairdressers is to close, marking the end of an era after 66 years cutting the hair of generations.

When Stuart Rogers from Wormit was made redundant last summer he started devoting his time to getting kids into science.

Scottish Labour have left the fate of the 'Aberdeen Nine' up to members who will vote if they can stand for the party again next year.

A former BBC fire officer punched his wife after smoking cannabis in a bid to combat pain from an historic work injury.

Actor Ted Danson will describe the transformation of Michelin's tyre factory in Dundee to an American television audience of millions tonight.

Angus osprey fans are preparing to bid a fond farewell to the latest additions to a growing family at a local reserve.

Charlie Mulgrew believes the stunning Dundee United win over champions Rangers helped to unify the Tannadice club with their fans.

A single, horrifying moment changed Lynsey Ramsay's life forever - the day she found out her partner Ross had taken his own life.

Piles of toys and electronics have been seized from Arbroath's Nickel & Dime and the store's director could be jailed.

A campaign that has worked to raise awareness of the difficulties facing young people in Dundee has made its final fundraising push.

More details on the life of a Second World War soldier - who was originally thought to be from Lochee - have emerged after a Dutch family adopted his grave.

A Dundee driver has sworn off electric cars after a road trip to the Highlands was "completely destroyed" by a patchy charging network.

Emergency services raced to a crash involving one vehicle on Fountainbleau Avenue in Dundee on Friday evening.

Officer were called to a rush hour crash on Friday evening on Standing Stane Road near Kirkcaldy.