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Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000
Dundee watchmakers started making Sinclair computers at Timex in 1981
Dundee watchmakers started making computers 40 years ago in March 1981 which would spawn the birth of the city's video games industry.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 10:00:00 +0000
St Johnstone can act as an inspiration for Dundee United as they target Scottish Cup glory says full-back Liam Smith
Dundee United full-back Liam Smith says the Terrors are aiming to emulate Tayside neighbours St Johnstone as they target cup glory.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:11:52 +0000
International Women’s Day marked with tree planting ceremony in Perth
The team behind Perth and Kinross's annual International Women's Day celebrations have marked the occasion with a poignant tree planting  ceremony.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:00:45 +0000
LEE WILKIE: I’d love to play in front of Dundee United’s Swiss wall Benjamin Siegrist – and why Dundee need to start making chances count
I’ve played with some very good goalkeepers down the years but, I must admit, I’m jealous of Dundee United’s backline having the Swiss wall, Benjamin Siegrist, behind them.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000
‘Moving and inspirational’: Brother of murdered Tayside aid worker takes Global Acts of Unity message to home city church
The brother of murdered Tayside aid worker David Haines has shared his journey through crushing personal tragedy to the role of peace ambassador at an event with members of his home city church.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000
Cupar ‘top up tap’ plans could cut plastic use
Plans to add Cupar to Scottish Water’s network of Top up Taps are set to progress in the coming months.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000
‘A great burden off my mind’: Students given laptops thanks to £20,0000 donation from Fife windfarms
A group of college students have received laptops to support their studies thanks to a special Covid Recovery Fund linked to two Fife wind farms.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 08:24:44 +0000
Obsessed stalker who put tracking device on ex’s car faces prison sentence
An obsessed stalker placed a tracking device on his ex-partner’s car and repeatedly followed her to a city gym.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 08:21:17 +0000
Nicola Sturgeon to ease restrictions on outdoor meetings: When is the announcement and how can you watch?
Covid restrictions in Scotland will be slightly eased today with Nicola Sturgeon updating MSPs this afternoon.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 08:21:00 +0000
‘Insensitive in the extreme’: Angus widower receives debt demand addressed to recently deceased wife in council bill bungle
An Angus widower was sent a sheriff officer's demand over a £20 bill addressed to his late wife who died just weeks ago.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 08:20:52 +0000
More than £800,000 to be given to Dundee community groups to help tackle poverty and social inequalities
More than £800,000 is to be handed out to community groups in Dundee to help tackle poverty and social inequalities.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 08:15:00 +0000
Charlie Adam: Dundee boosted by return of star man after Covid-19 recovery
Dundee have received a big boost with the return of Charlie Adam to training for the first time since recovering from Covid-19.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 08:10:00 +0000
‘We’re really proud’: Broughty Ferry football youngsters ‘smash’ charity challenge
Young footballers in Dundee have "smashed" a challenge to walk and run the distance between their home city and Barcelona to raise money for charity.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 08:09:00 +0000
Mystery as stolen Royal Marine Commando plaque returned to Ninewells Hospital via post
A stolen plaque has been returned to Ninewells Hospital after the Royal Marine Commando who donated it launched an appeal for it to be given back.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
SSE confirm coronavirus outbreak at Perth depot
Perth power giant SSE is tackling a coronavirus outbreak at its operations depot on the edge of the city.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Dundee pub boss wants answers on Scottish Government grant rules amid Covid-19 closure
A Dundee pub owner is fearing for the future of her business as she continues to miss out on government support due to a Covid-19 breach last May.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000
Locked down venues won’t halt plans for musical celebrations in Perth
The Perth Festival of the Arts, a long-standing celebration of music and culture, has revealed its digital plans for 2021.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 07:08:00 +0000
Dundee United player encourages city kids to read as anti-discrimination campaign launched
Dundee United player Ian Harkes has chosen a book for city kids to read as part of a new campaign to stamp out discrimination and encourage children to read.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 07:06:00 +0000
Dundee have-a-go heroes praised in American self defence video
Two Dundee men who went viral for tackling a motorcyclist during a police pursuit have now become the stars of an American self defence video.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Alarm over dramatic drop in surgeries across Tayside and Fife
A new study has revealed an "alarming" drop in the number of operations being carried out across Tayside and Fife.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Broughty Ferry business steps in to help Marie Curie spring clean appeal
A Dundee business has joined forces with Marie Curie in a bid to raise vital funds for local families facing terminal illness.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000
Angus trailblazer Fiona reveals inspirations behind seafaring career on International Women’s Day
A trailblazing Angus mariner is encouraging other young women to consider a life at sea and says the days of women being unwelcome onboard vessels are long past.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000
BiFab: Gordon Brown wants Fife yards to secure a ‘foothold in the North Sea’
Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has urged the Scottish and UK governments to work together to secure jobs for BiFab.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Angus EV hub up and running beside busy A90 at Forfar
A new electric vehicle charging hub has been completed alongside the A90 Dundee to Aberdeen dual carriageway at Forfar.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 06:00:00 +0000
Fifers put their best foot forward during 100 Mile Step Challenge
People across Fife are putting their best foot forward to take part in a virtual 100 mile challenge raising money for the region’s leading provider of sports and leisure facilities.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000
New report accuses HSE of ‘appalling’ failures over workplace health and safety during pandemic
Health and safety experts have accused the UK Government's workplace welfare regulator of "appalling" failures throughout Covid-19 in ensuring employee safety.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 23:00:00 +0000
VIDEO: Watch ‘abuse’ video that sparked Fife shopping centre investigation
The operators of a Fife shopping centre have been forced to apologise after damning footage, appearing to show a member of the public being repeatedly threatened and abused by security guards, went viral.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 22:30:00 +0000
Former Dundee United star Stuart Armstrong believes it is wise for Scotland not to look too far ahead as Euros edge closer
Stuart Armstrong believes it is wise for Scotland not to get too carried away as the Euros creep ever closer.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 19:00:30 +0000
More police reports of children suspected to be at risk of harm during pandemic
Reports of concern for children’s wellbeing from police rose during lockdown in Tayside, amid the growing impact of mental health.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 19:00:00 +0000
Extra coronavirus cash made available for Dundee businesses — How much could you get?
Extra money has been made available to Dundee businesses that may have missed out on earlier Covid-19 grants.



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