Dundee Airport staff to vote on strike action
Union members at Dundee Airport are to be balloted on strike action. Prospect claim their members at the Highlands and Islands Airport-owned facility can be paid up to ten ... more
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Councillor nominated for national award
West End councillor, Fraser MacPherson, has been nominated for a national award. He's on the shortlist for online councillor of the year as part of the Local Government Information ... more
Success for Dundee firms in apps industry
Companies in Dundee are succeeding in the competitive and high-tech app industry. Several local businesses are involved in designing mobile apps for smart phones and tablet computers, including games ... more
Call to help 'exploited' workers
A new body should be set up in Scotland to protect workers from abuse and exploitation by bosses. Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) is calling for politicians at Holyrood and ... more
Warning for pet owners after rescue
Dog owners are being warned NOT to jump into freezing water to rescue their pets. The message comes from Tayside Fire and Rescue after an incident at Clatto Country ... more
Icy cold for baby born at hospital
A woman has given birth on the pavement at the front door of a maternity unit in freezing temperatures. Lisa McNeil said she waited six minutes for nurses to ... more
Dundee set for heritage funding
Dundee has been awarded a quarter of a million pounds as part of a new government initiative. The City Heritage Trust is designed to enhance and safeguard city's historic ... more
Bad neighbours targeted
Proposed changes to housing law could make it easier to deal with neighbours from hell. The Scottish Government has put forward plans that could give councils and housing associations ... more
United land home draw against Celtic
Dundee United will take on Celtic at Tannadice in the quarter finals of the Scottish Cup. The Arabs beat Celtic's Old Firm rivals Rangers 2-0 yesterday to reach the ... more
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Syrian Army Pounds Homs In Deadly Offensive
The Syrian military has bombarded the city of Homs with rockets and mortars, leaving scores of people dead. more
UK Ambassador Pulled From Syria For Talks
Britain has recalled its ambassador from Syria for consultations as the "doomed as well as murdering regime" of President Bashar al Assad launched a bloody assault on the city of ... more
Preacher Abu Qatada To Be Released On Bail
Radical Muslim cleric Abu Qatada, who was once dubbed "Osama bin Laden's right-hand man in Europe", will be released from prison within days after being granted bail. more
Rail Boss To Donate Bonus To Safety Fund
The boss of Network Rail has said he will forego this year's bonus after a row erupted over whether the Government could veto any payout. more
Fabio Back At Work As FA Discuss Terry Comments
Fabio Capello is facing a tough meeting with FA chiefs after criticising the decision to remove John Terry's captaincy. more
Norway Gunman Breivik Demands To Be Released
The Norwegian gunman who killed 77 people in twin attacks in July has demanded to be released immediately, saying his massacre was a "preventive attack against state traitors". more
Freezing Weather Takes Deadly Grip On Europe
More than 30 more deaths have been reported as a result of the bitterly freezing weather that has swept across Europe. more
Drivers Warned: Watch Out For Icy Conditions
Drivers are being urged to watch out for icy conditions on the roads amid forecasts the bitterly cold weather could last over a week. more
Local News Archive
Firms blame fare rises on grant cut
Bus fares will rise and services will be cut around the country because of changes to a government grant scheme which could slash some bus company revenues by as ... more
New play highlights abuse concerns
People in Dundee are being reminded to watch out for domestic and sexual abuse through a new play. The Little Things was launched yesterday at Marryat Hall and is ... more
Broughty Ferry pub to auction off sports memorabilia
A Broughty Ferry pub is auctioning a collection of rare sporting memorabilia next Sunday at eight PM. The Fort Hotel is refurbishing its public bar and is selling a ... more
Huhne and ex charged over speeding
Energy Secretary Chris Huhne is to face prosecution over allegations that he asked his ex-wife to take a speeding penalty for him, Director of Public Prosecutions Keir Starmer announced ... more
Drug dealer jailed for two years
A drug dealer ,who arrived in Dundee with one hundred thousands pounds worth of heroin to sell in the city, has been jailed for two years. James Stevens, from ... more
Firm: more bankruptcies in Scotland
People in Scotland continue to face "extreme financial difficulties" as the number declared bankrupt last year was almost double the rate of the rest of Britain, according to statistics. ... more
United appoint new board member
Dundee United have appointed a new memeber to their board. John Bennett will join as a director. Dundee United have appointed a new member of their board. John Bennett will ... more
'Ticket row' conductor back at work
A ScotRail conductor who featured in a video watched by millions of people online has said he is delighted to be back at work. The video, filmed on a ... more
RBS to close Dundee University branch
Wave 102 News understands that the Dundee University branch of Royal Bank of Scotland will close. In a letter to West End Councillor Fraser MacPherson RBS say the branch ... more
Spending body slams fire board
A fire board has been criticised for its decision to man one of its stations overnight, despite \\\"relatively low\\\" levels of activity and risk. Public spending watchdog the Accounts ... more
Dundee University researchers treatment breakthrough
A potential treatment for a deadly disease has been discovered by researchers at Dundee University. It is thought that the drug fexindarole; which is already being trailed to treat ... more
Downfield parents worried about lack of patrol
Parents of Downfield Primary School pupils are concerned about a lack of crossing patrol. At the moment there\'s nobody to help school children cross the road at Derwent Avenue ... more
St Andrews students want Goodwin's degree removed
St Andrews University's student association is calling on Fred Goodwin to be stripped of his honorary degree. The disgraced banker recently had his knighthood revoked. Now students want to ... more
Dundee taxi proposals to be discussed
Dundee City Council will discuss proposed up front charges for taxi journeys today. The move is supported by a number of members of the city\'s Taxi driving community who ... more
Tayside Police looking for \'assault\' suspect
Police in Dundee are appealing for information after a man was assaulted on Forebank Road. The victim had to get stiches after the incident - which happened at around ... more
Teenager guilty of schoolboy murder
A teenager has been found guilty of murdering a school friend he claimed had pestered him for sex. Craig Roy, 19, was convicted over the death of 16-year-old Jack ... more
Murder accused may not stand trial
A Longforgan man,who's accused of murdering his wife at their home last summer, might not be able to stand trial because of his state of mind. Neil Cumming's lawyer ... more
Court rules against tobacco company
One of the world's largest tobacco firms has lost its latest legal challenge to plans for a ban on the open display of cigarettes in shops. Imperial Tobacco's appeal ... more
William arrives in Falklands
The Duke of Cambridge has arrived in the Falklands amid simmering tensions between Britain and Argentina over the disputed islands. His arrival, ahead of a tour of duty as ... more
Police appeal after 'workman' takes money
Police in Dundee are warning residents to be on the look out for bogus workmen. It follows two incidents in Kenmore Street on Monday and Tuesday afternoon when a ... more
Dundee women asked to join Race for Life
Cancer Research UK are urging Dundee women to take part in their Race for Life event. The race takes place at Camperdown Park on Sunday June 17th and is ... more
Changes on the way for 'claustrophobic' path
Dundee City Council could be about to make changes to a city walkway after concerns about the "claustrophobic" nature of the path. The pavement that runs alongside the rail ... more
Police watching drivers at Broughty level crossing
Police in Broughty Ferry have carried out a fresh crackdown on illegal crossings at a busy railway barrier. A vehicle fitted with CCTV has sat at the Gray Street ... more
Tickets for Dalia Lama talk on sale in Dundee
Tickets for the Dalai Lama's visit to Dundee went on sale this morning. A few people waiting in the the large queue at the City Square had been there ... more
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