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12 caravans pitch up on grass at Camperdown Park

It comes after environment officials were called to reports of waste being dumped during an encampment at a site nearby.

Local News, Politics, and Sport from Dundee | The Courier Dundee

Dundee children’s home ordered to improve after unannounced inspection raises safety concerns

The newly opened Craigie Cottage, a residential home for vulnerable young people, was branded "weak" in a report by the Care Inspectorate.

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Former SNP council leader appears in court accused of sexual offences in Dundee

Jordan Linden faces 17 charges against 12 different people, including children.

Local News, Politics, and Sport from Dundee | The Courier Dundee

Car crashes on its side after hitting parked vehicle in Dundee

Emergency services have been called to Johnston Avenue.

Local News, Politics, and Sport from Dundee | The Courier Dundee

Where to watch Scotland’s Euro 2024 games at fan zones in Tayside and Fife

From stadiums to bars, several venues are preparing to welcome football fans in June and July.

Local News, Politics, and Sport from Dundee | The Courier Dundee

Dundee teenager, 16, raffling off tickets for Scotland’s Euro 2024 opener

Mitchell Carling hopes to raise £50,000 with the charity draw.

Local News, Politics, and Sport from Dundee | The Courier Dundee

Dundee West End street furniture graffitied in act of ‘mindless vandalism’ weeks after installation

The chess board was installed as part of a programme of improvement works carried out by the council to the tune of £192,000.

Local News, Politics, and Sport from Dundee | The Courier Dundee

Dundee pensioner hit pedestrian while driving on wrong side of Hawkhill

James Kidd was also caught drink-driving in a separate incident.

Local News, Politics, and Sport from Dundee | The Courier Dundee

Police probe ‘wilful’ car fire on Dundee street

Officers have been carrying out door-to-door inquiries since the incident.

Local News, Politics, and Sport from Dundee | The Courier Dundee

Kirkton Community Centre given stay of execution following legal challenge against closure

Councillors agreed to shut the longstanding community centre last year and the building was expected to close by the end the year.

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The 'magical' Scottish beach hidden in forest that dates back to the Stone Age

Tentsmuir Forest is the perfect place to head for a day out now that the weather is starting to improve, home to both incredible history and a gorgeous sandy beach.

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Scots wheelie bin killer caught with £20k drugs farm given shorter curfew to walk puppy at night

Steven Robbins dodged jail but was slapped with a restriction of liberty order from 9pm to 7am each night for eight months.

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‘I closed my Dundee clothes shop after things got really grim – now I want to reopen after the public changed my mind’

Sharyn Farnan plans to relaunch SookSouk on Perth Road just weeks after it shut.

Local News, Politics, and Sport from Dundee | The Courier Dundee

Death of man in Aberfeldy accident to be probed by sheriff

Andrew Sinclair died in 2022 when his arm became trapped in industrial machinery.

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Car thief hit child with stolen vehicle in Dundee and led police on wild chase across Perthshire and Angus

Robin Alcorn twice stole cars from the same woman in the city.

Local News, Politics, and Sport from Dundee | The Courier Dundee

Former Ferry firefighter must compensate woman he sexually assaulted in pub

Joseph Buick was given a community payback order after his behaviour in the Broughty Ferry bar.

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Scottish city revealed as Britain's cheapest place to buy first home or rent

Edinburgh was named on the other end of the spectrum as the most expensive place to rent and be a first time buyer.

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Ferry pensioner admits causing head-on crash that left two dead

Ronald Stoneman, from Broughty Ferry, admitted careless driving in the crash on the A832 in Dundonnell.

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Sports teacher left man for dead after horror hit and run on dual carriageway

James Kidd fled the scene after knocking down Sadik Elshani when he drove on the wrong side of the road in Dundee.

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Sickening footage shows thug battering teen on Dundee bus in front of horrified passengers

The brutal attack on an Xplore Dundee bus was uploaded to Snapchat on April 21.