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A look at the key developments in the 1998 case.
Kenneth Jones: Timeline in Fife teenager’s disappearance as police launch new probe
A look at the key developments in the 1998 case.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:35 AM
A look at the key developments in the 1998 case.
The James McAvoy film will close the 2026 Glasgow Film Festival.
Details of UK premiere for Dundee film California Schemin’ revealed
The James McAvoy film will close the 2026 Glasgow Film Festival.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:08 AM
The James McAvoy film will close the 2026 Glasgow Film Festival.
We spoke to Dundonians and looked at Police Scotland data to get a clearer picture of the issue.
Is knife crime in Dundee really worse than ever?
We spoke to Dundonians and looked at Police Scotland data to get a clearer picture of the issue.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:54 AM
We spoke to Dundonians and looked at Police Scotland data to get a clearer picture of the issue.
The Hermitage Douglas Fir was once the first tree in Europe to reach 200ft. Now it's Dunkeld's newest gathering place
Perthshire woodworker transforms Britain’s third-tallest tree into town’s biggest picnic table
The Hermitage Douglas Fir was once the first tree in Europe to reach 200ft. Now it's Dunkeld's newest gathering place
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December 9, 2025 at 8:41 AM
The Hermitage Douglas Fir was once the first tree in Europe to reach 200ft. Now it's Dunkeld's newest gathering place
Welcome to Planning Ahead, our weekly round-up of the latest planning proposals across Dundee.
Dundee Planning Ahead: Hotel progress at former orphanage and Forfar Road home
Welcome to Planning Ahead, our weekly round-up of the latest planning proposals across Dundee.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Welcome to Planning Ahead, our weekly round-up of the latest planning proposals across Dundee.
Grab your gloves, it's time to go hunting for the ideal Christmas tree.
Families flock to Stirlingshire Christmas tree farm as countdown to big day begins
Grab your gloves, it's time to go hunting for the ideal Christmas tree.
dlvr.it
December 9, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Grab your gloves, it's time to go hunting for the ideal Christmas tree.
Angus Council has been flooded with representations after an HMO application for the former Lochbank Manor residential home in Forfar was submitted in October.
Hundreds of objections removed from council portal as Forfar care home HMO applicants quash asylum seeker speculation
Angus Council has been flooded with representations after an HMO application for the former Lochbank Manor residential home in Forfar was submitted in October.
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December 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Angus Council has been flooded with representations after an HMO application for the former Lochbank Manor residential home in Forfar was submitted in October.
Joseph Beaver came to the attention of police who were probing his "vile" social media content, which included glorifying terrorist attacks in the United States.
Jailed: Hitler-praising Dundee drug dealer who fell into ‘far-right rabbit hole’
Joseph Beaver came to the attention of police who were probing his "vile" social media content, which included glorifying terrorist attacks in the United States.
dlvr.it
December 9, 2025 at 7:46 AM
Joseph Beaver came to the attention of police who were probing his "vile" social media content, which included glorifying terrorist attacks in the United States.
Trains are set to be diverted or replaced by buses from January 17.
All you need to know as Fife to Edinburgh railway line to shut for nine days in January
Trains are set to be diverted or replaced by buses from January 17.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Trains are set to be diverted or replaced by buses from January 17.
Police, several lifeboat crews and helicopter search coastline throughout the night.
Helicopter called to assist police search for missing Dundee man
Police, several lifeboat crews and helicopter search coastline throughout the night.
dlvr.it
December 9, 2025 at 7:20 AM
Police, several lifeboat crews and helicopter search coastline throughout the night.
Callum Robinson was just 16 when he detained his victim against and threatened to "burst" him if he called police.
Fife teenager, 16, abducted social worker and detained him against his will
Callum Robinson was just 16 when he detained his victim against and threatened to "burst" him if he called police.
dlvr.it
December 9, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Callum Robinson was just 16 when he detained his victim against and threatened to "burst" him if he called police.
It comes after Perth and Kinross provost Xander McDade said locals would be 'outraged' at plans to award £1.9m to a London-based hotel developer
£1.9m grant for Perth boutique hotel is worth risk claims city councillor
It comes after Perth and Kinross provost Xander McDade said locals would be 'outraged' at plans to award £1.9m to a London-based hotel developer
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December 9, 2025 at 6:53 AM
It comes after Perth and Kinross provost Xander McDade said locals would be 'outraged' at plans to award £1.9m to a London-based hotel developer
NHS Fife was found to have harassed Sandie Peggie while all claims against Beth Upton were dismissed.
How much has NHS Fife trans row tribunal cost taxpayers – and can health board appeal ruling?
NHS Fife was found to have harassed Sandie Peggie while all claims against Beth Upton were dismissed.
dlvr.it
December 9, 2025 at 6:39 AM
NHS Fife was found to have harassed Sandie Peggie while all claims against Beth Upton were dismissed.
Angus Council aimed to save £375,000 a year by offloading the 18-year-old office building beside the A90 at Forfar.
Angus House council HQ to be taken off market after failed £6,500 marketing campaign
Angus Council aimed to save £375,000 a year by offloading the 18-year-old office building beside the A90 at Forfar.
dlvr.it
December 9, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Angus Council aimed to save £375,000 a year by offloading the 18-year-old office building beside the A90 at Forfar.
Kenneth Jones was 18 when he went missing from his home in Glenrothes in 1998.
EXCLUSIVE: Over 1,000 inquiries made into Fife teenager’s disappearance as police call in ‘expert witnesses’
Kenneth Jones was 18 when he went missing from his home in Glenrothes in 1998.
dlvr.it
December 9, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Kenneth Jones was 18 when he went missing from his home in Glenrothes in 1998.
The catalyst for the two-year saga was a changing room row at Victoria Hospital in 2023.
Kirkcaldy residents have their say on Sandie Peggie NHS Fife tribunal outcome
The catalyst for the two-year saga was a changing room row at Victoria Hospital in 2023.
dlvr.it
December 9, 2025 at 5:59 AM
The catalyst for the two-year saga was a changing room row at Victoria Hospital in 2023.
Six cars and four buses were vandalised between Sunday night and Monday morning.
Police hunt for vandals after 10 vehicles’ windows smashed in Pitlochry
Six cars and four buses were vandalised between Sunday night and Monday morning.
dlvr.it
December 8, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Six cars and four buses were vandalised between Sunday night and Monday morning.
Chief Superintendent Pat Campbell was accused of threatening behaviour and assault.
Police chief who led Sheku Bayoh probe is cleared of domestic attack
Chief Superintendent Pat Campbell was accused of threatening behaviour and assault.
dlvr.it
December 8, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Chief Superintendent Pat Campbell was accused of threatening behaviour and assault.
Play Academy owners Carly Costello and Vicky Myers told The Courier: "We're probably one of the first in Scotland to have this configuration of play, learning, development, tech, education, and an on-site therapist."
EXCLUSIVE: Blairgowrie mums reveal plans for ‘first of its kind’ learning and play centre
Play Academy owners Carly Costello and Vicky Myers told The Courier: "We're probably one of the first in Scotland to have this configuration of play, learning, development, tech, education, and an on-site therapist."
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December 8, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Play Academy owners Carly Costello and Vicky Myers told The Courier: "We're probably one of the first in Scotland to have this configuration of play, learning, development, tech, education, and an on-site therapist."
The Courier returns to crucial elements of what was actually at stake in a tribunal which risked being drowned out by noise.
3 key Sandie Peggie claims – and what NHS Fife tribunal judge ruled
The Courier returns to crucial elements of what was actually at stake in a tribunal which risked being drowned out by noise.
dlvr.it
December 8, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The Courier returns to crucial elements of what was actually at stake in a tribunal which risked being drowned out by noise.
The ruling panel said the trans doctor’s account of the confrontation was “more reliable and cohesive” than nurse Ms Peggie’s.
Beth Upton evidence on Kirkcaldy hospital changing room row ‘more convincing’ than Sandie Peggie account
The ruling panel said the trans doctor’s account of the confrontation was “more reliable and cohesive” than nurse Ms Peggie’s.
dlvr.it
December 8, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The ruling panel said the trans doctor’s account of the confrontation was “more reliable and cohesive” than nurse Ms Peggie’s.
Two residents say there is a "clear risk to life and property" being ignored by Stirling Council.
Fears grow over Bridge of Allan trees as Storm Bram approaches
Two residents say there is a "clear risk to life and property" being ignored by Stirling Council.
dlvr.it
December 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Two residents say there is a "clear risk to life and property" being ignored by Stirling Council.
A round-up of court cases from Tayside and Fife.
Monday court round-up — Bicycle thief and petrol bomb threat
A round-up of court cases from Tayside and Fife.
dlvr.it
December 8, 2025 at 4:58 PM
A round-up of court cases from Tayside and Fife.
Lili Velikova was initially found by police to be "unresponsive" at an address on Milnbank Road on Saturday morning before being pronounced dead a short time later.
Man accused of assaulting and threatening to kill woman found dead in Dundee flat
Lili Velikova was initially found by police to be "unresponsive" at an address on Milnbank Road on Saturday morning before being pronounced dead a short time later.
dlvr.it
December 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Lili Velikova was initially found by police to be "unresponsive" at an address on Milnbank Road on Saturday morning before being pronounced dead a short time later.
Carri Stewart, Brian Millar, Barry Murray, and Scott Henderson were handed life sentences for killing Steven Hutton at his Charleston Road flat on March 30 2024.
Four found guilty of murdering Dundee man in ‘punishment beating’
Carri Stewart, Brian Millar, Barry Murray, and Scott Henderson were handed life sentences for killing Steven Hutton at his Charleston Road flat on March 30 2024.
dlvr.it
December 8, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Carri Stewart, Brian Millar, Barry Murray, and Scott Henderson were handed life sentences for killing Steven Hutton at his Charleston Road flat on March 30 2024.