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Man rescued by police from Kinross fire went on to abuse officers
When asked if a woman was still in his burning Kinross flat, Stephen McLean replied: "I don't give a f***, I hope she dies."
KinrossThe Courier (Dundee)
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Dundee man with ‘unblemished’ record wins £34k after ‘unfair’ sacking from joinery firm
Stephen Shaw had worked for JTC Furniture in Dundee for 24 years.
DundeeThe Courier (Dundee)
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Dundee’s Snappy Shopper growth plans boosted with multi-million-pound deal
The funding agreement will allow the company to create "headroom" for its growth ambitions.
DundeeThe Courier (Dundee)
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EXCLUSIVE: Broxden roundabout filter lanes plan to tackle Perth congestion blackspot
Perth and Kinross Council leader Eric Drysdale says filter lanes could tackle 'unacceptable' traffic jams at Broxden roundabout.
KinrossThe Courier (Dundee)
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Revealed: Record year as more than 50,000 cruise ship tourists visit Aberdeen
This mammoth figure is a 26% boost from last year as 71 ships docked in the north-east - with bosses promising to attract more lucrative vessels to the city.
AberdeenPress & Journal (Aberdeen)
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LEE WILKIE: The priceless lesson Steven Pressley just learned about his Dundee team
The Dark Blues came from behind to win late on in Falkirk.
DundeeThe Courier (Dundee)
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Jim Goodwin confesses to Bert Esselink ‘guilt’ as in-form Dundee United ace labelled an inspiration to teammates
Esselink was terrific against Hibs on Saturday.
DundeeThe Courier (Dundee)
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How have council cuts to ambassador roles affected Dundee city centre?
Some residents believe the roles being scrapped has contributed to the decline of the area.
DundeeThe Courier (Dundee)
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Photos: 10 years on from catastrophic fire, we look at history of Glen O’Dee, Scotland’s pioneering TB hospital
Scotland's first sanatorium, Glen O'Dee was once a majestic hospital in the pines near Banchory which pioneered TB treatment. It was a backdrop to decades of hope, healing and heartbreak before it suc
BanchoryPress & Journal (Aberdeen)
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Why ‘Dundee is always gonna be the beginning’ for Sharleen Spiteri and Texas
From Dundee University's Tav Bar in 1988 to HMV in 1993, Fat Sam's and the Caird Hall, Dundee has played a big part in the Texas story.
DundeeThe Courier (Dundee)
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Brewery boss on ‘putting Peterhead on the map for craft beer’
From a derelict Peterhead site to an award-winning £700,000 business, Brew Toon is brewing up its next phase of growth.
PeterheadPress & Journal (Aberdeen)
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St Johnstone star reveals what change Dundee United can expect on Saturday
Liam Smith is looking forward to facing his old club.
DundeeThe Courier (Dundee)
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Why X-rated film The Devils was banned by Dundee councillors – and why you can see it soon
Ken Russell’s controversial 1971 film The Devils was banned in Dundee in 1972 after complaints to the council. Now it's finally being screened in the city.
DundeeThe Courier (Dundee)
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KDM Evolution Trophy preview: Senior Aberdeen players to bolster young Dons at Elgin
Ross County and Peterhead also chase seeded places in final round of group phase.
AberdeenPress & Journal (Aberdeen)
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KDM Evolution Trophy preview: Senior Aberdeen players to bolster young Dons at Elgin
Ross County and Peterhead also chase seeded places in final round of group phase.
PeterheadPress & Journal (Aberdeen)
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Predator warned to expect ‘substantial’ prison term for attacking child in Perthshire and Fife
Bryan Young, also convicted of raping a woman, was remanded after being convicted at the High Court in Dundee.
DundeeThe Courier (Dundee)
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Peterhead domestic abuser has broken court’s orders for third time
Self-employed joiner Simon McGruther has breached non-harassment orders three times since they were imposed in October last year.
PeterheadPress & Journal (Aberdeen)
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Motherwell tonic soothed wounds but offers fragile Celtic and confidence-shot 25y/o little guarantee of a cure
Don't be fooled by one result, Celtic remain a work in progress and so does £11m summer signing going through alarming barren run
MotherwellThe Scotsman
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What Edinburgh's Freddy Douglas must do to become 'world class seven' like Scotland teammate and Wallabies ace
Flanker challenged to take next step in promising career by capital club’s defence coach.
EdinburghThe Scotsman
NewsInside the beautiful Glasgow west end townhouse overlooking historic bowling green
Agents have said the previous owners have modernised the Edwardian-era property "to a standard seldom seen".
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Noughties pop icons Hear’Say and Liberty X set for Aberdeen show in ‘incredible reunion’
The two groups will bring their 25th anniversary reunion tour to Aberdeen's P&J Live, featuring fan favourites like 'Pure and Simple' and 'Just A Little'.
AberdeenPress & Journal (Aberdeen)
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Great Scott: Abseilers spotted cleaning Edinburgh's iconic monument
A head for heights is definitely required for this job
EdinburghThe Scotsman
NewsEdinburgh and Lothians detective issues 'sex offender' protest warning
'Our role is to protect the public'
EdinburghEdinburgh Live
NewsPerfect Autumn city break just hours by train from Edinburgh at stunning riverside hotel
We stayed at the Radisson York Hotel during a stunning city break from Edinburgh. Nestled beside the River Ouse in York city centre, it featured stunning views and easy access to nearly every attracti
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Edinburgh's controversial new 7-7-7 bus lanes come into force
The trial began on Monday
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Brad Lyons says Aberdeen know fan ‘demands’ as he lifts lid on knee operation absence and Achilles ‘scare’
Midfielder Lyons spoke about his nine-week knee operation absence after returning to the Dons side in the 1-0 Premiership loss to St Johnstone.
AberdeenPress & Journal (Aberdeen)
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Darcy Graham hands Scotland massive boost with shock availability for Edinburgh
Scotland’s record try scorer could play in Edinburgh’s EPCR Challenge Cup opener as bicep issue not as severe as initially thought.
EdinburghThe Scotsman
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'It never felt like a league game': Kirkcaldy & Dysart boss Grant Brough blasts indoor venue for 3-1 loss
It’s fair to say Kirkcaldy & Dysart manager Grant Brough was not a fan of his side having to play a competitive away fixture against Hutchison Vale at Edinburgh’s Oriam indoor arena – Scotland's Sport
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'It never felt like a league game': Kirkcaldy & Dysart boss Grant Brough blasts indoor venue for 3-1 loss
It’s fair to say Kirkcaldy & Dysart manager Grant Brough was not a fan of his side having to play a competitive away fixture against Hutchison Vale at Edinburgh’s Oriam indoor arena – Scotland's Sport
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NewsGlasgow truck driver ‘could’ve been killed’ as teens ‘throw bricks’ from M8 footbridge
"I can only describe the smile on his face as evil. He had this big rock, and he just kind of dropped it right off the side, right in front of me."
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Challenge Cup previews: Formartine United bidding to reach last-32 as they face Cove Rangers
We look ahead to the final round of fixtures in the KDM Evolution Trophy with Formartine United, Clachnacuddin, Banks o' Dee and Fraserburgh all in action.
FraserburghPress & Journal (Aberdeen)
NewsGlasgow Polish store can sell alcohol despite community concerns over underage drinking
Yoker Community Council objected to the application due to fears over young people drinking in the area.
GlasgowGlasgow Live
NewsBooze bid for Glasgow building used by alcohol support charity rejected
Murray's Initiative urged the city's licensing board to throw out a bid for a convenience store's bid for an alcohol licence.
GlasgowGlasgow Live
NewsEdinburgh police heard dog 'howling loudly' in flat before making grisly discovery
Mutch admitted two charges at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.
EdinburghEdinburgh Live
NewsEdinburgh A720 City Bypass crash triggers rush-hour delays of up to 40 minutes
Traffic in the area is "slowing"
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Peterhead man recorded partner naked and sent video to her mum
Ryan Thomson's vindictive behaviour left his ex with long-term mental health concerns after he filmed her without consent.
PeterheadPress & Journal (Aberdeen)
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Kirkcaldy ‘doesn’t need warm words from Andy Burnham – it needs decisions’
Melanie Ward claims that Andy Burnham "understands Kirkcaldy.”
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Hunt for red car as Aberdeen residents fear ‘gunshots fired into air as warning’ on Ruthrieston Crescent
Police now say they are looking for a red car which might have been involved, while stressing that "no property was damaged" in the shock incident.
AberdeenPress & Journal (Aberdeen)
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Rush to appoint councillors to crisis-torn Sport Aberdeen board as ‘more scrutiny needed’
Elected members will be overseeing the troubled organisation for the first time since 2022.
AberdeenPress & Journal (Aberdeen)
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Ash Hay extends Dundee contract as striker makes ‘never had love like this’ admission
The Dens Park striker scored the Dark Blues' winner against Falkirk.
DundeeThe Courier (Dundee)
NewsAudi stolen and torched in Clydebank break-in as manhunt launched
Police are looking for a suspect described as white, aged in his 30s, and of slim build.
ClydebankGlasgow Live
NewsEdinburgh police rush to Lidl supermarket following 'assault and theft'
Police raced to the supermarket following a report of an assault.
EdinburghEdinburgh Live
NewsGlasgow dad 'pulls off schoolgirl's hijab' and calls her P-word in racist attack
A video of the young girl, without her hijab on, has now been shared across the school, with children calling her racial slurs.
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Council applies for government funding for five projects
The council has made applications for projects in Oban, Ardrishaig, Rothesay, Ardchattan and Tiree to the 27/28 edition of the fund.
ArdrishaigOban Times
NewsGangster snared ahead of Glasgow gangland hit boasts about easy jail time
Cade Johnson shared numerous photographs and videos on TikTok, giving recognition to O'Hara and other prominent figures from Scotland's criminal underworld throughout his incarceration.
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Nando’s: ‘We are renovating Belmont Street spot because we believe in Aberdeen city centre’
Restaurant manager Neil Matheson told The P&J how the chain is putting its money where its mouth is and doing up the branch for the first time since 2012.
AberdeenPress & Journal (Aberdeen)
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Aberdeen biker jailed after assault on disabled mum left her with brain bleed
Footage of the shocking incident shows Brian Noble knocking the woman to the ground after she had confronted him about riding his bike near children in Garthdee.
AberdeenPress & Journal (Aberdeen)
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Falkirk Council calls on UK and Scottish governments to act "urgently and decisively" to support Syngenta and its workers
Falkirk Council is demanding “an immediate and significant” response from the UK and Scottish Governments following the news that Syngenta is planning to cease its operations in Grangemouth next year.
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All you need to know about Aberdeen’s Fireworks Night celebrations
The display at the Beach Esplanade takes place on Thursday November 5.
AberdeenPress & Journal (Aberdeen)
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Berwick RNLI honours dedicated volunteers for 40 years of service
Berwick-upon-Tweed RNLI has proudly honoured two of its dedicated volunteers.
Berwick-upon-TweedNorthumberland Gazette
NewsEdinburgh Old Town locals brand 'eyesore' traffic cones an 'embarrassment'
The craze has divided residents
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Glenrothes FC boss Paul Beveridge: Stuart Cargill return key in recent revival
Glenrothes FC gaffer Paul Beveridge reckons the recent return of veteran striker Stuart Cargill – who scored the final goal in last Saturday’s 4-2 East of Scotland Football League first division victo
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Gallery: Northern Soul fans dance the afternoon away at Aberdeen nightclub
Music lovers gathered at Aura Nightclub for a day of 'Northern Soul classics, rare cuts and dancefloor favourites'.
AberdeenPress & Journal (Aberdeen)
NewsWest Lothian's Xcite team win top award for second year in a row
Linlithgow lesiure centre named best in UK
LinlithgowEdinburgh Live
NewsAyrshire dad's sensory bus will help kids unwind during October holidays
Michael Kidd created Aoife’s Sensory Bus, as a tribute to his daughter Aoife, who passed away from a brain tumour in 2019, aged six.
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Man who brandished hammer at Fraserburgh motorist jailed
Ryan Sinclair pulled the weapon out of a plastic bag and then shouted at the driver who saw him injured as he passed by.
FraserburghPress & Journal (Aberdeen)
NewsWater supply fixed at Glasgow's Barlinnie as prisoners left for days without access
“Staff have worked tirelessly throughout the weekend and we are grateful to them and to those in our care for their understanding.”
GlasgowGlasgow Live
NewsInquiry begins into death of ex-Celtic scout jailed for sexually abusing boys
Kenneth Divers was found guilty of targeting four boys, as young as 11 years old, at locations including Hampden Park and two schools in Paisley, between 1968 and 1992.
PaisleyGlasgow Live
NewsGlasgow street reopens three days after major blaze took hold of scrap yard
No casualties have been reported and police say the fire is not being treated as 'wilful'.
GlasgowGlasgow Live
NewsFundraiser for tragic Glasgow bartender hits £30k as family 'eternally grateful'
Daniel Colrain, 21, worked at the Old Smiddy bar in Cathcart and his family have been overwhelmed by the community's generosity
GlasgowGlasgow Live