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People living in the Mollands Road area took gritting responsibilities into their own hands after several accidents.
Treacherous icy Callander roads untreated during yellow weather warning
People living in the Mollands Road area took gritting responsibilities into their own hands after several accidents.
dlvr.it
January 16, 2026 at 2:45 PM
People living in the Mollands Road area took gritting responsibilities into their own hands after several accidents.
Drivers are being disrupted.
A9 closed near Blair Atholl after two-vehicle crash
Drivers are being disrupted.
dlvr.it
January 16, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Drivers are being disrupted.
A court heard Aly Albosati believed he deserved a prison term for causing the crash.
Student who killed great-grandmother in Angus crash spared prison
A court heard Aly Albosati believed he deserved a prison term for causing the crash.
dlvr.it
January 16, 2026 at 11:50 AM
A court heard Aly Albosati believed he deserved a prison term for causing the crash.
Police were called to the Strathmartine Road Post Office shortly before 5pm last Friday.
Man spotted ‘smashing cash machine to smithereens’ outside Dundee Post Office
Police were called to the Strathmartine Road Post Office shortly before 5pm last Friday.
dlvr.it
January 16, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Police were called to the Strathmartine Road Post Office shortly before 5pm last Friday.
The fee for collecting garden waste will rise to £50 in 2026.
Why have Dundee brown bin permit costs spiked so much?
The fee for collecting garden waste will rise to £50 in 2026.
dlvr.it
January 16, 2026 at 10:56 AM
The fee for collecting garden waste will rise to £50 in 2026.
Crowds gathered at the Lochgelly Centre to enjoy Bonnie & Clyde the Musical, performed live by the Playhouse Theatre Company.
Gallery: Lochgelly hosts thrilling Bonnie & Clyde musical show
Crowds gathered at the Lochgelly Centre to enjoy Bonnie & Clyde the Musical, performed live by the Playhouse Theatre Company.
dlvr.it
January 16, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Crowds gathered at the Lochgelly Centre to enjoy Bonnie & Clyde the Musical, performed live by the Playhouse Theatre Company.
In an exclusive interview, the Stand Up Farmer reveals the comedy of having young children - and why he remains so supportive of a mental health campaign for farmers.
Perthshire ‘comedy farmer’ Jim Smith on family, stand-up and Scotland’s World Cup ‘euphoria’
In an exclusive interview, the Stand Up Farmer reveals the comedy of having young children - and why he remains so supportive of a mental health campaign for farmers.
dlvr.it
January 16, 2026 at 9:48 AM
In an exclusive interview, the Stand Up Farmer reveals the comedy of having young children - and why he remains so supportive of a mental health campaign for farmers.
Adam Shaw stole and burned a Range Rover Sport and a Honda Jazz.
Prison for Angus ‘danger to the public’ who stole and torched cars
Adam Shaw stole and burned a Range Rover Sport and a Honda Jazz.
dlvr.it
January 16, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Adam Shaw stole and burned a Range Rover Sport and a Honda Jazz.
With its council funding under threat, community theatre participants show how they provide a vital lifeline.
‘Dundee Rep changed my life’: Community performers show what city stands to lose
With its council funding under threat, community theatre participants show how they provide a vital lifeline.
dlvr.it
January 16, 2026 at 9:21 AM
With its council funding under threat, community theatre participants show how they provide a vital lifeline.
The Aboukir Hotel was summoned before Angus Licensing Board after complaints from neighbours before and after the all-day charity event last August.
Carnoustie hotel facing licensing rap over 1am Ibiza-style festival noise
The Aboukir Hotel was summoned before Angus Licensing Board after complaints from neighbours before and after the all-day charity event last August.
dlvr.it
January 16, 2026 at 9:08 AM
The Aboukir Hotel was summoned before Angus Licensing Board after complaints from neighbours before and after the all-day charity event last August.
If given the green light, work will begin next month.
Lochee multis set for £500k ‘environmental improvements’ as Dundee councillors asked to approve work
If given the green light, work will begin next month.
dlvr.it
January 16, 2026 at 8:54 AM
If given the green light, work will begin next month.
Work is being carried out on a section of M90 between Glenfarg and Craigend until February 3.
More than two weeks of closures on M90 near Perth due to ‘dangerous’ trees
Work is being carried out on a section of M90 between Glenfarg and Craigend until February 3.
dlvr.it
January 16, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Work is being carried out on a section of M90 between Glenfarg and Craigend until February 3.
Lee Spence followed a 16-year-old girl and made inappropriate comments to her in Glenrothes.
Fife man who tried to kill child abuser dad in prison joins him on sex offenders register
Lee Spence followed a 16-year-old girl and made inappropriate comments to her in Glenrothes.
dlvr.it
January 16, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Lee Spence followed a 16-year-old girl and made inappropriate comments to her in Glenrothes.
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.
dlvr.it
January 16, 2026 at 8:13 AM
Trains are set to be diverted or replaced by buses from January 17.
The large former office site has been vacant since 2022 and is in a bad state.
Craigforth environmental health investigation under way as derelict Stirling site stalemate continues
The large former office site has been vacant since 2022 and is in a bad state.
dlvr.it
January 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM
The large former office site has been vacant since 2022 and is in a bad state.
Councillors weren't told Craig Wallace had twice expressed an interest in Perth's 1-5 High Street building and he hopes a new briefing will explain why.
EXCLUSIVE: Perth businessman whose revelations sparked anger over council ‘hotel’ deal hopes probe provides answers
Councillors weren't told Craig Wallace had twice expressed an interest in Perth's 1-5 High Street building and he hopes a new briefing will explain why.
dlvr.it
January 16, 2026 at 7:46 AM
Councillors weren't told Craig Wallace had twice expressed an interest in Perth's 1-5 High Street building and he hopes a new briefing will explain why.
Kelly McGregor has undergone a remarkable physical and mental health transformation after she was involved in a serious car crash.
Dunfermline woman shares 10-stone weight loss journey after spinal injury
Kelly McGregor has undergone a remarkable physical and mental health transformation after she was involved in a serious car crash.
dlvr.it
January 16, 2026 at 7:32 AM
Kelly McGregor has undergone a remarkable physical and mental health transformation after she was involved in a serious car crash.
Explore the historic Stirling back walk in Scotland with striking winter images, discovering panoramic views and hidden gems along this renowned route.
Stirling Back Walk highlights city’s history and views in stunning new photo series
Explore the historic Stirling back walk in Scotland with striking winter images, discovering panoramic views and hidden gems along this renowned route.
dlvr.it
January 16, 2026 at 7:19 AM
Explore the historic Stirling back walk in Scotland with striking winter images, discovering panoramic views and hidden gems along this renowned route.
John Phillips was high on a cocktail of drink and drugs when he tried to back away from a police roadblock and reversed into the front of the pensioner's vehicle.
Drunken drug-driver with FIVE life bans injured woman, 75, as he tried to speed away from police in Perth
John Phillips was high on a cocktail of drink and drugs when he tried to back away from a police roadblock and reversed into the front of the pensioner's vehicle.
dlvr.it
January 16, 2026 at 7:05 AM
John Phillips was high on a cocktail of drink and drugs when he tried to back away from a police roadblock and reversed into the front of the pensioner's vehicle.
Louise Kennedy-Dalby's bus journey was made three times longer than it should have been due to problems disembarking.
Fife wheelchair user ‘stuck on the X24’ because of long bus shelter
Louise Kennedy-Dalby's bus journey was made three times longer than it should have been due to problems disembarking.
dlvr.it
January 16, 2026 at 6:52 AM
Louise Kennedy-Dalby's bus journey was made three times longer than it should have been due to problems disembarking.
The Courier revealed that Polepark AFC had folded after being expelled from the league.
EXCLUSIVE: Inside fallout from Dundee amateur football ‘player payment’ claims as previous probe revealed
The Courier revealed that Polepark AFC had folded after being expelled from the league.
dlvr.it
January 16, 2026 at 6:38 AM
The Courier revealed that Polepark AFC had folded after being expelled from the league.
Riverstone Lodge and Restaurant reopened this month and will soon boast a new beer garden and play area.
Scone restaurateur’s big plans for 26-bedroom hotel at Perth Racecourse
Riverstone Lodge and Restaurant reopened this month and will soon boast a new beer garden and play area.
dlvr.it
January 16, 2026 at 6:25 AM
Riverstone Lodge and Restaurant reopened this month and will soon boast a new beer garden and play area.
A ‘huge’ investment in the Lour Road property will include 18 new fire doors to comply with a Scottish Fire and Rescue Service audit.
Fire safety promises secure short-term let permission for £600k Forfar holiday home
A ‘huge’ investment in the Lour Road property will include 18 new fire doors to comply with a Scottish Fire and Rescue Service audit.
dlvr.it
January 16, 2026 at 6:11 AM
A ‘huge’ investment in the Lour Road property will include 18 new fire doors to comply with a Scottish Fire and Rescue Service audit.
Bengal cat Bongo will show off his paddleboarding skills on the Channel 4 show.
Dundee woman and her ‘adventure cats’ to appear on David Baddiel TV show
Bengal cat Bongo will show off his paddleboarding skills on the Channel 4 show.
dlvr.it
January 15, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Bengal cat Bongo will show off his paddleboarding skills on the Channel 4 show.
Shaina Reid has launched a fundraiser to support Imogen's ongoing care.
Dundee mum praises ‘superhero’ baby daughter after two brain haemorrhages
Shaina Reid has launched a fundraiser to support Imogen's ongoing care.
dlvr.it
January 15, 2026 at 7:37 PM
Shaina Reid has launched a fundraiser to support Imogen's ongoing care.