Work of north-east designers on show at V&A museum
The work of north-east designers features in a permanent exhibition at Scotland’s newest museum.
dundee
Primal Scream frontman hails V&A ahead of opening concert
The lead singer of Primal Scream said he has been enthralled by the building of the V&A Dundee which, he says, is a “fantastic thing” for Dundee and Scotland.
Care home company goes into administration
A company with three care homes in Scotland has gone into administration.
Dundee City Council considers events arena plan amid V&A interest surge
Dundee could be in line for a high-capacity events arena as the city seeks to capitalise on the opening of the V&A and the wider waterfront development.
Second major fire hits Dundee in less than 24 hours
Firefighters have worked through the night to tackle a major blaze which ripped through an indoor market in Dundee’s second major fire in less than 24 hours.
Dundee market gutted in city’s second major blaze in fewer than 24 hours
A large blaze has ripped through an indoor market and forced the evacuation of nearby buildings, in Dundee’s second major fire in fewer than 24 hours.
In Pictures: Inside the new V&A Dundee
In 2007 the first discussions were held to bring a design museum to Dundee that would change the face of the city. Now, 11 years later, the V&A has finally opened its doors for the first time.
V&A Dundee hailed as visitors get first glimpse inside
The new V&A Dundee has given visitors a first glimpse inside as the museum a decade in the making opened its doors on the banks of the Tay.
Secondary school badly damaged by fire to remain closed for some time
A school which was extensively damaged by a major fire will be out of commission for some time, the local authority has said.
First images of new V&A Dundee revealed
The first images of the interior of the new V&A Dundee have been released ahead of its official opening at the weekend.
Inside the V&A: First images show inside Dundee’s new design museum
The Courier was given special early access inside the new V&A Dundee design museum.
Major fire closes Dundee secondary school
A Dundee secondary school has been extensively damaged by a major fire.
School closed after major fire
A secondary school will be closed for the day following a major fire overnight.
Video: Braeview Academy fire — Emergency services battle blaze at Dundee high school
A massive fire erupted at an academy in Dundee last night.
Special preview reveals delights of new Dundee V&A
A special preview of the new V&A in Dundee – the first outside London – is being held ahead of its official opening.
More than 50 firefighters tackling blaze at school
More than 50 firefighters have been tackling a “well-developed” blaze at a school in Dundee.
Extra train seats for V&A Dundee opening
Trains to Dundee will have extra seats to cope with a surge in visitors expected as the V&A opens this weekend.
Michelin Dundee tyre factory jobs threatened amid production forecasts
Jobs are under threat at Michelin’s Dundee tyre factory amid an “influx” of cheaper foreign imports into the European market.
Man charged after device triggers bomb squad alert
A man has been charged after a device found during a raid led to the bomb squad being called in.
Police justified in use of incapacitant spray in drugs search, report says
A police officer’s use of an incapacitant spray to subdue a man during a drugs search was justified, a watchdog has found.
Several people rescued from flat fire
Five people have been rescued after a fire broke out in a city centre flat.
World-class violinist Nicola Benedetti to teach young Aberdeen musicians
Budding young musicians will benefit from a new series of free sessions – led by world-class violinist Nicola Benedetti.
Petrol tanker breakdown adds to rush-hour delays
Rush-hour traffic faced delays after a petrol tanker broke down in Dundee. The incident happened northbound on Forfar Road, heading out of the city at the Claverhouse Road junction, at around 6.55am on Tuesday. One lane remained open on the busy dual carriageway, but a Police Scotland spokesman said traffic had been building up.
Serial sex abuser faces lifelong supervision when released
A serial abuser found guilty of a catalogue of violent and sexual crimes over a period of more than 20 years has been jailed.
Frightened Rabbit and Lulu to perform at Social Bite charity sleep-out
Frightened Rabbit and Lulu are to perform at a charity sleep-out which is taking place across four cities.
5 things we learned from an eventful weekend in the Ladbrokes Premiership
Hearts remain the only team in the Ladbrokes Premiership with a 100 per cent record following their win over Kilmarnock.
Accidents spark call for A90 junction rethink
A councillor has written to Transport Scotland urging it to take action at a problem junction on the A90.
Section of A90 to undergo £150,000 resurfacing works
An 800m stretch of the A90 is to undergo a major resurfacing project.
Tay Bridge reopens after 5-hour stand off
The Tay Road Bridge is reopened following an incident.
Firefighters from Dundee and Inverness help cover ‘unacceptable staff shortage’ in Aberdeen
Firefighters from outwith Aberdeen are being drafted into the city on favourable wages and put up in hotels due to a shortage of staff, it has been claimed.