Dundee, Tayside and Central Scotland News
Keep up to date with the latest news and sports articles for Dundee, Tayside and Central Scotland. You will also find links on the left that will direct you to local and national newspaper websites and publications.
Your Voice, Your Vote: What Scots want from the election
Voters share the key issues with BBC Scotland News that will influence their vote on 4 July.
The unsung 'Brendas' who answered obscene helpline calls
A peculiar period in the Samaritans helpline history involved a group of open-minded and tolerant women.
Woman sues Netflix over Baby Reindeer character
She claims to have inspired the character and seeks $170m for defamation, negligence and privacy violations.
Meta releases 'sextortion' data after mum's criticism
Murray Dowey, 16, from Dunblane took his own life last December after being blackmailed online.
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
Man back in court on Aberfeldy dog walker murder charge
David Campbell, 75, is accused of shooting former groundsman Brian Low in February.
I started a Gaelic metalcore band
Colin Stone has been recording his songs in his studio in Larbert.
Police officer sent indecent messsages to child
Cameron Fraser, from Dundee, will now face police proceedings for gross professional misconduct.
Stars descend on Dior's first Scottish fashion show since 1955
The French fashion house took inspiration from Scottish history for the show at Drummond Castle near Crieff.
M9 crash victim's suffering 'almost incomprehensible'
Lamara Bell died after being left for three days in a car that had crashed down an embankment.
Dundee becomes second city to enforce Low Emission Zone
Dundee's Low Emission Zone will be followed by Aberdeen and Edinburgh's zones on Saturday
I'm sorry we haven't dualled the A9 - Sturgeon
The former FM says the Scottish government did not "mess up" but had faced significant challenges.
Woman jailed for burning baby with hairdryer
Lyndsay Lawrence, 29, from Camelon, carried out the assault on the nine-month-old boy in December 2020.
Man killed in lorry crash on A9 Perth bypass
The incident happened near to the on-slip for the A85, close to a pedestrian footbridge.
Can you become a lawyer by listening to Taylor Swift?
A Glasgow law student is hoping to pass her undergraduate degree with a dissertation on Taylor Swift.
The teen giving away his Euros tickets for charity
Mitchell Carling decided to raffle off his tickets for the tournament's curtain-raiser in Munich.
The Kelpies: Ten years of the towering horse sculptures
Artist Andy Scott completed the Kelpies at the entrance to the North Sea near Falkirk in 2014.
Stone of Destiny takes centre stage at new museum
The ancient symbol of Scotland's monarchy is one of the star attractions at the Perth Museum.
How giant batteries will help power Scotland
The number being installed is expected to increase dramatically as part of the move towards renewable energy.
Wing and a prayer: The chaplains supporting sports stars
A growing number of chaplains are helping our sportsman and women on and off the field of play.
Scotland's Biggest Families
A visit to Dundee and Lossiemouth to meet the Hann and Sullivan families.
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From dental nurse to gold-selling artist, Dundee DJ shares the story behind her success.
Landward: Angus
Dougie meets the Angus farmers concerned about new power lines over their land.
Found Under the Floor: Bennylyn and Jellica Burke
The story of Bennylyn and Jellica who were murdered after starting a new life in the UK.
Muirhead & Brewster retain titles
Eve Muirhead and Tom Brewster guide their rinks to respective women's and men's Scottish curling titles in Perth on Sunday.
McNamara hurt by Dundee Utd loss
Dundee United boss Jackie McNamara urges his team to improve defensively following the 6-2 humbling by Celtic.
Managers at odds on County win
St Johnstone manager Steve Lomas was left aggrieved after losing at Ross County in the Scottish Premier League.
Celtic 6-2 Dundee Utd
Kris Commons and Anthony Stokes each score twice as Celtic rout Dundee United and stretch their SPL advantage.
Ross County 1-0 St Johnstone
Ross County hold firm to claim all three points from their Scottish Premier League clash against St Johnstone.
Falkirk 1-0 Dunfermline
Substitute David Weatherston scores a late goal to give Falkirk victory against Dunfermline.
Arbroath 0-1 Brechin City
Brechin City's Alan Trouten scored late to defeat Arbroath in the Scottish Second Divsion.
Forfar Athletic 0-1 Alloa Athletic
A last-minute goal by Ben Gordon is enough for Alloa to edge past Forfar in the Scottish Second Division.
Stenhousemuir 2-1 East Fife
Bryan Hodge scores twice as Stenhousemuir come from behind to beat East Fife in the Scottish Second Division.
Annan Athletic 1-2 East Stirlingshire
East Stirling continue to enjoy their travels as they defeat Annan in the Scottish Third Division.
Peterhead 0-0 Stirling Albion
Bottom-placed Stirling Albion hold play-off hopefuls Peterhead to a draw in the Scottish Third Division
Dundee need more in attack - Smith
Manager Barry Smith admits Dundee lack prowess in the final third following the 1-0 defeat by Aberdeen.
Aberdeen 1-0 Dundee
Niall McGinn's 17th goal of the season gives Aberdeen their first win of 2013 as Dundee lose at Pittodrie.
Book festivals a 'soft target' for protesters - Harvie
The Scottish Greens' co-leader criticised the objectives of campaigners after three festivals ended sponsorship deals with Baillie Gifford.
Flynn attacks Labour's North Sea windfall tax plans
The SNP's Westminster leader says Labour's proposal for windfall tax on energy companies would result in "100,000 job losses".
Scotland squad serenaded by piper as they leave for Germany
The Scotland squad have departed for Germany ahead of their opening game against the hosts at Euro 2024.
Your Voice, Your Vote: What Scots want from the election
Voters share the key issues with BBC Scotland News that will influence their vote on 4 July.
Man, 43, charged after body found in city flat
Officers say the 53-year-old, who has not been named, was pronounced dead at the scene in the Gorgie area of Edinburgh.
New CalMac ferry for Islay and Jura launches in Turkey
The second ferry built in Turkey for Scotland's west coast routes has officially been launched.
Your pictures of Scotland
A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
The teenage con artist behind a £2.5m global crime spree
Elliot Castro was 16 and selling mobile phones from a Glasgow call centre when he first duped someone out of their bank details.
Tories insist Ross played no part in dropping candidate
David Duguid, who had held the Banff and Buchan seat since 2017, has effectively been deselected and will be replaced by Douglas Ross.
Man seriously injured after hit-and-run
Police said the incident, which involved a 34-year-old man, happened at about 00:30 on Saturday in Johnstone, Renfrewshire.
Cricket club at stately home celebrates 125 years
The Borders club plays mainly at home - because so many sides want to play at its picturesque ground.
Sunak's early return from D-Day events 'unforgivable' - Sarwar
The prime minister has faced intense criticism for leaving the 80th anniversary event in France to return to the UK.