Tayside County, Scotland News

A teenager accused of murdering his girlfriend in a flat fire told police he tried to rescue her from the blaze, a court heard.

A Victoria Cross awarded to a 21-year-old World War II bomber pilot has sold at auction for 335,000. The VC, which was presented to Flight Lieutenant Bill Reid in 1944 by King George VI, was bought by an anonymous bidder, setting a new record price.

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HEAVY rain lashed parts of Scotland today causing flooding and driving problems for motorists.

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An investigation is being launched after a fisherman, who was pulled from the water after falling overboard, died in hospital.

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A TEENAGER has admitted hurling petrol which erupted in a fireball, causing the death of a 17-year-old girl.

A SENIOR officer who is in charge of policing the streets of Forfar has given assurances to the public that foot patrols are being deployed in certain areas of the town to deal with anti-social behaviour.

Proposals to downgrade a Dundee fire station have been reintroduced nine months after similar plans were rejected by local councillors.

A teenage girl rowed with her boyfriend on the day she was allegedly murdered, a court heard.

Photographs of a fire-damaged flat where a teenage girl was allegedly murdered have been shown to a murder jury.

A dog survived unscathed after plunging 65ft off cliffs into the sea during a walk with his new owners.

A youth accused of murdering a 17-year-old girl by pouring petrol over her and setting it alight at a flat in Arbroath has admitted killing her.

ANGUS College will be working with various local organisations to help the long term unemployed in specific areas of Arbroath as part of a new contract with JHP training.

THE Brechin Advertiser understands that up to fifty members of staff could face losing their jobs as a result of the return of the Scottish Regional Treatment Centre at Stracathro Hospital to NHS control.

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THE Blairgowrie and East Perthshire Tourist Association is again organising a series of activities in the Blairgowrie and Rattray area over the St Andrew's Day weekend for the benefit of visitors and the local community.