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Mourners’ final farewell to ‘beautiful’ Dundee mum Bethany Herd who died at 31

The Courier was invited to Bethany's funeral by her mum Mandy, who wanted her daughter’s final farewell to reflect the woman she was.

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Five weeks of strike action begin at Dundee University

The industrial action coincides with the start of the new academic year.

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WATCH: The ONE thing still missing from Dundee strike star Bradley Fink’s game

The Swiss hit man has scored in back-to-back games.

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LEE WILKIE: Dundee United’s Jim Goodwin boost and why Paisley intensity MUST become the norm

The Tangerines ran out 3-0 winners at St Mirren on Saturday to cap the manager's return to the dugout.

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Alyth town square sealed off as specialist mobile laboratory sent to incident

A specialist unit used in potentially hazardous incidents was sent to the scene in Alyth,

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Firefighters battle lorry blaze at Dunfermline bowling club

A lorry caught fire in the city.

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New Tayside council moves closer as John Swinney unveils radical local government blueprint

Ministers are proposing replacing Scotland’s existing 32 councils with six to 10 regional authorities and dozens of smaller community bodies.

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Sheriff Alastair Carmichael: Tributes to pioneering Dundee law man who broke new ground for those living with MND

The sheriff, who continued working with groundbreaking technology after an MND diagnosis, died at the weekend.

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Why is Perth city centre parking permit triple the price of other Scottish cities?

Murdo Fraser MSP has called for free parking after residents hit out online.

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Monday court round-up — Deer skinner and court embarrassment

A round-up of court cases from Tayside, Fife and Stirlingshire.

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EXCLUSIVE: Dundee councillor’s horror at convincing AI deepfake showing her welcoming ‘rapist refugees’

Councillor Dorothy McHugh watched in shock as a video showed her saying refugees were welcome in Dundee even if they raped women.

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Barnsley boss opens up on struggles for ex-St Johnstone star Makenzie Kirk

The 22-year-old has dropped out of the EFL League One side's starting line-up.

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WATCH: Dundee starlets combine for winner as Forfar boss raves about loan impact

Luca Perrie and Ethan Crombie are impressing on loan with the Loons.

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Kinross-shire homes refused due to Loch Leven flooding fears

The council denied permission for five new homes at Levenmouth Farm.

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Football starlet who killed Dundee University student in hit-and-run enjoys home leave

Ciaran Dickson enjoyed a full week of home leave from HMP Castle Huntly last month.

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Chef is sentenced for ‘traumatic’ Kinross smash that left two seriously injured

Chi Law pulled out into the path of an oncoming car while trying to overtake a supermarket lorry.

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New ‘ceiling of light’ displays installed across St Andrews

The installations on Church Street and Bell Street were created using recycled materials.

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Former Dundee and Dundee United player’s Angus home with sea views has price slashed

The Chocolate Box at East Scryne near Carnoustie has had its price cut by £50k.

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Dundee star Joe Westley on playing with ‘dent’ in his head and facing penalty demons

The frontman played with a fractured cheekbone and grabbed his fifth goal of the season against Motherwell.

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Supporter serenade is music to Lyall Cameron’s ears as Dundee United loan star refuses to become forgotten man

Cameron was magnificent in Paisley on Saturday.

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Dundee’s Hannah Laing and Perth singer Sacha Taylor perform with DJ Armin van Buuren in Ibiza

The Tayside pair appeared at the trance legend's first night of his residency at nightclub [UNVRS].

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Fife field scorched after huge fire as locals describe ‘mass of smoke and flames’

Two fire appliances sent to blaze close new housing estate in Kinglassie.

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Dundee mum transforms former city pub into women-only gym and wellness studio

Abbie Robertson has moved her Absolute Zenergy gym to the former Park Bar on Old Muirton Road in Lochee.

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Forklift destroyed in Blairgowrie fire as plumes of smoke visible across town

Firefighters rushed to the blaze in an industrial estate on Back Brae in Blairgowrie.

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A penny for Jack Baird’s thoughts and have St Johnstone found Josh McPake talisman replacement?

Saints snatched a point in dramatic fashion against Falkirk at the weekend.

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Was Neil Lennon right to question booing Dunfermline Athletic fans after win against Morton?

The Pars sealed a third victory in four games with Dylan Lobban's clincher at Cappielow.

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EXCLUSIVE: What’s delaying promised £300k Broxden park and ride improvements?

Perth and Kinross Council says it's working to resolve 'a land ownership matter' before it can upgrade the Broxden Park and Ride depot.

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Gleneagles Hotel’s investment plans after record year for sales and profits

Almost £5 million was spent on upgrading the estate last year.

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Why fourth place could be just the start for Dundee this season

The Dark Blues defeated Motherwell 2-1 at Dens Park on Saturday - Courier Sport picks out key talking points.