Dundee makes City of Culture 2017 shortlist but Aberdeen misses out - BBC News
Dundee has made the shortlist for the UK City of Culture in 2017, but Aberdeen has missed out. A total of 11 towns and cities were in contention for the accolade. Hull, Leicester and Swansea Bay were the other three to make the shortlist. The winner
...Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:09:15 GMT
Independence referendum could be lengthening odds on Dundee's City of ... - The Courier
Punters' confidence in Dundee's UK City of Culture 2017 bid could be faltering due to next year's Scottish independence referendum, it has been claimed. The shortlist for the prestigious award will be announced next Wednesday, with Dundee's odds now
...Thu, 13 Jun 2013 12:49:16 GMT
Family to sue Dundee City Council over man's death - The Courier
The family of a former Dundee City Council employee is suing the local authority over his death. Peter Christie's family claim — in a lawsuit launched by Mr Christie just before he died — that he breathed in asbestos while at work. It is that, the
...Fri, 14 Jun 2013 10:06:34 GMT
Dundee City Council due £100000 to harassed woman - The Courier
Dundee City Council has been ordered to pay a former school technician who was subjected to sexual harassment more than £100,000. Margaret Malcolm, 56, complained that male technician colleagues at Baldragon Academy stuck models of a penis to her
...Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:09:55 GMT
Sir Chris Hoy backs Dundee's City of Culture bid - The Courier
Scotland's most famous Olympian gave the thumbs-up to Dundee's City of Culture bid over rivals Aberdeen when he was interviewed on TV. Sir Chris Hoy gave his backing to Dundee when asked by One Show presenter Matt Baker which city he would like to
...Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:00:35 GMT
Dundee-based MSP claims V&A has cost city other developments - The Courier
“I hope that... the Sports Minister (Shona Robison) will agree with me and many people in our city that, as wonderful as the V&A project will be for our city, it is not enough to address a long-term lack of investment in our city.” Dundee City East SNP
...Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:01:38 GMT