James Simpson

5 hours ago | thecourier.co.uk | James Simpson

A convicted murderer is on the run after absconding from HMP Castle Huntly Near Dundee. The search to trace Raymond McCourt continues after he was reported missing to Police Scotland at 5.30pm on Tuesday. Officers have now released a new image of the 59-year-old in a bid to track him down. The last confirmed sighting of McCourt was captured at premises on Duke Street, Glasgow, at 4.40pm on Tuesday.

10 hours ago | thecourier.co.uk | James Simpson

A new M&S Foodhall is set to open at Ninewells Hospital this summer. Work on the new store is understood to be starting next week, ahead of its opening on the concourse in June. WH Smith is relocating to a new unit – a former hair salon – to make way for M&S. The retailer, which has been closed in recent days, is expected to open at its new home on Monday, The Courier understands. Signage has already appeared on the concourse to advise staff and customers of this move.

16 hours ago | thecourier.co.uk | James Simpson

A Dundee girl has been left with horrific injuries after a dog attack. The 11-year-old was rushed to Ninewells Hospital after being bitten by the dog at a friend’s house on Balunie Avenue in Douglas last Monday. The youngster was said to have been “ragdolled” as the dog attached itself to her left arm for about 15 seconds. She had to undergo surgery and received about 20 stitches.

1 day ago | thecourier.co.uk | James Simpson

The public has been warned not to approach a convicted murderer who has gone missing from HMP Castle Huntly, near Dundee. A police appeal has been launched to trace Raymond McCourt. The 59-year-old was reported missing to Police Scotland at around 5.30pm on Tuesday. McCourt is described as being 6ft 2in tall, of stocky build, with short grey hair and a beard. He is said to have reduced mobility and is believed to be using public transport. He has connections to both the Glasgow and Edinburgh areas.

1 day ago | thecourier.co.uk | James Simpson

Police are hunting for the driver of a car after it crashed into a fence on a Dundee street. Police were called to Marryat Terrace in Coldside on Tuesday afternoon after the BMW was found abandoned. One resident said he saw officers wearing search gloves at the scene. He said: “I was struggling to imagine how this crash happened on such a quiet street. “I assumed the steering had maybe gone on the car.