James Simpson

Dundee

News Reporter at The Courier and Evening Telegraph (Dundee)

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Articles

National Tyres garage in Broughty Ferry closing down

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

A garage on the main road through Broughty Ferry is closing down. National Tyres and Autocare has been operating out of the building on the corner of Queen Street and Fort Street for many years. However, the garage – part of a chain owned by Halfords – will close in the coming weeks. Halfords says workers are being offered alternative roles where possible. The garage building is already on the market for sale or lease.
'We got mistaken for forensics police but we were just cleaning a former Fife hotel'

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

Two Fife women have told of their shock at being mistaken for forensics police – when they were actually just cleaning a former Fife hotel. Concerned residents contacted The Courier after spotting people wearing white suits outside the former Greenside Hotel in Leslie on Sunday morning. Others took to social media to report the forensics police presence, sparking concerns that a major crime had taken place.
What happens next at Caird Park after closure of golf courses?

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

The final putts have been sunk and the flags have been removed – so what happens next to Caird Park after the closure of its two golf courses? The 18-hole and nine-hole courses at the Dundee park shut on Wednesday in a move designed to save Leisure and Culture Dundee money. With the debate about whether or not the courses should have been closed now over, The Courier examines what the future holds for one of the city’s most prominent areas of public land. Why did the Caird Park golf courses close?
Queensferry Crossing delays after M90 crash near Rosyth

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

Motorists are facing delays on the Queensferry Crossing after a two-vehicle crash. Emergency services were called to the M90 southbound just after the Rosyth junction in Fife at around 5.40pm on Sunday. Transport Scotland advised that the slip road at junction 1B southbound remains closed. The northbound side was unaffected. It’s understood there is at least one casualty at the scene. The extent of their injuries is not yet known.
Ally McCoist plays wicketkeeper in beach cricket match at Elie

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

Former footballer Ally McCoist had cricket fans stumped as he stepped in as wicketkeeper at Elie beach. The former Rangers star and popular TV pundit was on the team sheet for the clash between The Ship Inn Cricket Club and Kilmacolm. Avid cricket fan McCoist represented the west coast team as beach cricket got underway on Saturday. The Ship Inn is the only pub in Britain with its own cricket team that plays on the beach.
Opening date for new Dundee Next shop at The Stack revealed

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

The opening date for a new Next shop in Dundee has been revealed. The fashion and homeware retailer is moving into the former Home Bargains unit at The Stack Retail Park in Lochee. After plans were approved for a £2.2 million renovation of the site, signs have now been put up outside advertising the arrival of the shop. The hoardings say the store – which is also expected to include a Costa Coffee outlet – will open on July 9 this year.
Police and coastguard called to incident on shoreline near Tayport

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

Emergency services have been called to an incident at the shoreline near Tayport. Police, paramedics and the coastguard are in attendance at the incident near the B946, the main road into the Fife town. Members of the public are not being given access to the shore. The nature of the incident has not been confirmed, however, Police Scotland has been contacted for more information. Our reporters are working to bring you the latest updates on this developing story.
Car set on fire near Forgan roundabout in Newport

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

Firefighters tackled a “ferocious” late-night car blaze near a roundabout in Newport. Police are investigating the deliberate fire next to the the Forgan Roundabout which happened at around 10.45pm on Wednesday. A witness said the vehicle was “well alight” at the A914 exit as they passed the scene, with flames shooting into the air. He said: “We were coming past the scene and saw the bright orange glow, and the horn on the car was still sounding.
Three girls reported after Dundee shop 'robbery' on Albert Street

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

Three girls have been reported in connection with an alleged robbery at a shop in Dundee. Police launched a search operation after an incident at a premises on Albert Street on Wednesday evening. Witnesses said five police vehicles, including a dog unit, were in the area around 8pm as part of the investigation. One witness told The Courier police were searching a green space at nearby Dundee International Sports Centre (DISC) on Mains Loan.
Probe as girl, 13, attacked near funfair in Caird Park, Dundee

2 weeks ago | thecourier.co.uk | James Simpson

A police investigation has been launched after a 13-year-old girl was attacked near a funfair in Dundee. It is understood the youngster had attended the carnival in Caird Park shortly before the assault on Friday evening. A video clip of the attack has been shared widely on social media. It shows the girl being knocked to the ground while being repeatedly punched, as several people become involved and others look on.