Laura Devlin

United Kingdom

Journalist at BBC

BBC journalist for the East of England. Views my own, not that of the BBC. [email protected]

Articles

Riverside McDonald’s takes step forward - but where else in Dundee was considered?

1 week ago | thecourier.co.uk | Laura Devlin

A full planning application has been lodged for a new McDonald’s restaurant in Dundee. Plans for a new premises to be built on land south of Riverside Avenue were first unveiled in August last year. The site was previously earmarked for a 24/7 Burger King and coffee shop drive-through. However, the fast food giant later withdrew the application, citing council feedback.
Repeat fly-tipper fined for rubbish left in Northampton street

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Laura Devlin

Image source, West Northamptonshire CouncilImage caption, Umit Bilgin piled binbags on the corner of Duke Street in NorthamptonBBC News, Northamptonshire A man has been fined after he dumped bulging bin bags on a street corner the day before he was due in court for a previous fly-tipping offence.
Repeat fly-tipper fined for rubbish left in Northampton street

1 week ago | bbc.com | Laura Devlin

Repeat fly-tipper fined for rubbish left in streetLaura DevlinBBC News, NorthamptonshireWest Northamptonshire CouncilUmit Bilgin piled binbags on the corner of Duke Street in NorthamptonA man has been fined after he dumped bulging bin bags on a street corner the day before he was due in court for a previous fly-tipping offence.
Norwich City to switch to digital tickets - how will it work?

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Laura Devlin

Norwich City to switch to digital tickets - how will it work? Laura DevlinPA MediaNorwich City has announced it is switching to digital tickets from next season, ushering in the same technology used by venues around the world. But how does it work, and what does it mean for fans?
New Next Dundee store progresses - as Mamas & Papas outlet also planned

2 weeks ago | thecourier.co.uk | Laura Devlin

The new Next shop in Dundee is taking shape as plans for a Mamas & Papas concession outlet are also revealed. Earlier this month The Courier revealed that the new store at the Stack Retail Park is scheduled to open on July 9. It came after the retail giant secured permission to carry out a £2.2 million renovation of the former Home Bargains site. Now, the plans have progressed further.
New Dundee Transport Museum plans get £1m boost

2 weeks ago | thecourier.co.uk | Laura Devlin

Plans for a new Dundee Museum of Transport have been given a boost as the project secures a further £1,000,000. The museum, which is currently located at Market Mews on Market Street, is hoping to relocate to the former Maryfield Tram Depot. Museum bosses believe this will boost visitor numbers to more than 50,000 every year, bringing with it up to 30 new jobs and an economic boost of around £2.5m to Dundee.
Dundee Planning Ahead: New city centre bar and restaurant and Magdalen Green footbridge replacement

2 weeks ago | thecourier.co.uk | Laura Devlin

Plans to transform the former Medina Bar and Grill on the Nethergate have taken a step forward. The Courier revealed in March that the owners of Groucho’s Music Bar are set to open a new venue in Dundee. The Paddock will open in the Nethergate premises which was home to Medina before “closing for refurbishment” in February. The new bar and restaurant will offer experimental cocktails, “boozy brunches” and afternoon tea.
Dundee FC reveal fresh A90 junction plan for new stadium proposal

2 weeks ago | thecourier.co.uk | Laura Devlin

Dundee have submitted fresh plans for a new junction allowing access to the club’s proposed stadium at Camperdown. A planning in principle application lodged last February detailed proposals to have an access road directly from the A90 into the complex. The junction would be positioned between the BP petrol station and the Coupar Angus Road roundabout, providing access to the southern edge of the stadium site.
Magdalen Green footbridge replacement plans approved

2 weeks ago | thecourier.co.uk | Laura Devlin

Dundee councillors have given the green-light to plans to demolish and replace the ageing Magdalen Green footbridge. Proposals to transform the bridge, which connects the popular park with the waterfront and Riverside Drive, were first revealed back in 2019. The bridge was built in 1933 and is the only remaining structure from the old Magdalen Green railway station which shut down in 1956.
Dundee councillors approve controversial housing development near Kingspark School

2 weeks ago | thecourier.co.uk | Laura Devlin

Plans for a housing development near Dundee’s Kingspark School have been approved despite overwhelming public opposition. Dundee City Council’s planning committee met on Monday to discuss an application for 31 homes to be built on land a stones throw away from the additional needs school. The affordable housing development will be a mix of two and three bedroom semi-detached houses and two-bedroom flats. The proposal also includes a new junction from Clepington Road.