Lindsey Hamilton

Dundee

Journalist at The Courier and Evening Telegraph (Dundee)

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Articles

First look at new warship HMS Venturer built at Rosyth docks

1 week ago | thecourier.co.uk | Lindsey Hamilton

A new warship built at Rosyth has been seen for the first time. The Royal Navy’s Type 31 frigate, HMS Venturer, was rolled out of the build hall at the Fife yard on Tuesday. Built by Babock, the ship will be floated in the coming weeks. The 455ft vessel – which has a capacity for 115 people – is the UK’s first Type 31 working warship and will serve around the world.
Cyclist, 75, taken to hospital after crash in Dundee

1 week ago | thecourier.co.uk | Lindsey Hamilton

A 75-year-old cyclist has been taken to hospital after a crash in Dundee. The man was found injured on Broughty Ferry Road, near its junction with Dalgleish Road, at around 2.30pm on Monday. He is believed to have fallen from his black bicycle. The pensioner was taken to Ninewells Hospital but his condition has not been confirmed. Police Scotland is appealing for information about the incident.
List of changes to services as entrance to St Andrews bus station closes for 2 days

1 week ago | thecourier.co.uk | Lindsey Hamilton

Bus services in St Andrews will see a series of changes this week as the entrance to the station is closed. Work will be taking place at the entrance to St Andrews bus station on Wednesday and Thursday. As a result, several Stagecoach East Scotland services will be affected.
EXCLUSIVE: New parole date set for Angus killer Tasmin Glass

2 weeks ago | thecourier.co.uk | Lindsey Hamilton

A new parole hearing date has been set for Angus killer Tasmin Glass. The Kirriemuir killer was sent back to prison last month after breaching the conditions of her release. Shockwaves were sent around Tayside last year when Glass was granted her freedom just halfway through her 10-year sentence for culpable homicide. She will now go before The Parole Board for Scotland again on June 4. The family of her victim, Steven Donaldson, are calling for the killer to remain behind bars.
Transport secretary defends Dundee's Swallow Roundabout changes after more than 1k complaints

2 weeks ago | thecourier.co.uk | Lindsey Hamilton

Scotland’s transport secretary has broken her silence after hundreds of complaints about delays at the Swallow Roundabout. Fiona Hyslop was invited to visit the Dundee junction after motorists hit out at new traffic lights and markings installed at the city’s western entrance. Commuters have complained about journey times between Perthshire and Dundee doubling since the changes, while a safety audit has highlighted how “confusing” markings on the road could lead to crashes.
Tourist tells of 'terrifying' 10-minute attack by 12 dogs on Perthshire estate

2 weeks ago | thecourier.co.uk | Lindsey Hamilton

A holidaymaker has relived her terrifying ordeal of being attacked by 12 “out-of-control” dogs on a Perthshire estate. Last week’s incident on the Craiganour Estate, two miles west of Kinloch Rannoch, is being investigated by the police. Although not seriously hurt, the 57-year-old from Ayrshire required hospital treatment for bites and puncture wounds during a 10-minute attack.
Dunfermline street sealed off as police question people in area

2 weeks ago | thecourier.co.uk | Lindsey Hamilton

Police have taped off part of a Dunfermline street. They remain in the area at Ericht Drive, Dulloch with CID and uniformed officers said to be speaking to people in the area. An eyewitness said: “The area is taped off with a car within cordon with occupants still inside. “CID as well as uniformed officers questioning various people.”Our reporters are working to bring you the latest updates on this developing story.
Girl taken to hospital after being hit by car in Kirkcaldy

2 weeks ago | thecourier.co.uk | Lindsey Hamilton

A girl has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Kirkcaldy. Emergency services were called to Cedar Avenue following the incident at around 6pm on Sunday. Locals told of seeing multiple emergency vehicles at the crash in the town’s Smeaton area. The girl’s age and condition have not been confirmed. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 6pm on Sunday, police received a report of a crash involving a car and a child pedestrian on Cedar Avenue, Kirkcaldy.
Perth influencer and TV star ties the knot ahead of big Mallorca wedding celebration

2 weeks ago | thecourier.co.uk | Lindsey Hamilton

Perth influencer and TV star Kirsten Cameron and her fiance Adam Coakley have tied the knot in Glasgow. The pair got married at the weekend, with the Scottish Bafta winner sharing the news with all her followers on her Instagram page. The wedding comes 12 days before the couple hold celebrations to mark their wedding with friends and family in Majorca on May 29.
Woman rescued after falling off the promenade into water at Leven

2 weeks ago | thecourier.co.uk | Lindsey Hamilton

A woman has been rescued from the water after falling into the water from the promenade at Leven beach. Her condition is not known but emergency services remain at the scene. The incident happened just before 2pm. A spokesperson for Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: “We got a call at 1.56pm to say that a woman had fallen from the promenade at Leven and was in the water. “We sent one appliance from Methil to assist the Scottish Ambulance crew at the scene. “We left at 2.39pm.