Neil Henderson

Scotland

Journalist at The Courier and Evening Telegraph (Dundee)

DC Thomson journalist on The Courier’s Live News Team covering Fife,Tayside,Perth and Angus- if you have a story get in touch - all views are my own

Articles

VIDEO: Drone footage reveals aftermath of Perth flats fire

4 days ago | thecourier.co.uk | Neil Henderson

Drone footage has captured the full extent of the damage caused by the devastating fire that ripped through a block of flats in Perth. One man died and four others were left in hospital after the blaze on Scott Street early on Saturday. Airspace restrictions were put in place until Wednesday afternoon, meaning aerial access to the site was limited.
EXCLUSIVE: Gang dug up pavement to rig illegal power supply for Kirkcaldy cannabis factory

4 days ago | thecourier.co.uk | Neil Henderson

Criminals behind a huge Kirkcaldy cannabis factory found in a disused mill dug up the pavement to rig up an illegal power supply to the building. Police discovered the large cannabis farm spread over three floors at the vacant Nairn Mill building on High Street on Wednesday. Forensic teams and crime scene detectives remain at the scene 24 hours after the discovery. Utility contractors brought in by Scottish Power are also working to make the building safe.
£1 million Kinross-shire home with 15 acres of land and equestrian facilities for sale

4 days ago | thecourier.co.uk | Neil Henderson

A Kinross-shire home with 15 acres of land and equestrian facilities has hit the market for £1 million. Six-bedroom Mutehill enjoys beautiful views of the Cleish and Ochil Hills, and is near the picturesque village of Powmill. Boasting four reception rooms, a home office, a sun room, and a large modern dining kitchen, the house offers family living with luxury and comfort. At the heart of the home is the open-plan kitchen and living area, recently renovated to a high specification.
Shared-ownership house in St Andrews is ESPC’s most-viewed Fife listing in May

4 days ago | thecourier.co.uk | Neil Henderson

A shared-ownership house on the outskirts of St Andrews is the most-viewed home on ESPC’s website in May. The property firm has revealed the 10 most popular listings on its site last month. While the properties vary in price, four and five-bedroom homes make up half the list – highlighting the strong demand for family houses.
9 areas where Dunfermline hospital must improve according to inspectors

2 weeks ago | original106.co.uk | Neil Henderson

Inspectors have demanded a series of improvements at a Dunfermline hospital. Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) made an unannounced visit to Queen Margaret Hospital in Dunfermline in February. A report, published today, highlights a series of concerns, as well as some areas of good practice, in three mental health inpatient wards – one, two and four. This includes two 18-bed older adult inpatient wards and an acute adult mental health ward for 22 adult inpatients.
Person rescued from River Tay by lifeboat crews

2 weeks ago | original106.co.uk | Neil Henderson

A person has been rescued from the River Tay by lifeboat crews. Both the Broughty Ferry lifeboats were launched shortly after 10.30pm on Wednesday after police received reports of a person in the water, near the Tay Road Bridge. The RNLI volunteers located the individual after a search, and pulled them to safety. The person’s condition has not been confirmed.
Bus driver stabbing: Derek Thomas killed in 'frenzied attack'

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Neil Henderson

Image source, Met Police / Family HandoutImage caption, Bus driver Derek Thomas, 53, was fatally stabbed on his way home from work on 30 JulyA man murdered the father of his former partner in a "frenzied" knife attack after an argument with his ex, a court has heard. Kamar Williams, 34, stabbed bus driver Derek Thomas, 55, from Stoke Newington, north-west London, who was on his way home from work, his Old Bailey trial was told. He denies murder.
Original Factory Shop in Cupar set to close

2 weeks ago | original106.co.uk | Neil Henderson

The Original Factory Shop in Cupar is to close. The clothing and homewares retailer has announced that its store at Burnside Mill on East Burnside in the town will shut at the end of July. The firm said the decision was made with a “heavy heart”. The shop building is also up for sale for a price of £330,000. It comes amid a major shake-up of the business, with the Original Factory Shop outlets in Perth and Arbroath already consigned to closure and several other sites under review.
Part of busy Dunfermline city centre car park shut due to collapsed sewer

2 weeks ago | original106.co.uk | Neil Henderson

Part of a busy Dunfermline city centre car park has been shut due to a collapsed sewer. Emergency repairs are being carried out at Glen Bridge car park, at the rear of The City Hotel. Scottish Water has had to cordon off about 15 parking bays while the repairs are carried out. A statement from the utilities firm said: “We appreciate that this is a busy car park for access to the city centre, and we apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause.
Woman, 18, taken to hospital after being hit by car in Dunfermline

2 weeks ago | original106.co.uk | Ellidh Aitken |Neil Henderson

A teenager has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Dunfermline. Police closed the city’s Hospital Hill for nearly an hour after the crash at around 9am on Monday. The 18-year-old female pedestrian was taken to Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy. The extent of her injuries is not known. One nearby business owner, who asked not to be named, saw several people running past the shop window after the crash.