Paul Malik

Dundee

Crime and Court Correspondent at The Courier and Evening Telegraph (Dundee)

Deputy News Editor at DC Thomson Media

Views are my own, not of my employer

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Dundee's EQ announces third acquisition in 12 months

1 week ago | thecourier.co.uk | Paul Malik

Dundee accountants EQ has announced its third acquisition in 12 months as its ambitious growth plans continue. EQ has merged with Edinburgh’s McDonald Gordon & Co, as part of the company’s strategy to triple turnover from £11 million to £30m over the next four years. The expanding firm has also announced four new partners as part of efforts to strengthen its leadership team. McDonald Gordon & Co was established in 1980 by Ian McDonald and the late Alan Gordon.
Dundee University charity status at risk as accounts left unfiled

1 week ago | thecourier.co.uk | Paul Malik

Dundee University risks having its status as a charity withdrawn after failing to submit its annual accounts on time. Its annual financial statement is now marked overdue on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register. Because of the university’s royal charter and its status as a charity, it is not required to file its finances on Companies House. Instead, it submits its annual accounts with OSCR.
Dunfermline shopping centre staff told to reapply for jobs

2 weeks ago | thecourier.co.uk | Paul Malik

More than 20 jobs at Dunfermline’s Kingsgate Shopping Centre will be lost as the sale of the building sets to be finalised on Thursday. Staff have been told they can reapply for “some” of their old positions which will open after the purchase completes. Kingsgate is being bought by Northdale Asset Management, who paid £35 million for it, along with other malls in King’s Lynn and Loughborough in England.
49 companies enquire about buying UHI Perth aviation business

2 weeks ago | thecourier.co.uk | Paul Malik

Hopes have been raised a buyer can be found for a Perth aviation business after administrators confirmed 49 companies had enquired about purchasing it. Air Service Training (Engineering) Limited (AST) was a wholly owned subsidiary of the university which plunged into administration earlier this month. Henderson Loggie are handling the administration, who told The Courier a closing date has been set for potential buyers to submit their bids.
Dundee artist claims designs 'stolen' by Oliver Bonas

2 weeks ago | thecourier.co.uk | Paul Malik

Major high street retailer Oliver Bonas has been accused of stealing the work of a Dundee artist. Zoe Gibson believes her unique designs were lifted “almost wholesale” and used on a range of homeware items. Oliver Bonas did not respond to repeated attempts made by The Courier when approached for comment about the allegations. The Dundee University graduate sold her distinctive Solstice designs to London-based company CommonRoom in 2023.
Dundee engineering firm's £6m investment sees headcount quadruple

2 weeks ago | thecourier.co.uk | Paul Malik

A leading Dundee manufacturer has invested more than £6 million in its city site following global demand for its services. Quest Precision Engineering has seen impressive growth in its six years since launching. It now has a team of 32 employees, growing from a humble team of seven in that short time. The firm has invested millions back into its Wester Gourdie site, including the six-figure purchase of a Nakamura JX-200 machine.
Ryan Russell on rock star start to leading Dundee solicitors MML

2 weeks ago | thecourier.co.uk | Paul Malik

When Ryan Russell left law school, being one of Dundee’s most recognisable solicitors was not at the forefront of his life plan. In 2006, Dundee’s music scene was bursting. The View were gaining UK acclaim ahead of the release of their debut album and you could scarcely visit a pub or bar without hearing “the next big thing” strumming away. Ryan, fresh out of Dundee University, was the singer of rock band Page Six, who played multiple festivals and gigs across Scotland and the UK.
UHI Perth bosses accused of failing to react to AST cash warnings

2 weeks ago | thecourier.co.uk | Paul Malik

UHI Perth bosses were warned its subsidiary AST was in financial difficulty seven months before it plunged into administration. The university’s board of management discussed in September and December last year the problems facing Air Service Training (Engineering) Limited (AST). AST is a wholly owned subsidiary of UHI Perth, which was placed in administration earlier this month. Now 28 jobs and the future of the courses offered through it are at risk.
First Minister demands answers over UHI Perth aviation collapse

2 weeks ago | thecourier.co.uk | Paul Malik

First Minister John Swinney is demanding immediate answers from the head of UHI Perth over the collapse of its aviation engineering subsidiary. Air Service Training (Engineering) Limited (AST) is a wholly owned subsidiary of UHI Perth. It plunged into administration earlier this month, putting 28 jobs at risk. More than 190,000 students have qualified through its courses since it was founded in 1931.
New tenant teased for Regatta space at Overgate

2 weeks ago | thecourier.co.uk | Paul Malik

A new tenant has already been found for the soon-to-be vacant shop currently housing Regatta in the Overgate. Luxury sweet firm Hotel Chocolat is currently advertising for staff and The Courier understands it will move into the unit. The centre is going through a bit of a reshuffle as it gears up for the grand opening of Frasers in June. The Courier revealed last week outdoor brand Regatta was closing down and leaving the Overgate.

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Paul Malik @malik_paul5

6 Sep 24

Yeah but these lads had legitimate concerns, eh? https://t.co/o6EFS1y89E

Paul Malik @malik_paul5

9 Aug 24

John has always been willing to answer every question I’ve ever put to him and just *got* the role of the press in public life. One of the few to ever put his head above the parapet. He’s also always been a genuinely nice person, which in politics is pretty rare.