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Convicted murderer on the run after fleeing prison near Dundee

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

A convicted murderer is on the run after absconding from HMP Castle Huntly Near Dundee. The search to trace Raymond McCourt continues after he was reported missing to Police Scotland at 5.30pm on Tuesday. Officers have now released a new image of the 59-year-old in a bid to track him down. The last confirmed sighting of McCourt was captured at premises on Duke Street, Glasgow, at 4.40pm on Tuesday.
First Minister demands answers over UHI Perth aviation collapse

1 day 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.
EXCLUSIVE: M&S Foodhall set to open at Ninewells Hospital this summer

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

A new M&S Foodhall is set to open at Ninewells Hospital this summer. Work on the new store is understood to be starting next week, ahead of its opening on the concourse in June. WH Smith is relocating to a new unit – a former hair salon – to make way for M&S. The retailer, which has been closed in recent days, is expected to open at its new home on Monday, The Courier understands. Signage has already appeared on the concourse to advise staff and customers of this move.
New tenant teased for Regatta space at Overgate

1 day 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.
Dundee girl, 11, suffers horrific injuries in Douglas dog attack

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

A Dundee girl has been left with horrific injuries after a dog attack. The 11-year-old was rushed to Ninewells Hospital after being bitten by the dog at a friend’s house on Balunie Avenue in Douglas last Monday. The youngster was said to have been “ragdolled” as the dog attached itself to her left arm for about 15 seconds. She had to undergo surgery and received about 20 stitches.
Vengeful Dundee FC out to 'put right' Scottish Cup defeat at Hearts

1 day ago | thecourier.co.uk | George Cran

Dundee plan to use their Scottish Cup disappointment at Tynecastle as fuel in Saturday’s crunch bottom-six clash against Hearts. The Jambos are themselves going through their own cup agony. After knocking out the Dark Blues at home in the quarter-final, they themselves came unstuck against Aberdeen in the semis last weekend. For Dundee, the nature of the 3-1 defeat at Hearts in March still rankles.
Dundee University start-up leaves uni labs after six months

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

A Dundee University spin-out researching treatments for eczema and asthma has left the university’s labs after just six months. Glen Clova Scientific announced they were taking residence in new labs at the university at the end of last year, after a period of impressive growth. This included expanding from a team of two to 17 in the space of three years and securing £4m in capital to work on their advanced treatment techniques.
Convicted murder Raymond McCourt absconds from Castle Huntly

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

The public has been warned not to approach a convicted murderer who has gone missing from HMP Castle Huntly, near Dundee. A police appeal has been launched to trace Raymond McCourt. The 59-year-old was reported missing to Police Scotland at around 5.30pm on Tuesday. McCourt is described as being 6ft 2in tall, of stocky build, with short grey hair and a beard. He is said to have reduced mobility and is believed to be using public transport. He has connections to both the Glasgow and Edinburgh areas.
Hunt for driver after car crashes into Dundee fence

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

Police are hunting for the driver of a car after it crashed into a fence on a Dundee street. Police were called to Marryat Terrace in Coldside on Tuesday afternoon after the BMW was found abandoned. One resident said he saw officers wearing search gloves at the scene. He said: “I was struggling to imagine how this crash happened on such a quiet street. “I assumed the steering had maybe gone on the car.
Teenager and man charged over car drugs bust near Dunfermline

2 days ago | thecourier.co.uk | Ellidh Aitken

An 18-year-old woman and a 34-year-old man have been charged after a drugs bust on a car near Dunfermline. Police stopped the vehicle at around 5.35pm on Monday in the Wellwood area on the northern edge of the city. Officers seized about £7,000 worth of class A drugs and more than £6,500 in cash. The pair have been arrested and charged, and are due to appear at Dunfermline Sheriff Court at a later date.