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Residents object to Stirling world buffet as one says 'I'd rather have a Wetherspoon'

1 week ago | thecourier.co.uk | Isla Glen

Neighbours of a historic Stirling church have lodged objections against a plan to turn it into a buffet restaurant. A proposal to convert the former Allan Park South Church on Dumbarton Road was announced in March. Hot World Cuisine confirmed it wants to create a world buffet restaurant and a Kongz outlet selling smash burgers on the site. At the time, a spokesman told The Courier the business planned to retain everything inside the B-listed building and create up to 50 jobs.
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.
‘People’s process’ begins in earnest on how Arbroath will spend £20m

1 week ago | thecourier.co.uk | Graham Brown

The ‘people’s process’ to decide how £20 million will transform Arbroath is moving up a gear. In spring 2024, the Angus town landed the huge UK Government windfall. Our Arbroath town board was set up as the vehicle to deliver the ten-year vision. Months of hard work have already been undertaken. The group is now turning to townspeople to step up and have their say. And a leading figure says it is crucial the project dispels any notion locals may have that their voices won’t be heard.
St Johnstone line-up TWO more signings as Morton and Raith stars close in on Perth moves

1 week ago | thecourier.co.uk | Eric Nicolson

St Johnstone are set to add two more Championship players to their squad for next season’s promotion push. Fresh from tying up Morton captain, Jack Baird, on a two-year contract, Simo Valakari is closing in on another double deal, Courier Sport understands. The Saints boss has lined up a SECOND Cappielow defender, Morgan Boyes. And he also wants to sign Raith Rovers forward, Jamie Gullan.
Pensioner guilty of 'alarming' people by exposing himself at front door in Fife

1 week ago | thecourier.co.uk | Jamie McKenzie

A Fife man found guilty of “alarming” his village neighbours by twice exposing himself at his front door claims he was urinating because he could not get upstairs to his toilet. Douglas Keir, 68, was seen holding his penis in February last year by a couple driving home from the cinema and ten months later, by a man looking from his home on the street.
'Loud bangs' as car goes on fire in Dundee park

1 week ago | thecourier.co.uk | Andrew Robson

Residents have told of hearing “loud bangs” as a car went on fire in a Dundee park. Police are on the scene next to the playing fields at Finlathen Park, just off Fountainbleau Drive. Firefighters were called to the incident just before 5.45am on Tuesday. One resident, who did not want to be named, said: “The first bang woke me up at around 5am and there were a few more a short time later. “The next thing, it sounded like an explosion had gone off.
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.
Two kayakers rescued by Arbroath lifeboat crews

1 week ago | thecourier.co.uk | Andrew Robson

Two kayakers have been rescued by lifeboat crews after getting into difficulty near Arbroath. The alarm was raised shortly after 3pm on Monday after the four kayakers got into trouble in the sea just north of Auchmithie. Two RNLI lifeboats from Arbroath raced to the scene to find two members of the group had made it to shore safely. The other two kayakers remained in the water and were holding onto each other for stability.
Roofing firm fined after apprentice fell five metres during Perth moss-scraping job

1 week ago | thecourier.co.uk | Ross Gardiner

A roofing firm has been fined a four-figure fine after an apprentice plummeted five metres while scraping moss from a Perth home. Konrad Grabczynski, 20, fell from the apex of a property at Langley Place in the Kinnoull area on July 18 last year and had to be taken to Ninewells. He suffered a fractured left ankle, a shattered right heel and a dislocated shoulder. He needed three months off work to recover.
Dundee FC's 2024/25 numbers assessed as 37-year goal record tumbles

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

Dundee’s 2024/25 season was one filled with ups and downs. Any fan will tell you supporting the Dee is like riding a rollercoaster with the past season no different. And for the third time in the past four seasons a manager got off the rollercoaster at the end of the ride. Tony Docherty’s time in charge at Dens Park was brought to an end last Monday. Plenty have had their say over the decision with club chiefs citing sub-standard results.