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Why has a statue of a polar bear appeared in Dundee city centre? © Mhairi Edwards Thank you for signing up to The Courier daily newsletter Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up A new statue depicting the terrifying moment a polar bear escaped into Dundee High Street has been unveiled in the city centre. The huge bear, named Bruin, ran through the streets in 1878, throwing the entire city into chaos as residents ran for their lives. And now anyone walking the same cobble...

Dundee city centre revamp planned for shoppers returning post-lockdown Updated: April 16, 2021, 6:06 pm © Mhairi Edwards Shoppers returning to Dundee city centre as coronavirus lockdown rules relax have been told to expect some changes. Dundee City Council have set out improvements that are underway to the area ahead of the reopening of non-essential retail. Current rules limiting which shops can open are due to change on April 26. New street furniture including bespoke poster towers and bench...