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© SNS Group Dick Campbell says a rally of the troops at half-time spurred his Arbroath side onto a point against in-form Dundee. The Red Lichties battled back after trailing at the break to Charlie Adam’s ninth-minute penalty with Ricky Little heading in the equaliser. Campbell’s side remain bottom of the Championship table but moved to within a single point of Alloa Athletic ahead of the Wasps’ trip to Inverness today. And he says a point apiece between his side and the Dark Blues – w...

© SNS Group Christie Elliott says “it was just a matter of time” before Dundee found their feet in the Championship and he’s determined to keep the feel-good factor going tonight at Arbroath. The Dark Blues endured a difficult start to the campaign and before their clash with the Red Lichties in December had only won one of their five league matches. Fast forward seven weeks and James McPake’s side can move into second place with success at Gayfield tonight. Elliott, who has made the r...

Man who carried out early-morning shop raid armed with a hammer jailed for more than six years by Reporter © D C Thomson & Co Ltd An armed robber who took part in a terrifying raid on a lone shop worker has been jailed for six years and nine months. Darren Ross brandished a rusty hammer at his victim while his accomplice held up an axe for him to see. The pair fled from Dennis’s General Merchant Store, in Montrose Street, Brechin, with nearly £2,000 of stock and a quantity of cash aft...

by Courier Commercial © Supplied by Kirkwood Homes Situated on the outskirts of the desirable suburb of Broughty Ferry, you’ll find Balgillo Heights, a stunning development of desirable homes, courtesy of luxury builder Kirkwood Homes. With a variety of stylish housetypes on offer – from 3 bedroom terraces to 3, 4 and 5 bedroom detached homes – there is something to suit most budgets and requirements, from first-time buyers to growing families and downsizers alike. There are also a...

© Supplied by Parx Cafe Restrictions on takeaways came into play last weekend. Here, Julia Bryce finds out how two Aberdeen businesses have diversified to stay open… Changes have once again been made to the hospitality sector with the most recent restrictions, which came into place last Saturday, affecting takeaway services. Now no longer permitted to collect food takeaways or coffee indoors, customers who want to collect their food and drinks must now pick their items up either via a hatch ...

by Keith Findlay Updated: January 22, 2021, 12:57 pm © Shutterstock / Matej Kastelic Thank you for signing up to The Press and Journal newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up Opportunity North East (One) has launched its third dedicated accelerator as part of action and investment to double the size of the region’s high-growth life sciences company cluster. To date, 14 people developing nine businesses have been supported by One Life Sciences accelerat...

© DC Thomson Sir, – Surely it is evident to all that the rail transport infrastructure in Scotland is needing significant assessment and improvement to protect it from the increased risk of landslips caused by rainfall. The tragic landslip at Carmont, south of Stonehaven, the recent event again close to Carmont, where a bridge parapet collapsed, and a landslip near Tain are indicators action is needed. Network Rail admitted they did not have the resources to apply solutions to all similar ra...

Fife pair banned from owning dogs for five years after admitting neglecting pet © The Scottish SPCA Thank you for signing up to The Courier daily newsletter Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up A Ballingry couple have been fined £200 each for neglecting their dog. Gail Harrison, 51 and James Harrison, 59, of Kirktoun Street, appeared for sentencing at Dunfermline Sheriff Court on Thursday. The matter was reported by a workman who was extremely concerned by the condit...

This attractive, spacious Aberdeen flat boasting a great location is on the market for offers over £130,000 © Supplied by James George & Colli Situated in the popular residential area of Stoneywood, near Dyce, 57 Brimmond View is ideal for couples, young professionals and families alike. Not only is the location well served by a line-up of shops, eateries, public transport facilities and primary and secondary schools, but it is also extremely convenient for the airport and various oil-related...

Police launch investigation after man found dead in Aberdeen home Updated: 22/01/2021, 7:48 pm © DC Thomson & Co. Ltd An investigation has been launched after a man was found dead at an address in Aberdeen. A police presence was spotted on Richmond Walk in Rosemount this afternoon, with one home cordoned off. Now, it has been confirmed that a 51-year-old has been found dead. The death is being treated as “unexplained” with police launching an investigation. A police spokeswoman said: “O...