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The organiser of Dundee Winterfest has confirmed the 2023 festive offering will be 'reduced considerably' at the new city centre site.

Updated: April 7, 2021, 4:55 pm © Supplied by Steven Burke Last summer a new and unwelcome phrase became common in the countryside – ‘dirty camping’. Those two words summed up the irresponsible, infuriating and downright disgusting habit of camping up for the night – often for a party – and leaving the place in a tip afterwards. ‘Dirty campers’ blighted beauty spots with abandoned tents, rubbish, broken glass and takeaway bottles strewn in spots previously known only for their secluded beauty. Loch Rannoch and Loch Tummel in Highland Perthshire, Balmerino in North Fife and Luna...

Updated: March 17, 2021, 6:43 pm © James Fraser/Shutterstock St Andrews University has been hit by a “sudden and significant” Covid-19 outbreak amongst students. Eleven students living in four halls of residence and private accommodation in the town have tested positive for the virus, while more than 40 others are understood to be self-isolating. In an email sent to all students, University Principle and Vice- Chancellor Sally Mapstone described the development as “extremely concerning”, adding that it was “very likely” that the outbreak is linked to the new UK strain of the viru...

Scotland's "stay at home" rule is due to end in April, with restrictions on retail, hospitality and travel to be eased throughout spring.

Scotland has recorded a further 555 cases of coronavirus and 12 deaths from the virus in the past 24 hours.