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01/02/2013

Coastal Pathway Temporary Closure on Safety Grounds

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On Wednesday morning on my daily dog walk along the coastal pathway, I found my way blocked at the Douglas Terrace end with a hand painted...
31/01/2013

Little Change in Numbers of University Applicants from Scotland

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Yesterday, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) released their statistics on applications for full-time degree level co...
30/01/2013

Waterlogged Roads and Paths in The Ferry Yesterday

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Yesterday afternoon was another period of squally rain in The Ferry. As I went round my Tuesday afternoon surgeries, I noticed lots of exa...

Worrying Drop in Number of Students in Receipt of Education Maintenance Allowances

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Yesterday the  Scottish Government published details of the  Education Maintenance Allowances (EMAs) paid in 2011/12. This report highligh...
29/01/2013

Call for Single Police Force for Scotland HQ to be in Perth or Dundee

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On Monday morning I attended a meeting of the Tayside Joint Police Board. This was the last but one meeting of the Board because the Scott...
28/01/2013

Tayside Police Keen to Gather Views on its Draft Interim Local Policing Plans for 2013-2014

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Tayside Police has today launched a consultation on its draft interim Local Policing Plans for 2013-2014. The draft interim Local Poli...

It's Confirmed that Grove, Harris, Morgan, Menzieshill and St John's will have larger classes in English and Maths in S1-S2 from August

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In Budget papers issued by the Council on Thursday 24 January, the Education Director clarified that the five secondary schools in Dundee ...
27/01/2013

Holocaust Memorial Day 2013

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Sunday 27 January, is Holocaust Memorial Day which coincides with the liberation of the Auschwitz Death Camp nearly 70 years ago in 1945....
26/01/2013

Saturday Evening Lectures at Dundee University February - May 2013

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The Saturday Evening Lectures (free admission) arranged by the University of Dundee celebrates its 89th Anniversary this year. The remai...
25/01/2013

Wintry Day Views From Footbridge at Grassy Beach

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24/01/2013

SNP's Broken Promises on Primary Class Sizes in Dundee

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"Under the SNP, Dundee City Council will continue to deliver new schools, smaller class sizes, breakfast clubs in every school ...
23/01/2013

Dundee to Aberdeen - Great British Railway Journeys

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It's a great week for Dundee and North East Scotland on BBC TV. Bob Servant Independent starts tonight and yesterday on BBC2 we h...
22/01/2013

Call for Clarity About Which Secondary Schools in Dundee Will Have Larger English and Maths Classes in S1/S2

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Last week, the SNP led Administration of the Council made a shock announcement about their cuts in staffing at our Schools. From August 20...
21/01/2013

Bob Servant Independent BBC Six Part Comedy Series Starring Brian Cox & The Ferry Starts Wednesday Night

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Bob Servant Independent starts on BBC4 on Wednesday 23rd January at 10pm. It will be repeated on Friday evenings on BBC2 Scotland at 10pm...
20/01/2013

Update on Dog Fouling in The Ferry - Not the Bob Servant Solution

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My recent press coverage about shortages in the supply of the Council's free dog poo bags resulted in many follow up conversations wit...