A Tayside police officer is to stand trial accused of battering a man with his baton while on duty. It's alleged that PC Douglas Fisher assaulted a man to his injury during an incident in Dundee's South Road last October. The 39 year old denied the offence at the city's sheriff court. In other news; TV presenter Lorraine Kelly has helped to lay the foundations of a major new extension to Dundee University's Medical School. It's part of an eleven million pounds investment to upgrade facilities at one of the top performing medical institutes in the UK. And in sport; St Johnstone WILL play Eskeeshispor in the Europa League later this month. That's after after another Turkish side, Beskitas, this afternoon lost their appeal against their recent expulsion from the competition.
Showing posts with label Dundee Tayside. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dundee Tayside. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Dundee and Tayside - Fri, 6 Jul, 2012
Dundee and Tayside - Fri, 6 Jul, 2012 Video Clips. Duration : 23.02 Mins.
A Tayside police officer is to stand trial accused of battering a man with his baton while on duty. It's alleged that PC Douglas Fisher assaulted a man to his injury during an incident in Dundee's South Road last October. The 39 year old denied the offence at the city's sheriff court. In other news; TV presenter Lorraine Kelly has helped to lay the foundations of a major new extension to Dundee University's Medical School. It's part of an eleven million pounds investment to upgrade facilities at one of the top performing medical institutes in the UK. And in sport; St Johnstone WILL play Eskeeshispor in the Europa League later this month. That's after after another Turkish side, Beskitas, this afternoon lost their appeal against their recent expulsion from the competition.
A Tayside police officer is to stand trial accused of battering a man with his baton while on duty. It's alleged that PC Douglas Fisher assaulted a man to his injury during an incident in Dundee's South Road last October. The 39 year old denied the offence at the city's sheriff court. In other news; TV presenter Lorraine Kelly has helped to lay the foundations of a major new extension to Dundee University's Medical School. It's part of an eleven million pounds investment to upgrade facilities at one of the top performing medical institutes in the UK. And in sport; St Johnstone WILL play Eskeeshispor in the Europa League later this month. That's after after another Turkish side, Beskitas, this afternoon lost their appeal against their recent expulsion from the competition.
Dundee and Tayside - Mon, 06 Aug, 2012
Dundee and Tayside - Mon, 06 Aug, 2012 Tube. Duration : 19.62 Mins.
A teenager who made petrol bombs that were used to torch his neighbour's car has been jailed for 13 months. Dundee Sheriff Court heard that 19 year old John Duncan used a golf club to smash the windows of Alan McDonald's car in the city's Beauly Avenue in October last year. The following night Duncan, along with a group of friends, some as young as 14, doused the car in petrol before hurling the petrol bomb. Duncan later described the attack on Facebook as "fun and games". Sheriff George Way told Duncan that the making of explosives with intent to cause harm was "completely unacceptable." In other news; Householders in a village in North East Fife are counting the cost of flash flooding. Two homes were inundated in Luthrie early today when torrential rain led to a burn overflowing. Occupants were awoken when water began pouring into their cottages. Water levels rose to about eight inches inside. It's feared a nearby blocked drain may lead to further damage if the heavy showers continue. Fire fighters were called to the scene and were able to pump the water away. And in sport; Scotland manager Craig Levein has confirmed Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher will join the Scotland training camp despite being sideline with long-term illness. Fletcher will train with the squad ahead of the friendly with Australia next week.
A teenager who made petrol bombs that were used to torch his neighbour's car has been jailed for 13 months. Dundee Sheriff Court heard that 19 year old John Duncan used a golf club to smash the windows of Alan McDonald's car in the city's Beauly Avenue in October last year. The following night Duncan, along with a group of friends, some as young as 14, doused the car in petrol before hurling the petrol bomb. Duncan later described the attack on Facebook as "fun and games". Sheriff George Way told Duncan that the making of explosives with intent to cause harm was "completely unacceptable." In other news; Householders in a village in North East Fife are counting the cost of flash flooding. Two homes were inundated in Luthrie early today when torrential rain led to a burn overflowing. Occupants were awoken when water began pouring into their cottages. Water levels rose to about eight inches inside. It's feared a nearby blocked drain may lead to further damage if the heavy showers continue. Fire fighters were called to the scene and were able to pump the water away. And in sport; Scotland manager Craig Levein has confirmed Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher will join the Scotland training camp despite being sideline with long-term illness. Fletcher will train with the squad ahead of the friendly with Australia next week.
Dundee and Tayside - Tue, 24 Jan, 2012
Dundee and Tayside - Tue, 24 Jan, 2012 Tube. Duration : 21.77 Mins.
A man's appeared in court accused of culpable homicide after an alleged hit and run in Fife. Stephen McCann was killed in the early hours of Saturday morning after being struck by a car in the village of Leslie. Alistair Dick appeared at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court charged with culpable homicide and attempting to pervert the course of justice. He made no plea or declaration and was remanded in custody. In other news; A former Blairgowrie woman, cleared over the murder of her husband in the USA, could face a new "OJ Simpson" style prosecution. Joanna Findlay was convicted of attempted murder as well as felony handgun offences. Gary Trogdon died at the couple's Maryland home in October 2010. Now Findlay could face a retrial as her husband's family are set to file a "wrongful death" civil lawsuit. And in sport; Ross Ford will captain Scotland for the Six Nations with Kelly Brown having been ruled out of the Championship through injury. Meanwhile, Steve Shingler met up with the squad at their St Andrews training base this week despite a question mark still hanging over his eligibility to play for Scotland. This is an international version of the news that may have been edited for rights reasons.
A man's appeared in court accused of culpable homicide after an alleged hit and run in Fife. Stephen McCann was killed in the early hours of Saturday morning after being struck by a car in the village of Leslie. Alistair Dick appeared at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court charged with culpable homicide and attempting to pervert the course of justice. He made no plea or declaration and was remanded in custody. In other news; A former Blairgowrie woman, cleared over the murder of her husband in the USA, could face a new "OJ Simpson" style prosecution. Joanna Findlay was convicted of attempted murder as well as felony handgun offences. Gary Trogdon died at the couple's Maryland home in October 2010. Now Findlay could face a retrial as her husband's family are set to file a "wrongful death" civil lawsuit. And in sport; Ross Ford will captain Scotland for the Six Nations with Kelly Brown having been ruled out of the Championship through injury. Meanwhile, Steve Shingler met up with the squad at their St Andrews training base this week despite a question mark still hanging over his eligibility to play for Scotland. This is an international version of the news that may have been edited for rights reasons.
Dundee and Tayside - Wed, 27 Jun, 2012
Dundee and Tayside - Wed, 27 Jun, 2012 Video Clips. Duration : 24.65 Mins.
The parents of a terminally ill girl from Fraserburgh have achieved their wish of bringing her home. Olivia Downie flew into Aberdeen this afternoon after the public paid for a medical flight from a Mexican hospital, where a last ditch attempt to cure her cancer failed. The seven year old remains on a life support machine. In other news: A Perth man who attacked a bisexual with a machete and a dagger has been jailed for 28 months; The water quality at Scotland's largest lowland loch is the best it's been for twenty years. In sport: Inverness Caley Thistle have signed former Liverpool and Tranmere Rovers defender David Raven.
The parents of a terminally ill girl from Fraserburgh have achieved their wish of bringing her home. Olivia Downie flew into Aberdeen this afternoon after the public paid for a medical flight from a Mexican hospital, where a last ditch attempt to cure her cancer failed. The seven year old remains on a life support machine. In other news: A Perth man who attacked a bisexual with a machete and a dagger has been jailed for 28 months; The water quality at Scotland's largest lowland loch is the best it's been for twenty years. In sport: Inverness Caley Thistle have signed former Liverpool and Tranmere Rovers defender David Raven.
Dundee and Tayside - Fri, 30 Mar, 2012
Dundee and Tayside - Fri, 30 Mar, 2012 Video Clips. Duration : 25.92 Mins.
Scotland's oldest breeding Osprey, has returned to her home at the Loch of the Lowes in Highland Perthshire. Rangers at the Scottish Wildlife trust were thrilled when the 27 year-old female arrived this morning to breed for a record-breaking 22nd time. In other news; An ambitious new arts exhibition featuring six thousands bricks opens at Dundee Contemporary Arts tomorrow. Displayed Facade is a collaboration between locally- born artist Scott Myles and apprentices from Angus College. And in sport; Aberdeen Asset Management are the new title sponsors the Scottish Open, securing the tournament's future. This year's event will take place at Castle Stuart near Inverness, but there's uncertainty over its long term venue. This episode has been edited for rights reasons.
Scotland's oldest breeding Osprey, has returned to her home at the Loch of the Lowes in Highland Perthshire. Rangers at the Scottish Wildlife trust were thrilled when the 27 year-old female arrived this morning to breed for a record-breaking 22nd time. In other news; An ambitious new arts exhibition featuring six thousands bricks opens at Dundee Contemporary Arts tomorrow. Displayed Facade is a collaboration between locally- born artist Scott Myles and apprentices from Angus College. And in sport; Aberdeen Asset Management are the new title sponsors the Scottish Open, securing the tournament's future. This year's event will take place at Castle Stuart near Inverness, but there's uncertainty over its long term venue. This episode has been edited for rights reasons.
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