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.
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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 - Wed, 11 Jul, 2012
Dundee and Tayside - Wed, 11 Jul, 2012 Video Clips. Duration : 26.93 Mins.
A court's been hearing how a Dundee man was stabbed through the heart with his own knife during a clash between two feuding factions. In other news: It's being claimed the granting of city status for Perth is an added spur towards bidding for a new multi million pound secondary school. An investigation has been launched after a fire broke out in the basement of a Dundee pub. A Dundee heroin addict's been jailed for forty months after letting drug peddlers use his parents' home because he was in debt. The parents of a young Angus girl who has become the first Scottish patient to undergo pioneering surgery for cerebral palsy in the UK say she is doing brilliantly. A vintage baker's van is proving to be a slice above the rest. The rare 1927 Austin Seven was originally used by a firm in Stonehaven to deliver bread. And in sports: Some of golf's top stars are finalising their preparations on the eve of this years Scottish Open. World number one Luke Donald is hoping to successfully defend the title he won at Castle Stuart last year. Scottish football's three governing bodies have issued a joint statement on restructuring the game.
A court's been hearing how a Dundee man was stabbed through the heart with his own knife during a clash between two feuding factions. In other news: It's being claimed the granting of city status for Perth is an added spur towards bidding for a new multi million pound secondary school. An investigation has been launched after a fire broke out in the basement of a Dundee pub. A Dundee heroin addict's been jailed for forty months after letting drug peddlers use his parents' home because he was in debt. The parents of a young Angus girl who has become the first Scottish patient to undergo pioneering surgery for cerebral palsy in the UK say she is doing brilliantly. A vintage baker's van is proving to be a slice above the rest. The rare 1927 Austin Seven was originally used by a firm in Stonehaven to deliver bread. And in sports: Some of golf's top stars are finalising their preparations on the eve of this years Scottish Open. World number one Luke Donald is hoping to successfully defend the title he won at Castle Stuart last year. Scottish football's three governing bodies have issued a joint statement on restructuring the game.
Dundee and Tayside - Fri, 24 Feb, 2012
Dundee and Tayside - Fri, 24 Feb, 2012 Video Clips. Duration : 21.03 Mins.
Seventeen Scottish skippers and a processing firm have been fined almost a million pounds for their part in the UK's biggest fish fraud. The men admitted selling vast quantities of over-quota herring and mackerel in a near sixty three million pound scam. At the High Court in Glasgow six other trawlermen also admitted illegal landings. In other news: The family of a missing Perthshire grandmother have appealed for help in finding her as police spent a third day searching; Scientists at Dundee University have made a new cancer breakthrough which could help develop drugs to treat brain tumours. In sport: David Goodwillie's move to Blackburn Rovers has netted Dundee United 2.8 million pounds. But the latest six-figure instalment due to United from the Ewood Park side as part of the deal was ten days overdue.This international version of STV News at Six is viewable world-wide. It has been edited for rights reasons, which also allows us to keep the programme online after the initial 24-hour broadcast window in the UK has passed. Viewers within the UK who want to watch the full episode 'as broadcast' should select the UK version of the programme.
Seventeen Scottish skippers and a processing firm have been fined almost a million pounds for their part in the UK's biggest fish fraud. The men admitted selling vast quantities of over-quota herring and mackerel in a near sixty three million pound scam. At the High Court in Glasgow six other trawlermen also admitted illegal landings. In other news: The family of a missing Perthshire grandmother have appealed for help in finding her as police spent a third day searching; Scientists at Dundee University have made a new cancer breakthrough which could help develop drugs to treat brain tumours. In sport: David Goodwillie's move to Blackburn Rovers has netted Dundee United 2.8 million pounds. But the latest six-figure instalment due to United from the Ewood Park side as part of the deal was ten days overdue.This international version of STV News at Six is viewable world-wide. It has been edited for rights reasons, which also allows us to keep the programme online after the initial 24-hour broadcast window in the UK has passed. Viewers within the UK who want to watch the full episode 'as broadcast' should select the UK version of the programme.
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 - Thu, 8 Mar, 2012
Dundee and Tayside - Thu, 8 Mar, 2012 Tube. Duration : 23.87 Mins.
Scotland's most expensive fire service has been severely criticised by the public spending watchdog. Audit Scotland said councillors have failed to get to grips with the "financially challenging position" of Highlands & Islands Fire and Rescue. In other news: Protestors who've set up camp in Dundee city centre are set for a court battle with the council after refusing to quit the site; A Perthshire pensioner who was murdered in her own home would have celebrated her eighty first birthday today. In sport: Scotland manager Craig Levein says Peter Houston's a contender for Manager of the Year. Levein says he's proud of the job Houston's done, following ''ludicrous'' suggestions his position was under threat. This international version of STV News at Six is viewable world-wide. It has been edited for rights reasons, which also allows us to keep the programme online after the initial 24-hour broadcast window in the UK has passed.
Scotland's most expensive fire service has been severely criticised by the public spending watchdog. Audit Scotland said councillors have failed to get to grips with the "financially challenging position" of Highlands & Islands Fire and Rescue. In other news: Protestors who've set up camp in Dundee city centre are set for a court battle with the council after refusing to quit the site; A Perthshire pensioner who was murdered in her own home would have celebrated her eighty first birthday today. In sport: Scotland manager Craig Levein says Peter Houston's a contender for Manager of the Year. Levein says he's proud of the job Houston's done, following ''ludicrous'' suggestions his position was under threat. This international version of STV News at Six is viewable world-wide. It has been edited for rights reasons, which also allows us to keep the programme online after the initial 24-hour broadcast window in the UK has passed.
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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