We have the astonishing story of a Fife man who stood for office despite describing politics as “pointless”. Jamie Ross also said he was only standing because he had nothing better to do with his time. Meanwhile, during an election debate he declined to engage, instead watching a film on his laptop. Despite his curious attitude, he would have won had the first past the post voting system been used. Find out which influential position he was running for in Tuesday’s Courier.
We also feature the story of a Tayside teacher struck off after cheating in a bid to ensure top marks for his pupils.
A Perthshire man has gone on trial accused of preying upon children over three decades. Full story in The Courier.
The devastating impact of suicide has been investigated at a conference in Perth. We have details of the efforts being made to ensure those left to grieve do not themselves fall foul of suicidal thoughts.
A Dundee pensioner suffering with severe dementia has been targeted by a callous thief. The woman was snared after being caught on CCTV. Find out why a sheriff described the footage as some of the most distressing and sad he had ever seen.
It is ten years since the invasion of Iraq. At the start of a major series looking at the conflict, The Courier speaks to some of those involved in the hugely controversial war.
Yet more white hell is predicted for Courier Country find out more on the predicted snow chaos in Tuesday’s paper.
We also have all the latest on Arbroath’s missing Marine and the trial of three people accused of murdering a Dundee woman.
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