Heartless criminals have been slammed for stealing a floral tribute lovingly laid by the grieving family of a teenager killed in a recent Perthshire car crash. See Friday’s Courier for full details of the theft and find out why a stranger has helped to restore their faith in human nature.
We also have details of the sentence handed down to the Kirriemuir pensioner nabbed following a “spectacular” £18,000 fraud.
Did you enjoy a “muck-up” day to celebrate the end of your time at school? Thousands of youngsters have, but could the tradition be set to come to an end due to the increasingly criminal antics of high-spirited youngsters? We have all the details in a story sure to divide opinion.
The furore surrounding the release of triple axe murderer Thomas McCulloch is showing no signs of abating. We have all the latest after the matter was brought to the attention of First Minister Alex Salmond.
Waiting time targets are rarely far from the headlines and there is more to come. Do you live in one of Scotland’s worst-performing areas? Find out in Friday’s Courier.
Those of an inquisitive bent will also want to find out more about the some of the remuneration packages handed down to Courier Country’s council workers. Some of the figures are sure to shock…
In sport, we have the first of a three-part special with Paul Sturrock as Dundee United prepare to mark the 30th anniversary of their league triumph.
Dundee boss John Brown speaks out about facing an SFA charge, United manager Jackie McNamara has an injury crisis, and St Johnstone’s Steve Lomas has selection worries of his own.
It’s even more serious for Dunfermline, who have been hit with a transfer embargo until the New Year.
Also, Eve Muirhead explains in her column why Monty shouldn’t have made the golf Hall of Fame, while Steve Scott previews Glasgow’s rugby semi-final.
For more on these stories and many others see Friday’s Courier or why not try our digital edition?