We have details of the human traffickers jailed at Dundee Sheriff Court after they tried to force an unsuspecting Slovakian woman into a sham marriage. We explain how the case only came to light after the victim made a panicked phone call to her mother in Bratislava.
Also find out why police have been called in to probe goings-on at a Courier Country college.
We hear from a former Prime Minister who insists desperate action is required to save two Fife factories from closure – and examine how sweeping pension changes proposed by the UK Government will affect readers.
Some fascinating pictures providing a glimpse into local life in the 1940s and 50s have been unearthed following a speculative purchase at Errol car boot sale – we publish some of the images which are sure to provoke much debate.
Plans for a new air ambulance based in Tayside are progressing – we reveal details of the local company which is digging to deep to provide a six-figure boost to the ambitious charity initiative.
There are fresh calls for a clear-up of a Fife beach contaminated with radiation, and a report on an historic moment for Scotland’s new fire service.
In sport, our team bring the latest news regarding Dundee United manager Peter Houston’s talks with Blackpool.
St Johnstone boss Steve Lomas identifies an area of his squad he’ll be looking to strengthen, and Dundee are back in match-shape after the break.
There’s reflection on Scotland’s Six Nations training squad, and golf correspondent Steve Scott gives his view on the Ryder Cup captaincy in his Tee to Green column.
The first tennis major of the year is under way and we’ll have full analysis of day one at Melbourne.
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