Dundee teacher sickness rise contributing to £3.5m overspend
Teacher absence levels have jumped 8% since April.
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I’m a Dundee University lecturer: Why I’m striking for myself, my former student mum and future generations
Professor Angela Daly sets out why she and other lecturers will strike over the threat of compulsory redundancies at Dundee University.
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The First Minister says SNP-run Perth and Kinross Council could use additional Holyrood funding to invest in closure-threatened libraries.
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Tailbacks after crash on A93 Blairgowrie to Perth road
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NHS Fife tribunal: Doctor denies telling ‘pack of lies’ to get trans row nurse sacked
Dr Beth Upton finished giving evidence at the hearing on Wednesday after three days of cross-examination.
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