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Episodes
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We look back on some of the biggest local stories of 2022
Friday, 23 December 2022
In this final episode of The Courier Daily, presenter Clare Johnston and live news team leader Bryan Copland look back on some of the biggest local stories of the year including the Kirkton riots and an outbreak of youth disorder, and how the appoint...
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Celebrating the local heroes of 2022
Thursday, 22 December 2022
News reporter Lindsey Hamilton joins presenter Clare Johnston as they look back at some of the local people who touched our hearts in 2022, including the inspirational Sophy Mitchell. Your daily news podcast for Tayside and Fife, presented by Clare J...
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Festive recommendations from the Food & Drink team
Wednesday, 21 December 2022
Today we serve up a feast with our head of food & drink Julia Bryce, where the team talk us through their tips for restaurants and takeaways over the holidays, which local eateries they have set their sights on for 2023 and what they'll be tucking in...
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Remembering some of the locals we lost in 2022
Tuesday, 20 December 2022
Today obituaries editor Chris Ferguson joins presenter Clare Johnston to remember some of the local people we lost in 2022 in this special tribute episode. Your daily news podcast for Tayside and Fife, presented by Clare Johnston.
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Axed Tayside period dignity officer launches sex discrimination claim
Monday, 19 December 2022
Your daily news podcast for Tayside and Fife, presented by Clare Johnston.Dundee area editor Jake Keith brings us up to speed on the saga that saw the appointment of Jason Grant as Tayside’s first period dignity officer – a role that was then scrappe...
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Celebrating the local sports heroes of 2022
Friday, 16 December 2022
On today's show Clare is joined by Bryan Copland as they look back on some of the biggest sporting achievements by local athletes in 2022. Your daily news podcast for Tayside and Fife, presented by Clare Johnston.
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What can we expect from today’s budget?
Thursday, 15 December 2022
Ahead of this afternoon's budget from the Scottish Government, political reporter Rachel Amery joins us to lay out what we can expect from John Swinney and whether we should be worried about what's to come. Your daily news briefing from Tayside and F...
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Unearthing the hidden gems stored in DC Thomson’s archives
Wednesday, 14 December 2022
As a special festive treat today we’re taking you down memory lane as the DC Thomson archives team tell us about some of their favourite pieces from a collection that includes some of our earliest newspapers, long forgotten titles and of course some ...
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Food editor on why she objects to service charge on restaurant bills
Tuesday, 13 December 2022
In today's episode, food and drink editor Julia Bryce explains why she's pushing back on the automatic inclusion of a service charge on restaurant bills during a cost of living crisis. Your daily news briefing from Tayside and Fife, presented by Clar...
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Locals ’unenchanted’ with parking fee introduction at Faskally woods
Monday, 12 December 2022
Locals have been left less than enchanted over the Enchanted Forest in Pitlochry as land owner of Faskally Woods Forestry and Land Scotland has announced car parking charges from January next year. Faskally woods, home to the enchanted forest each au...
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DCA stands firm after abuse forces cancellation of drag queen show
Friday, 9 December 2022
Live news team leader Bryan Copland looks at some of the week's biggest stories including why a show scheduled to take place at the Dundee Contemporary Arts centre and hosted by a drag queen had to be cancelled due to online abuse and intimidation. Y...
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What do locals think of this year’s WinterFest in Dundee?
Thursday, 8 December 2022
With Dundee's WinterFest in full flight until January 1st at Slessor Gardens, reporter Amie Flett spoke to locals about what they make of this year's attractions. Your essential daily news briefing for Tayside and Fife, presented by Clare Johnston.
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Dundee’s Christmas in the days gone by
Wednesday, 7 December 2022
Past times reporter and Courier Daily presenter Kate Brown joins us to share some festive facts about Dundee's Christmas celebrations through the years. Your essential daily news briefing for Tayside and Fife, presented by Maria Gran.
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Santa’s Grottos in Tayside and Fife - including a Makaton-signing Santa
Tuesday, 6 December 2022
Santa's Grottos are taking place all over Courier Country, but for one of them Santa has learnt Makaton. Schools and families team leader Cheryl Peebles has all the details. Your essential daily news briefing for Tayside and Fife, presented by Maria ...
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Our Christmas foodie giveaway, and why this is a critical season for hospitality firms
Monday, 5 December 2022
In today's episode we hear from food and drink team leader Julia Bryce about the mouth watering prizes on offer in our 12 Days of Christmas giveaway and why this really is the critical season for struggling local hospitality firms. Your essential dai...
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The ongoing eco crusade against Dundee’s SUV owners
Friday, 2 December 2022
In our weekly review of some of the biggest local stories with live news editor Bryan Copland. This week we look at tyre damage to luxury cars such as SUVs by environmental groups in the areas of the city quay and Broughty Ferry. And for some lighter...
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Why parents in Dundee are protesting against gender-based violence
Thursday, 1 December 2022
At Monday's Reclaim the Night march which protests against gender-based violence, live news journalist Amie Flett spoke to some of the marchers. She discovered many of them were parents who felt the city still had a long way to go to ensure the safet...
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NHS Breast Cancer Scandal in Tayside
Wednesday, 30 November 2022
We look into the Courier investigation on nearly 200 breast cancer patients in Tayside who were unknowingly given lower doses of chemotherapy drugs by their doctors. The Courier’s political editor Derek Healey has the story. Your essential daily news...
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The charity saving babies’ lives with early detection equipment
Tuesday, 29 November 2022
Your essential daily news briefing for Tayside and Fife, presented by Clare Johnston.Today we hear from health journalist Saskia Harper who has been talking to a local family about the life-saving technology that meant their baby girl was able to be ...
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Dundonians take to the streets tonight to protest against gender-based violence
Monday, 28 November 2022
As part of the United Nations campaign against gender-based violence, cities across Tayside and Fife are organising their own events. Live news journalist Alasdair Clark joins us for a chat about the upcoming events, including tonight's Reclaim the ...
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What’s being done about flooding in our region?
Friday, 25 November 2022
Your daily news briefing covering Tayside and Fife, presented by Clare Johnston.Today in our Friday review, live news team leader Bryan Copland looks at the aftermath of the recent flooding across the region and what if anything can be done to preven...
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Can Black Friday save Christmas for local businesses?
Thursday, 24 November 2022
Your essential news briefing for Tayside and Fife, presented by Clare Johnston.In today's episode reporter Laura Devlin takes to the streets of Dundee to hear whether shoppers are planning to seek out Black Friday deals - and business editor Rob McLa...
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How local obituaries writer helps celebrate the lives of people across Tayside and Fife
Wednesday, 23 November 2022
During Grief Awareness Week we've been thinking about the importance of discussing our losses and remembering our loved ones. Lindsay Bruce joins us today to share the role of an obituaries writer in a period of grief and loss for families across Tay...
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How will the autumn statement affect Tayside and Fife?
Tuesday, 22 November 2022
Following Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's autumn statement last week, political reporter Justin Bowie joins us to unpack what the budget means for households and services in Angus, Dundee, Perthshire and Fife. Tayside and Fife's essential morning news brief...
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Dundee’s pride over local links to FIFA World Cup
Monday, 21 November 2022
With the FIFA world cup kicking off in Qatar yesterday, we’re looking at the tournament’s links to Dundee. Despite Scotland not qualifying, there is a lot of local pride circulating as a few players from Tayside have been called up to play in the FIF...
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The aftermath of the blaze that destroyed Robertson’s store
Friday, 18 November 2022
In today's news review, presenter Clare Johnston is joined by live news team leader Bryan Copland and reporter Laura Devlin to discuss the aftermath of the devastating fire at the former Robertson’s store in Dundee and how locals feel about the loss ...
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How do local men feel about discussing mental health?
Thursday, 17 November 2022
Ahead of International Men's Day this Saturday, which aims to raise awareness of male suicide, reporter Brendan Duggan takes to the streets of Dundee to find out how local men feel about mental health. Tayside and Fife's essential morning news briefi...
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What can we learn from Tayside’s upcycling champions?
Wednesday, 16 November 2022
In a series of stories looking at Tayside's top upcyclers, transport and environment journalist Joanna Bremner has picked up their best tips for refreshing old clothes and furniture, and she's here to share them with us. Tayside and Fife's essential ...
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Inside the extraordinary documentary on ’Mr X’, the international drug smuggler who evaded justice
Tuesday, 15 November 2022
Today, Courier journalist Dale Haslam takes us inside his investigation and documentary on the incredible circumstances around the disappearance of Mr X – the drug smuggler who sensationally escaped after being captured by police in Spain before he c...
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What support is there in Tayside for those with diabetes?
Monday, 14 November 2022
On World Diabetes Day we speak to health and wellbeing journalist Cara Forrester about the services available in Tayside for those living with diabetes and those working to prevent it. Tayside and Fife's essential morning news briefing, presented by ...
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