Dundee and Angus College become the first in Scotland to be given “College of Sanctuary” status
Dundee & Angus College has been given Scotland's first College of Sanctuary status. The college celebrated this achievement at a special...
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Andrew Batchelor
Oct 252 min read
A new music event coming to Dundee next month is aiming to raise awareness of mental health
Dundee DJ, Steven Bence, is taking a stand against mental health struggles by hosting a special event to raise awareness and support...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 231 min read
Shackleton's Hope Cross is now on display at Discovery Point
The Hope Cross is now on display at Discovery Point. It is a poignant symbol to Sir Ernest Shackleton who’s fellow crew members planted...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 231 min read
Work to begin on Frasers in Dundee's Overgate ahead of spring 2025 opening as contractor hired
Work is about to get underway to transform the inside of the former Debenhams unit in the Overgate into a new Frasers store ahead of its...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 231 min read
Dundee's Ninewells Hospital marks 50 years of operation
Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, Scotland, is commemorating its 50th year of providing exceptional healthcare services to the community....
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 213 min read
ANDREW BATCHELOR: Exploring Dundee's historic connections with Toronto
This feature was originally published in the Evening Telegraph on 14 October 2024. I'm currently on holiday in Toronto, visiting from my...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 211 min read
Dundee to lead international Parkinson's research initiative with Michael J. Fox Foundation
The University of Dundee, in collaboration with the Michael J. Fox Foundation, is embarking on a groundbreaking Parkinson’s research...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 211 min read
A winter wonderland is opening up on Dundee's Perth Road next month
Dundee’s Perth Road is set to be turned into a magical winter wonderland next month, as the Dundee Westfest team presents its inaugural...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 102 min read
A new book exploring the history of Frankenstein explores Mary Shelley's time in Dundee
A new book which explores the history of Frankenstein is partly set in Dundee. Anne Eekhout, the acclaimed Dutch author, has released the...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 83 min read
ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee is a blueprint for other cities to follow when it comes to regeneration
This feature was originally published in the Evening Telegraph on 8 October 2024. Dundee has been basking in a well-deserved spotlight...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 61 min read
Verdant Works are seeking stories from Dundee jute workers based in India for new project
Verdant Works, Dundee's renowned jute museum, is calling out to local Dundonians who once worked in the jute industry in India as part of...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 61 min read
Dundee has been featured in WWF’s We Love Cities campaign
Dundee has been fearured as one of the top cities in WWF’s We Love Cities campaign as it praises the city’s commitment to reach net-zero...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 51 min read
Dundee's Festival of the Future to explore the theme of connections at this year's event
The University of Dundee is set to host the 6th edition of its Festival of the Future, running from 9–13 October 2024. This flagship...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 53 min read
ANDREW BATCHELOR: James Chalmers made his mark on the world with the invention of the postage stamp
This feature was originally published in the Evening Telegraph on 1 October 2024. I’ve always been proud to champion Dundee as Scotland’s...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 51 min read
You can hop into an RAF typhoon in Dundee next week
Excitement is building as the Royal Air Force prepares to land in Dundee's City Square next weekend, offering a jam-packed schedule of...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 51 min read
Discovery Point to host their next Rock the Point concert on 19 October
Discovery Point holds concerts onboard the RRS Discovery as part of the Rock the Dock concert series. Rock the Dock are residential music...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 51 min read
Dundee Comic Con is returning this October
Dundee Comic Con is set to make a grand return later this month, promising an exciting and vibrant atmosphere as the festival once again...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 41 min read
Spanish fashion brand Mango could be opening up a store in Dundee
Dundee’s Overgate Shopping Centre may soon welcome a new tenant, as reports suggest that Spanish fashion giant Mango is eyeing up a prime...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 12 min read
Dundee Culture and Mills Observatory have formed a new partnership to promote the observatory
Dundee Culture and Mills Observatory have formed a partnership to promote the observatory over the 2024/25 season, it can be revealed. As...
Andrew Batchelor
Sep 301 min read
Dundee has been named as the "EV capital of the UK" in new feature looking at electric vehicles
Dundee has been recognised as the UK's electric vehicle (EV) capital by the Daily Express , showcasing the city's leadership in...
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