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Andrew Batchelor
Oct 31, 20242 min read
How Dundee reported on the 1930s War of the Worlds radio broadcast that panicked America
On October 31, 1938, news began to spread globally of a mass panic that had erupted in the United States the night before, following a...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 31, 20242 min read
Dundee Christmas are seeking a local charity partner for festivities
Dundee's Christmas is thrilled to announce the commencement of its search for a local charity partner, aiming to support the essential...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 30, 20241 min read
Cool Dundee panoramas are on display in the city’s Keiller Centre
The Keiller Centre recently unveiled a new exhibition from Alan Hillyer which features two panorama shots of Dundee from 2000 and 2010....
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 29, 20243 min read
ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee is a city made for Halloween
This feature was first published in the Evening Telegraph on 28 October 2024 . As Halloween approaches, Dundee’s rich tapestry of ghost...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 28, 20242 min read
A Dundee marmalade jar was just spotted in a Welsh mine by a YouTube couple
A YouTube couple who recently visited Scotland went to Wales, only to find a Dundee marmalade jar at the bottom of an old slate mine....
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 28, 20243 min read
10 cool facts you should know about Mills Observatory
Mills Observatory has reopened for the season and have formed a partnership with Dundee Culture! With today marking its 89th anniversary,...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 27, 20241 min read
Dundee has been named the best city in the UK for entry-level salaries
Dundee has been named the best city in the UK for entry-level salaries, according to new research from Business Financing. The study...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 26, 20241 min read
A Dundee jute documentary by Brian Cox is back on BBC iPlayer
A 2009 documentary exploring Dundee’s jute industry, featuring Hollywood actor Brian Cox, is now available on BBC iPlayer . Brian Cox's...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 26, 20242 min read
Dundee ‘making significant progress’ in the fight against motor neurone disease
Dundee is emerging as a beacon of hope in the fight against motor neuron disease (MND), with local scientists making significant strides...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 25, 20242 min read
Mills Observatory sees huge surge in visitor numbers since reopening
Dundee’s Mills Observatory has seen an extraordinary number of visitors since its reopening at the beginning of the month, with...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 25, 20242 min read
Discovery Point and Verdant Works announce Christmas festivities
Dundee’s beloved Discovery Point and Verdant Works museums have unveiled an exciting lineup of Christmas events, offering festive...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 25, 20241 min read
First tickets now on sale for Dundee's Christmas events
Dundee’s festive season is about to get underway as tickets for two popular festive attractions as part of the Dundee's Christmas event...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 25, 20242 min read
ANDREW BATCHELOR: Dundee leading Parkison's research initative is a big moment for the city
This feature was first published in the Evening Telegraph on 22 October 2024. I was delighted to hear the news about Dundee leading a...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 25, 20242 min read
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...
Andrew Batchelor
Oct 23, 20241 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 23, 20241 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 23, 20241 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 21, 20243 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 21, 20241 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 21, 20241 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...
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