Discover & Read Articles Without Distractions

Find and explore trending articles from around the web in a clutter-free reading mode.

Sign up for a free account and get the following:
  • Save articles and sync them across your devices
  • Get a digest of the latest premium articles in your inbox twice a week, personalized to you (Coming soon).
  • Get access to our AI features
  • Articles from "thecourier.co.uk"

    Sports

    Ross Docherty's Dundee United contract future assessed

    thecourier.co.uk Sports Scotland

    Dundee United captain Ross Docherty's contract is up this summer, and his future with the club hinges on his ability to stay fit and contribute to the team's remaining games.

    St Johnstone hospitality can now serve half-time pints

    thecourier.co.uk Sports Scotland

    St Johnstone football club in Scotland has successfully amended its alcohol sales policy to permit half-time drinks in its hospitality area, aligning with the practices of other Scottish clubs.

    Dunfermline relegation rivals Hamilton could face points deduction

    thecourier.co.uk Sports Scotland

    Hamilton Academical, Dunfermline Athletic's relegation rivals, faces a potential points deduction due to a possible SPFL rule violation, significantly impacting Dunfermline's fight to avoid relegation.

    Jim Spence: My white elephant worry for new Dundee FC stadium

    thecourier.co.uk Sports Scotland

    Concerns are raised about Dundee FC's new stadium becoming a white elephant if the team is relegated from the Premiership.

    Ross Docherty: Dundee United ace on Jim Goodwin contract talk

    thecourier.co.uk Sports Scotland

    Dundee United captain Ross Docherty remains focused on his team's performance despite his manager's suggestion that a new contract hinges on his end-of-season form.

    Jim Goodwin eyeing Europe after Dundee United's Hearts win

    thecourier.co.uk Sports Scotland

    Dundee United secures a victory against Hearts, setting their sights on European qualification spots in the Scottish Premiership.

    Dundee FC star Simon Murray opens up on Scotland chances

    thecourier.co.uk Sports Scotland

    Dundee FC's Simon Murray discusses his impressive goal-scoring record, its potential implications for a Scotland call-up, and his focus on securing Dundee's Premiership status.

    Ex-Dundee FC No 2 Simon Rusk back in charge at Southampton

    thecourier.co.uk Sports England

    Simon Rusk, former assistant manager at Dundee FC, will temporarily manage Southampton FC in the Premier League following the dismissal of Ivan Juric.

    Jim Goodwin hails Dundee United stalwart Declan Gallagher

    thecourier.co.uk Sports Scotland

    Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin praises the resilience and performance of Declan Gallagher and Ross Docherty in their recent match against Hearts.

    Dundee FC fans react to Gordon Strachan fan memories blast

    thecourier.co.uk Sports Scotland

    Gordon Strachan's controversial comments about Dundee FC's stadium and fan memories sparked a heated debate among supporters, with some agreeing on the need for modernization and others clinging to the nostalgia of Dens Park.

    Dundee FC chief John Nelms on new stadium planning costs

    thecourier.co.uk Sports Scotland

    Dundee FC's new stadium plans face delays and rising costs, potentially keeping the team at Dens Park for another two years.

    Dundee FC stadium traffic plans blasted by transport chiefs

    thecourier.co.uk Sports Scotland

    Disagreements over traffic management plans are delaying the construction of Dundee FC's new stadium.

    Dundee FC stadium: Q&A on Camperdown plans

    thecourier.co.uk Sports Scotland

    Dundee FC's application for a new stadium at Camperdown faces delays, raising questions about the project's timeline, potential obstacles, and the overall impact on the club and the city.

    Joe Thompson, who had a trial with St Johnstone, dies aged 36

    thecourier.co.uk Sports World

    Former footballer Joe Thompson, who had a trial with St Johnstone and battled cancer multiple times, passed away at 36.

    Dundee FC searching for new head of recruitment

    thecourier.co.uk Sports Scotland

    Dundee FC is seeking a new head of recruitment to improve their player acquisition strategy following a challenging season.

    St Johnstone fan fury at Scottish Cup Hampden Park insult

    thecourier.co.uk Sports Scotland

    St Johnstone fans are outraged that Hampden Park's hospitality events for the Scottish Cup semi-finals excluded any representation from their team.

    Barry Robson talks Falkirk and Raith Rovers' play-off goals

    thecourier.co.uk Sports Scotland

    Raith Rovers manager Barry Robson emphasizes the team's sole focus on securing a playoff spot, urging them to disregard Falkirk's title aspirations.

    Charlie Dewar: From Sunderland rejection to Dundee United dream

    thecourier.co.uk Sports Scotland

    Charlie Dewar's journey from rejection by Sunderland to a professional contract with Dundee United showcases resilience, highlighting the importance of perseverance and alternative pathways in youth football.

    Ross Docherty: United ace 'one of Premiership's best' midfielders

    thecourier.co.uk Sports Scotland

    Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin praises captain Ross Docherty's performance and importance to the team's recent success.

    Gordon Strachan blasts Dundee FC fan memories of Dens Park

    thecourier.co.uk Sports Scotland

    Former Scotland manager Gordon Strachan advocates for a new Dundee FC stadium, arguing that the current Dens Park stadium projects a negative image of the city and hinders the club's progress.

    Dundee FC v bottom six: Worrying stats raise big concern for Dee

    thecourier.co.uk Sports Scotland

    Dundee FC's poor record against fellow bottom-six teams raises serious concerns about their chances of avoiding relegation from the Scottish Premiership.

    Declan Gallagher set to leave Dundee United

    thecourier.co.uk Sports Scotland

    Veteran defender Declan Gallagher will leave Dundee United at the season's end despite a successful year with the club.

    Will Ferry: Dundee United star giving back through soccer schools

    thecourier.co.uk Sports England

    Dundee United's Will Ferry established affordable soccer schools to provide opportunities for children in his hometown, prioritizing inclusivity and fun over elite training.

    Louis Moult set for Dundee United exit with Delcan Gallagher

    thecourier.co.uk Sports Scotland

    Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin confirms that Declan Gallagher and Louis Moult will leave the club at the end of the season, despite both players making significant contributions.

    Dundee United, Dundee, St Johnstone, Dunfermline in Uefa payout

    thecourier.co.uk Sports Scotland

    Scottish football clubs Dundee United, Dundee, St Johnstone, and Dunfermline Athletic received a share of a record-breaking £191 million UEFA payout for player releases.

    Glenn Middleton Dundee United contract latest

    thecourier.co.uk Sports Scotland

    Glenn Middleton expresses openness to contract talks with Dundee United but remains focused on his current performance, acknowledging the uncertainty faced by many footballers.

    Why Jim Goodwin is piling pressure on Dundee United

    thecourier.co.uk Sports Scotland

    Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin is increasing the pressure on his players to maintain their high standards and secure a top-three finish in the Scottish Premiership, despite already exceeding expectations.

    Crime

    Rapist attacked two girls on Dundee waste ground

    thecourier.co.uk Crime Scotland

    A 21-year-old man was convicted of raping two teenage girls in Dundee, Scotland, and faces sentencing next month.

    Thursday court round-up — Rangers fans scrapping in Perth

    thecourier.co.uk Crime Scotland

    This article reports on various court cases in Scotland, including a Rangers fan involved in a fight, a lorry driver causing a fatal crash, a drink-driving tattoo artist, and several assault and disorder cases.

    VIDEO: Dundee Amazon worker jailed for Kingsway police chase

    thecourier.co.uk Crime Scotland

    A disqualified driver in Dundee, Scotland, was jailed for 10 months after leading police on a dangerous high-speed chase.

    Man, 64, arrested during drugs raid on flat in Hilltown, Dundee

    thecourier.co.uk Crime Scotland

    A 64-year-old man was arrested in Dundee, Scotland following a police drug raid on his flat, with residents reporting hearing loud bangs as officers forced entry.

    Tuesday court round-up — £3k till theft and rapist jailed

    thecourier.co.uk Crime Scotland

    A roundup of Scottish court cases details the sentencing of a rapist, several robberies and thefts, and a careless driving incident.

    Masked 'Spider-Man' in disturbing Dundee court breach

    thecourier.co.uk Crime Scotland

    A man dressed as Spider-Man was apprehended in Dundee, Scotland, after attempting to enter his ex-partner's home and behaving erratically.

    Fife paedophile jailed for tricking child into sick 'tasting game'

    thecourier.co.uk Crime Scotland

    A Fife man was jailed for 15 months after being convicted of sexually assaulting an eight-year-old girl under the guise of a 'tasting game'.

    Dundee cocaine courier says 30-year drug trade claim was 'a joke'

    thecourier.co.uk Crime Scotland

    A 64-year-old man's claim of a 30-year career in drug trafficking was dismissed as a joke, resulting in a four-year prison sentence for his role in a cocaine courier operation in Dundee.

    Teen arrested after Dundee death

    thecourier.co.uk Crime Scotland

    A 17-year-old has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a 36-year-old man in Dundee, Scotland.

    Gumtree scammer conned in Dundee and Fife with dud cheques

    thecourier.co.uk Crime Scotland

    A Dundee man was sentenced for using bounced cheques to defraud online sellers on Gumtree, resulting in significant financial losses for the victims.

    Wednesday court round-up — 'I'd rather be somewhere else'

    thecourier.co.uk Crime Scotland

    This article provides a round-up of various court cases in Scotland, covering assault charges, fraud, drug dealing, and animal welfare violations.

    Dundee teacher thrown 'like ragdoll' and knocked out by raging boy

    thecourier.co.uk Crime Scotland

    A Dundee school teacher was violently assaulted by a student, resulting in serious injuries and raising concerns about school safety.

    Family tribute to Dundee man Alister Lamb, 'murdered' in Douglas

    thecourier.co.uk Crime Scotland

    The family of Alister Lamb, a 36-year-old man allegedly murdered in Dundee, Scotland, has issued a heartbreaking tribute, while a 17-year-old has been charged with his death.

    Dundee girl, 15, charged with terrorism offences

    thecourier.co.uk Crime Scotland

    A 15-year-old girl from Dundee, Scotland, faces six terrorism charges, including encouraging terrorism and supporting a terrorist organization.

    Teenager in court accused of murdering Dundee man Ali Lamb

    thecourier.co.uk Crime Scotland

    A 17-year-old has been charged with the murder of Alister Lamb in Dundee, Scotland, following a stabbing incident.

    Dundee pervert accidently gave stash of sordid images to relative

    thecourier.co.uk Crime Scotland

    A 57-year-old man in Dundee, Scotland, was caught possessing indecent images of children after accidentally giving a storage card containing the material to a relative.

    Thursday court round-up — Six times the limit at children's playpark

    thecourier.co.uk Crime Scotland

    A compilation of court cases from Scotland includes a drink-driver six times over the limit, a hunter's revenge plot, a driver cleared after a crash, a voyeurism case, and a man downloading child abuse images.

    Friday court round-up — Missing tooth and sex fiend's VPN hack

    thecourier.co.uk Crime Scotland

    This article summarizes several court cases in Scotland, including an assault resulting in a missing tooth, a fatal pick-up truck accident, a sex offender's VPN use, theft from a sex worker, and a spitting attack by a Hepatitis C-positive individual.

    Speeding Dundee gym boss jailed for 'catastrophic' crash

    thecourier.co.uk Crime Scotland

    A Dundee gym boss was left with catastrophic brain injuries after a speeding driver crashed into his car, resulting in a 16-month jail sentence for the perpetrator.

    News

    Dundee drink-driver 'thought he was on non-alcoholic Guinness'

    thecourier.co.uk News Scotland

    A Dundee man was found guilty of drink driving after mistakenly believing he was consuming non-alcoholic Guinness.

    Dundee drink-driver 'thought he was on non-alcoholic Guinness'

    thecourier.co.uk News Scotland

    A Dundee man was fined and banned from driving for 20 months after a drink-driving incident in Stirlingshire, mistakenly believing he was consuming alcohol-free Guinness.

    Man, 80, charged over 'hit-and-run' crash on Albert Street, Dundee

    thecourier.co.uk News Scotland

    An 80-year-old man has been charged in Dundee following a hit-and-run incident involving a red Volkswagen and another car.

    Dundee Wetherspoon's beer garden gone after licence 'rejected'

    thecourier.co.uk News Scotland

    A Wetherspoon's pub in Dundee has removed its beer garden after a licensing dispute with the city council.

    Fire near Dundee cinema sends flames shooting into air

    thecourier.co.uk News Scotland

    A fire erupted near a Dundee cinema, sending flames high into the air before being quickly extinguished by emergency responders.

    XL Bully charity 'begs' for funds ahead of Angus court hearing

    thecourier.co.uk News Scotland

    A Scottish charity facing a court hearing over its planned XL Bully sanctuary is urgently seeking funds to cover the care of over 20 dogs.

    VIDEO: 'Multiple explosions' as caravan catches fire in Dundee

    thecourier.co.uk News Scotland

    A caravan fire in Dundee, Scotland, resulted in multiple explosions and produced smoke visible for miles around.

    McDonald's Riverside: Readers react to 4th Dundee restaurant plan

    thecourier.co.uk News Scotland

    Proposed plans for a fourth McDonald's restaurant in Dundee have sparked a mixed reaction from residents, with concerns raised about litter and traffic, but also support for job creation.

    Care round-up: 'Dishonest' Dundee worker sanctioned

    thecourier.co.uk News Scotland

    This article reports on recent Care Inspectorate and SSSC reports, highlighting a sanctioned Dundee care worker and rating changes for a Dunfermline nursery and a Blairgowrie care home.

    Dundee penthouse operated as short-term let without licence

    thecourier.co.uk News Scotland

    A Dundee penthouse apartment operated as an unlicensed short-term let, resulting in a licensing application refusal after numerous objections and despite prior bookings.

    Accident

    Woman hurt as crashes into traffic lights near Dundee Airport

    thecourier.co.uk Accident Scotland

    A woman sustained minor injuries after a car crash near Dundee Airport, resulting in damage to traffic lights and temporary road closure.

    Woman, 52, charged after car flips in Dundee crash

    thecourier.co.uk Accident Scotland

    A 52-year-old woman was charged after a single-car accident in Dundee, Scotland, resulting in injuries and hospitalization for herself and a passenger.

    Motorcyclist, 67, who died in crash on A827 in Perthshire named

    thecourier.co.uk Accident Scotland

    A 67-year-old motorcyclist died in a crash on the A827 in Perthshire, Scotland, prompting a police investigation and appeal for witnesses.

    Dundee gym boss 'stole driver's future' in tragic crash

    thecourier.co.uk Accident Scotland

    A Dundee gym owner's dangerous driving caused a serious car accident, leaving a young man with catastrophic brain injuries and his family devastated.

    Business

    Perth firm Air Service Training collapses into administration

    thecourier.co.uk Business Scotland

    Air Service Training, a Perth-based aviation training firm with a near-century-long history, has entered administration due to financial struggles stemming from the pandemic and falling student numbers.

    Dundee Tailend to shut as new owner Mother Hubbard's take over

    thecourier.co.uk Business Scotland

    A Dundee fish and chip shop, Tailend, is closing after nearly nine years, with its owners planning a new venture in Arbroath and Mother Hubbard's taking over the location.

    Publican Thomas Justice takes over Caw's Bar in Dundee

    thecourier.co.uk Business Scotland

    A young publican, Thomas Justice, has taken over the historic Caw's Bar in Dundee, Scotland, planning to maintain its traditional charm while adding new features like live entertainment and outdoor seating.

    Fireaway Pizza in Dundee opens with food giveaway

    thecourier.co.uk Business Scotland

    A new Fireaway Pizza takeaway opened in Dundee, Scotland, celebrating with a giveaway of 500 free Margherita pizzas.

    Education

    V&A visionary to chair Dundee University recovery taskforce

    thecourier.co.uk Education Scotland

    A government taskforce, chaired by former Dundee University principal Sir Alan Langlands, will address the university's £35 million deficit and ensure its long-term sustainability.

    How Dundee schools feed and clothe as well as teach pupils

    thecourier.co.uk Education Scotland

    Dundee schools are proactively addressing child poverty by providing food, clothing, and essential household supplies to ensure students' well-being and academic success.

    Two Dundee University chiefs exit as principal makes 'survival' call

    thecourier.co.uk Education Scotland

    Dundee University faces a financial crisis, leading to leadership changes and the appointment of high-profile advisors to guide the institution through the turmoil.

    Politics

    Protesters target Dundee offices with red paint & smashed windows

    thecourier.co.uk Politics Scotland

    Pro-Palestine protesters vandalized an office building in Dundee, Scotland, targeting what was previously a Scottish Enterprise office that funded arms firms selling weapons to Israel, prompting an ongoing police investigation.

    Stirling tribunal: Teacher's Chinese 'blacklisting' claims dismissed

    thecourier.co.uk Politics Scotland

    A Stirling teacher's employment tribunal case alleging discrimination and Chinese government interference was dismissed due to lack of evidence.

    Dundee City Council launches voluntary redundancy scheme

    thecourier.co.uk Politics Scotland

    Dundee City Council launched a voluntary redundancy scheme for non-teaching staff to reduce costs, potentially affecting up to 100 positions over two years.

    Law

    NHS Fife told to 'admit defeat' in Sandie Peggie tribunal

    thecourier.co.uk Law Scotland

    A landmark Supreme Court ruling on the definition of “woman” in the Equality Act 2010 is prompting calls for NHS Fife to concede defeat in a tribunal brought by a nurse who clashed with a transgender colleague.

    Dundee man in court for calling parking warden 'Jackie Chan'

    thecourier.co.uk Law Scotland

    A Dundee man was fined for verbally abusing parking wardens, including a racist remark referencing Jackie Chan.

    Landowner fails in legal bid against forced sale of St Andrews site

    thecourier.co.uk Law Scotland

    A Scottish court upheld a government decision to force the sale of a St Andrews land plot to a community group for a public garden, rejecting the landowner's claim of unlawful procedures.

    Football

    Duncan Ferguson: Dundee United fines for Jim McLean car joyride

    thecourier.co.uk Football Scotland

    Duncan Ferguson discusses his hasty move from Dundee United to Rangers, citing frequent fines from manager Jim McLean, including one for joyriding in McLean's car.

    Will Dundee United push the boat out for Sam Dalby?

    thecourier.co.uk Football Scotland

    Dundee United manager Jim Goodwin is eager to sign striker Sam Dalby permanently, despite facing competition from Wrexham and other clubs.

    Transportation

    List of long-distance bus services in Tayside, Fife and Stirling

    thecourier.co.uk Transportation Scotland

    This article details numerous long-distance bus services connecting Tayside, Fife, and Stirling to various destinations across Scotland and the UK, including newly launched routes to major airports.

    New bus service to link Dundee, Perth, Stirling and Glasgow Airport

    thecourier.co.uk Transportation Scotland

    A new Flixbus service will connect Dundee, Perth, and Stirling to Glasgow Airport, starting April 17th, with fares starting from £4.49.