Michael Alexander

As the UK recognises a Palestinian state, what does the 45th anniversary of the historic Dundee-Nablus twinning mean to people in the city today?

The Courier asked prawn fishermen in Pittenweem and Methil what the main challenges facing them are in 2025. They did not hold back with their concerns.

The Leuchars-raised former Timex worker and DRI superintendent physio, who often slept rough in the Cairngorms with beloved dog 'minus-10 Ben', has died aged 80.

Supporters and officials have led tributes to the oldest ever life-member and 'pillar' of the football club whose passing has been described as a 'massive loss to St Andrews'.

The former teacher at the town’s Madras Primary, who still played bridge in her 100th year, was an assistant head teacher at Canongate Primary.

In a candid interview with Michael Alexander, the Hollywood star talks about being back at Dundee Rep as he stars in a new production about the Royal Bank of Scotland’s role in the financial crash of 2008.

The Broughty Ferry-based former senior partner with architectural firm Baxter Clark and Paul, who's died at 89, was originally from Arbroath.

The Dundee born Territorial Army major, who's died at 81, was honorary president of the Grampian Club, a St Andrews Rotarian and a 'Renaissance man'.

The former lead firefighter at Auchtermuchty Fire Station, who died the day after his golden wedding celebration, was awarded the MBE for a pioneering smoke alarm fire safety campaign.

St Andrews' iconic pier has re-opened following catastrophic storm-damage, but crucial fundraising is still required to fix the landfall amid fears of future storm havoc.