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3 days ago
- Entertainment
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'Do not be blindsided by tradition' - Dundee United fans react as 'marmite' new kit splits opinion
Dundee United fans are having their say on social media after the Terrors unveiled their new home kit for the 2025/26 campaign. The jersey, manufactured by Italian sportswear giants Erreà, sees the return of tangerine and black vertical stripes for the first time in 25 YEARS. The shirt and shorts both boast a white trim, with Quinn Casino continuing as the club's principal sponsor. Here, Courier Sport takes the temperature of the United faithful. Supporters were quick to make their feelings known as the Tangerines introduced a new look for the new season. Richard Price posted: 'Very smart. But we don't wear stripes. Will still buy it.' 'No idea who signed it off, United don't play in stripes for home, should be a tangerine top,' Grant Miller said. Not everyone was against the stripes, however. Shedilus Snake posted: 'Absolutely beautiful. Change is good. Do not be blindsided by tradition.' The Butcher simply said: 'Take my money.' Side-by-side comments on X showed the divide in opinion with Jack McLelland saying: 'That is absolutely beautiful.' Followed by the one-word post of 'horrific' from Neil McCulloch. Cayden Smith was also less than impressed, saying: 'I set my alarm for that.' Paul Shannon: 'Nope, not for me. Home shirt should not have stripes on it.' Duke and Thommo went with 'awful' while Bryan Docherty is a fan: 'I like it.' Daniel Gearie simply posted: 'Hull City.' Scottydunk went with: 'Reminds me of Shakhtar Donetsk.' 'Potentially the worst home kit we've ever had. Brutal,' said Jack Soutar. Stewart Buick added: 'It's different and an opinion splitting one for sure. We don't do stripes and a bit disappointing. 'Give it a few months and it will probably grow on me!' While JamieDUFC83 summed things up in one word: 'Marmite.'
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4 days ago
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Hunt for culprits as fire-ravaged Forfar Gables spared immediate demolition
This is the scene of devastation at The Gables in Forfar following the latest fire-raising attack. But Angus Council has ruled out immediate demolition of the badly-damaged former adult care facility. Detectives are still hunting the culprits responsible for setting the Arbroath Road building alight on Saturday morning. It led to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service sending four crews to the scene. The Gables, which was closed by the local authority in 2024, is directly adjacent to Forfar fire station. Social media footage showed flames leaping from the building. Locals reported a large pall of smoke over the town. The aftermath has revealed part of the roof has been completely destroyed. The extent of the damage raised concerns the property might have to be demolished for safety reasons. However, Angus Council says the building will not be knocked down at this stage. On Monday, a council spokesperson said: 'Staff attended the site over the weekend while the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were at the scene and returned again this morning. 'The site has been secured and there is no requirement to carry out further action at this stage.' Police Scotland said inquiries into the blaze are continuing. Officers previously appealed for dashcam footage from motorists in the area on Saturday morning. This month, councillors agreed to transfer the Gables site – once home to Forfar's poorhouse – to Caledonia Housing Association. It came after plans for an affordable housing project were rejuvenated. A previous scheme was dropped on cost grounds in 2022. It led to the property lying empty. And following another deliberate fire there in February, images from inside the building revealed extensive vandalism. Those also showed evidence of fire damage to furniture. The council has spent more than £15,000 on security measures since The Gables closed in March 2024. The figure emerged through a Freedom of Information request after the authority admitted it still owned the site.
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4 days ago
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Man, 19, charged over 'serious assault' on Dundee street
A 19-year-old man has been charged over an alleged serious assault on Ballindean Road in Dundee. Emergency services attended the scene at around noon on Friday, following reports of the attack on another man. Forensics officers visited the scene on Saturday morning as part of the investigation. The extent of the man's injuries has not been confirmed. Police have now confirmed they have charged a teenager over the incident. A spokesperson said: 'Around 11.50pm on Friday, June 20 2025, police received a report of the serious assault of a man on Ballindean Road, Dundee. 'A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged. 'A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal, and he is expected to appear at Dundee Sheriff Court at a later date.'
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4 days ago
- Politics
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Debate: Was the public ignored on Perth leisure decision?
A controversial proposal to build a £74m leisure centre at Thimblerow car park in Perth was approved last Wednesday. The final plan will see the addition of a dedicated leisure pool at the new facility – a welcome inclusion – but the location still appears to be an issue for the public. Councillors also agreed to turn Bell's Sports Centre into a £10m unheated venue for artificial pitches, ignoring the calls of campaigners to restore it as a multi-use indoor complex. Overall, the Thimblerow idea has gained little support from the outset, with multiple campaigns and petitions against it. Council officers themselves appeared to admit, through their silence, that they had struggled to find a single person or sports team in favour of the plan. Questions remain over reports and consultations and the vote in chamber was slammed as 'an affront to democracy' by the opposition. As the dust settles, we're asking our readers if they believe the Perth and Kinross public was ignored when it came to the decision-making on this multi-million-pound project for the city. And if that is the case, what should happen when a local authority fails to listen to their residents' views on an important development of this scale?
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4 days ago
- Business
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Pitlochry hillside farmhouse with 'staggeringly beautiful views' on sale for £1.9m
A Pitlochry farmhouse with 'staggeringly beautiful views' has come onto the market. Mains of Bonskeid is a converted farmhouse perched on the hillside above Tummel Valley, around four miles from Pitlochry. The seven-bedroom home is on 2.5 acres of lands and offers spectacular panoramic views. A modern glazed link was added between the farmhouse and the steading to create a contemporary living space. The property includes a large boot room, an entrance hall, an open-plan kitchen, a living room and a dining room. The master bedroom has floor-to-ceiling windows on three of its walls to make the most of the countryside view. The ground floor has a further four double bedrooms that include en suite bathrooms. On the first floor are two bedrooms with plenty of storage space. One standout feature is the Swedish-made, partially glazed sauna, while window seats in the farmhouse porch provide the perfect spot to soak in the views. During its renovation between 2015 and 2018, the home was fitted with underfloor heating and triple-glazed windows. Bath and shower rooms are fitted with Hans Grohe sanitaryware. Mains of Bonskeid is marketed by Savills as 'an immensely comfortable, practical and easily maintained house that is in immaculate, turnkey condition.' Outside, the courtyard-style steading comprises five additional buildings currently used for storage. The grounds include parking for multiple vehicles and a wildflower meadow at the rear of the home. Mains of Bonskeid is being marketed by Savills for offers over £1.9 million. Elsewhere in Perthshire, an eight-bedroom home in Stanley with views of the River Tay is for sale.
