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In this final episode of The Courier Daily, presenter Clare Johnston and live news team leader Bryan Copland look back on some of the biggest local stories of the year including the Kirkton riots and an outbreak of youth disorder, and how the appointment of a male period dignity officer for Tayside turned into a global spectacle.

News reporter Lindsey Hamilton joins presenter Clare Johnston as they look back at some of the local people who touched our hearts in 2022, including the inspirational Sophy Mitchell. Your daily news podcast for Tayside and Fife, presented by Clare Johnston.

Today we serve up a feast with our head of food & drink Julia Bryce, where the team talk us through their tips for restaurants and takeaways over the holidays, which local eateries they have set their sights on for 2023 and what they'll be tucking into over Christmas. Your daily news podcast for Tayside and Fife, presented by Maria Gran.

Today obituaries editor Chris Ferguson joins presenter Clare Johnston to remember some of the local people we lost in 2022 in this special tribute episode. Your daily news podcast for Tayside and Fife, presented by Clare Johnston.

Dundee area editor Jake Keith brings us up to speed on the saga that saw the appointment of Jason Grant as Tayside and Fife's first period dignity officer - a role that was then scrapped after a backlash over the decision to put a man in the job. Now Jason Grant has launched an employment tribunal claim suing his employers for sex discrimination. EXCLUSIVE: Period dignity officer Jason Grant sues Tayside employers for sex discrimination. Your daily news podcast for Tayside and Fife, presented by Clare Johnston.

On today's show Clare is joined by Bryan Copland as they look back on some of the biggest sporting achievements by local athletes in 2022. Your daily news podcast for Tayside and Fife, presented by Clare Johnston.

Ahead of this afternoon's budget from the Scottish Government, political reporter Rachel Amery joins us to lay out what we can expect from John Swinney and whether we should be worried about what's to come. Your daily news briefing from Tayside and Fife, presented by Maria Gran.

As a special festive treat today we're taking you down memory lane as the DC Thomson archives team tell us about some of their favourite pieces from a collection that includes some of our earliest newspapers, long forgotten titles and of course some of Scotland's most treasured comic characters.

In today's episode, food and drink editor Julia Bryce explains why she's pushing back on the automatic inclusion of a service charge on restaurant bills during a cost of living crisis. Your daily news briefing from Tayside and Fife, presented by Clare Johnston. OPINION: Card machine tips are for staff, not greedy owners

Locals have been left less than enchanted over the Enchanted Forest in Pitlochry as land owner of Faskally Woods Forestry and Land Scotland has announced car parking charges from January next year. Faskally woods, home to the enchanted forest each autumn, just celebrated it's twentieth anniversary. Joining us will be Perth area editor Stephen Eighteen who has his ear to the ground and can bring us the latest from Highland Perthshire. Your essential daily news briefing for Tayside and Fife, presented by Maria Gran. Pitlochry residents ‘victims of Enchanted Forest success' as parking charges explained

Live news team leader Bryan Copland looks at some of the week's biggest stories including why a show scheduled to take place at the Dundee Contemporary Arts centre and hosted by a drag queen had to be cancelled due to online abuse and intimidation. Your essential daily news briefing for Tayside and Fife, presented by Clare Johnston. Drag queen feels ‘defeated' after being made to cancel DCA event  Four-day snow and ice warning blankets Tayside and Fife 

With Dundee's WinterFest in full flight until January 1st at Slessor Gardens, reporter Amie Flett spoke to locals about what they make of this year's attractions. Your essential daily news briefing for Tayside and Fife, presented by Clare Johnston.

Past times reporter and Courier Daily presenter Kate Brown joins us to share some festive facts about Dundee's Christmas celebrations through the years. Your essential daily news briefing for Tayside and Fife, presented by Maria Gran.

Santa's Grottos are taking place all over Courier Country, but for one of them Santa has learnt Makaton. Schools and families team leader Cheryl Peebles has all the details. Your essential daily news briefing for Tayside and Fife, presented by Maria Gran.

In today's episode we hear from food and drink team leader Julia Bryce about the mouth watering prizes on offer in our 12 Days of Christmas giveaway and why this really is the critical season for struggling local hospitality firms. Your essential daily news briefing for Tayside and Fife, presented by Clare Johnston.

In our weekly review of some of the biggest local stories with live news editor Bryan Copland. This week we look at tyre damage to luxury cars such as SUVs by environmental groups in the areas of the city quay and Broughty Ferry. And for some lighter news, it seems the region has a clear front-runner for the best garden Christmas lights display. A brechin man who is lighting up Christmas with an impressive garden display that's raising money for charity too. Your essential daily news briefing for Tayside and Fife, presented by Clare Johnston.

At Monday's Reclaim the Night march which protests against gender-based violence, live news journalist Amie Flett spoke to some of the marchers. She discovered many of them were parents who felt the city still had a long way to go to ensure the safety of its children. Your essential news briefing for Tayside and Fife, presented by Kate Brown. 

We look into the Courier investigation on nearly 200 breast cancer patients in Tayside who were unknowingly given lower doses of chemotherapy drugs by their doctors. The Courier's political editor Derek Healey has the story. Your essential daily news briefing for Tayside and Fife, presented by Maria Gran.

Your essential daily news briefing for Tayside and Fife, presented by Clare Johnston. Today we hear from health journalist Saskia Harper who has been talking to a local family about the life-saving technology that meant their baby girl was able to be treated early for a very serious heart condition.

As part of the United Nations campaign against gender-based violence, cities across Tayside and Fife are organising their own events. Live news journalist Alasdair Clark joins us for a chat about the upcoming events, including tonight's Reclaim the Night march. Tayside and Fife's essential morning news briefing, presented by Kate Brown. Banner to be raised on Dundee's Discovery in fight against gender-based violence Alasdair Clark Kate Brown

Your daily news briefing covering Tayside and Fife, presented by Clare Johnston. Today in our Friday review, live news team leader Bryan Copland looks at the aftermath of the recent flooding across the region and what if anything can be done to prevent it in future. Three people evacuated from home as heavy rain wreaks havoc in Fife Abernethy residents living in constant fear after second flood in nine weeks

Your essential news briefing for Tayside and Fife, presented by Clare Johnston. In today's episode reporter Laura Devlin takes to the streets of Dundee to hear whether shoppers are planning to seek out Black Friday deals - and business editor Rob McLaren shares his plan to help local stores make the most of the promotional event. Rob McLaren  

During Grief Awareness Week we've been thinking about the importance of discussing our losses and remembering our loved ones. Lindsay Bruce joins us today to share the role of an obituaries writer in a period of grief and loss for families across Tayside and Fife. Tayside and Fife's essential morning news briefing, presented by Kate Brown. Obituaries Team Leader: Chris Ferguson cferguson@dcthomson.co.uk 07890033352

Following Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's autumn statement last week, political reporter Justin Bowie joins us to unpack what the budget means for households and services in Angus, Dundee, Perthshire and Fife. Tayside and Fife's essential morning news briefing, presented by Maria Gran. Budget: £1.5 billion promised for Scotland as Jeremy Hunt tries to undo damage

With the FIFA world cup kicking off in Qatar yesterday, we're looking at the tournament's links to Dundee. Despite Scotland not qualifying, there is a lot of local pride circulating as a few players from Tayside have been called up to play in the FIFA World Cup this year. Sports reporter George Cran is here to tell us why it's about more than the prestige for these local clubs. Tayside and Fife's essential morning news briefing, presented by Kate Brown. Every player to represent Dundee United at the World Cup — and how they fared Dundee United, St Johnstone and Dundee World Cup windfalls revealed as quartet bid to star in Qatar

In today's news review, presenter Clare Johnston is joined by live news team leader Bryan Copland and reporter Laura Devlin to discuss the aftermath of the devastating fire at the former Robertson's store in Dundee and how locals feel about the loss of the building and its future.

Ahead of International Men's Day this Saturday, which aims to raise awareness of male suicide, reporter Brendan Duggan takes to the streets of Dundee to find out how local men feel about mental health. Tayside and Fife's essential morning news briefing, presented by Clare Johnston.

In a series of stories looking at Tayside's top upcyclers, transport and environment journalist Joanna Bremner has picked up their best tips for refreshing old clothes and furniture, and she's here to share them with us. Tayside and Fife's essential morning news briefing, presented by Maria Gran. Dundee artist Diva shares upcycling successes and an ‘eyesore' mirror Errol Money for Nothing star Sarah transforms broken beams into winter lamps  

Today, Courier journalist Dale Haslam takes us inside his investigation and documentary on the incredible circumstances around the disappearance of Mr X – the drug smuggler who sensationally escaped after being captured by police in Spain before he could be extradited to Scotland to face justice. He's not been seen in 29 years. Watch the documentary here  Tayside and Fife's essential morning news briefing, presented by Clare Johnston.

On World Diabetes Day we speak to health and wellbeing journalist Cara Forrester about the services available in Tayside for those living with diabetes and those working to prevent it. Tayside and Fife's essential morning news briefing, presented by Maria Gran. Dundee diabetes website could help save the NHS millions – can you benefit too? Make 2022 the year you cut the risk of type 2 diabetes says Dundee professor Type 2 diabetics in Tayside wanted for new programme to see if they can reverse their condition

Live news team leader Bryan Copland joins Clare Johnston to discuss some of this week's biggest stories including whether Bonfire Night events could be allowed again next year after they were forced to be cancelled following the Kirkton riots on Halloween. Tayside and Fife's essential morning news briefing, presented by Clare Johnston.

As part-time driving bans have come into force at two Dundee primary schools and more schools will join in the next few weeks, schools and families reporter Debbie Clarke tells us what we can expect from the ban. Tayside and Fife's essential morning news briefing, presented by Maria Gran.

In light of the late TV presenter, Caroline Flack's birthday, 9th of November 1979, and social media kindness day; our reporter, Poppy Watson takes to the streets of Dundee to find out, 'what is the kindest thing you've experienced on social media?' Tayside and Fife's essential morning news briefing, presented by Clare Johnston.

We hear from Angus mother Beth Morrison who says her son Calum was left injured and traumatised after being physically restrained at a special school in Dundee when he was 11 years old. She has been campaigning for over a decade and wants a new law in Calum's name to protect other children in Scotland. Tayside and Fife's essential morning news briefing, presented by Clare Johnston.

Schools and families team lead, Cheryl Peebles gives the update on the potiential EIS school strikes; what this may look like and how this will affect local schools. "The teachers union is balloting for strike action claiming teachers are really struggling to pay bills and the workload is causing burnout," Cheryl Peebles. Tayside and Fife's essential morning news briefing, presented by Kate Brown.

Tayside and Fife's essential morning news briefing, presented by Clare Johnston. - Live news team leader Bryan Copland and Dundee city council leader John Alexander discuss Monday's disturbing events in Kirkton which saw riot police being called in after youths went on a rampage there. What went wrong and where do we go from here?

Tayside and Fife's essential morning news briefing, presented by Maria Gran. - As Bonfire Night is fast approaching, Angus area editor Graham Brown has all the details on where Courier Country's fireworks displays will be held this year

Tayside and Fife's essential morning news briefing, presented by Kate Brown. - Reporter Laura Devlin goes out onto the streets of Dundee and asks whether you think firework displays should be banned.

Tayside and Fife's essential morning news briefing, presented by Kate Brown. - Political Reporter Rachel Amery attended a recent protest at Holyrood where the survivors of Fornethy House asked to meet with Nicola Sturgeon. Today we ask - what will the government's response be?

Tayside and Fife's essential morning news briefing, presented by Clare Johnston. Business editor Rob McLaren brings us all the news from The Courier Business Awards which took place in Dundee on Saturday night.

Tayside and Fife's essential morning news briefing, presented by Clare Johnston. Latest news headlines compiled and read by Amie Flett. In our weekly news review, Bryan Copland discusses the latest concerning revelations around Glamis House following a new inspection.

Tayside and Fife's essential morning news briefing, presented by Kate Brown. Latest news headlines compiled and read by Amie Flett. Area Editor for Perth, Stephen Eighteen, tells us how he spoke to local woman Stacey Drummond about her difficult experience with getting diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease

Tayside and Fife's essential morning news briefing, presented by Kate Brown. Our producer Morven McIntyre heads to the Lamb Gallery to chat to a couple of the artists part of the 'Tales of the Unexpected' exhibition. Artist, Susie Johnston speaks on her chosen archive from the brittle bone society. Whilst PHD researcher at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, Katie Potapoff choses an archive from the case records of female patients from the Dundee asylum from 1893-1894.

Tayside and Fife's essential morning news briefing, presented by Clare Johnston. Latest news headlines complied and read by Amie Flett Courier columnist Alistair Heather explains why he believes greedy landlords in Dundee are offsetting the cost of living by squeezing their struggling tenants.

Tayside and Fife's essential morning news briefing, presented by Kate Brown. Latest news headlines compiled and read by Amie Flett. Crime and court reporter Kirsty McIntosh joins us for a chat about The Courier's new documentary, Taken, which explores the emotional impact of dog theft in Scotland.  

Tayside and Fife's essential morning news briefing, presented by Clare Johnston. Latest news headlines complied and read by Brendan Duggan. In our weekly review of some of the biggest local stories of the week, live news team leader Emma Crichton discusses the warning from Dundee council leader John Alexander over the crisis of ‘gargantuan proportions' facing the city this winter.

Tayside and Fife's essential morning news briefing, presented by Maria Gran Latest news headlines compiled and read by Brendan Duggan As the cost of living crisis continues to affect us, transport and environment journalist Joanna Bremner has checked if zero waste shopping can help our wallets as well as the planet.

Tayside and Fife's essential morning news briefing, presented by Kate Brown. We went out onto the streets of Dundee to find out the local's thoughts on whether the city's links to the slave trade should be preserved such as statues, street names and if there is enough focus on this issue two years after the Black Lives Matter movement.

Tayside and Fife's essential morning news briefing, presented by Maria Gran. - Latest news headlines compiled and read by Brendan Duggan. - As Aberfeldy locals struggle to afford homes in their hometown and Comrie businesses see new employees living in caravans, Perth area editor Stephen Eighteen has looked into ways to solve the housing crisis.

Tayside and Fife's essential morning news briefing, presented by Clare Johnston. - Latest news headlines compiled and read by Brendan Duggan. - As Tayside transport bosses consider introducing road charges and reduced parking to help meet climate change targets, our transport and environment team leader, Peter John Meiklem reveals how local motorists are reacting.