Lynne Rankin

A decision is to be made on the future of an under-threat fire station in Dundee. Balmossie Fire Station is at risk of closure after the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service carried out a review of its resources. The plans could see the wholetime appliance removed, leaving the station with just one on-call fire engine. The proposals would also reinstate a second pump at the Kingsway East station, which was temporarily removed in September 2023.

A wet and cold start to the year has brought a boost to berry farmers who are expecting a bumper season. Growers at Angus Soft Fruits are now hoping for settled conditions over the coming weeks to ensure crops develop maximum size and flavour. Picking is well under way and will continue through to October.

Flights from Dundee to London Heathrow are to end in September. Loganair said it follows a review of the public service obligation (PSO) route which receives funding from Dundee City Council, as well as the UK and Scottish governments. Currently, the airline operates two flights a day on weekdays, and one on a Sunday.