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DCA stands firm after abuse forces cancellation of drag queen show

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 

What do locals think of this year’s WinterFest in Dundee?

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.

Dundee’s Christmas in the days gone by

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 in Tayside and Fife - including a Makaton-signing Santa

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.

Our Christmas foodie giveaway, and why this is a critical season for hospitality firms

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.

The ongoing eco crusade against Dundee’s SUV owners

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.

Why parents in Dundee are protesting against gender-based violence

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. 

NHS Breast Cancer Scandal in Tayside

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.

The charity saving babies’ lives with early detection equipment

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.

Dundonians take to the streets tonight to protest against gender-based violence

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