BBC News - Tayside and Central Scotland http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/scotland/tayside_and_central/#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa The latest stories from the Tayside and Central Scotland section of the BBC News web site. en-gb Sat, 25 May 2013 16:50:17 GMT Copyright: (C) British Broadcasting Corporation, see http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/help/rss/4498287.stm for terms and conditions of reuse. http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/nol/shared/img/bbc_news_120x60.gif BBC News - Tayside and Central Scotland http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/scotland/tayside_and_central/#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa 120 60 15 Major scrubland fire breaks out Firefighters are called to what it is being described as a "major scrubland and forestry fire" in Slamannan. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-22667518#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-22667518 Sat, 25 May 2013 16:29:34 GMT Aeroplane makes emergency landing A small aeroplane makes a safe emergency landing at Dundee Airport after one of its propellers stops working. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-22668861#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-22668861 Sat, 25 May 2013 16:49:18 GMT Man guilty of raping young girl A 57-year-old man is convicted of raping a young girl in Dundee more than 20 years ago. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-22661898#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-22661898 Fri, 24 May 2013 16:07:57 GMT Man grew cannabis to ease arthritis A 49-year-old man who grew cannabis in his flat to help relieve arthritic pain is ordered to carry out 200 hours of unpaid work. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-22654976#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-22654976 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:43:25 GMT Footballer's girlfriend admits fraud The partner of a Scotland international footballer admits fraudulently claiming more than £13,000 in benefits. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-22658744#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-22658744 Fri, 24 May 2013 13:30:04 GMT Primary school contract awarded The £8.3m contract to build a new primary school in Alloa is awarded to Elgin-based Robertson Construction Group. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-22654969#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-22654969 Fri, 24 May 2013 10:43:50 GMT Doubt cast on police prints evidence Police Scotland confirms it is "actively seeking clarification" on the role of civilian custody staff in taking DNA evidence. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-22638627#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-22638627 Thu, 23 May 2013 12:06:30 GMT Your pictures A selection of your pictures of Scotland between 17 and 24 May http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-22645200#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-22645200 Fri, 24 May 2013 09:47:35 GMT Should Scotland have more single-sex schools? Should Scotland have more single-sex schools? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-22546202#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-22546202 Sun, 19 May 2013 23:23:56 GMT How does your team fare in fans' league table? How do your football club's attendances match up? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-22541130#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-22541130 Tue, 21 May 2013 02:41:25 GMT Fears Dundee could lose investors Dundee director Ian Crichton warns that other Scottish clubs might woo their potential Texan investors. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22659323 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22659323 Fri, 24 May 2013 18:22:38 GMT Dundee fans 'could buy Dens Park' Dundee supporters would get the chance to own Dens Park if proposed investment by Keyes Capital goes ahead. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22633594 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22633594 Wed, 22 May 2013 21:19:23 GMT Dundee fans to decide on US offer Dundee's board says the fans will decide whether or not to accept an American investment deal worth about £700,000. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22604960 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22604960 Tue, 21 May 2013 23:18:39 GMT Dens Park owner willing to sell Dundee could become owners of Dens Park again if they can find around £750,000 to buy it from John Bennett. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22611879 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22611879 Tue, 21 May 2013 11:41:13 GMT Saints' Mannus signs new contract St Johnstone goalkeeper Alan Mannus signs a new one-year contract with the McDiarmid Park outfit. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22598199 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22598199 Mon, 20 May 2013 15:40:12 GMT