Stirling, Tayside and Central Scotland News
Keep up to date with the latest news and sports articles for Stirling, Tayside and Central Scotland. You will also find links on the left that will direct you to local and national newspaper websites and publications.
Prostate cancer diagnosis breakthrough hailed
A new Dundee University ultrasound process offers a more accurate diagnosis of the disease.
Public warned not to approach wanted men
Police want to trace two men wanted in connection with a number of incidents in Dundee.
Father-of-11 jailed for abuse of woman
The 42-year-old's abuse was carried out in the north east of Scotland, the Highlands, Perthshire and Tayside.
Andy Murray may make comeback in Scotland at Glasgow ATP Challenger event
A final decision on whether Andy Murray will make his injury comeback at a new ATP Challenger event in Glasgow is expected by Wednesday.
Missing stag do man Liam Colgan's body 'found in river'
Liam Colgan, 29, had been reported missing on his brother's stag weekend in Hamburg in February.
Cervical cancer roadshow to tour Scotland
Volunteers will tour retail parks and shopping centres to raise awareness of the symptoms of the disease.
Conference in Edinburgh to focus on hoarding disorder
The event, being held in Edinburgh in the autumn, will explore treatments and interventions for the condition.
Costantino Rocca renews John Daly rivalry at Senior Open 23 years on from famous putt
Costantino Rocca is relishing the chance to renew his rivalry with John Daly at the Senior Open at St Andrews in July.
Dundee 2-1 St Johnstone
Sofien Moussa scores twice as Dundee earn three vital points against St Johnstone in a hard-fought and late win at Dens Park.
Queen of the South 3-0 Dundee United
Dundee United are assured of a promotion play-off place but miss out on the Championship runners-up spot after losing to Queen of the South.
Dumbarton 2-5 Falkirk
Falkirk comfortably beat relegation play-off bound Dumbarton in the Scottish Championship.
Livingston 3-0 Brechin City
Livingston will enter the Premiership play-offs at the semi-final stage after sealing second place in the Championship with victory over Brechin.
League Two: Montrose & Peterhead both win as title race goes to the wire
Montrose and Peterhead both win away from home to ensure the League Two title race goes down to the final weekend.
Dundee v St Johnstone: Neil McCann has 'no intention' of speaking with Tommy Wright
Neil McCann has said St Johnstone boss Tommy Wright is "not welcome" in the Dundee manager's office before the sides' meeting on Saturday.
Alan Mannus: St Johnstone goalkeeper to leave club in the summer
St Johnstone confirm goalkeeper Alan Mannus will leave the club this summer after seven years in Perth.
Brechin City 0-5 Dundee United
Scott McDonald scores twice as Dundee United move above Dunfermline Athletic into third in the Scottish Championship by hammering Brechin City.
St Mirren 1-2 Falkirk
Craig Sibbald scores in stoppage time as Falkirk strike twice late on to beat champions St Mirren and consign Dumbarton to a relegation play-off.
Back in time
Newly-digitised photographs from around the country have been released by Historic Environment Scotland.
Toy warning
Dexy Leigh Walsh's 18-month-old daughter suffocated under a cuddly toy in her bed in Dundee.
A 'realistic' response?
Charity workers in Dundee hand out emergency medical syringes to keep drug users alive until help arrives.
Your pictures
A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 13 - 20 April.
Muirhead & Brewster retain titles
Eve Muirhead and Tom Brewster guide their rinks to respective women's and men's Scottish curling titles in Perth on Sunday.
McNamara hurt by Dundee Utd loss
Dundee United boss Jackie McNamara urges his team to improve defensively following the 6-2 humbling by Celtic.
Managers at odds on County win
St Johnstone manager Steve Lomas was left aggrieved after losing at Ross County in the Scottish Premier League.
Celtic 6-2 Dundee Utd
Kris Commons and Anthony Stokes each score twice as Celtic rout Dundee United and stretch their SPL advantage.
Ross County 1-0 St Johnstone
Ross County hold firm to claim all three points from their Scottish Premier League clash against St Johnstone.
Falkirk 1-0 Dunfermline
Substitute David Weatherston scores a late goal to give Falkirk victory against Dunfermline.
Arbroath 0-1 Brechin City
Brechin City's Alan Trouten scored late to defeat Arbroath in the Scottish Second Divsion.
Forfar Athletic 0-1 Alloa Athletic
A last-minute goal by Ben Gordon is enough for Alloa to edge past Forfar in the Scottish Second Division.
Stenhousemuir 2-1 East Fife
Bryan Hodge scores twice as Stenhousemuir come from behind to beat East Fife in the Scottish Second Division.
Annan Athletic 1-2 East Stirlingshire
East Stirling continue to enjoy their travels as they defeat Annan in the Scottish Third Division.
Peterhead 0-0 Stirling Albion
Bottom-placed Stirling Albion hold play-off hopefuls Peterhead to a draw in the Scottish Third Division
Dundee need more in attack - Smith
Manager Barry Smith admits Dundee lack prowess in the final third following the 1-0 defeat by Aberdeen.
Aberdeen 1-0 Dundee
Niall McGinn's 17th goal of the season gives Aberdeen their first win of 2013 as Dundee lose at Pittodrie.
Food parcel handouts hit record high
More than 170,000 emergency food supplies were distributed by 52 food banks in Scotland last year.
Murder probe over missing woman Julie Reilly
Police are trying to trace two suitcases that may contain evidence about the death of Glasgow woman Julie Reilly.
New funding of £2.5m for next phase of Gaelic dictionary
Faclair na Gàidhlig aims to document the history, development and use of every single word in the language.
DG One leisure centre inquiry findings due
The outcome of an investigation into construction failures at DG One in Dumfries is expected next week.
Missing stag do man Liam Colgan's body 'found in river'
Liam Colgan, 29, had been reported missing on his brother's stag weekend in Hamburg in February.
'Cloudless' view of the Highlands captured from space
Nasa reveals a stunning image of the Scottish Highlands taken from the International Space Station.
Man accused of stabbing Jennifer Morgan to death
Hugh Baird is charged with murdering 33-year-old Jennifer Morgan at her home in Kirkintilloch.
Man fined for hate crime after filming pug's 'Nazi salutes'
Mark Meechan put footage on YouTube of the dog reacting to statements such as "Sieg Heil" by raising its paw.
Men jailed for life for Fraserburgh weapons murder
"Loving father" Gary Clampett, 39, died in Fraserburgh after the incident involving several armed men.
'There is hope for compulsive hoarders'
David Woods collected so many books, magazines and DVDs he had difficulty getting around his Edinburgh home.
Murder probe detectives found web search for serial killers
Officers investigating two women during a murder probe also discovered checks for "Peter Tobin" and "Peter Manuel".
Prostate cancer diagnosis breakthrough hailed
A new Dundee University ultrasound process offers a more accurate diagnosis of the disease.