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KATY GORDON: Tayside and Fife hysterectomy wait times saddened me – I know how daunting that can be

Katy Gordon shares her story of her hysterectomy on the anniversary of the surgery.

14.03.2026 10

The Courier

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KATY GORDON: Dundee school bullies are the problem – stop making victims suffer

Katy Gordon speaks about the horrific cases of bullying in local schools and the lack of consequences.

08.03.2026 10

The Courier

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KATY GORDON: What are the politically obsessed supposed to do on election night now?

Katy Gordon speaks about the loss of one of her favourite nights: election counts.

01.03.2026 10

The Courier

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KATY GORDON: My Perthshire banking tale of woe as local branches disappear

Katy Gordon talks about how banks need to adapt their systems to provide better service to customers who can no longer rely on bricks and mortar.

15.02.2026 10

The Courier

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KATY GORDON: Fife Flyers controversy shows why teams should really know causes they are championing

Katy Gordon looks at the Fife Flyers Pride night controversy and why businesses should avoid falling foul of rainbow-washing.

09.02.2026 20

The Courier

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KATY GORDON: Is anyone feeling benefit of Tayside and Fife’s 20mph speed limits?

Katy Gordon takes a look at the slowdown of vehicles and wonders if it's actually making a difference.

01.02.2026 8

The Courier

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KATY GORDON: Reaction to my World Cup boycott views showed me how bad online hate can be

In her column this week, Katy Gordon talks about how voicing a strong opinion online led to her being attacked and discussed by thousands of people.

24.01.2026 20

The Courier

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KATY GORDON: I’m glad V&A Dundee is getting a new look

Katy Gordon gives her thoughts on the plan to revamp Dundee's centrepiece museum.

19.01.2026 20

The Courier

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KATY GORDON: Scotland should boycott World Cup to send message to Donald Trump

Katy Gordon says Scotland needs to send its biggest message to Donald Trump - through football.

11.01.2026 20

The Courier

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KATY GORDON: Doing Dry January? Here’s some things that helped me as I got sober

Katy Gordon on her sobriety journey and advice for those taking part in Dry January.

05.01.2026 10

The Courier

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KATY GORDON: Changing laws around rape trials will take us back to victim blaming

In her final column of 2025, Katy Gordon talks about why Scotland should keep the Rape Shield Laws.

30.12.2025 10

The Courier

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KATY GORDON: Koda the dog’s death in Perthshire shows why other owners need to step up

Katy Gordon talks about why dog ownership needs to be more closely scrutinised.

21.12.2025 20

The Courier

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KATY GORDON: Trans women like Beth Upton are real victims of NHS Fife tribunal

Katy Gordon on controversial ruling in employment tribunal sparked by Kirkcaldy hospital changing room row.

14.12.2025 9

The Courier

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KATY GORDON: Return to Perthshire hometown opened my eyes to our real community heroes

"Can you imagine our lives without volunteers doing these good things?"

07.12.2025 10

The Courier

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KATY GORDON: Council’s Perth asylum seeker misinformation warning got me thinking – when did this all start?

In this week's column, Katy questions when division over controversial topics became so aggressive.

30.11.2025 10

The Courier

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KATY GORDON: My alternative suggestion for Perth’s rubbish ‘Live Life Well’ slogan

Katy Gordon doesn't hold back when it comes to the new Perthshire branding.

23.11.2025 10

The Courier

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KATY GORDON: Why our communities need a thriving Dundee University and UHI Perth

Katy Gordon looks at the wider implication of the University of Dundee and UHI Perth scandals.

16.11.2025 10

The Courier

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