Accused of drinkdriving

A MAN accused of being in charge of a car after drinking will stand trial later this year.

Muhammad Abid, of Laurel Bank, was allegedly over the limit while in charge of a blue Toyota Yaris that was parked on Constitution Road on Thursday.

The 35-year-old allegedly provided a reading of 64 mics of alcohol in 100 mils of breath, exceeding the limit of 22 mics.

Abid appeared from custody at Dundee Sheriff Court where a plea of not guilty was tendered on his behalf by defence solicitor Doug McConnell.

A trial was fixed for October by Sheriff Keith O’Mahony.

Abid was released on bail.

CAIRD Park golfers have again been left furious after changes to a booking system caused clashes just days before the course reopens.

The Leisure and Culture Dundee (LACS) rejig means strangers are being booked into the same time slots from Monday.

Usually, golfers book a tee-off time and then invite friends to play with them, or play solo.

Caird Park Golf Club treasurer Michael Tidcombe said competitive golfers could be paired with complete novices.

He is adamant no other course would allow such a system.

He said: “It’s absolutely ludicrous.

“They are using the same app for booking things like swimming, football and golf.

“Booking individually online doesn’t work for golf.

“A seasoned golfer could end up playing with someone who can’t get the ball 10 yards off the tee. It’s a bit of a mess really.”

Covid-19 rules in Scotland restrict each tee-off time to two