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BBC Radio 2 legend and 'phone-in king' Brian Hayes dies aged 87 as tributes pour in
Brian Hayes, the veteran broadcaster known as the 'phone-in king', has died aged 87 - with tributes pouring in for the legendary BBC Radio 2 and LBC presenter.
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Football fans letting off flares at matches could be banned from grounds under new laws
The Scottish Government is asking the public for its views on whether existing legislation should be updated to crack down on pyrotechnics use and other forms of disorder at stadiums.
Plans submitted to transform long-derelict Perth site into modern self-storage facility
A derelict Perth site that once housed the former ABP meat processing plant is set for major regeneration, as SRA Ventures Limited has lodged proposals to create a new modular self-storage facility on Strathtay Road. The post Plans submitted to transform long-derelict Perth site into modern self-sto...
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Plans for Kinross "banking hub" pick up momentum as politicians support project
The hopes for a new banking hub comes after most banking services were removed from rural areas in favour of online and mobile services.
'Possible human remains' found at Scots church as police launch probe
Police said investigations are at an early stage.
Scots teen shared chilling video warning of plans to 'shoot up' Perth school
Patrikas Jaksta shared a video of himself firing a gun on Snapchat.
Apologies issued over Swallow Roundabout delays caused by traffic light connection issue
The connection issue has resulted in traffic being queued back to Longforgan, with Perth drivers among those left waiting through the changes.
Teaching staff at Perth independent school walk out over pension dispute
The mooted changes at Craigclowan School would see teachers give up their regular pension scheme and moved on to a private arrangement which a union believes would be a downgrade in conditions.
Natalie Imbruglia and Blue to headline new Perth music festival
The launch of Replay music festival in Perth comes as Rewind Scotland takes 'a sabbatical' from Scone Palace
Discovery of ‘possible human material’ at Perth church sparks police probe
Officers are investigating the find at Trinity Church of the Nazarene.
A90 roadworkers’ lives ‘put at risk’ as drivers caught speeding between Dundee and Perth
One driver was recorded speeding at 70mph in a temporary 30mph limit during roadworks this year.
Perth teenager admits taking firearm to class after ‘shoot up school’ comment
Patrikas Jakstas alarmed classmates with a chilling Snapchat video showing him discharging the weapon in woods.
NHS Tayside faces court showdown with Perth man over adult ADHD tests failure
A patient in Perth claims NHS Tayside has discriminated against him and others with ADHD symptoms.
Police tape off part of Perth church grounds as officers seen with evidence bags
At least three police vans were spotted parked outside Trinity Church of the Nazarene on Thursday.
Every resident in Perthshire village invited for free holiday in Vienna by city’s tourist board
Locals in Dull will be formally invited to the Austrian capital this weekend.
Perth and Kinross councillors put off call on reduction to school exclusion zone
The school exclusion zone was introduced in a bid to improve levels of road safety around Viewlands Primary School, Fairview School and Perth Academy - but its impact has been questioned.
Fire-hit Perth flats requiring ‘partial rebuild and full refurbishment’ for sale
A fire-damaged block of flats on James Street has come onto the market.
Council flag rules explained after Perth and Kinross staff remove Saltires and Union Jacks
Perth and Kinross Council has explained why it has been taking down the flags.
Reason for latest Swallow Roundabout traffic lights chaos revealed
Drivers have been facing long delays at the A90 junction this week.
Drivers face another morning of chaos at Swallow Roundabout in Dundee
Queues have once again built on the A90 as far back as Longforgan.