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GP accused of “sexually motivated” examinations of women to be hauled before watchdog

Dr Matthew Jones, formerly known as Matthew Adam, is also accused of taking inappropriate pictures of himself at St Margaret’s Hospital in Auchterarder.

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Daily Record - Perth

Young dad dies in Perth crash as tributes paid to 'genuine and funny' guy

Conner Nicoll, 29, died in the tragedy on Friday night.

Daily Record - Perth

Sister of missing man issues heartfelt plea to bring him home as search enters fifth week

Declyn Cunningham, 30, vanished from Perth on Thursday, December 18.

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Daily Record - Perth

Blaze breaks out at Scots business park as workers evacuated

Members of the public were initially asked to avoid the area while fire crews attended the scene.

Daily Record - Perth

Scots set for weekend washout as Met Office issues new rain warning amid flooding fears

The national forecaster is predicting more heavy rain and flooding is on the cards for the coming days.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Fire near Perth harbour and ‘explosion’ reports spark major emergency response

A fire has broken out on Friarton Road.

Daily Record - Perth

Scots pop star Nathan Evans delights Perth crowds with special pop-up gig

The singer played to thousands of people at the South Inch park on Monday as he performed tracks from his latest album.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Driver avoids jail ‘by narrowest margin’ after high speed Perth police chase

Police dashcam caught the moment Owen Taylor and others surrendered at the end of the 'dangerous' pursuit through built-up areas.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Body found in search for missing man from Inchture

The family of William Jackson, 77, has been informed after a body was found in the Carse of Gowrie.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

How a Perthshire family helped bring beavers back to Scotland and why it still matters today

Author Adam Ramsay hopes the positive environmental story about his dad's pioneering beaver reintroduction near Alyth can help young people find hope.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Live updates as heavy rain and wind cause flooding and school closures in Perthshire and Angus

The latest from across Tayside with amber and yellow warnings in force for rain.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Highland Perthshire residents evacuated after homes flood for second time

Homeowners in Saint Cedd's Road, Ballinluig, have been placed in temporary accommodation.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Gallery: Perthshire and Angus worst hit as flooding causes chaos

Heavy rain caused flooding and road closures across the region.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Thursday court round-up — Police sniff out cannabis plants

A round-up of court cases from Tayside and Fife.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

EXCLUSIVE: Paedophile Broughty Ferry businessman launched sex addict service to work with schools

Kevin Gray wanted his new business to collaborate with schools and other groups, according to paperwork seen by The Courier.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Man, 30, missing from Perth could be camping in area

Robert Allan, 30, was also seen in Dundee city centre.

Daily Record - Perth

Two people rescued from flood-trapped taxi as heavy rain batters Scotland

Firefighters used specialist water-rescue equipment to save two people from a stranded minivan in Aberdeenshire.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Murderer admits slashing Perth prison guard with broken mirror

Steven Brownlie was sentenced to another two-and-a-half years but is already on a lifelong restriction order and may never be released.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Tayside and Fife hit with amber heavy rain alert as downpours cause flooding and road closures

Heavy rain is expected throughout the day on Wednesday yellow warning remains in place for Stirling and Fife.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

VIDEO: Perthshire wheelchair user left in flat with no toilet for eight hours while urine poured from ceiling

Rachael Roy says she's waited quietly for years for a wheelchair-adapted house in Crieff. Her latest leak nightmare was the final straw