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Married creep's plan to lure schoolgirl to Silverburn before launching sick attack in Mercedes
Married father David Devine set up the meeting with the child after spending days grooming her online and sending her a naked penis photograph.
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Perthshire primary school prepares for 150th birthday as celebration week mooted
The milestone occasion will be marked by a series of events bringing together the school's past and present.
Criminal Record: Man jailed for trying to kill baby as motorhome torched while gran sleeps inside
Criminal Record has brought together a round-up of today's biggest crime stories.
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"I was terrified" Firebomb thug torches motorhome as gran sleeps inside
Tracey Moffat, 63, was sleeping in the Mercedes vehicle when it was deliberately torched during the early hours of Tuesday, May 5.
Perth castle and military museum picks up tourist award for fifth straight year
The award recognises businesses that consistently receive excellent feedback from travellers throughout the year and celebrates attractions that continue to create memorable visitor experiences.
Perthshire restaurant set to close after 27 years as owners seek ‘change of pace’
The venue could be transformed into a home.
Coastguard helicopter and police called to incident near Kinross
Online surveillance data shows the path of the helicopter.
Firefighters close Perth street after smoke reported at residential property
Police and paramedics were also called to the scene.
Gloagburn bosses set for £2m free-range eggs expansion at Perthshire farm
The family behind the popular Gloagburn Farm Shop want to build a free-range egg unit with space for 32,000 hens
Perth Museum cafe: Readers react as bosses quit running loss-making venue
Courier readers have had their say after Culture Perth and Kinross said it would hunt for an external operator to run the museum cafe.
Deported Dundee offender jailed for illegal secretive online site access
Jeffrey van Dyk breached the terms of a strict court order through his illicit actions.
Firestarter who forced evacuation of Perth flats ‘lucky not to be facing murder charge’
Convicted sex offender Barry Thomas put residents' lives at risk when he started a fire in his flat at Parmelia Court on May 17 2025.
EXCLUSIVE: John Swinney reveals family strain and security fears as he prepares for five more years in power
In his first post-election interview, First Minister John Swinney said he was "delighted" his wife was well enough to be by his side.
Gallery: Etape Caledonia brings thousands of cyclists to scenic Highland Perthshire
Pitlochry welcomes the Etape Caledonia cycling event, as riders tackle scenic closed-road routes in support of Cancer Research UK.
Perth and Kinross Council slams ‘mismatching windows’ and refuses ‘statement’ extension
Perth and Kinross Council rejected the plans over "excessive proportions" and "inappropriate design".
Amy Winehouse’s shorts from iconic T in the Park performance go under the hammer
They are expected to fetch up to £1,500.
John Swinney describes ‘deeply unsettling’ impact on family after Blairgowrie anti-immigration protest
The party leader, who has been re-elected as the MSP for Perthshire North, was speaking at a press conference on Saturday.
Major charity shop chain to shut 26 stores across Scotland's high streets
Several locations have already closed in Scotland with more to follow
The 2026 Scottish Parliament Election as it happened across Dundee, Perth, Angus, Fife and Stirling
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The Courier political editor’s debut play shortlisted for major theatre award
Fish has been shortlisted for best new play at the 2026 Critics’ Awards for Theatre in Scotland.