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Blades fall from Wind Turbine at Aviva’s Perth Site
The blades of a 77-metre (253ft) wind turbine in Perth have crashed to the ground less than a year after the structure became operational.
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Convicted thug who attacked exes slammed for "masquerading as women's saviour" at asylum protests
Violent brute John Watt was outed by Perth Against Racism online after he was spotted at protests in the town outside the Station Hotel on August 23.
Giant 250-foot wind turbine collapses as locals hear 'almighty crack' in night
The turbine, which stood on the grounds of insurance firm Aviva's Pitheavlis base, in Perth, collapsed in the early hours of Friday with the insurance firm saying it occurred due to an "engineering fault".
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Blades snap off 77m Perth Aviva wind turbine and ‘crash’ to ground
The insurance firm has blamed "some kind of engineering fault" in the 10-month-old structure but confirmed no one was injured.
Cocaine-fuelled pervert jailed for exposing himself to girl, 16, on Tayside bus
Neil Beattie was previously put on the sex offenders register for twice performing a solo sex act for a woman's Ring doorbell camera.
Perth Craigie Hill captain breaks silence after council decision leaves golf club facing closure
Councillors rejected plans for up to 175 new houses.
EXCLUSIVE: Police probe posts by Perth buffalo trainer who mocked River Tay death of asylum seeker
Officers are assessing offensive messages made by Gavin Sangster, who was wearing a "swimming instructor" T-shirt when approached by The Courier.
How Instagram gardening guru found a new beginning in her 60s at charming Perthshire cottage
Since moving to Mouse Cottage in Strathtay, Perthshire, after her marriage ended, now 71-year-old Penny Kennedy has transformed the house, seen it appear on TV, and opened her stunning garden for charity.
Gleneagles Hotel waiter pulled knife on co-worker during drunken assault
Khali Belkadi is now out of work with his visa status in jeopardy after his violent outburst at the five-star Auchterarder venue.
Creep dumped used condoms in doctor's surgery postbox
Ian Wilkie deposited the condoms into the repeat prescription mailbox at the Drumhar Health Centre in Perth several times over the course of five days.
Stirlingshire artist launches first solo exhibition in city gallery
Niamh McFarlane was recognised as a top performer at Forth Valley College - and is now on a course hoping to teach art to the next generation.
Thursday court round-up — Transphobic abuse and blinded by the sun
A round-up of court cases from Tayside and Fife.
EXCLUSIVE: Watchdog investigating Perth and Kinross Council’s axed £128k director role
The Scottish Information Commissioner has questioned if Perth and Kinross Council deliberately tried to avoid scrutiny by not keeping records.
Car crashes onto Scots railway line sparking major disruption
Emergency services went to the scene between Perth and Dunkeld in Perth and Kinross after the incident was reported early on Thursday morning.
Perth children’s home abuser brought to justice after half a century
Peter Murray, 70, preyed on his victims at Colonsay children’s home between January 1976 and August 1981.
VIDEO: Car crashes onto railway line near Dunkeld sparking major train disruption
The small red car crashed down an embankment near a bridge early on Thursday.
Perthshire Planning Ahead: Pitlochry playground, Perth vets and Stanley dog park
Planning Ahead is The Courier's weekly round-up of Perth and Kinross Council applications and approvals.
Boxer in court for assaults on security staff at Perth nightspot
Christianne Fahey, who competes in the super middleweight division, admitted two charges of assault following an incident at the Bank Bar on February 2.
Perthshire dog attack pensioners desperate to escape ‘side of Pitlochry the tourists don’t see’
Norman and Cathy Hawkes were already sick of their damp and mould-infested Pitlochry council home when their beloved pet was mauled to death
Perth bus and rail stations set for multi-million-pound facelift
Perth bus station is set for a revamp and the old Arnold Clark showroom at St Leonards Bank could become a car park