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Hamilton Park staff's cycle challenge raises cash for two Lanarkshire charities

The hard-working staff participated in a 24-hour charity cycling challenge covering a total of 323 miles - the equivalent of travelling from Hamilton Park to the other Scottish racecourses.

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Rangers fan admits police clash after violent drum theft from St Johnstone fan liaison officer

Arran Watt was passed the stolen drum and then clashed with police.

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Perth and Kinross strikes: Daily list of schools open and closed

Industrial action is affecting thousands of pupils. See if your child's school is affected.

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A90 reopens in both directions in Carse of Gowrie after ‘police incident’

Emergency services were called shortly after 12.20pm. 

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Perthshire ‘hobbit-style’ glamping pods go viral on TikTok

Heather and Ian Keir launched the "unusual" Craighead Howfs retreat in 2018.

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Families’ tears of relief as Perth child sex predator is jailed to calls of ‘enjoy your own mental torture’

A sheriff said Ryan Kinnear's predatory behaviour would likely have a life-long impact on his three young victims.

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Emergency gas repairs to shut Glasgow Road near Perth city centre

It coincides with a closure on Jeanfield Road and resurfacing work elsewhere on the Glasgow Road.

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Perth restaurant selling curry for a penny

The deal is running due to "popular demand".

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Paedo charity worker watched Marvel movies with kids before molesting them

Charity worker Ryan Kinnear cried in the dock as he was found guilty of the sexual assaults after a three-day trial at Perth Sheriff Court.

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Perthshire school strikes and Budget warnings: The Courier’s political digest for Monday October 28

5 need-to-know stories across Scotland and the UK, every afternoon.

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Police hit out at ‘dangerous’ Perthshire drivers who abandoned cars on A9 to visit beauty spot

Officers were called to the road near The Hermitage on Sunday.

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Scottish city crowned 'best place to live' - and it isn't Edinburgh or Glasgow

Travel experts have shared a list of the "best place to live" in the UK, with one Scottish city that is "brimming with culture" included on the prestigious roundup.

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14 of the biggest social media influencers in Tayside, Fife and Stirling

From reality TV stars to environmental campaigners and parents, the region is stacked with online talent.

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Perth and Kinross pavement parking ban start date revealed

Drivers who are caught could face fines of up to £100 under the new rules.

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Violent killer who battered dog walker with dumbbell in woods will remain in jail

Robbie McIntosh bludgeoned Linda McDonald with a dumbbell whilst on home leave for the murder of Anne Niccoll.

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Perthshire model celebrates Formula 1 driver boyfriend Carlos Sainz’s Mexico GP win

Rebecca Donaldson watched on as the Spaniard won his fourth career F1 race.

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Tayside, Fife and Stirling set for mild Halloween as temperatures rise

Locals will enjoy highs of 15°C on Thursday.

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Sheep dodge crash driver later found nearly seven times alcohol limit at Perth Tesco car park

David Robertson was found asleep outside the supermarket just months after he rolled his black BMW into a field to avoid a sheep.

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Duo spared jail for ‘disgraceful’ Blairgowrie attack that left blood-soaked victim with broken jaw

Sophie Henvey and Keenan Donaldson were found guilty after failing to persuade jurors they were acting in self-defence.

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New crop centre in Invergowrie expected to create 470 Tayside jobs

First Minister John Swinney and Scottish Secretary Ian Murray were on hand to celebrate the occasion.