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Friday court round-up — Kingsway bully and nightclub attack

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

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A85 reopens six hours after crash on Perthshire and Stirlingshire border caused 71-mile diversion

A 16-mile stretch was closed in both directions.

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Sheriff blasts ‘implausible’ defence of brazen Perthshire groomer who claimed he was hunting online trolls

David Devine spent days grooming a "child" online, while he pretended to be a hot shot lawyer who drove a Merc with tinted windows.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Fire engines called to former food processing plant in Perth

One eyewitness heard a 'loud bang' at the old ABP plant on Strathtay Road.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Thursday court round-up — Possible life sentence and takeaway attack

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

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Banned driver swerves jail time after high speed pursuit through Perth

Dawid Koprowski accelerated away from police at "double the speed limit" when he was spotted at a filling station on the edge of the city.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

24-hour thunderstorm warning issued as Tayside, Fife and Stirling braces for heavy rain, flash floods, lightning and large hail

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning after a hot and sunny start to the week.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Perth crime spree ends with woman’s cry for help during ‘kidnap’ ordeal

Gavin Mann had been locked up and released for assaulting a Marks and Spencer employee, leaving him scarred, during a steak-stealing spree.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

SSEN plans to create hundreds of new jobs in Perth

The positions will be part of a £1.1bn investment in the wider area.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Pals open quirky new pig-themed restaurant in old Crieff bank

The Pig in the Bank opened this month on Crieff High Street.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Scotland vs Brazil – reaction from Tartan Army in Tayside and Fife after 3-0 loss

See our reporting from across Dundee, Angus, Fife, Perth and Stirling as the Tartan Army watched Scotland's final group stage match against Brazil.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Wednesday court round-up — Heatwave hits trial and best man boost

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

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Emergency services rush to two-car crash on A85 in Perthshire

Two fire appliances were called to the scene.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Council shut down rumours of new asylum housing in Perth

The council have said that there has been no request from the Home Office regarding further accommodation.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

M90 near Perth to close overnight for four nights

The motorway will shut overnight between Bridge of Earn and Perth to allow carriageway investigations to take place.

Daily Record - Perth

Perth city busking code approved by councillors with special zones identified

The move has been brought forward following complaints about buskers sometimes being too loud, repetitive and untuneful, as well as rows between rival buskers.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Man, 42, charged over ‘rape’ of another man in Alyth

Police were called to the Perthshire town on June 6 following reports a 36-year-old man had been sexually assaulted.

Daily Record - Perth

Man named Duffus claims cops gave him spliff he was caught with

Kevin Duffus said officers gave him tobbaco laced with cannabis before a roadside drug test.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Auchterarder gym set to open at new site despite parking objections

Physique Factory Gym is expected to open on Montrose Street on July 13.