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Perth-based sport charity secures £10k cash boost from Commonwealth Games pot
All Strong Scotland will use its funding to encourage sports participation through its ‘All Strong Games’ for people with learning disabilities, autism and dyspraxia.
Lidl makes major change to 19 Scottish stores in move to help customers
The supermarket is expanding a scheme after a successful trial run
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Charming town with Scotland's 'most beautiful scenery' where you can feed Highland cows
You can visit this charming Scottish town where you'll be able to meet the famous Highland cows and even get to feed them before exploring the "most beautiful scenery" ever
Brit, 26, 'living his best life' in Bali dies in motorcycle crash while celebrating birthday
Joseph O'Sullivan, 26, from Coventry, died in a motorbike accident in Bali while celebrating his birthday with friends after nearly two years living in Australia. His family have launched a GoFundMe fundraiser to bring his body back to the UK
Friday court round-up — Kingsway bully and nightclub attack
A round-up of court cases from Tayside and Fife.
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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Take part in our exclusive survey and share your experiences, tell us what needs to change and highlight the positive initiatives happening in your community.
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.
Fire engines called to former food processing plant in Perth
One eyewitness heard a 'loud bang' at the old ABP plant on Strathtay Road.
Thursday court round-up — Possible life sentence and takeaway attack
A round-up of court cases from Tayside and Fife.
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.
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 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.
SSEN plans to create hundreds of new jobs in Perth
The positions will be part of a £1.1bn investment in the wider area.
Pals open quirky new pig-themed restaurant in old Crieff bank
The Pig in the Bank opened this month on Crieff High Street.
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.
Wednesday court round-up — Heatwave hits trial and best man boost
A round-up of court cases from Tayside and Fife.
Emergency services rush to two-car crash on A85 in Perthshire
Two fire appliances were called to the scene.
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.