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Perth anti-poverty group urges those struggling to access support over summer
Perth and Kinross Anti-Poverty Taskforce has pulled together a one-stop summer guide for families ‘Making the Summer better’, pointing people towards key supports.
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Major fire rips through factory in Perth as cops probe deliberate blaze
Dramatic footage captured the huge inferno tearing through buildings on Crieff Road in the early hours of Friday.
"Temporary" speed limit on Perth bridge remains in place - two years on
The restriction remains in place as detailed engineering assessments continue on the bridge following reports of spalling concrete in 2024.
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Perth boxing coach launches new fundraising event for cancer charity cause
The boxing and live music event will strive to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of organiser John Andrew McKechnie's late mum Cathy.
Perth charity's "abuse us and lose us" warning after antisocial behaviour battle
The charity was left angered by an incident where a group of youngsters broke a bench worth £500, destroyed planters, egged a minibus and hurled abuse at staff.
EXCLUSIVE: Perth and Kinross councillors in ethics watchdog probe
Ian Massie and Mike Williamson referred themselves to the Ethical Standards Commissioner following a Perth and Kinross Council meeting
Controversial A90 roadside services next to Horn Milk Bar rocked by fresh planning snag
A local councillor says planners are set to reject Horn Developments' £20m roadside services application. That's news to Horn Developments.
Perth joiner caught with bum bag of cocaine is spared jail
Police seized £5k of cocaine from James Westwood's Perth home after he was arrested for an alleged assault in Scone, for which he was later acquitted.
Idyllic 16.5 acre shoreline plot that would be perfect Loch Tay fishing spot goes on sale
The landholding with a secluded cove and beach is on sale for offers over £250,000.
Sinkhole opens up on flood prone Perth street
Police have cordoned off the sinkhole.
Thursday court round-up — Naked nuisance and dog treat thief
A round-up of court cases from Tayside, Fife and Stirlingshire.
Man rushed to hospital after ‘serious assault’ leaves Perth High Street sealed off
Police say no weapon was involved in the incident on Wednesday evening which left a large part of Perth High Street cordoned off.
Perth clothes store supervisor embezzled thousands from employers
Nicola Malcolm took cash from the till at Tiso's and tried to disguise her actions with suspicious after-hours "refund" transactions.
Former bridesmaids dress shop boss tore clump of hair from rival in Perth pub attack
Businesswoman Karyn McLeod admitted assaulting a woman to her injury at The Foundry bar in Perth city centre.
Police cordon off parts of Perth city centre
A section of High Street remained cordoned off on Thursday morning after a large police presence in the area overnight.
Car ploughs into lamppost on A94 near Perth
The collision caused the lamppost to land on a parked van.
Crash causes long delays on A9 in Highland Perthshire
Traffic is queuing back on a stretch of the road near Birnam.
New sauna and lavender field wellness experience launched in Kinross
Kallbad Sauna and Cold Water Immersion has partnered with Scottish Lavender.
Tayside firefighters describe ‘sobering’ mission searching for survivors of Venezuela earthquakes
Brian Richards and Gavin Brown spent 10 days as part of a rescue operation team in South America.
Popular Perth restaurant to be taken over as owners step down after 11 years
Kim and Sam Wightman have announced they will be stepping back from Kisa's.