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Daily Record - Perth

'I'm an engineer and I know why MH370 missing plane search won't succeed'

An aviation engineer has shared his theory on the Malaysia Airlines MH370 search failure, as Ocean Infinity resumed operations in December 2025 nearly 12 years after the Boeing 777 disappeared on March 8, 2014

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Daily Record - Perth

Snow forecast for Scotland as multiple areas set to be affected, maps reveal

Several areas of Scotland are expected to be hit with snow, according to weather maps from WXCharts.

Daily Record - Perth

Alba Party to be wound up after party bosses decide to call it a day

Alba will not contest the Holyrood election amid crippling financial difficulties.

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Daily Record - Perth

Perthshire teenager braves weather in month-long camp out for Jamboree dream

The teenager camped out in unusual spots across Perthshire to raise money for the Scouting trip to Iceland.

Daily Record - Perth

Innis & Gunn saved from administration by Tennent's owner but redundancies confirmed

The Scottish brewery has been hit with challenging conditions in recent months.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Perthshire Planning Ahead: Taymouth Castle staff homes in Aberfeldy and Perth burger bar refusal

The burger chain operates nine branches, including one in Stirling. It wanted to expand into Perth.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Restaurant raider jailed after haul of booze stolen from two Perth city centre venues

Aaron De Schafta was caught on CCTV as he rifled through cupboards and stashed items in his clothes at Monterey Jacks.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

EXCLUSIVE: Perth hotel staff tell of ongoing trauma three years on from fatal fire

"Until we get answers, I don't think any of us will get closure."

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Gallery: Book characters come alive for World Book Day in Tayside and Fife

Celebrate World Book Day in Tayside and Fife with our roundup of your photos of fantastic costumes!

Daily Record - Perth

Person dies after being hit by train on Perth to Gleneagles route

Train services were disrupted between Stirling and Perth as emergency services responded to the incident.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Holiday entrepreneur fined £10k after bulk-buy drugs found at Perthshire home

Ryan McNeil was caught with £13k of coke and MDMA at his Bridge of Earn home but he insists he's no drug dealer.

Daily Record - Perth

Person hit by train as busy railway line closed amid probe

A person has been struck by a train between Perth and Gleneagles.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

JLS gig axed from St Johnstone’s McDiarmid Park

The boyband were due to make an appearance in Perth in May.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Person dies after being hit by train between Perth and Gleneagles

The line was closed between Perth and Stirling following the incident near Forteviot.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

St Johnstone forgo £100,000 profit to make sure McDiarmid Park pitch is ready for next season

A concert series has been called off.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

All the latest travel disruption in Dundee, Perthshire, Fife and Stirling – and when it will end

Lane closures continue to cause disruption in the Carse of Gowrie and two streets in a Fife town are set to close for around two months.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Perth and Kinross council tax rising 8.9% as councillors block cuts to street sweeping and public toilets

The new council tax rate will take the bill for a Band D property in Perth and Kinross to £1,673.84

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Wednesday court round-up — A collection of creeps

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

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

EXCLUSIVE: Loch Tay diesel spill firm U-turns on theft claim as new theory emerges

The Courier has obtained photographs of cloth material stuffed in a damaged fuel tank believed to be from the garage.

Daily Record - Perth

Perth councillors share support for Ukraine twin city on anniversary of invasion

February 24 marked the anniversary of the Russian invasion four years ago - with Perth twinned alongside the Ukrainian city of Nikopol.