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Bomb squad called to Scots police station after 'ordnance device' handed in
The item has since been taken outside.
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Tourette's activist and BAFTA-winning film subject makes Perth pub visit
John Davidson is the subject of the top 2025 film, 'I Swear' - with the Borderer stepping in for a quick drink and bite at a Perth venue.
Woman taken to hospital after deliberate Blairgowrie house fire
The fire has left a property on the street badly damaged.
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Friday court round-up — Boozy dressing gown raid
A round-up of court cases from Tayside and Fife.
M90 drivers near Perth face major delays as two contraflows in place
Roadworks are also taking place on the A90.
Perth butcher’s beef sausage named best in Scotland
Judges said its “texture and consistency were perfect.”
Perth Leisure Pool to close for two weeks due to ‘essential’ works
It follows five previous closures this year.
Firefighters called to Auchterarder crash after car ends up on its roof
Red tape was put around the accident scene.
Train tragedy as police confirm fatality on Stirling line in late-night horror
The incident was reported on the Stirling to Gleneagles line shortly after 8pm - with local roads in the area closed for three hours as investigations took place.
Perth World Cup Festival plan to give city centre something to celebrate
Perth businesses are offering prizes and rewards to local fans at festival venues across the city during the upcoming World Cup.
Best pictures as Ladies Day takes place at Perth Racecourse
Perth Racecourse’s Edinburgh Gin Ladies Day brought crowds together for races, style and charity. See photos and highlights from Perth.
Travellers eye new Kinross-shire site just metres from camp with 7 refusals and ’13 enforcement notices’
There are now two separate applications for different sections of the farm.
Thursday court round-up — 110mph sports car and ‘yee ha’
A round-up of court cases from Tayside and Fife.
Perthshire solar farm as big as 100 football pitches rejected after councillors told ‘we’re an easy target’
Perth and Kinross councillors heeded the pleas of more than 300 people who objected to the Kinnon Park solar farm plan for farmland near Methven.
Batmobile and Michael Schumacher’s iconic F1 car to be displayed at Perth classic car weekend
The two eye-catching vehicles will be part of an open-air display.
Vandal, 57, painted racist N-word graffiti on Perthshire village hall
Bigoted Samuel Melloy crept out under cover of darkness to daub the vile slogan on the side of Balbeggie Village Hall.
Gloagburn family get go-ahead for £2m free-range eggs expansion at Perthshire farm
The family behind the popular Gloagburn Farm Shop has won permission to build a free-range egg unit with space for 32,000 hens
Debate: Does Perth Museum need a cafe?
The museum is in the heart of Perth's Cafe Quarter, leading some to question whether an in-house cafe is needed. Have your say in our comments section and I will respond between 11-12 noon on Friday.
EXCLUSIVE: Council plans to sell more property to Perth ‘hotel’ developer as leaked report reveals public opposition
An unpublished council report says publicly-owned Perth buildings should be sold so a London 'hotel' developer can turn them into a laundry.
Perth ‘lifeline’ club hit with five-figure bill to keep flat roof over its head
Perth and District Ex-Service Club has been at the heart of the community for more than 100 years. Now it's turning to that community for help.