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Blairgowrie fishing and shooting shop to close after 36 years

Retiring Kate Fleming says 'trade on the High Street just isn't the same.'

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Perth boxer set for debut title bid as he looks to avenge only professional loss

Luke Bibby takes to the ring in Glasgow for a clash with Omar Rashid for the Celtic Lightweight belt - and a strong contingent is heading along to cheer him on.

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Man’s death in Perth treated as ‘unexplained’ after emergency services descend on street

Police and paramedics were called to Stuart Avenue on Thursday evening.

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Perthshire Planning Ahead: Stanley church conversion and Errol roadside services

Latest planning applications include turning a Stanley church into flats and a proposal for services off the A90.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Thursday court round-up — City centre stabbing and power-less energy boss

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

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Busy Perth city centre street shut due to emergency gas works

Kinnoull Street is closed to northbound traffic.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

‘Emotional’ residents bid farewell as Perthshire’s ‘Sycamore Gap’ tree felled

Kindallachan residents gathered to watch the local landmark being cut down as part of A9 dualling works - "it's like watching an execution".

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Wife of Aberfeldy murder accused quizzed over ‘grievances’ between husband and shotgun victim

Murder-accused David Campbell's wife was asked in court over discrepancies between her evidence and what she initially told police.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

A9 southbound near Inveralmond Roundabout reopens after water main repairs

The road remained closed during rush-hour traffic after the works overran.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Flooding fears over care facility and 103 flats plan on Perth Leisure Pool site

Pre-application planning notices for the site at Glover Street have been submitted to council.

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Historic Scottish palace hosts snowdrop walk as spring teases rain-soaked Scots

Guests can enjoy a snowdrop walk, learn planting tips from the gardeners, and take home a posy.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Wasps stings and a fractured spine — full list of line of duty firefighter injuries in Tayside, Fife and Stirling revealed

One firefighters suffered a fractured shoulder and spine after the Scott Street flat fire in Perth city centre.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

A9 near Perth to shut overnight due to burst water main repairs

Scottish Water will shut the road from 7pm tonight (Wednesday) until 6am on Thursday to complete repairs to a burst water main.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Bank of Scotland to close Blairgowrie and Broughty Ferry branches

John Swinney has criticised plans to shutter the branches.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Aberfeldy murder trial: Suspect’s CCTV was manually shut down on day of shooting

CCTV and phone experts gave evidence in the trial on David Campbell.

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Dunblane farm fined by regulator after slurry pollution of nearby burn

The farm was given the sanction by SEPA after an investigation into slurry material found around tributaries of the Scouring Burn in the town.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Aberfeldy murder trial: Police staged reconstruction of mystery cyclist route on day of shotgun killing

A police officer restaged the route taken by a cyclist through Aberfeldy and towards where Brian Low's body was found.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Perthshire drivers face overnight closures on A85 due to roadworks

Surface works is set to begin on February 23.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

20-hour snow and ice warning for Tayside, Fife and Stirling

The Met Office says snow showers and icy roads could cause disruption.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

EXCLUSIVE: John Swinney office shared fears of ‘inhumane’ Ninewells NICU downgrade after grieving dad’s letter

A Perthshire father had written to the first minister about his experiences of "heartbreak and hope" at the facility.