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Fife and Perthshire chippies shortlisted for UK chip shop of the year award

They are among 40 takeaways competing for the title.

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Fatal accident inquiry to examine tragedy at Kinross-shire farm

Derek Taylor, 55, died following an accident with a John Deere utility vehicle at Maidenwells Farm, near Rumbling Bridge, on September 18 2022.

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Charity tins stolen from Perth café after thieves kick down door

3 Witches Tearoom, near Burrelton, is 'grateful' for the support of the local community following the incident.

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Little’s in Blairgowrie to close as locals say restaurant will be ‘sadly missed’

Owner Willie Little has announced the last day of trading will be Saturday.

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Perthshire Planning Ahead: Kids’ nursery on land ‘with too many stones’ & Craigie Hill latest

Planning Ahead is the weekly round-up of Perth and Kinross Council applications and approvals.

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Perth murderer caught with knife in public months before Cameron Rae killing

Caleb Ferguson was also caught driving a BMW with an 'extremely high' level of cocaine in his system.

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Nearly £640k spent on improvement works to Bell’s Sports Centre in Perth in lead up to closure

Live Active Leisure forked out more £235k on new lights and a lift in the months before the facility was flooded last October and nearly £240k on a new gym.

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Enchanted Forest says visitor parking ‘disrupting doctors and patients’

Organisers fear 'inconsiderate' road users could delay the response to emergencies at the town's hospital.

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Woman attacked and ‘threatened with violence’ on Perth to Montrose train

Police say a man physically assaulted the woman.

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18 brilliant Bonfire Night events around Angus, Fife, Perth and Stirling this year

Communities and organisations are gearing up for bonfire and fireworks events which will attract thousands of families in Tayside, Fife and Stirlingshire.

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Inside Taymouth Castle as Victorian landmark opens doors to locals after multi-million-pound refurbishment

More than 400 guests were given a guided tour of the controversial property.

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Tayside and Fife braces for ‘disruption’ one year on from Storm Babet as yellow wind warning issued

The Met Office says large waves and flying debris could pose a 'danger to life'.

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Perth influencer credits business success to growing up in Fair City

Kirsten Cameron is the co-founder of Scotland's largest influencer agency, Aquarius Creative.

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Grieving woman jailed for exploding fist assault in Perth city centre

Gillian Thomson's cigarette lighter blew up when she punched a man in the face at her father's wake.

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Taymouth Castle: Campaigners slam ‘salami slicing’ developers after 400 attend open day

Protect Loch Tay believes the event was aimed to curry favour with locals.

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Disused toilet facility in Perth city centre to become cinema and art hub

Ropemakers Close is undergoing a complete transformation.

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Gallery: Courier readers capture ‘comet of the century’ in stunning photos

Comet A3 - last seen more than 80,000 years ago - was clearly visible on Monday night.

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Missing Perthshire woman traced ‘safe and well’

Lilly Reid was last seen in Bridge of Earn on Monday.

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Pervert caught performing solo sex act in Perth park told police ‘I’ve got itchy boils’

Grubby Colin Grieve was spotted in broad daylight with his hands down his shorts at the city's North Inch.

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Customers offered refunds as Perth hot air balloon festival axes monster truck display

The Balloons and Tunes UK event is coming to Errol in 2025.