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A9 southbound near Inveralmond Roundabout reopens after water main repairs

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Meet the Alyth couple at the helm of popular Meigle coffee shop

Hannah and Colin are the new owners of The Joinery Coffee Shop.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Perthshire residents’ anger at US poultry giant’s plans for major chicken farm

A decision is due to be made on an application for four poultry rearing sheds.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Aberfeldy murder accused ‘expected to be arrested’ for shooting because police had ‘nowhere else to go’

The trial of David Campbell heard about a police interview with an acquaintance.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

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

Lane closures are set to cause disruption on Dundee's Kingsway and roadworks continue on the A90 between Dundee and Perth.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Perthshire MSP who faced Rangers backlash calls out SNP chief Stephen Flynn’s World Cup trip

Murdo Fraser was criticised when he went to see Rangers play in Europe during work time - so is it any different for the SNP Westminster chief?

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Main road shut and dozens without power after van crashes into power lines near Kinross

The crash happened on the A977 just before 12.30pm.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

A9 shut between Blair Atholl and Pitlochry after vehicle fire

The road was closed southbound near Killiecrankie in Highland Perthshire.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

EXCLUSIVE: Police chief breaks silence on three-year wait for answers over fatal Perth New County Hotel fire

The wait to determine what caused the fire at the New County Hotel in January 2023 in which three people and a dog died has been described as "unacceptable"