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More than 3,000 van drivers caught speeding on A9 and A90 last year

One driver was clocked at 93mph.

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Storm Eowyn: Full list of weather warnings for Dundee, Angus, Perth, Fife and Stirling

A series of alerts for strong winds and snow are in place on Friday and Saturday.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Multiple inmates and staff at Perth Prison lodge sex assault complaints

The number and nature of complaints lodged at HMP Perth in 2024 have been revealed.

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Perthshire set for snow and high winds as Storm Éowyn gets set to bring blizzard

The Met Office has issued an amber warning for high winds and a yellow warning for snow across most of Scotland on Friday.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Fatal accident inquiry to examine Covid-19 deaths of prisoners at HMP Perth

Alexander Drysdale, 65, and George Greenshields, 68, died in hospital after contracting the virus while at the jail.

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Joint Fatal Accident Inquiry launched into Covid deaths of two HMP Perth inmates

A Fatal Accident Inquiry (FAI) is to be held over the deaths of Alexander Drysdale and George Greenshields - inmates at HMP Perth who died from Covid-19 whilst in legal custody.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Daytime TV star’s A90 upcycling centre turns 60 tonnes of trash into treasure

First Minister John Swinney visited the Tayside Upcycling and Craft Centre near Errol to learn how it is changing lives, as well as protecting the planet.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Peeping tom pervert used vase spy cam to record Perthshire woman, 65, in bedroom

Andrew Thomas, a convicted sex offender, crept into his victim's home and placed the hidden camera at the foot of her bed.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Rapist broke court order with secret sleepovers at Kinross girlfriend’s home

A sheriff has questioned whether Alan Radcliffe had even told his ex-partner about his own dark past. 

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Storm Éowyn to bring strong winds to Perthshire as Met Office issues weather warning

Perthshire will see high winds hit the region throughout Friday and Saturday as Storm Éowyn batters the country.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

‘Danger to life’ warning as Storm Eowyn to batter Tayside, Fife and Stirling with 70mph winds

The warnings last all day on Friday and until 3pm on Saturday.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Why is this Scone 91-year-old shaving off his eyebrows?

Hugh Henderson's hairdresser has been itching to trim his bushy brows for 20 years. Now he's giving in to support a charity that's close to his heart.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Perthshire teen building 3D printed rifle in bedroom avoids prison

James Maris was sentenced at the high court after admitting firearms offences.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Bid to find new operator for ‘unique’ Perth tobacconist and sweet shop

Owner Lyle Kilbane is selling the business - which dates from the 1910s - for family reasons.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Dundee stalker sexually assaulted patients in hospital wards

Steven Saunders' stalking victim thought his behaviour had stopped but he was in hospitals, committing further crimes.

Daily Record - Perth

Hamilton Park Racecourse will host Hamilton College Cross-Country Championships

The big event will take place on Wednesday, January 22.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Partner of St Johnstone star reveals ‘gut-wrenching’ news in cancer fight as she thanks followers

Graham Carey's partner Rachel Borthwick has revealed that cancer has now spread to both of her lungs.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Young Scone siblings want to expand recycling enterprise after successful first year

Jude, 13, and Cora, 10, collect neighbours' glass jars and bottles to earn pocket money.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Alyth Hotel owners ‘devastated’ after £500 in staff tips stolen in break-in

The couple also believe the thieves tried to break into their nearby home the same night.

Daily Record - Perth

MSP "hopeful" Perth may get UK Government funding for cultural heritage projects

Last Autumn, the UK Government said it was minded to withdraw the £5 million of Levelling Up funding pledged for Perth but would conduct a consultation before making a decision