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Pupils race to glory at Hamilton College Cross Country Championships

The event took place at Hamilton Park Racecourse.

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Ex-gamekeeper on trial over 'gunshot murder' of groundsman at estate he worked on

David Campbell, 77, is accused of murdering Brian Low near Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross on February 16, 2024.

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Former Angus GP admits ‘placing hand under patient’s underwear’ and taking naked photos in Perthshire hospital

Dr Matthew Jones, also known as Matthew Adam, is facing a tribunal into his conduct while working in Forfar and Auchterarder.

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Perthshire welder flooded bestiality ring networks with twisted animal films

Istvan Elek was an active member in multiple seedy group chats where sexual abuse of children and animals was being shared.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Council set to ditch more Perth Common Good property for £1.9m ‘hotel’ development

Perth and Kinross Council will have to consult the public on the proposal to dispose of a garage to the rear of the 1-5 High Street building.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

EXCLUSIVE: Perth mum outraged as primary school teaching assistant who assaulted her daughter given warning

The child's family claim they have been "failed by everyone" in the wake of the incident last August.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Montrose vessels sound horns following death of ‘inspirational’ shipping enthusiast John Aitken

The Perth-born maritime expert and former Dundee Chamber of Commerce depute, who's died at 88, was honoured at Montrose Harbour as his funeral cortege passed.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Tuesday court round-up — Words of regret and restaurant raid

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

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Perth MP hits out at Labour ministers after renewed WASPI comp call rejected

The SNP politician has accused Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar of exploiting the issue to gain votes.

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Perth football club receive £500k boost towards ambitious pitch plans

The club revealed plans for a development of their training facilities at Riverside, with the latest tranche of funding set to help them on their way.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Auchterarder touted for ‘Gleneagles for dogs’ with vets, hotel, training and recovery unit

A Perthshire trainer says The Dog Ranch resort would be the "first of its kind in Europe".

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

New driver has licence revoked after near miss with police in Perthshire

Casper Szczesny was "too scared" to stop for police on the A85 Perth to Methven road, because he didn't want to get into trouble.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

EXCLUSIVE: Developers claim Hilton hotel agreed for Thimblerow in Perth before council U-turn

Expresso Property say they had struck a deal for a 130-bed hotel in the city centre.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Perth stalker who preyed on three women in city centre sentenced

Dariusz Baranowski made sexual remarks to community wardens and frightened a pub worker by hanging around her workplace at odd times.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Joyride passenger hurled drink cans at police during 115mph chase in Perthshire

Joseph Reid has been warned to prepare for a possible prison sentence after admitting putting police 'at risk of harm' during the pursuit down the A9.

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Sex offender had sick extreme pornography featuring cobra, pigs, hamsters and horses

""This was some of the most extreme and bizarre material you are ever likely to see."

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

‘Blizzard conditions’ expected as snow and sleet warning issued for Tayside, Fife and Stirling

The Met Office says wintry weather could cause disruption.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

JLS announce Perth concert at McDiarmid Park

The X Factor finalists will be performing at McDiarmid Park on May 29.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

EXCLUSIVE: Perth £1.9m ‘hotel’ deal court papers raise more questions for council

The former council offices were part of the Perth Common Good and a sheriff had to agree to their disposal.

Perth and Kinross news | The Courier

Broughty Ferry tech firm boss blames sun blindness for collision with pensioner in Perthshire town

Grant Rooney, who is developing lifesaving kit for Ninewells Hospital, struck the pensioner as she crossed a street in Blairgowrie town centre.