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Racist offences in Scotland on the rise and account for 60 per cent of all hate crimes
The latest data comes as anti-migrant protests grow, with many hotels co-opted by the Home Office into housing people seeking asylum.
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Scotland's 'cosiest' pub where you can sip mulled wine by roaring fires this winter
The pub was praised for its "elegantly rustic" interior with wooden floors, marble fireplaces, high ceilings, and cuisine from top regional ingredients.
Perth Museum hosts historic chance to see Mary, Queen of Scots manuscript
The document is believed to be the last letter ever penned, writing to her brother-in-law in France to put her affairs in order, with her execution set six hours later.
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Award-winning butcher will take others to skies for Perth auction after 18 years
Simon Howie is also a licensed helicopter pilot and has made the donation to take lucky bidders to Perth Silent Auction into the skies.
Retired Blairgowrie cooks up MS fundraising success with stress-free cookbook
Lynn Smith lives with the condition and has pulled together the collection of recipes for those with limited mobility or busy lifestyles.
Christmas 2025 opening hours for shopping centres and supermarkets in Tayside, Fife and Stirling
The opening hours have been confirmed.
EXCLUSIVE: Fears Perthshire pensioner with Alzheimer’s could struggle for care due to ‘outrageous’ immigration changes
Vicky Currie, from Scone, is worried about how the UK Government rules will affect her husband, Jim.
Ex-serviceman from Dundee fled on foot after police stop in Perth city centre
Joshua Stark made a "series of poor decisions" when he decided to drive to Perth and pick up his partner after drinking four cans of cider.
New truck rental business opens in Perthshire
The firm is offering tankers, crane trucks, tippers and a range of trailers at its first location in Scotland.
Norway’s bake-off queen sets up shop in Perthshire phone box
Norwegian celebrity baker Elisabeth Holm has opened an honesty box crammed with cookies and brownies in the old red phone box in Forteviot.
Perth pupils could become school bus ambassadors in new bid to tackle antisocial behaviour
Council bosses say Perth High has agreed to work with it on a pilot project to encourage good behaviour on school buses.
Crieff woman smacked victim with Buckfast bottle and told police: ‘Can’t wait to kill him’
Courtney Elder, 26, was told she was lucky not to have caused her victim serious injury or worse when she struck him during a brawl.
Footage shows horror moment Scots train thug launches bottle attack on passengers
Thomas Craig has been found guilty of attempted murder after launching a brutal glass bottle attack on two passengers during a train journey from Glasgow to Perth.
Human remains confirmed at Perth church but ‘no crime committed’
Police launched a probe after a discovery at Trinity Church of the Nazarene.
Man, 23, charged after £55k cannabis and firearm raid in Perth
Officers executed a warrant on Rannoch Road on Wednesday.
Dame Ann Gloag’s Perth church wins share of £900k repairs fund
Trinity Church of the Nazarene had to close its weekly community cafe after water damage was discovered during refurbishment works.
Fabulous farms day for Perthshire Agricultural Discussion Society
Members visited farms owned and run by the Niven family in Strathearn.
'Statement' Scottish five bedroom home at 'superlative' riverside setting for sale
The modern home is designed to showcase light and contemporary architecture has gone on the market in one of the city’s most sought after riverside areas
Dashcam footage shows dramatic end to high-speed police chase through Perth streets
Owen Taylor, 25, has been warned he could be jailed after a dangerous pursuit through several built-up city streets.
Perth ’boutique’ hotel row: How did we get here and what happens next?
We delve into the 17-year saga that led to a controversial deal with a hotel developer to refurbish the old Perth council chambers.