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A9 closed near Blair Atholl after two-vehicle crash
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More than two weeks of closures on M90 near Perth due to ‘dangerous’ trees
Work is being carried out on a section of M90 between Glenfarg and Craigend until February 3.
Drunken drug-driver with FIVE life bans injured woman, 75, as he tried to speed away from police in Perth
John Phillips was high on a cocktail of drink and drugs when he tried to back away from a police roadblock and reversed into the front of the pensioner's vehicle.
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Scone restaurateur’s big plans for 26-bedroom hotel at Perth Racecourse
Riverstone Lodge and Restaurant reopened this month and will soon boast a new beer garden and play area.
EXCLUSIVE: Perth businessman whose revelations sparked anger over council ‘hotel’ deal hopes probe provides answers
Councillors weren't told Craig Wallace had twice expressed an interest in Perth's 1-5 High Street building and he hopes a new briefing will explain why.
Perthshire ‘comedy farmer’ Jim Smith on family, stand-up and Scotland’s World Cup ‘euphoria’
In an exclusive interview, the Stand Up Farmer reveals the comedy of having young children - and why he remains so supportive of a mental health campaign for farmers.
Keir Starmer asks 'Where is the money, John?' in dig at SNP leader on flying visit to Scotland
Starmer would not be drawn on whether his job was at risk if Labour performs badly at the Scottish Parliament election in May.
Reform leader Nigel Farage open to buffer zones in wake of Perth migrant hotel protests
First Minister John Swinney said he would consider protected areas outside asylum seeker accommodation.
Perth busking code of conduct approved amid calls to tackle shoplifting and charity collectors
Councillors agreed to move forward with a busking code of conduct for Perth, but what about shoplifting and other antisocial behaviour?
Perth jobs boost as Keir Starmer visits local apprentices
The prime minister spoke to The Courier at the SSE training centre where hundreds of young people are finding roles in renewable energy.
Scotland boss Steve Clarke opens Tay salmon season and says ‘euphoria’ of catching fish matches World Cup thrill
Scotland manager Steve Clarke kicks off Tay salmon fishing season in Meikleour in Perthshire.
Former Perth addicts say recovery cafe and community hub is ‘one of the best things to happen’ to city
Three former addicts have spoken to The Courier about how Perth Hope Hub has supported them through recovery.
Perthshire TV star Danni Menzies reflects on struggles as she promises big things in 2026
The TV presenter said she could "hardly afford to eat" before landing her role on A Place in the Sun.
Abuser punched girlfriend and abandoned her in rural Perthshire after Gerry Cinnamon row
Mark Thomson stormed out of a Gerry Cinnamon gig after his girlfriend declared one of his hits as her favourite song, Perth Sheriff Court heard.
Rise in number of sex offenders in Tayside, report reveals
The figures were revealed in the annual Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements report, which will go before Dundee councillors next week.
Calls to overturn controversial £1.9m Perth council ‘hotel’ deal after rejected local developer breaks silence
Councillors want to know why they weren't told a local businessman was also interested in developing the 1-5 High Street building.
Perth Gypsy/Traveller site could test council’s ‘Tinker Experiment’ apology
What does Perth and Kinross Council's apology for the 'Tinker Experiment' mean for a new Gypsy/Traveller site planned for North Muirton?
Missing Bridge of Earn woman traced by police
"Police Scotland can confirm that Shannon Beattie reported missing from Bridge of Earn has now been traced."
Missing Bridge of Earn woman traced
The 30-year-old was reported missing on Wednesday afternoon.
Everything you need to know as River Island to close Scots store in days
Find out all the key details on why River Island will be closing down four Scottish branches starting from this week.