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142-mile diversion to last nearly a month due to A93 roadworks in Perthshire
Just one mile of the road will be closed during the resurfacing project.
OAP to lose ‘oasis in heart of Perth’ after neighbour wins trees dispute
The neighbour claimed one of the trees was a 'danger to life'.
Landlord of empty Perth shop says business rates are putting off entrepreneurs
'Having to pay rates on an empty property is a kick in the stomach.'
Tayside, Fife and Stirling temperatures to hit the 20s this weekend in early sign of summer
Some areas could hit 22°C on Saturday.
Artist Jolomo chooses Crieff for new seascapes exhibition
Jolomo, a favourite of royalty and pop stars, was in Crieff for the launch of the display at the Strathearn Gallery.
Dundee garage boss ‘gambled’ with lives before fatal smash in Perthshire
Joseph Donachie drove at "crazy" and "excessive" speeds behind a black BMW driven by scaffolder Lee Tucker on the A93, south of Glenshee.
Perth Burger King and Starbucks drive-thrus approved for Broxden
The chains will occupy two of five new drive-thru restaurants planned for the Broxden services site.
Popular Perth city restaurant forced to close following 55 per cent rent hike
“This decision has not been made easily, unfortunately in this current climate we can no longer sustain the cost of running our beloved Deans Restaurant."
Drink-driver tells court he downed nearly a gallon of Tennent’s lager waiting for police after A9 van crash
Film industry worker Thomas Daley tried to claim post-crash drinking, telling his trial he consumed eight or nine cans while waiting for police.
Perthshire Masterchef contestant says he’s losing business after Facebook account hacked
Theodore Chana claims about 25% of his business comes from his social media page.
Perthshire, Fife and Stirling holiday park group scraps early check-out time
Six local sites will allow holidaymakers to check out any time before midnight.
Teenage girl assaulted by group of youngsters in Perth
Police have launched a probe after footage of the city centre incident was shared online.
Retired Perth cops take on charity run for clinic which supported them through cancer treatment
Bob Tocher and Iain Macleod will be taking part in the Perth 5km Park Run this weekend.
‘UK’s first vegan hotel’ in Perthshire on the market for nearly £1m
The hotel is described as a "well established business" in a "unique" sector of the hospitality industry.
Fixing housing crisis will be priority in Perthshire as first minister, says John Swinney
In an exclusive interview, the new SNP leader said his government will look to tackle the “intense pressure” on rural areas in the region he represents.
Taymouth Castle will boost Perthshire economy by £390m, say experts
A new assessment of the controversial Taymouth Castle project paints an optimistic picture of its value to the region.
Perthshire shepherd’s heartache as lambs killed in farm road hit-and-run
Douglas McCartney found the twin lambs dead within a few yards of one another on the Glenturret estate road near Crieff
Perth motorcycle racer Rory Skinner hospitalised after crash at event
A probe has been launched after it was revealed his helmet came off during the incident.
Thunderstorm and heavy rain warning for parts of Perthshire and Stirling
The warning comes into force on Monday afternoon.
Wild swimmer rescued from river at Perthshire beauty spot
Multiple emergency services descended on The Hermitage near Dunkeld on Sunday.