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Jim Fairlie MSP highlights progress in tackling child poverty under SNP government
Jim Fairlie MSP has welcomed new figures that show significant progress in reducing child poverty in Perth and Kinross and across Scotland, crediting the Scottish Government's commitment to social welfare under First Minister John Swinney’s leadership. The post Jim Fairlie MSP highlights progress ...
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Vilo the chihuahua found alive nearly two weeks after devastating Perth fire
A chihuahua has defied the odds by surviving nearly two weeks trapped inside a fire-ravaged tenement in Perth, in a heartwarming twist following last month’s tragic Scott Street blaze. The post Vilo the chihuahua found alive nearly two weeks after devastating Perth fire appeared first on Perth Gaz...
Rangers fan caught with knife while being escorted from Ibrox Stadium
Conan Mackay was caught with a Stanley knife as he was being escorted from Ibrox.
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Calls for police to reopen Bible John investigation after claims of new evidence
There have been calls for Police Scotland to reopen the investigation into the Bible John murders by author Jill Bavin-Mizzi who says she has new evidence which could give them a breathrough in the 56 year old case.
Cash machine ripped out the wall in robbery at Scots Co-Op as police launch probe
Officers were called to the shop on Perth Road in Scone after the alarm was raised at around 3.15am on Sunday.
Residents begin returning home after devastating Perth City Centre Fire
Some residents displaced by the devastating fire in Perth city centre earlier this month have now been able to return to their homes, Perth and Kinross Council has confirmed.
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Parking arrangements for Perth Leisure Pool site development still to be drawn up
Last week Perth and Kinross councillors approved in principle plans to allocate the land Perth Leisure Pool sits on for affordable housing and Capability Scotland's new Perth facilities
Parents’ anger as autistic girl, 11, hid in Perth school toilets all day without staff noticing
The head teacher of Oakbank Primary School has apologised to Philip and Gemma Marshall, from Abernethy.
EXCLUSIVE: Perth firefighters at ‘breaking point’ over cuts threat in aftermath of massive city blazes
Crews are facing the permanent loss of the city's third appliance following the Scott Street and Balhousie Primary School fires
Crieff High School celebrates sporting excellence at 13th Annual Night of Champions
Over 125 pupils, families, staff, and volunteers gathered at Strathearn Community Campus earlier this month for Crieff High School’s 13th Annual Night of Champions, a celebration of sporting success hosted by Live Active Leisure’s Active Schools Team and proudly sponsored by Crieff Hydro. The po...
Thursday court round-up — Remanded ahead of murder trial
A round-up of court cases from Tayside and Fife.
Pitlochry B&B’s famous breakfasts help grab Best in Scotland crown – and put it among world’s top 1%
The Craigmhor Lodge and Courtyard is among the elite top 1% in the world on Tripadvisor. So what's the secret of its success?
Chicken factory worker scarred Ukrainian refugee in Perthshire love triangle coffee attack
Mioara Sosu discovered the Ukrainian woman she had taken in as a refugee had been involved in trysts with her partner behind her back.
Perth restaurant boss in plea over ‘no-shows’ as businesses struggle after fire tragedy
Nongmay Buncharoen says customers booking tables and not turning up is the last thing her family's Mae Ping Thai restaurant needs now.
Delay-hit Blairgowrie Recreation Centre set for mid-July handover
Council bosses say the leaking pool has now been filled, but Blairgowrie families could be left high and dry in the summer holidays.
Perthshire Planning Ahead: Cafe bar plan for former bank and Aviva fears over mobile phone mast
Planning Ahead is the weekly round-up of Perth and Kinross Council applications and approvals.
Ex-girlfriend of Perth killer Robbie Smullen convicted of razor slashing in her home
Shannon Beattie slashed Daniel Black on his face and neck after he told her: “You get people murdered.”
Wednesday court round-up — Machete, padlocks and shoelaces
A round-up of court cases from Tayside and Fife.
MSP Murdo Fraser urges council to tackle rubbish and graffiti in Perth City Centre
Local MSP Murdo Fraser has called on Perth and Kinross Council to take action against persistent littering and fly-tipping in Perth city centre, describing the situation as “unsightly” and damaging to the city’s image. The post MSP Murdo Fraser urges council to tackle rubbish and graffi...