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EXCLUSIVE: Tayside police officers hit out at bullying, staff shortages and workload in scathing survey
The results were not made public until The Courier submitted a Freedom of Information request.
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Why 70,000 German citizens could be granted Freedom of Perth
Perth and Aschaffenburg have been twinned since 1956 and now the German citizens could be granted freedom of the Scottish city.
One-legged yob threw Angel Delight at partner in row over false limb
Norman Gunn, 41, acted in a threatening or abusive manner towards his partner in November 2025.
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Perth football club new pitch bid ready for kick-off following approval
The £2.5million plans at Riverside Stadium will go before Perth and Kinross Council’s (PKC) Planning and Placemaking Committee for consideration tomorrow.
DPD driver bitten in ‘unacceptable’ attack by three dogs in Alyth garden
Pete Brookdale was bitten by a dog while delivering a parcel.
Inquiry to be held after 'serial criminal' found dead at Scots prison
Michael Burza's body was discovered in his cell at HMP Perth in 2022.
Meet the Perthshire schoolboy entrepreneur getting paid to pick up dog poo
Leatham Bilsland says his Doggy Doo Doo service can help older and less mobile people who aren't able to clean up after their own dogs.
Perth rail line reopens after safety alert causes cancellations
Engineers had to work through the night to repair the line.
EXCLUSIVE: Perth Museum cafe trading company donates NOTHING to parent charity
The cafe menu claims every penny spent there goes to support the £27m Perth Museum and other cultural services.
Couple reveal plans to open new Fat Louie’s Wine Bar in Kinross
The new bar on Kinross High Street will serve wine, beer, gin, prosecco and sharing boards.
Rural Perthshire residents battle construction route for 152,000-panel Angus solar farm
Berryhill solar farm in Angus was approved on appeal in 2022 but a new route to the site could see thousands of HGVs use narrow roads in neighbouring Perth and Kinross.
New Perth cafe plans revealed as ex-Saints goalie prepares to reopen Rodney Pavilion as a gym
Personal trainer Kevin Cuthbert wants to turn part of the historic Rodney Pavilion into a new cafe for visitors to Perth's riverside
Crieff Hydro confirms ‘large’ number of guests struck by sickness outbreak
The Perthshire resort insists that their guests' health and wellbeing is their priority.
Full list of changes to Stagecoach buses in Perth and Kinross – check how your service is affected
New timetables are set to be introduced across Stagecoach East Scotland's network this month.
Friday court round-up — Pizza rage and artist in the dock
A round-up of court cases from Tayside and Fife.
Perth pavement poles cause concern as questions asked over parking ban
A Perth councillor has criticised Openreach for erecting a telegraph pole in the middle of a pavement in the city - and raised comparisons with £100 fines faced by drivers for blocking paths.
Easter holiday ideas in Perth City and Towns
Top tips for your next adventure.
14 of the biggest social media influencers in Dundee, Angus, Fife and Stirling
From reality TV stars to environmental campaigners and parents, the region is stacked with online talent.
Council chiefs to meet Perth traders after road closure fiasco prompts apology
The council has now admitted a number of local businesses were not warned of the disruption which cost shops thousands in takings.
EXCLUSIVE: Perth Museum Cafe losses revealed in damning new trading figures
The Courier has obtained figures which lay bare the state of the Perth Museum cafe finances as bosses review its future