Community
FollowEmbezzlement charge triggers resignation of SNP Council Leader Grant Laing
Councillor Grant Laing has resigned as Leader of the SNP Group at Perth & Kinross Council with immediate effect, citing personal reasons.
News Desk · 3 min readBlades fall from Wind Turbine at Aviva’s Perth Site
The blades of a 77-metre (253ft) wind turbine in Perth have crashed to the ground less than a year after the structure became operational.
News Desk · 1 min readInternationally acclaimed Artist Chila Kumari Singh Burman unveils new neon artwork at Perth Art Gallery
A striking new artwork by leading contemporary artist Chila Kumari Singh Burman MBE has been unveiled as a permanent feature at Perth Art Gallery.
News Desk · 2 min readPerth and Kinross Council issues warning over housing benefits phone scam
Residents are being urged to remain vigilant after reports of a scam phone call claiming to be from the Perth and Kinross Council’s Housing Benefits team.
News Desk · 1 min read£36 million Blairgowrie Recreation Centre opens to public
Blairgowrie’s long-awaited £36 million Recreation Centre has officially opened its doors to the public today (Friday 29 August), marking a major milestone for the town and wider Eastern Perthshire.
News Desk · 2 min readPerth and Kinross Council launches £1m programme of road upgrades
Perth and Kinross Council has rolled out a series of major road improvement schemes following the approval of an additional £1 million investment in this year’s budget.
News Desk · 1 min readProtestors gather outside Perth Hotel over Asylum Seeker Housing
Protest activity began at Perth Train Station at 11am on Saturday, 23 August 2025.
News Desk · 2 min readPerthshire farms urged to take part in national agritourism survey
Farms, crofts, estates and smallholdings across Perthshire are being encouraged to take part in a new survey aimed at highlighting the growing importance of agritourism to Scotland’s rural economy.
News Desk · 2 min readBody recovered following search at Moncrieff Island
Search efforts are continuing at Moncrieff Island in Perth after a 27-year-old man was reported missing in the River Tay.
News Desk · 1 min readRiver Tay search underway after report of person in water prompts large-scale response
At around 7.40pm this evening, multiple emergency service vehicles were seen heading towards Tay Street in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readLogos Youth Project joins Heartland FM for hands-on media training
Young people from the local outreach project Logos have been given a unique opportunity to develop their media skills with Heartland FM.
News Desk · 1 min readLifesaving dogs needed to become blood donors in Perth
Pet Blood Bank UK is appealing for dogs in Perth to step forward as blood donors to help save the lives of other dogs in need.
News Desk · 1 min readFire crews battle blaze at Perth High Street flats
Emergency services rushed to the scene shortly after 7:30pm following reports of a fire in the building’s communal area.
News Desk · 1 min readUHI first in Scotland for nursing in 2025 National Student Survey
The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has been ranked first in Scotland for student satisfaction in adult nursing and second for mental health nursing, according to the 2025 National Student Survey (NSS).
News Desk · 1 min readFlooding in Perth as heavy rain falls across Tayside
A month’s worth of rain is expected to fall within a short period as the Met Office issues a yellow weather warning covering much of the United Kingdom, including Perth and Kinross.
News Desk · 1 min readPublic consultation launched on proposed changes to Perth Community Fire Station
Members of the public are being urged to share their views on proposed operational changes at Perth Community Fire Station as part of a nationwide consultation by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS).
News Desk · 1 min readBody recovered after car plunges into River Tay in Perth
A body has been recovered from the River Tay in Perth after a vehicle entered the water on Saturday afternoon.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice investigate unexplained death in Perth
Police have launched an investigation following the unexplained death of a man at a property in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readPupils explore nature in outdoor learning project
A nature-focused outdoor learning programme has marked its first anniversary with over 400 children from across Perth and Kinross taking part in a wide variety of activities designed to inspire environmental awareness and outdoor skills.
News Desk · 2 min readVilo 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.
News Desk · 2 min readMurrayshall tees up the future with surge in junior golfers
Murrayshall Country Estate, just a short drive from Perth, is celebrating a significant rise in junior golf membership following the success of its engaging and accessible youth programme.
News Desk · 2 min readResidents 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.
News Desk · 2 min readCrieff 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.
News Desk · 2 min readMSP 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.
News Desk · 2 min readSelf-catering sector steps up to support Perth fire victims
In the aftermath of the devastating fire on Scott Street in Perth, Scotland’s self-catering sector has rallied to provide emergency support for displaced residents.
News Desk · 1 min readFirefighters Tackle Blaze at Derelict Building in Perth
Emergency services are currently responding to a fire at a derelict building on Muirton Place in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth and Kinross Countryside Trust Welcomes New CEO
Tom Black has been appointed chief executive officer of the Perth & Kinross Countryside Trust, with effect from 1 August 2025. Black succeeds current director Peter Quinn, who is retiring after a period of successful leadership, PKCT announced Wednesday, 1 May 2025.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice investigate unexplained death in Perth
Police are treating the death of a 39-year-old man in Perth as unexplained after emergency services responded to an incident Thursday morning.
News Desk · 1 min readTruancy crisis deepens in Perth and Kinross as Murdo Fraser slams SNP for ‘losing grip’ on schools
Scottish Conservative Murdo Fraser expressed deep concern over rising truancy rates among students in Perth and Kinross following the release of new figures obtained through a Freedom of Information request.
News Desk · 2 min readPolice renew appeal to trace Edinburgh man Coen Bust
Police are continuing to appeal for information to help trace Coen Bust, who was reported missing a fortnight ago.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth High School Students and Network Rail Explore Career Paths During Scottish Apprenticeship Week
Students at Perth High School had the unique opportunity to explore career pathways in the railway industry during a special event for Scottish Apprenticeship Week.
News Desk · 2 min readChristmas lights switch-on event cancelled
The much-anticipated Christmas Lights Switch-On Weekend in Perth has been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions and public safety concerns
News Desk · 1 min readPerth ranked in the top ten for most Christmassy areas in the UK
Analysing factors such as the number of snow days, the average duration of Christmas markets, the number of cosy pubs and more, GO Outdoors has ranked and rated the most Christmassy areas in the UK. The Cairngorms National Park averages 66.4 snowy days yearly, making it the UK’s best destination for a white Christmas. The snowy setting means visitors can enjoy a range of winter sports in the area, from skiing and snowboarding at Glenshee Ski Centre and Cairngorm Mountain Resort to scenic snowy h
News Desk · 2 min readPerth and Aberdeen schools enjoy donations for Walk to School Week activities
To mark national Walk to School Week, Barratt Developments Scotland encouraged pupils in North Scotland to get involved in a number of mini-challenges and games during their journey to school.
News Desk · 1 min readTwo police officers taken to hospital following pursuit
Princes Street remains closed following an incident involving a police vehicle.
News Desk · 1 min readAppeal to trace missing Fiona Pol from Blairgowrie
Police Scotland are appealing for help from the public to trace Fiona Pol who has been reported missing from Blairgowie. The 75-year-old was last seen in the Birch Crescent area of the town around 10pm on Monday, 11 March, 2024. She is described as being white, 5ft 3 inches tall, of slim build, with blonde and grey shoulder-length hair and sometimes wears glasses. She was last seen wearing a knee-length black puffer-style jacket, black trousers and navy shoes. Inspector Grant McGaughay said: “Fi
News Desk · 1 min readAsda Perth colleague praised as ‘ray of sunshine’ for customers
Asda Perth colleague Matthew Miller is a firm favourite with customers who say he's a ray of sunshine who brightens up their day.
News Desk · 2 min readFire breaks out Perth chip shop
Police Scotland have closed High Street and Scott Street while Firefighters tackle the blaze.
News Desk · 1 min readFebruary Holiday workshop at Dobbies’ Perth store
Families in Perth will have the chance to take part in Dobbies’ free February Holiday Workshop, keeping children aged 4-10 years busy during the half term.
News Desk · 2 min readCharity CEO calls for urgent local business support in the run up to christmas
Simon Community Scotland (SCS), Scotland’s largest provider of homeless support services, is currently working with 60 people in North Perthshire & Perth who are at risk of losing their homes.
News Desk · 2 min readEmergency services called to River Tay in Perth
Emergency services were called at around 1.25pm on Monday following reports concern of a person.
News Desk · 1 min readCharity shopping night at Dobbies’ Perth store in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust
Dobbies’ Perth store is celebrating the festive season this November with a Christmas Shopping Night
News Desk · 2 min readAsylum seekers to share hotel rooms in Perth
The expectation is for this additional capacity to be met by having the asylum seekers share rooms; a divergence from the general practice up until now of providing each asylum seeker with their own room.
News Desk · 2 min readPerthshire pupil scoops up 5 straight A’s while serving Ice Cream in Northern Ireland
Strathallan School pupil Rohan Mann was on shift at Morelli’s Ice Cream Parlour in Portstewart when he received news that he had achieved five straight A’s in his Higher exams.
News Desk · 1 min readGran Fondo road closures in Perth
Full list of road closures and parking restrictions across Perth for the Gran Fondo event.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice appealing for information following serious crash in Perth
Police are appealing for information following a serious crash on King Edward Street in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readTayside MPs learn more about region’s leading pea production
Tayside Members of Parliament Pete Wishart and Chris Law joined leading local farmer Bruce Farms to learn more about pea production in the region.
News Desk · 1 min readHigh school students’ triumph with design challenge win
Renowned architect and TV presenter George Clarke crowned the winners of a creative design challenge that will inform the design of a new £28 million complex-needs facility in Perth.
News Desk · 4 min readKilgraston School reaches over £1.2m in funding
More than 50% of funding needed to save Kilgraston School has been raised in “an extraordinary roller-coaster of a weekend”, bosses have said.
News Desk · 4 min readKilgraston School remove closure announcement from website
The Perthshire-based boarding school, established in 1930, will cease operations at the end of the current school term, bosses confirmed this week.
News Desk · 1 min readThe Glenturret Distillery partners with Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust
The Glenturret Distillery, famed for its Highland single malt whisky and historic distillery tours, has partnered with Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust
News Desk · 2 min readKilgraston School to permanently close
The Perthshire-based boarding school, established in 1930, will cease operations at the end of the current school term. A statement on their website advises: "Kilgraston School can confirm, with regret, that it will permanently close on June 24th. The Perthshire-based boarding school, established in 1930, will cease operations at the end of the current school term." Thomas Steuart Fothringham, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, said: “This has been an extremely challenging and heart-breaking dec
News Desk · 3 min readMusical show performed by patients at Perth hospital as part of arts project said to assist recovery from strokes
Patients performed a number of improvised pieces written with the help of Katherine Wren, a professional musician and full-time member of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO).
News Desk · 2 min readMan found dead in Perth
The death of a man at a property in Perth is being treated as “suspicious” by Police Scotland.
News Desk · 1 min readGet push notifications sent to your iOS and Android device
Perth Gazette have implemented the ability for you to receive breaking news alerts to your device with push notifications.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice appeal to public for information in search for girl gone missing from Kinross
Sophie Friedrich was last seen in the Acremoar Drive area of Kinross yesterday afternoon.
News Desk · 1 min readDetermined volunteers praised after declaring victory in battle to rid Perthshire beauty spot of invasive plant
A group of tenacious volunteers have triumphed in their struggle to remove an invasive form of rhododendron from a renowned woodland beauty spot in Perthshire managed by Woodland Trust Scotland.
News Desk · 2 min readPerth to be lit up purple to raise awareness of epilepsy
Landmarks and buildings across Perth will light up purple to help raise awareness of epilepsy for Purple Day on Sunday 26 March.
News Desk · 1 min readMissing 13-year-old Ellie Clark found safe and well
Ellie Clark was last seen in Tulloch Terrace in Perth around 8.15am on Thursday, 2 March 2023.
News Desk · 1 min readMan who died following explosion and fire in Perth named
The man who died following an explosion and fire at a recycling plant in Perth can now be named as 46-year-old Slawomir Szmeichel, known as Sławek to family and friends, from Perth. The incident happened around 12.45am at the Shore recycling centre on Friarton Road on Tuesday, 28 February, 2023. One man, aged 41, was taken to Ninewells Hospital and has since been discharged. Sławek’s family said: “We're heartbroken with the sudden loss of our loved husband, Dad, brother, son, and friend, without
News Desk · 1 min readYoung girl with rare syndrome reunited with ambulance crew who rushed her to hospital
A young girl who had a prolonged seizure as a result of a rare condition has been reunited with the Scottish Ambulance Service crew who cared for her during the “scary” incident.
News Desk · 2 min readM90 Friarton Bridge reopened after police incident
M90 Friarton Bridge is now open in both directions following a police incident, earlier this evening, 4th of March 2023.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth and Kinross is officially the 2nd safest area for pedestrians UK study finds
With walking being one of the UK’s favourite pastimes, Perth and Kinross has been named the UK’s 2nd safest city for pedestrians.
News Desk · 1 min readMan dies after explosion at Perth recycling centre
A man has died following an explosion and fire at a recycling centre in Perth.
News Desk · 3 min readWalking charity's new active travel fund supports cleaner and greener communities
A project in Kinross has been celebrated as part of the new Ian Findlay Path Fund managed by Paths for All that supports active and sustainable travel initiatives in communities across Scotland.
News Desk · 3 min readThe Gannochy Trust launch new Youth Panel Fund for Perth & Kinross
The Gannochy Trust has recently introduced an innovative new Youth Panel Fund for Perth and Kinross that will be managed by young people from across the region.
News Desk · 2 min read£2.5m boost to Perth thanks to The Royal National Mòd 2022
The Royal National Mòd 2022, which took place in Perth from 14 – 22 October, saw a £2.5 million uplift to the area’s economy, with 98% of spending taking place in the Fair City over the cultural festival’s nine days.
News Desk · 4 min readTwo woman and man who died in a fire in Perth named
Police Scotland have confirmed the identity of two women and a man who died following a fire at the New County Hotel in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice confirm three dead in New County Hotel fire
Shortly before 5.10am on Monday, 2 January, 2023, police were called to a report of a fire at the New County Hotel, County Place, in Perth.
News Desk · 2 min readDobbies announces Perthshire winners of national charity campaign
Dobbieshas donated real Christmas trees to some amazing community groups from across Perthshire.
News Desk · 1 min readWarm Spaces across Perth & Kinross
View the list of warm spaces across Perth and Kinross
News Desk · 1 min readFree bus travel for Perth in December
People will be able to enjoy free travel on all local bus services within Perth and Kinross on the three Saturdays before Christmas.
News Desk · 1 min readOrganisations team up to offer peer mentoring event to local women
Gender Equality Perth (GEP), in partnership with PKAVS, Menopause Café, RASAC P&K, Perthshire Women’s Aid and Perthshire Businesswomen’s Network, present a peer mentoring event for local women.
News Desk · 1 min readMusic and movement project extended to all Balhousie care homes as residents reap wellbeing benefits
Hundreds of care home residents across Scotland are set to benefit from a popular programme that has proved the benefits of music and movement to older people.
News Desk · 3 min readPerth youngster joins The One Show’s fundraising challenge
The One Show has announced during the programme this evening (31st October) that fundraising challenge the Surprise Squad is back for a second year for BBC Children in Need.
News Desk · 4 min readDobbies donates real Christmas trees to charitable causes in Perth
Dobbies Garden Centres is looking to spread the spirit of Christmas in Perth with its festive Not Your Average Community campaign, in partnership with Needlefresh.
News Desk · 2 min readTwo dead and one injured after crash between car and lorry
Two people have died and one person was injured following a collision on the A9 between Bankfoot and Birnam.
News Desk · 1 min readA9 reopened following serious two-vehicle collision
The A9 between Bankfoot - Dunkeld remained closed overnight to allow investigations to be carried out following a serious two-vehicle collision.
News Desk · 1 min readChief Forester celebrates success with Grandtully Primary School pupils
Pupils at Grandtully Primary School in Perthshire were visited by the Chief Forester for Scotland, Dr Helen McKay, this week to celebrate their recent success in the Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards.
News Desk · 2 min readPerth and Kinross dive into Learn to Swim month celebration
Youngsters in Perth and Kinross are being urged to follow in the footsteps of Scotland’s recent Commonwealth and Olympic Games medal winning heroes and celebrate learning to swim.
News Desk · 2 min readPolice appealing for information following fatal crash on A887 at Invermoriston
Police Scotland is appealing for information following a fatal crash involving one vehicle on the A887 at Invermoriston. Around 1.20pm on Sunday, 18 September, 2022 a grey Mercedes B class was discovered having been involved in a crash. A body of a man was found by police when they arrived on scene. Police Scotland say formal identification has not taken place, but the family of missing man John Winton McNab aged 86, reported missing from Perth have been made aware. Sergeant David Miller from th
News Desk · 1 min readSt Ninian’s Episcopal Primary School to represent Tayside at this year’s slam live final at Perth theatre
After a 2-year hiatus, the Scottish Youth Poetry Slam Live Final is back on Wednesday 5th October 2022 at Perth Theatre and six schools across the country have been invited to take part.
News Desk · 2 min read2,000-year-old Hillforts, a Pictish ‘Power Centre’, and an Early Medieval ‘Royal Palace’ Explored in New Online Resource Focusing on Perth and Kinross
Over 12,000 years of Perth and Kinross history has been brought together for the public to explore through a new free website.
News Desk · 3 min readBus service cut would leave school children stranded
Planned bus cuts between Perth and Stirling would be a disaster for children using the service to get to school, say parents.
News Desk · 1 min readResident Alyth ospreys given new names thanks to local school pupils
The site of SSEN Transmission’s new Alyth substation has long been home to a pair of resident ospreys who return from Africa each year to breed on top of a special purpose-built nesting platform on the edge of the substation.
News Desk · 3 min readProposed new Stagecoach service changes in Perth from 31st of October
Stagecoach have proposed new reduced service changes in Perth from 31st of October 2022.
News Desk · 2 min readPerthshire elected members raise Stagecoach cancellations with senior management
Perthshire South and Kinross-shire MSP, Jim Fairlie, and Perth and North Perthshire MP, Pete Wishart, have today met with Stagecoach bosses to discuss service disruptions across Perth and Kinross caused by a lack of drivers.
News Desk · 3 min readRelaxing planning rules for electric vehicle charging points could spell disaster for walkers
Proposals to permit more electric vehicle charging points could pave way for problems for pedestrians, according to Living Streets Scotland, part of the UK charity for everyday walking.
News Desk · 4 min readTorchlight procession to light up streets of Perth for Royal National Mòd 2022
A spectacular torchlight procession will brighten the streets of Perth this October at 6.30pm on Friday 14th October to mark the opening of this year’s Royal National Mòd.
News Desk · 3 min readSSEN Abernethy Substation Extension reaches major milestone with arrival of new transformer units
An ongoing substation extension project in Abernethy in Perthshire has reached a major milestone with the recent arrival of two new transformer units to the development.
News Desk · 3 min readPerth and Kinross community groups invited to apply for £1.5m Ian Findlay Path Fund
The new Ian Findlay Path Fund, worth £1.5million, is now open for applications and groups in Perth and Kinross are being encouraged to apply.
News Desk · 4 min readComic Con to debut in Perth this Saturday
Comic-mania has been sweeping the country of late, as a series of Comic Con events celebrating comics, fantasy and cosplay have been taking place all over Scotland.
News Desk · 1 min readSQA outlines support to young people in Perth and Kinross ahead of results day
On Tuesday 9 August, thousands of young people across Scotland will receive the results for their Nationals, Highers, Advanced Highers, National Progression Awards, Skills for Work Awards, National Certificates and Awards.
News Desk · 3 min readHero Perth girl who saved a boy from drowning up for Brave Britons award
An eight-year-old from Perth, who can’t swim but saved a boy from drowning in July 2021, has reached the final 10 selection stage in the Amplifon Awards for Brave Britons 2022 Young Hero category.
News Desk · 1 min read£5M fund to boost sustainable travel in Scotland opens
A multi-million pound grant fund has opened to support people across Scotland to travel in more active and sustainable ways.
News Desk · 3 min readPostmaster for Scone celebrates with scone tea with customers in Scone for early Jubilee
Postmaster Walieed Ramzan, who serves the community of Scone, laid on a traditional Scottish scone tea for customers as an early celebration to mark the Queen’s 70 years’ reign.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth Women's Collective to host a film screening and panel discussion of ‘Not Without Us’
Perth Women’s Collective is an informal group run by local charity Gender Equality Perth. PWC run an active Facebook group containing over 500 members.
News Desk · 2 min readMan arrested following a 6-hour stand-off in Perth
Police have closed Victoria Street in Perth due to an ongoing incident.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth and Kinross council urged to ensure no return of ‘votes for churches’
Campaigners from Humanist Society Scotland have called on Perth and Kinross councillors to ensure religious groups do not get a renewed privileged say over how schools are run against the wishes of the local electorate
News Desk · 1 min readMan taken to hospital after being hit by car in Perth
A pedestrian was hit by a car on Crieff Road in Perth on Saturday and was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee.
News Desk · 1 min readPublic given chance to help name new museum in City Hall
People are being given the chance to become part of Perth’s history – and future – by naming the new £26.5 million national museum in City Hall.
News Desk · 2 min readUK Government urged to help Dnipro Kids Appeal charity as Perth waits to take on 34 children from Ukraine
MP for Perth and North Perthshire, Mr Pete Wishart, on Thursday raised the case of constituent Steve Carr’s charity in parliament.
News Desk · 1 min readAppeal to trace 13-year-old missing from Perth
Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of 13-year-old Hayleigh Kent.
News Desk · 1 min readThe Gannochy Trust Lifetime Neighbourhood wins second national award
The Gannochy Trust’s Lifetime Neighbourhood in Perth, designed by Glasgow architecture firm Anderson Bell + Christie has won the Most Innovative Affordable Housing Scheme category at the prestigious Housing Digital Innovation Awards.
News Desk · 2 min readSchool feeding charity Mary’s Meals is appealing for volunteers
People in Perth and Kinross can help to feed hungry children living in the world’s poorest countries by becoming a Mary’s Meals volunteer.
News Desk · 2 min readMan, 26, hit by a car in Perth
Police are appealing for information after a man was hit by a car in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readTwo cars collide with shopping trolley on the A9
Police in Perth are appealing for information following a crash on the A9 between Inveralmond and Broxden.
News Desk · 1 min readDiary of an Afghan family in the UK: ‘The Home Office doesn’t seem to care’
After four weeks in a hotel in Canterbury, my family and I were relocated to Perth in Scotland last week, with just three days’ notice.
News Desk · 5 min readPolice probe launched after man's body found in Perth flat
Police Scotland have launched a probe after a man was found dead in a Perth flat on Saturday.
News Desk · 1 min read19-year-old man missing from Aberfeldy as Police Scotland appeal for information
Andrew was last seen in the Aberfeldy area about 11.15 am on Friday, 31 December, 2021.
News Desk · 1 min readNHS Tayside Modern Apprentice celebrates new job
A successful graduate of NHS Tayside’s Modern Apprenticeship programme is celebrating after securing a permanent post in the cashiering team.
News Desk · 1 min readThousands of families set to visit Santa’s Christmas Wonderland in Perth
Santa’s Christmas Wonderland Experience is now open in Perth following a launch night on Thursday which was enjoyed by hundreds of invited guests including St Johnstone legend Liam Craig.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth-based Balhousie care home gives residents new exercise program
Leading Scottish care provider Balhousie Care Group is partnering with award-winning social enterprise Oomph! to give residents an even wider range of activities.
News Desk · 2 min readSSEN restores all supplies following storm Arwen
SSEN approaches full restoration as it continues to support customers remaining off supply, just under 950 remain off.
News Desk · 1 min readCharity reveals Christmas traditions Die Hard
A new survey by global school meals charity Mary’s Meals has reignited a debate which has rumbled on for years: is Die Hard really a Christmas movie?
News Desk · 3 min readSSEN engineering teams describe Storm Arwen conditions
SSEN engineering teams are still continuing to restore the remaining 9,500 customers who have been without power since Friday afternoon.
News Desk · 7 min readSSEN confirms thousands remain off supply for third day
88,000 customer have since been restored, while a remaining of 32,000 customers are still without power, many have been off since Friday afternoon.
News Desk · 2 min readPerth and Kinross Strategic Youth Work Partnership receives extension funding to 2024
pendent review of the positive impact of the Strategic Youth Work Partnership across Perth and Kinross by Catch the Light, The Gannochy Trust and Perth and Kinross Council have extended funding for the initiative by a further two years
News Desk · 4 min readPupils urged to tap into Scotland's greatest natural asset
Pupils returning to the classroom in Perth and Kinross are being encouraged to make topping up from the tap as much a part of their daily school regime as planning their lunch.
News Desk · 3 min readSurvey launched on new 20MPH speed limits through Perth and Kinross
The local authority is seeking public opinion on the newly installed 20MPH speed limits throughout the region.
News Desk · 1 min readFriendly Asda Perth colleague Matthew praised for his personal touch
Asda Perth colleague Matthew, who's worked at the store for 12 years, regularly receives compliments and praise for his cheerful personality and willingness to help.
News Desk · 3 min readCampaign launched to tackle domestic abuse in Perth and Kinross following rising in offenders
Perth and Kinross will see an increase in action to target domestic abuse offenders in support of the 16 Days of Action to end violence against women, police have said.
News Desk · 2 min readYoung sport leaders from Perth set to play a key role in developing Scottish sport
Twenty young people from across Scotland will play a crucial role in developing sport over the next two years after sportscotland named its next Young People’s Sport Panel.
News Desk · 3 min read15-year-old boy in Ninewells with serious injuries
A 15-year-old boy has been left with serious injuries after an alleged stabbing incident.
News Desk · 1 min readBody found in search for missing fell runner Chris Smith
Police Scotland have recovered a body in Glenlyon, near to Meall Garbh.
News Desk · 1 min readMeal Makers is taking on social isolation in Perth and Kinross
Meal Makers want to tackle food insecurity and social isolation by developing its community-based meal sharing project into Perth and Kinross.
News Desk · 2 min readPolice appealing for information following missing teenager
Police Scotland are appealing for any information, following a missing teenager in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readCouncil urges everyone to be cyber security aware
Perth & Kinross Council is urging local residents and businesses to ensure they are cyber security aware.
News Desk · 1 min readJohn Swinney MSP opens affordable housing development in Perth
Deputy First Minster John Swinney MSP has officially opened a new affordable housing development off Gannochy Road in Perth.
News Desk · 3 min readHousing Options Scotland helps veteran return home
The charity are celebrating a recent success story, which saw 73-year-old veteran Dorrie able to return to Perth and Kinross, where she used to live.
News Desk · 2 min readCitizens Rights Project to brief local authority staff working with vulnerable EU nationals about the EU Settlement Scheme
The Citizens Rights Project has organised a further free webinar about the EU Settlement Scheme aimed at professionals working with vulnerable EU citizens
News Desk · 2 min readChasing the Northern Lights with talented Astrophotographer Andrew Allan
More Northern Lights for Perthshire as local Astrophotographer spends his night enjoying the spectacular views over Blairgowrie.
News Desk · 1 min readLocal Astrophotographer captures stunning Northern lights over Perthshire
Local Astrophotographer has posted another stunning photo over Perthshire, the view is just something else.
News Desk · 1 min readProfessionals across the region podcast their career journeys to inspire students
A new podcast series to help current students and graduates navigate their future career and employment options has been launched by the University of the Highland and Islands.
News Desk · 2 min readFire breaks out above Perth pub
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service are dealing with a fire above a popular Perth pub, after the alarm was raised just before 6pm on Friday.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth dad takes advantage of his flooded garden
Perth experienced heavy flash floods following last night's thunderstorm causing major disruption across the city.
News Desk · 1 min readThunderstorm causes major disruption across Perth
Major roads have been flooded across Perth due to severe thunderstorms.
News Desk · 1 min readScone care home Resident gets surprise visit from newly born great grand daughter
A Resident at HC-One’s Catmoor House care home in Scone had a surprise visit off the newest member of her family, after her great grand daughter came to visit with other members of her family.
News Desk · 1 min readLocal Astrophotographer captures comet shooting across skies above Perth
Comet Neowise was discovered in March and is one of the few comets this century that can be seen with the naked eye as it approached the sun.
News Desk · 1 min readPet owners warned to be vigilant after moles found dead in Perthshire village
Pet owners in Luncarty are on high alert after a dog walker finds 3 moles dead by a popular walking spot in a Perthshire village.
News Desk · 1 min readTeenager found injured in Stanley
A 17-year-old man was found injured in Stanley, Perthshire, police have confirmed.
News Desk · 1 min readIncreased safety for Perth City Centre's pedestrians and cyclists
Perth and Kinross Council are imposing a 20mph speed restriction throughout Perth City Centre to help assist with social distancing measures.
News Desk · 2 min readScotland gears up for more cycling
Cycling Scotland has released the results of a survey of 2,035 people living in Scotland to see how cycling behaviour might change post-lockdown
News Desk · 4 min readPower cut hits parts of Errol
Homes in Errol are currently experiencing a power cut, SSEN have confirmed.
News Desk · 1 min readGannochy Trust launch COVID-19 charity fund
The Gannochy Trust, one of Scotland’s largest independent funders, has launched a £500,000 COVID-19 – Recovery and Renewal Fund to help charities working in Perth and Kinross cope during the pandemic.
News Desk · 2 min read700 homes affected by power cut in Perthshire
A fire on an electricity pole has left 700 homes without power, SSEN has confirmed.
News Desk · 1 min readLocal cops pay a visit to keyboard player in Oakbank
Mo Rutherford from Oakbank in Perth has been playing her keyboard during the weekly Clap For Carers recently.
News Desk · 1 min readSocial Good Connect program launches
A new initiative that aims to positively impact communities by transforming employer-led volunteering is being launched on Thursday 21 May.
News Desk · 4 min readRoseanna Cunningham MSP Welcomes Food Funding For Local Families
Roseanna Cunningham MSP, Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Perthshire South & Kinross-shire constituency, has welcomed confirmation that families in her constituency, unable to access food due to coronavirus, will get support from the Scottish Government.
News Desk · 1 min readSwinney welcomes fire safety guidance
Perthshire North MSP, Mr John Swinney, has today welcomed the news that all Perthshire residents living in high-rise properties will receive fire safety documentation.
News Desk · 1 min readThousands pedal across Highland Perthshire at Etape Caledonia 2019
Cyclists from all over the UK have been pedalling across Highland Perthshire as Etape Caledonia 2019, the UK's original closed-roads sportive, took place today.
News Desk · 2 min readPets at Home Perth announces its support for PADS through dedicated fundraising appeal
Residents of Perth are being encouraged to help rescue pets in need this year through fundraising initiatives at their local Pets At Home store.
News Desk · 2 min readScone Palace a paw-some option for four-legged friends this Winter
Scone Palace, one of Scotland's favourite visitor attractions, has invited its paw-some four-legged visitors - and their owners - to come indoors to warm up after a walk in the grounds during the cold winter months.
News Desk · 2 min readPerthshire care worker and video star gains recognition at Scottish Care Awards
A care home worker who rose to Internet fame earlier this year was recognised at this year's prestigious Scottish Care Awards, which recognises the very best of those working in the care industry.
News Desk · 1 min readMan arrested in connection with fire in Perth
Police Scotland are appealing for information after a man dies following a fire in Perth yesterday, 18th of November 2018.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth Christmas Light Switch-On: Sunday
After a braw day of festive fun on Saturday the party will certainly not end there with Sunday gearing up to be a brilliant day of live music from local artists. Sunday 18th November will see two stages in Horsecross Plaza and King Edward Street fuelled by amazing Perthshire and Scottish talent. Horsecross Plaza Stage… The tunes will be kicking off from 12 noon with Journey North - a Scottish folk 5 piece from Tayside and Fife. Followed by performances from The Mad Ferret Band, Cairdeas, Perth f
News Desk · 2 min readPerth Christmas Light Switch-on: Saturday
Local bands and artists, street entertainment, chocolate & gin, Ad Lib, Santa's Grotto, a fun fair and a few celebs thrown in the mix makes for one brilliant weekend of festive fun in Perth. Dare I even mention which celebs are coming to Perth for the light switch-on, I’m sure you already know! Perth will also brag many other amazing performances and festivities throughout Saturday and Sunday this weekend. Main stage Local bands taking to the main stage include our very own Longstay and Last Ord
News Desk · 3 min readFree festive weekend parking offer proposed to return
The Council has supported free festive parking initiatives for a number of years, and the weekend offer, which was first introduced in 2017, followed feedback from local businesses.
News Desk · 2 min readHamish really does matter
The Hamish Matters Festival will commence Wednesday 7th and run until Saturday 10th November. In its second year running the festival seeks to celebrate the life of Hamish Henderson, Scottish poet, songwriter, soldier and intellectual.
News Desk · 2 min readPerth Playhouse putting film back onto our screens and in our hearts
Perth Playhouse has been our cinematic home for years now. There’s a sense of nostalgia every time you go to visit, it’s been there our whole lives. Most of us have been lucky enough to have frequented a lot, catching all of our favourite new releases. It goes without saying Perth Playhouse has undergone a lot of changes over the past few years, it’s now an IMAX, changes to the layout, a new cafe and new snacks. One of their biggest changes, however, is that over the past few they have put a hug
News Desk · 3 min readBlend In, Stood Out: Tinnies and Tea
Picture this: tinnies of Tennent's and pots of tea. It’s October, it’s wet, but inside a small cafe in Perth unfolds a night of poetry, stories, spoken word and music. Welcome to Blend In, Stand Out everybody. Perth is a place of booming culture and creativity right now. A place which is quickly becoming an important creative hub in Scotland. A university that offers the best in music courses, breeding all sorts of musicians, lyricists, artists and poets on to our streets and a place we are now
News Desk · 3 min readCharity music night, raffle and auction set to drive awareness and funds for local family
On Saturday 20th October The Sandemans (and special guests) are set to host a charity night, armed with huge Perthshire business and community support. A story I have been putting off writing about, for the sake of not having to tell Perth again. I don't think I have the words to give this story the justice it deserves. A story so sad it has touched so many of the Perth community. I barely have to touch on the subject matter for people to know what I am talking about. Lily Douglas’ story is a he
News Desk · 3 min readEnchanted Forest ploughs £6,000 into show to improve accessibility
The award-winning Enchanted Forest sound and light show is ploughing £6,000 into the event to improve accessibility for wheelchair users and disabled customers.
News Desk · 2 min readEat Well Age Well Roadshow Coming to Perth
A new nationwide grants scheme is touring the country looking for people with great ideas on how to tackle the rising problem of malnutrition in older people.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth train conductor raises funds for MND Scotland
Colin Somerville 33 years old, a ScotRail Alliance train conductor in Perth, has his legs waxed last week to raise money for MND Scotland.
News Desk · 1 min readThe Echo Lab: Young entrepreneurs set to make a loud noise
The Echo Lab is a new and upcoming music business based in Perth, established in November 2017 by Kerr McCall and Charlotte Bibby, which seeks to empower musicians throughout Perthshire. The Echo Lab has been built from the ground up by the pair as a response to the publicised budget cuts across musical education in Scotland. These budget cuts have led to lesson times being reduced and class sizes being increased. The main concern for The Echo Lab is to ensure that young people have the access t
News Desk · 3 min readFuture Firsthand release new single Spotlight
A local Perthshire band has launched a new single called Spotlight, with backing vocals from musicians across Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readLocal schoolboy finds new hobby after joining Summer Reading Challenge
When the schools broke up for the summer last year, Claire Beattie had a mission. By the end of the summer, she planned that her son Joseph would have read six books.
News Desk · 2 min readNew location proposed for Letham Post Office
A new location has been proposed for a Post Office following the closure at the end of March of the Letham Post Office.
News Desk · 1 min readEmeli Sandé performs for Scotland’s young philanthropists
Global superstar Emeli Sandé performed to more than 1000 young people who were being recognised for the difference they have made to their communities throughout Scotland.
News Desk · 2 min readPerth youngsters to take to stage at national event
St John’s Academy students will present to an audience of 1000 of their peers at the Youth & Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) Scotland’s National Event in June.
News Desk · 1 min readSecretary of State visits to discuss Tay Cities Deal
The Rt Hon David Mundell, Secretary of State, and Luke Graham MP today met Council Leader Murray Lyle and senior officers to discuss the Tay Cities Deal.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth and Kinross Council praised over traffic management plan after event comes to an end
The controversial traffic management plan, created by Perth and Kinross Council has gone down a success following concerns of its planning.
News Desk · 2 min readPedal cyclist has died after road traffic collision in Kinross
A cyclist has died following a road traffic collision in Kinross, Police Scotland has confirmed.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth comes together to tribute Chris Paterson
This evening The Twa Tams will be filled with doting family, friends and fans paying tribute to local musician Chris "Pat" Paterson.
News Desk · 1 min readStudents set to showcase work at Perth Design Festival
Perth Design Festival, which will run over four days, is set to start this Friday 11th showcasing the work of 3rd and 4th year students from Perth UHI.
News Desk · 1 min readBody found at Kinnoull Hill
Police Scotland have confirmed that a body has been found at Kinnoull Hill in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readNew Independent and Scottish Labour Group is formed by Councillors
Independent and Labour councillors form a new group following Councillor McDade's removal from two committees.
News Desk · 3 min readMoney woes blight Perth and Kinross as average personal debt rises
Squeezed Perth and Kinross residents have seen the amount they owe on loans, credit cards and other unsecured debts escalate in the first three months of 2018, the latest UK Personal Debt Index (PDI) has revealed.
News Desk · 2 min readPerth Live: Perth's first ever InchFest
Next Saturday, April 28th, 8 local acts will join forces to bring you a day of live music at the North Inch for the first ever InchFest.
News Desk · 1 min readMcDiarmid Park turns into Lego
Brickstand, a popular Lego account on Twitter has created McDiarmid Park, home of St Johnstone FC.
News Desk · 1 min readA third of young people with no hope of owning their own home
The Resolution Foundation has found that up to a third of young people face renting their home throughout their lifetime.
News Desk · 2 min readSpringfield lays foundations for new community at Bertha Park
Springfield Properties have taken a major step forward with the construction of Bertha Park by laying the first-set of blocks for the initial phase of homes
News Desk · 2 min readTeams drawn for IMCF World Championships at Scone Palace
The IMCF World Championships will see competitors from all over the world travel to Scotland and attend Scone Palace.
News Desk · 1 min readPTSD military veterans tackle original Paris-Dakar route
Harry Marshall Sr, from Perth, who fought in Bosnia, and Richard Scroggie, from Dundee, who was deployed to Afghanistan, are joining seven other former UK military personnel, all of whom are suffering from PTSD, to tackle the Western Sahara route, in reasonably priced cars they have outfitted themselves.
News Desk · 3 min readEaster Weekend: Wester Pickston Open Day
For the train lovers out there or the parents and grandparents of a train lover, this weekend Wester Pickston will be opening its doors for the first time this year, for one of only four open days.
News Desk · 2 min readPerth will host Royal National Mòd in 2021
Perth is to host the Royal National Mòd in 2021, the council welcomes the move.
News Desk · 1 min readBeechgrove Care Home to close
Beechgrove Care Home in Perth will close following a decision made today.
News Desk · 3 min readPerth Live: Local music venue The Green Room set for re-launch
The Green Room Perth, which has recently come under new ownership, is preparing itself for its big re-launch unveil tomorrow evening on March 24th.
News Desk · 3 min readListen to the people and Save Beechgrove
GMB Scotland yesterday urged the representatives of the Perth & Kinross Council Integration Joint Board (IJB) to ‘listen to the people’ and save Beechgrove House care home. The IJB will reconvene this morning to revisit proposals for nearly £700,000 worth budget cuts programme, which includes the closure of the last publicly owned care home in Perth, having reached a split decision in January. GMB, which represents staff at Beechgrove believes the closure of the care home will have far reaching
News Desk · 1 min readPerth's first LGBT pride set for summer celebration
Perthshire’s first celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender life will take place on Saturday 11th August in Perth city centre.
News Desk · 3 min readChildren in Perthshire help towards raising £13,600 to help support thousands of vulnerable children
Children throughout Scotland, including many from Perthshire, toddled their way towards raising an incredible £13,633 to help Barnardo’s Scotland transform the lives of vulnerable youngsters.
News Desk · 2 min readFirst responders praised following helicopter crash
Perthshire politicians, John Swinney MSP and Pete Wishart MP, have praised quick-thinking first responders at Perth Airport following a helicopter crash at the site.
News Desk · 1 min readTayside communities encouraged to build resilience with £220k fund
As the country attempts to return to normal following prolonged severe weather conditions last week, communities across Tayside are being urged to take advantage of a competitive fund designed to help them improve their community resilience.
News Desk · 2 min readPerthshire projects receive £180,000 boost from SSE’s Sustainable Development Fund
Six transformational Perthshire projects are set for a funding boost from SSE’s Sustainable Development Fund.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth on Red Alert weather warning issued by Met Office
Perth and Kinross Council have taken the sensible step to close all schools across Perth and Kinross tomorrow, Thursday, 1st of March 2018.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth & Kinross Council budget announced
Perth and Kinross Council budget for 2018/19 has been announced, after discussions took place on Thursday, 22nd of February.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth & Kinross Council awards foodbank £10,000 in funding
Perth & Kinross Council has today confirmed that a grant of £10,000 is to be made to Perth & Kinross Foodbank to alleviate the charity's funding pressures in the current financial year.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth band Majik Carpet issue an apology after gig vandalism
A four-piece band from Perth, Majik Carpet have been slammed for vandalising a hotel room that was spray painted with offensive profanity.
News Desk · 4 min readPerth Crematorium To Reopen
Perth and Kinross Council set to re-open Perth crematorium following an extensive refurbishment.
News Desk · 2 min readSave Killiecrankie Battlefield
The Battle of Killiecrankie took place on 27 July 1689 and was the first engagement of the period of Jacobite rebellion
News Desk · 2 min readBLOG: Sporty or active - which do you relate to?
Obesity is a ticking time bomb in the UK. The 2017 Health at a Glance Report published by the OEDC stated UK obesity had increased by 92% since the 1990s.
News Desk · 8 min readMajor residential development planned for Kinnoull
An application has been made for planning in principle for the development of surplus land and buildings on the Murray Royal Hospital site
News Desk · 1 min readCheck Under The Mattress Before It's Too Late
It’s time to check under the mattress, down the back of the sofa and in all your jackets and old bags, purses and wallets.
News Desk · 1 min readPerthshire walks you should wander
I’ve compiled a list of a few of my favourites, in hope that you will spend your next free day exploring somewhere you haven’t before.
News Desk · 5 min readScottish Power awards £10,000 to Fairview School
Fairview School in Perth has won a national competition to turn the school’s big green dream into a reality and pupils are celebrating being awarded £10,000 funding for their school garden.
News Desk · 2 min readBLOG: It's time to sober up
With alcohol being one of the UK’s most concerning causes of death amongst us there’s a sobering truth that is so often forgotten.
News Desk · 2 min readObjections to Kinnoull Hill Tower plans
Plans to erect interpretation boards on a newly formed stone circle, in close proximity to the tower at the top of Kinnoull Hill have attracted a number of objections.
News Desk · 1 min readOver 20 Golden Retrievers meet up in Perth
Members from a Golden Retrievers Facebook Group all met up on Sunday, 28th of January 2018.
News Desk · 1 min read70-year-old man dies after found unconscious in South Street
A 70-year-old man has died after he was found unconscious on South Street, Police Scotland said in a statement.
News Desk · 1 min readTwo care homes in Perthshire face closure
The meeting of the Integration Joint Board on this Friday 26th February will be considering the Review of Residential Care provided by the Chief Officer.
News Desk · 2 min readPerth riverside to be illuminated
Perth riverside is to be illuminated once again on the 27th of January and the event lasts up until 14th of February 2018.
News Desk · 2 min readPolice Scotland advising travel disruptions later today
Police Scotland have increased its travel warning from stage 2 to stage 3 earlier today, meaning travel disruption expected.
News Desk · 1 min readJohn Swinney comments on school closure plans
Perthshire North MSP, John Swinney, has spoken out against the proposed closure of Balhousie Primary School, in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readStorm Caroline: Yellow weather warning for Perthshire
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for Perth and Kinross on Thursday as Storm Caroline hits Scotland.
News Desk · 1 min readChristmas in Craigie
It's all happening over in Craigie tomorrow, 7th of December 2017 from 6 pm at Moncrieffe Church
News Desk · 1 min readScot students from Royal Conservatoire of Scotland battle for funding prize
Students from Royal Conservatoire of Scotland have been shortlisted to win £1000 funding to their school and tickets to a theatre in London from TodayTix.
News Desk · 2 min readPerth Christmas Light Switch-On: Line up
Perth will be celebrating this weekend in the city centre for this years light switch-on with local bands set to perform.
News Desk · 2 min readPerth Bonfire Night celebrations
Perth Strathearn 200 Round Table is holding another BonFire Night again this year with local band Longstay.
News Desk · 3 min readSpotlight on Perth band The Sandemans
The up-coming five-piece band from Tulloch are certainly causing a stir across Perth this weekend after their gig at the Tulloch Institute.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth Christmas Light Switch-On acts revealed
Perth and Kinross Council have announced the music acts for this years Christmas Light Switch-On.
News Desk · 1 min readEE Network reports outage across the U.K
EE network confirms fault across the United Kingdom following reports customers are unable to make or receive incoming calls.
News Desk · 1 min readDid ye aye?: Anti-fascists shut down SDL protest in Perth
Hundreds of anti-fascists arrived in Perth City Centre to block SDL protests over a Perth mosque.
News Desk · 2 min readNational Union of Students plan to join demonstrations on Sunday
Many Organisations across Scotland will be joining Perth's demonstrations on Sunday after SDL plan to march through Perth City Centre over new mosque developments.
News Desk · 2 min readJohnston Carmichael appointment strengthens Perth team
Leading business advisory and chartered accountancy firm Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its team in Perth through the appointment of new Tax Manager, Senga Prior.
News Desk · 1 min readMP Pete Wishart to join anti-fascist protesters in Perth
Perth and North Perthshire MP, Pete Wishart, will be joining anti-fascist protesters in Perth on Sunday 10th September in a counter demonstration against the Scottish Defence Lea
News Desk · 3 min readPerth & Kinross Council and NHS Tayside donate £30,000 to Perth Autism Support
Perth and Kinross Council and NHS Tayside have donated £30,000 to Perth Autism Support after PAS suspended services last week due to funding.
News Desk · 2 min readScottish Government donates £30,000 to Perth Autism Support
Perthshire North MSP, John Swinney and Perth and North Perthshire MP, Pete Wishart, today welcomed the £30,000 worth of support from the Scottish Government to address the funding shortage at Perth Autism Support.
News Desk · 3 min readPerth Autism Support suspends services
Perth Autism Support has suspended their services due to funding, in a letter stated by the charity.
News Desk · 2 min readThe Bike Station in Perth supports the community with free bike safety checks
The Bike Station, Perth will be bringing all their knowledge, skills and bikes along to the inaugural Perth on the Go event, to support and enjoy the traffic free city centre.
News Desk · 3 min readOnline review of a local business in Pitlochry goes viral
Perthshire community defends Pitlochry business after a customer writes a public review on a card she bought that was handmade.
News Desk · 1 min readLocal business donates two Dyson fans to Perth Royal Infirmary
Abby’s Beauty Secrets raised £600 at a charity night raffle and donated the money to buy two fans for patient comfort.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice appeal for information following theft of women's underwear in Perth
Police Scotland have asked the public for information after series of thefts of women's underwear in the Perth area.
News Desk · 1 min readNinja Warrior UK looking for contestants in Perth
Ninja Warrior UK, the toughest obstacle course on television is back for Series 4! And they're still looking for someone to climb Mount Midoriyama!
News Desk · 1 min readWe Came From Wolves kick off Scottish Tour in Perth
A popular Perth & Glasgow band We Came From Wolves are to headline at The Green Room in Perth this Saturday.
News Desk · 1 min readKinross High School win 1st place through to 2017 Rock Challenge Scottish Final
The event held at Caird Hall, Dundee attracted a large audience and was supported by Angus Council, Choices for Life- Police Scotland and CEOP.
News Desk · 2 min readDundee author releases first novel
Dundee author Jane Robson’s first novel “Three Little Words” has recently been published.
News Desk · 2 min readSudden death in Letham
Police Scotland have confirmed no apparent suspicious circumstances after a woman was found dead in a property on Firbank Road.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth Autism Support receives £20,000 from Scottish Power's Foundation
The Scottish Power Foundation has announced it will donate £20,000 to Perth Autism Support this year, as part of a record £1.8million being delivered to good causes across the UK during 2017.
News Desk · 1 min readEmployers in Perth and Kinross urged to hire apprentices
More employers hiring apprentices is vital to the Perth and Kinross economy according to the business-led group set up to develop the young workforce in the region.
News Desk · 2 min readPolice Scotland appealing for information following a sudden death in Perth
Police Scotland continues to carry out inquiries in the Dunnock Park area of Perth following the suspicious death of a 39-year-old man.
News Desk · 1 min readStagecoach backs Perth's UK City of Culture Bid
Britain's biggest bus operator, Stagecoach, announced today 16th of February 2017, that it is backing Perth’s bid to be UK City of Culture in 2021.
News Desk · 2 min readPerth soldier Chris Stewart gets ready for Operation Shader later this month
A Perth soldier joined more than 250 soldiers from the 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland who have just completed a week-long mission rehearsal exercise at Bodney Training Camp in Norfolk.
News Desk · 1 min readSGN working towards final repairs after 1,150 properties reconnected to gas grid
SGN have restored gas supplies to more than 1,150 homes after water managed to contaminate the gas network.
News Desk · 2 min readPerth & Kinross Council freeze rent for tenants
Perth & Kinross Council have revealed no increase for council tenants for 2017 and 2018.
News Desk · 2 min readPerth's Atholl Street and Crieff High Street among Scotland's most polluted in 2016
Perth’s Atholl St and Crieff’s High St have featured in a list of Scotland’s most polluted streets, published last week by Friends of the Earth Scotland
News Desk · 4 min readSearch continues after man spotted in the River Tay
Emergency Services are continuing searches after a man was spotted in the River Tay last night, 19th of December, 2016.
News Desk · 1 min readWe Came From Wolves release charity Christmas single
Perth's finest rock band We Came From Wolves release a charity Christmas single for the homeless this Christmas.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth & Kinross Council place a bid for St Paul's Church
Perth & Kinross Council today have confirmed a bid has been placed to take over St Paul's Church
News Desk · 2 min readIllegal TV boxes becoming increasingly popular
Magic TV boxes are becoming increasingly popular in Perth with content being streamed from the internet such as Sky Sports and other paid subscription channels.
News Desk · 2 min readYoungsters invited to pen stories for William Soutar Writing Competition
A prestigious writing competition is open for entries for the Soutar Competition for Children and Young People.
News Desk · 1 min readCoca-Cola Truck Tour ditches Perth visit this year
The Coca-Cola Truck Tour has decided not to include Perth on its road map this year and will be hitting Dundee City.
News Desk · 1 min read15-year-old boy in serious condition after taking 'Ecstasy'
A fifteen year old boy from the Perth area is currently in a serious condition in Ninewells hospital in Dundee after becoming unwell whilst out in Perth last night.
News Desk · 1 min readFinalists Announced For First National Cyber Awards Ceremony
Perth and Kinross Council has been rewarded with a representation among the nominees in the upcoming Scottish Cyber Awards.
News Desk · 3 min readScottish Fire & Rescue Service called after large blaze at Cafe Aladdins Takeaway
Scottish Fire & Rescue Service were called to Aladdins Takeaway in Perth on Wednesday night.
News Desk · 1 min readUK City of Culture Bid Launches in Perth this week
Perth is celebrating the UK City of Culture Bid on the 19th of August outside City Hall.
News Desk · 2 min readThe people of Perthshire are far more positive about Brit weather than neighbours in Kinross
Perthshire are far more chipper than neighbours in Kinross-Shire when it comes to the weather according to a Twitter study by British Gas.
News Desk · 3 min readPerth Artist Highly Commended at Prestigious Award in London
Local artist Claire Harkess from Perth, has had her artwork highly commended by the judges at this year’s David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation’s annual Wildlife Artist of the Year event at the Mall Galleries in London on Monday night (June 27).
News Desk · 2 min readMajor new BBC TV series casting locally in Perth for Wise Characters
The BBC is making a brand new TV series that looks at bringing traditional wisdom into the lives of everyday individuals.
News Desk · 1 min readOver 500 Auchterarder Pupils learn CPR
The Community School of Auchterarder praises pupils after taking part in a CPR course.
News Desk · 1 min readSSE workmen praised after a successful rescue operation to save a cat
Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution were praised by cat owners yesterday when a house cat managed to crawl inside a live working generator.
News Desk · 1 min readSSE launches investigation over its selling training practices
One of the big six energy companies SSE have launched an investigation over its training practices following Mail on Sunday's undercover investigation.
News Desk · 2 min readPerth and Kinross attractions join Scotland’s Festival of Museums
Museums and galleries across Perth and Kinross are getting ready to open their doors, vaults and imaginations for the annual Festival of Museums, a weekend long celebration of Scotland’s culture, taking place from 13 – 15 May.
News Desk · 2 min readMan charged in connection with death of woman in Perth
Police Scotland have confirmed a 41-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the investigation into the death of Louise O'Brien.
News Desk · 1 min readMurder probe launched in Perth
Police Scotland have launched a murder inquiry in Perth after a 36-year-woman was found wrapped up in carpet at her flat in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readBrief encounters: Watching medieval archaeology emerge from the heart of Perth
A significant assemblage of medieval pottery, metal, bone, antler, leather and wooden artefacts recovered from rich midden deposits, floor surfaces, occupation deposits, structural timbers, pits and hearths sheds new light upon life in the heart of the medieval burgh of Perth. Between August 1985 and April 1986, an extended archaeological watching brief was undertaken by the Scottish Urban Archaeological Trust during the redevelopment of St John’s Square Shopping Centre in the middle of Perth. T
News Desk · 7 min readDaughter to celebrate Father’s Day with dad on 75-mile charity cycling challenge
Cycling fan Madeleine Pritchard has found an unusual way to celebrate Father’s Day with her dad – by joining him on a 75-mile ride.
News Desk · 3 min readLevity and Revelation at Perth Solidarity Talk
The AK Bell Library in Perth city centre hosted a meeting of Solidarity, Scotland’s Socialist Movement on Tuesday, March 8th.
News Desk · 2 min readNHS Tayside meets Pete Chan following late night unannounced visits
NHS Tayside talks to business owner Pete Chan over unannounced late night visits to PRI.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth art graduate to unveil new work at prestigious exhibition
A young Perth artist is preparing to unveil new work at a prestigious Edinburgh exhibition showcasing the best of Scotland’s emerging talent.
News Desk · 3 min readBright flash seen in skies across Scotland
Police across Scotland say they have been receiving a large number of calls relating to a bright flash.
News Desk · 1 min readMagic TV Boxes: Are they legal in the UK?
Magic TV boxes are becoming increasingly popular in Perth with content being streamed from the internet such as Sky Sports and other paid subscription channels.
News Desk · 2 min readNHS Tayside ban business owner Pete Chan over unannounced late night visits
NHS Tayside have released a statement following Pete Chan's ban on delivering free food to PRI staff.
News Desk · 1 min readAstronaut Tim Peake sends message to Perth Royal Infirmary staff from International Space Station
Major Tim Peake has sent his thanks to Perth Royal Infirmary staff from the international space station.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth & Kinross Council final budget announced
Perth & Kinross Council today agreed a final budget for 2016/17 with a staggering investment of £12.5m to protect vulnerable people and to help communities in local areas.
News Desk · 4 min readPolice Scotland appealing for information following incident at Inchture
Police in Inchture are appealing to the public to help trace a man in relation to an incident where a young teenage girl was approached by a man in the Moncur Road area.
News Desk · 1 min readResidents urge SSE to enforce stricter rules following staff car parking
SSE have been the subject to health and safety concerns over dangerous parking at Auld Bond Road.
News Desk · 2 min readResilience teams on Red alert
The Scottish Government’s resilience operation is in effect following a Met Office Red warning for gales of up to 100mph in Shetland.
News Desk · 3 min readScammers target iTunes customers over subscription charges
Scammers have been targeting iTunes customers with phony iTunes subscription emails.
News Desk · 1 min readDeceased named following tractor incident near Rait
Police Scotland, Tayside Division have confirmed that the tractor driver who died on Wednesday 20 January near Rait has been formally identified.
News Desk · 1 min readUpdates across Perthshire
Follow our live stream, list of road closures, weather warnings and breaking news across our city and the other areas of Perthshire.
News Desk · 1 min readChemical spill at St John's RC Academy
Emergency services were called at St John's RC Academy last night, 7th of January, 2016, after a small chemical spill.
News Desk · 1 min readUPDATES: Road closures and affected routes
The Perth community has created a live map for everyone to see live closures and affected routes by the flooding.
News Desk · 1 min readSEPA issue flood warnings across Perth
SEPA have placed around 20 flood warnings around Perthshire, after two nights of heavy rain
News Desk · 2 min readCaledonia Removals help homeless organisation Letham Climate Challenge
A Perth based removal company have teamed up with a non profit organisation called Letham Climate Challenge.
News Desk · 1 min readQueen's Bridge remains closed due to high tide
Queen's Bridge remains closed due to high tide expected this afternoon, 6th of December, 2015.
News Desk · 2 min readPerth & Kinross Council along with other agencies on standby as Perth prepares for a potential flood
Perth & Kinross Council along with other agencies on standby as Perth prepares for a potential flood
News Desk · 1 min readPerth Winter Festival starts today
Here is a list of events that is happening in Perth this Saturday, 21st of November, 2015.
News Desk · 1 min readScottish Fire and Rescue Service called to Waverley Hotel in Perth
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have been called to the Waverly Hotel in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readBody found at Shuna Court in Perth
Police Scotland have closed off part of Shuna Court after a man was found deceased.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth Autism Support release new charity Christmas single
Perth Autism support have released a new charity Christmas Single called Bright Hopeful Christmas.
News Desk · 1 min readThe Coca-Cola truck comes to Perth in November
The festive Coca-Cola truck arrives in Perth this November.
News Desk · 1 min readTop tasting fare for Perth shoppers on Saturday 31 October
Shoppers out and about in Perth this Saturday (31 October) will be able to feast on tasty Scotch Lamb courtesy of local farmers.
News Desk · 1 min readGrace period now in action for private car parks
Grace period for private parking is now live since Thursday, 1st of October, 2015.
News Desk · 1 min readPolice Scotland and Street Pastors keeping people safe in Perth city centre
Officers from Police Scotland and volunteers from Perth Street Pastors were in the city today (Friday September 25) raising awareness of the joint partnership working that is carried out to keep people safe during the evening.
News Desk · 2 min readFamily to take part in the annual Dundee walk to help beat blood cancer
The Ross family from Perth are taking part in the annual Dundee walk at Camperdown Country Park in support of their boy Gregor, who was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma and is now in remission.
News Desk · 1 min readMaking food at home but selling online requires government checks
If you bake cakes, make sandwiches or even honey, you need to follow some government requirements or you could face heavy fines.
News Desk · 1 min readWinter service arrangements for 2015/16 come under the spotlight
Members of Perth & Kinross Council's Enterprise & Infrastructure Committee will receive an update on the Council's winter service arrangements for 2015/2016 at its next meeting on Wednesday 9 September 2015.
News Desk · 2 min readBlairgowrie Dental Care create Top Gun scenes for charity
Blairgowrie Dental Care have recreated scenes from Top Gun in aid of charity. The dental practice are very well known for their charity efforts. All funds will be donated to Scottish Charity Air Ambulance. To donate to this very worthy cause you can either text ‘SCAA02’ plus the donation amount (e.g. SCAA02 £5) to 70070. Or pop into their practice and hand money into the bucket. Watch the scenes below! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeCZY94R3ZQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbF4NSklJxY https:
News Desk · 1 min readPut your stamp on the new school year by showing you believe in children
Are you wondering how you can put your stamp on this new school year? Barnardo’s Scotland has the answer with an easy stamp-collection initiative you can get involved with in your school today.
News Desk · 1 min readBeggars' claim they work for the RAF to beg for money
Drug users across Perth have managed to scam their way into people's minds by asking money for their "bus home".
News Desk · 1 min read£3k raised for Perth toddler following mother's tragic death
Members of the public and businesses throughout Perth have donated to the cause raising over £3,000 in donations. The child was trapped in the flat for two days after his mother died from an Asthma attack. Lydia MacDonald was found by police after concerned friends raised the alarm. Many businesses in Perth have made donations to the cause. Business owner Pete Chan, owner of China China, has taken ownership of donations and is campaigning for Perth "to come together". Kimberly Hunter a customer
News Desk · 1 min readPerth and Kinross groups get creative with £50k lottery funding
Retired men in Perth and Kinross will now be able to take part in wood crafting workshops, thanks to an award of £9,008 to the Perthshire Woodcrafters.
News Desk · 2 min read28-year-old woman found dead in Perth
A 28-year-old woman has been found dead in Perth, police say.
News Desk · 1 min readScottish Fire & Rescue Service pays Mercure Hotel a visit
Scottish Fire & Rescue Service attend to Mercure Hotel following alarm trigger.
News Desk · 1 min readHigh Temperatures for Scotland
Met Office have warned Britons that a potential heatwave is on the way for this week, starting Monday.
News Desk · 1 min readSupporting children and families in Angus and Perth & Kinross experiencing parental imprisonment
Minister for Children & Young People, Fiona McLeod, joined children’s charity Barnardo’s Scotland, and their partners in Perth Concert Hall, Perth on 13 May 2015 to showcase Thrive, an innovative Public Social Partnership (PSP), funded by the Scottish Government and developed to support children aged five years and under, and their families, who are affected by and have experienced parental imprisonment.
News Desk · 8 min readPerth to be lit up with torches
Tracy Swan, a fellow campaigner in Perth is organising an event following the tragic deaths relating to suicide in Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readCommunity Watch initiative to receive wider roll out
Perth and Kinross Community Safety Partnership encompassing Perth & Kinross Council, Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service along with several other partner agencies. Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE), Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), National Farmers Union (NFU), Scottish Gamekeepers Association will officially launch a new Community Watch partnership across the region on Thursday, April 30 at 1pm at Kinross Police Station. Community Watch is part of the Neighbourho
News Desk · 3 min readPerth beats 19 Scot locations to land own official MONOPOLY board
The public has cast its’ vote early and it is to be PERTH that will be immortalised with its very own official customised MONOPOLY board, it is being announced tomorrow (Thursday April 23rd 2015).
News Desk · 3 min readPerth T in The Park revellers start T sign campaign
Thousands of fans have backed T in the Parks plans to have the famous gig Strathallan Castle. However, T in the Park is at major risk following ospreys nests and sightings. More than 100 red wooden T signs have been seen across homes in Perthshire. Perth and Kinross Council will decide next month whether T in the Park will take place at Strathallan Castle. DF Concerts warned T in The Park may be gone forever unless a reasonable decision has been made. To support T in the Park, members of the pub
News Desk · 1 min readPatients in Perth & Kinross rely on charity to help with costs of cancer
Cancer patients in Perth & Kinross are relying on grants given out by Macmillan Cancer Support to help with the financial impact of the disease.
News Desk · 2 min readPerth City Centre Ward candidate Andrew Parrot shares a view on the crematorium issue
Perth City Centre Ward candidate Andrew Parrot has shared his view with one fellow community member this weekend.
News Desk · 1 min readStagecoach to offer praises to driver who delivered kind service
A driver has been praised by members of the public for the great act of kindness to a member of public yesterday.
News Desk · 1 min readStagecoach driver praised by parents in Perth
A Stagecoach driver is yet to be named following the wonderful gesture that happened this afternoon.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth Crematorium: FAQs
The grounds of Perth Crematorium are currently designated as an area of 'open space' and for this reason the Council published notice of a proposal to appropriate parts of the external boundary of the grounds for use as as part of the creation of a new A9/A85 link road for Phase 1 of the Perth Transport Futures Project.
News Desk · 7 min readThe 'paw-fect' way to say thanks - SSE
During the storms which battered the UK earlier this year, SSE engineers battled long and hard against the elements to keep the power on four of SSE's customers.
News Desk · 1 min readTenants to claim back credit check fees according to Citzens Advice Bureau
Letting agencies in Perth are to be questioned over fees that are illegal in Scotland according to latest reports.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth Leisure Pool closed its doors yesterday following contamination
Perth Leisure Pool informed its customers yesterday (23th of January) that another contamination outbreak had happened leaving no choice but to close the pool.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth Leisure Pool comment on the recent closures due to contamination
Perth Leisure Pool have issued a press release following recent closures due to contamination in its pool.
News Desk · 3 min readPerth Leisure Pool closed again following contamination leak
Perth Leisure have closed their pool again after a contamination leak.
News Desk · 1 min readHigh winds and rain to batter Scotland over the weekend
As expected, winter is certainly doing its job as Scotland will face high winds and rain over the weekend.
News Desk · 1 min readMost Read on Perth Gazette
2014 was a joyful year for Perth City, St Johnstone FC became the cup winners, Perth took part in our Commonwealth Games and local cops went viral.
News Desk · 1 min readNHS Tayside prepares for winter
The Scottish Government has welcomed plans from NHS Tayside to manage the additional demands of winter.
News Desk · 3 min readLive Active Leisure pool closed following contamination leak
Perth Leisure Pool have closed their pool due to safety reasons in fear of contamination.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth and Kinross Council to receive home energy efficiency cash
Perth and Kinross Council has been allocated £1.4 million next year to make homes warmer and cheaper to heat.
News Desk · 1 min readCaledonia Housing Association 'advising tenants to remove any Yes Campaign Banners balconies'
Caledonia Housing Association are advising tenants to remove any Yes Campaign material from balconies
News Desk · 1 min readScotland to face snow and frosty conditions
The Met Office have issued a yellow warning for snow and ice across Perthshire for Sunday and Monday.
News Desk · 1 min readPlayTalkRead Bus Comes to Perth and Kinross
Parents and their wee ones are invited to jump on board the free PlayTalkRead buses ‘Benji’ and ‘Bessie’ as they visit Perth and Kinross.
News Desk · 3 min readDo something good this Christmas and donate to St matthews Church
St Matthews Church are appealing to the public for donations and support to help maintain the wonderful church that helps local communities everyday. The video below explains why donations need to be made, please consider donating, as our donation is on its way. You can even donate online by clicking here . // Post by Perth Gazette .
News Desk · 1 min readThe People’s Stroke Group in Perth unveil art display
The People’s Stroke Group in Perth unveiled a display of their art work at Perth Grammar School today (Monday).
News Desk · 2 min readPerth & Kinross Council to carry out site visits following complaints of new LED lights across Perth
After complaints emerge on social media Perth & Kinross Council has confirmed they will be carrying out site visits following low lighting complaints across Perth.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth & Kinross Learning Disability Service Relocation
Perth & Kinross Learning Disability Service is moving to a new location.
News Desk · 1 min readDate set for same-sex marriages in Scotland
Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing Alex Neil today announced the date of the first same sex marriages in Scotland.
News Desk · 1 min readPeople with dementia hitting the right note at Musicality event in Perth
People living with dementia were singing out and celebrating through music at an event in Perth last Monday.
News Desk · 2 min readBest ways to keep warm and save money for this years winter
We have all the details of savings and potential problems that may pop up this winter, so it's best to act now
News Desk · 3 min readSky TV catch up outage thousands of customers affected
Customers on Sky TV have been affected over an outage leaving On-demand with no service.
News Desk · 1 min read4G masts affecting thousands of customers on Freeview in Perth
It has emerged thousands of customers on Freeview have had their signal affected since the launch of the 4G service.
News Desk · 1 min readProvost congratulates Beautiful Scotland winners
Perth and Kinross Provost Liz Grant today congratulated local communities across the Perth and Kinross area on winning a clutch of major awards in the 2014 Beautiful Scotland competition.
News Desk · 1 min readVolunteers needed for Relay For Life in Perthshire
Organisers of an exciting fundraising event in Perth are urging local people to get involved.
News Desk · 2 min readRelay for Life Perthshire event date announced
ORGANISERS of the Relay for Life Perthshire are excited to announce that the event will take place on Saturday 20th – Sunday 21st June 2015 on the North Inch, Perth
News Desk · 2 min readPolice Scotland raise over £500 for charity
Police Scotland, Tayside Division as part of the Fit for 14 campaign have been holding circuit classes for police officers and staff at Baluniefield Training Centre in Dundee.
News Desk · 1 min readChinese Boat Race in Pictures
The Chinese Boat Race on Sunday (15th of June) started off with a bang, only two teams managed to race as the rest of the team and races were canceled.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth & Kinross Council slammed by residents of Perth following cut backs
North Muirton residents have taken maintenance into their own hands following council cut backs.
News Desk · 1 min readPerth & Kinross Council considering bin collections monthly
Take the poll below if you would agree or disagree with the change. [cardoza_wp_poll id=2] The Courier source can be found here. Correction: A spokesman from Perth & Kinross Council said: " A report will be going before the Environment Committee on Wednesday to propose a trial that we see waste bin sizes reduced, however the collections will still run fortnightly."
News Desk · 1 min readSCAA Biker Bash raised over £2700 for charity
Hundreds of motorbikes gathered at Perth Airport on Saturday (31 May) to raise money for Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance.
News Desk · 1 min readCarse Community Cafe set to celebrate first anniversary
The next Carse Community Café on Thursday 29th May 2014 will celebrate the initiative's first anniversary.
News Desk · 1 min readTake pride in North Muirton
Residents in Perth’s North Muirton Community are taking a pride in their community by setting up the Take a Pride in North Muirton group.
News Desk · 1 min readCould you be a Home-Start Perth Volunteer?
Home-Start Perth will soon be celebrating their 30th Birthday celebrations and commemorating 30 years of helping families in Perth and Kinross since 1984.
News Desk · 2 min readPublic start their own campaign to prevent suicides in Perth
Notices of suicide prevention are being created in Perth this weekend, following two deaths recently connecting with the River Tay.
News Desk · 1 min readCelebration dinners all round for Home Start - Perth
Last week volunteers, trustees and staff from Home Start Perth came together to celebrate the hard work of their volunteers in helping families with young children throughout Perth and Kinross.
News Desk · 1 min read#Sochi2014 #EqualRights #WinterOlympics
#Sochi2014 #EqualRights #WinterOlympics
News Desk · 1 min readPKAVS wins over £460,000 from lottery fund
A Perthshire charity wins just under half of a million pounds to support young carers. The Big Lottery Fund granted a £464,879 sum to the organisation to support young carers in Perthshire. The money which will fund up to 450 carers is being spent accurately according to Raymond Jamieson, Young Carers Project coordinator.
News Desk · 1 min readPublic post storm over Stagecoach prices
Perth and Kinross Council promote stagecoach on their social media networks to bid more visitors to the town centre. Social Media at it's best, PKC did not follow up their research when promoting stagecoach. "Want to save money this New Year? Using the bus is 40% cheaper than the car for typical journeys around Perth. #perthonthego" Katherine Fotheringham posted " I would use the bus if this was true, but it's over £7 for myself and two young children to go into town and back again from Scone, o
News Desk · 1 min readPrivate Car Parking Company - Take no notice says Watchdog
Car drivers in Perth this week have been scared by a private car parking company called Private Eye. Owners posted on Facebook about warnings others not to pay up, and it's believed others have paid feared it would affect their credit rating score. While a short investigation Perth Gazette has learned that you do not need to pay these fines as long they are not a government agency. A watchdog appeal which was broadcast 3 years ago on the BBC1 channel explains what you should do with the fine. Di
News Desk · 2 min readChina China raised over £1800 for the Philippine Appeal
A top high class Chinese takeaway has managed to raise £1870.50 for the Philippine Appeal. China China outlet owner Pete Chan is overwhelmed by the response from his customers and local business owners after donating prizes for a raffle ticket competition which they've managed to raise a staggering £1870.50. Macleod & Macleod Original Stornoway Black Pudding is a popular dish within the business. Pete Chan spoke to Perth Gazette and said: " I feel fantastic and proud. Great to see people of Pert
News Desk · 1 min readPlaces to have Christmas lunch!
Some suggestions to have a festive Christmas lunch at a local produced Restaurant or Cafe. The Copper Beech Cafe The Copper Beech Cafe is based at the Black Watch Museum in Perth. With a walk in visitor centre and a new upgraded Cafe which they offer a Christmas lunch at a low price. Not to forget homemade mincemeat pies are on the menu. Hay Street, Perth, Perth and Kinross Grampian Hotel Perth Grampian Hotel based in the central of Perth is offering Christmas lunch with an exceptional price. Yo
News Desk · 1 min readWhat's On in Perth?
All events taking place for this festive period can be found below. If you would like to have your event listed here for free e-mail louise.grant@perthgazette.co.uk - All events are welcome including charity events. All events which have completed will be removed from the list to avoid confusion. [spacer style="4" icon="none"] Perth Farmers' Market - 21st of December 2013 An extra Christmas Perth Farmers' Market will take place. There will be some tasty winter dishes cooking and you can take awa
News Desk · 1 min read