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Pupils 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.
MP demands action over ‘Insurance Lottery’ following devastating Perth fire
Pete Wishart MP has written to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Jonathan Reynolds, demanding urgent government action to address what he describes as systemic failures and unethical practices within the insurance industry.
Vilo the chihuahua found alive nearly two weeks after devastating Perth fire
A chihuahua has defied the odds by surviving nearly two weeks trapped inside a fire-ravaged tenement in Perth, in a heartwarming twist following last month’s tragic Scott Street blaze.
Murrayshall 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.
Residents begin returning home after devastating Perth City Centre Fire
Some residents displaced by the devastating fire in Perth city centre earlier this month have now been able to return to their homes, Perth and Kinross Council has confirmed.
MSP Murdo Fraser urges council to tackle rubbish and graffiti in Perth City Centre
Local MSP Murdo Fraser has called on Perth and Kinross Council to take action against persistent littering and fly-tipping in Perth city centre, describing the situation as “unsightly” and damaging to the city’s image.
Self-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.
Investigation launched following fire at former Perth school
Several roads in Perth remain closed following a fire at a derelict building on Dunkeld Road in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Firefighters Tackle Blaze at Derelict Building in Perth
Emergency services are currently responding to a fire at a derelict building on Muirton Place in Perth.
Perth 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.