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Surprise appointment to a ‘dream’ portfolio

IT was Harold Wilson who first declared that “a week is a long time in politics”. And, boy, was he right. The speed at which change can be wrought in attitudes, people and even jobs, can be baffling, bemusing and frankly, downright exciting...writes Roseanna Cunningham.Read

A deliciously decadent Valentine Day treat

ALL you need is love, writes Nicki Martin from Brig Farm Shop, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt. So said Charles M Schulz and who would disagree?Read

CAB service will be vital in recession

DELIGHTED to hear that PKC has allocated £105,000 in its 2009/10 budget to bankroll Perth’s Citizens’ Advice Bureau’s (CAB) move to a more central location.Read

Kudos to housebuilders

In partnership with the Perthshire Solicitors’ Property Centre (PSPC), they have launched a pilot “Chainmaker Equity” project.Read

A man who likes to live dangerously

I THINK we can look forward to a lively debate (to say the least) at the eagerly-anticipated City Halls meeting organised by Pete Wishart MP next Thursday.Read

Banks: Two state solution is only long term answer to conflict in Gaza

I HAVE been approached by many constituents over the last week or so who have, like me, been left disturbed by the recent conflict in Gaza, writes MP Gordon Banks.Read

Smith: Orange pip ding-dong shows it’s time to end school silliness

AT a time when the major concern of parents is what we are doing to ensure that their children can learn to read, write and count up properly in a well-disciplined classroom, we have been treated to some extraordinary silliness, writes MSP Liz Smith.Read

Use up leftover booze – at brekkie!

AT a time when every penny counts and we are being told to watch how much we drink one of Scotland's leading wine experts has suggested that rather than pouring the dregs of bottles of bubbly down the sink or forcing the last few glasses down our throats you should use it to cook a hearty Scottish breakfast instead.Read

Healthy treat for a Saturday night in

We’ve chosen Kerr’s Pinks for our wedges, an old fashioned variety, floury and dry and perfect for making these oven-baked wedges.Read

Enjoy spectacular new walks along old paths

ROUTES on the Crieff path network can easily be combined into new walks.Read

A haven in the heart of Fair City

TRANSFORMING St Paul’s Kirk from a vermin-infested eyesore into a haven of tranquility in the heart of the Fair City is an inspired idea.Read

Overheard in Willows Coffee Shop

STILL on the thorny subject of the City Hall, I overheard this exchange in Willows Coffee Shop earlier this week.Read

Campaigning will continue in coming year

I’M grateful to the Perthshire Advertiser for the opportunity to deliver a Christmas message, writes Gordon Banks MP for Ochil & South Perthshire.Read

Let’s celebrate real meaning of Christmas

WHAT does Christmas mean for you this year? writes Sandy Gunn, Locum at Perth North Church.Read

Much progress and more to come in 2009

I WOULD like to begin this review of 2008 by extending my good wishes to all of my constituents for a happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year, writes John Swinney MSP for North Tayside.Read

Christmas or not, God is always there

“I WISH it could be Christmas every day,” sing Wizzard.Read

A9 upgrade welcome, and concern for Woolies staff

IT is that time of year again to wish all readers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I hope that 2009 will be a successful one for all, writes Pete Wishart MP for Perth and North Perthshire.Read

Exciting times ahead for Perth

CHRISTMAS and New Year is a time for families and friends, for holidays and for reflection. It is a time to look back on the year that has passed, and determine priorities for the year to come, writes Provost John Hulbert.Read

Geese make flying visit

A LOUD, continuous babble makes it sound as if there’s an enormous party going on in the next room.Read

I’ll drive the bulldozer...

I THOUGHT I’d throw caution to the wind this week and wade into the City Hall debate.Read