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Perth vet helps equines in Gambia

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 06 May 2010 23:00:00 GMT

PERTH vet Jamie Gartside left his pampered Perthshire patients for a week to experience the hardship endured by equines in the Gambia, one of the smallest and poorest countries in Africa.

Miss Scotland serves Blackford kids lunch

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 23:00:00 GMT

BLACKFORD primary school pupils were delighted this week when Miss Scotland Katharine Brown turned up to serve their lunch.

'Pensioner's playpark' to open

Perthshire Advertiser — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:11:00 GMT

A 'PENSIONER'S playpark' is set to be opened in London's Hyde Park after being approved by the local council.

Windfarm plan to be contested

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A PUBLIC meeting has been organised by anti windfarm campaigners to discuss an application for a massive wind device on the Scone Estate.

Prepare to be pampered

Perthshire Advertiser — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:08:00 GMT

A PERTH College beauty therapy student is offering Fair City men and women the chance to get pampered - and raise money for a good cause.

New panto exhibition is on...oh yes it is!

Perthshire Advertiser — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A NEW exhibition by the University of Glasgow celebrating decades of Scottish pantomime is currently being held in Perth Concert Hall, with associated events taking place in Perth Theatre on Saturday.

Soup kitchen will be a real winter warmer

Perthshire Advertiser — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

THE Salvation Army Furniture Re-Use Project is to hold a Soup Kitchen to help support its resettlement and welfare work.

Linda to make her mark at annual art exhibition

Perthshire Advertiser — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PERTHSHIRE Art Association (PAA) is holding its 57th Annual Exhibition at Perth Museum and Art Gallery from November 22 until December 13.

Be on guard as dark nights draw in

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT

CLOCKS change this weekend as winter sets in and residents are being warned criminals start to capitalise on the shorter days.

Coronation Street talk for T-shirt firm

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT

A PERTH clothing firm has had a brush with stardom after landing a cameo role in ITV’s Coronation Street.

Car is the star!

Perthshire Advertiser — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 23:00:00 GMT

WITH £3million already in the bank, Macmillan Cancer Support’s Appeal to build a palliative care unit at PRI is all set for one last big push to raise the remaining £770,000.

Perth mum gives up ciggies for her daughter

Perthshire Advertiser — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 23:00:00 GMT

A PERTH mum is celebrating giving up smoking for her new daughter – and credits the ‘Give It Up For Baby’ scheme for helping her succeed.

Teenagers coping with illness are being invited on to TV for a makeover

Perthshire Advertiser — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT

A TELEVISION company has put a call out for Big County teenagers suffering embarrassing illnesses to come forward.

Free pedicab rides around North Inch

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT

THE “Beautiful Perth” team is encouraging locals and Perth visitors to enjoy a leisurely pedicab trip round the city’s famous North Inch on Monday.

Famous Grouse is name of the games

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT

PERTH Highland Games organisers yesterday toasted news that The Famous Grouse is to be the main sponsor of the South Inch crowd-puller on Sunday, August 10.

Radio plea to the heart

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT

HEARTLAND FM, the Pitlochry-based community radio station, is appealing for help from Perthshire residents.

Inspector Cathy takes command in Crieff station

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT

CRIEFF has welcomed its first female police inspector.

BRIAN’S FROG TRIO STOLEN

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT

STAGECOACH tycoon Brian Souter has fallen foul of green-fingered thieves at his palatial Strathearn pile.

T goers urged not to miss the bus

Perthshire Advertiser — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:06:00 GMT

T IN the Park is only a few weeks away and Scottish Citylink is reminding festival-goers to make sure they confirm their travel plans in advance.

Heroes one and all

Perthshire Advertiser — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT

THEY came to remember fallen comrades and reflect on the passing years.