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Tayside Police unveil their complaints record

A TOTAL of 423 complaints were made against Tayside Police during 2008-09 – but only two resulted in criminal convictions, according to the force’s annual report. Read

Chance to honour troops in Perth parade

A MAJOR homecoming march through Perth by the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards regiment will be held in Perth on Tuesday, July 7, to mark Armed Forces Day. Read

Almondbank girl sets off to Borneo

A YOUNG volunteer from Almondbank set off on the trip of a lifetime this week. Read

Mouse droppings found at takeaway

COUNCIL food hygiene officers discovered a catalogue of filth when they inspected a Chinese takeaway near Perth. Read

Bid launched to save local YWCA

LOCALS in East Perthshire are banding together to save a much-loved community centre. Read

Blairgowrie cadet wins Young Citizen award

ACHIEVER: Connor Boag with (left) Provost John Hulbert, and Duncan Forbes, vice-chairman of the Perth RASC and RCT Association. Read

Property plan for old smithy

A FORMER blacksmith’s workshop in the Carse of Gowrie could be levelled to make way for a housing development. Read

‘Hawk’ gets extra bird for fleeing

A VIOLENT criminal, nicknamed The Hawk, had his wings clipped at Perth Sheriff Court this week after he flew the coop from an open prison. Read

20,000 are set to trip the lights fantastic

THIS year’s Enchanted Forest lights extravaganza looks set to attract more than 20,000 visitors, according to organisers, building on its record-breaking success in 2008. Read

War hero left speechless by 90th surprise

A LOCAL veteran was thrown a surprise birthday party fit for a hero, writes Katy Gordon. Read

1,100 child porn photos found on DJ’s computer

A PART-TIME disc jockey now has an unenviable record after he was convicted of possessing child porn, writes Les Stewart. Read

Garden fight over cat mess

A QUARREL over a pet’s toilet habits prompted two men to inflict violent retribution on a neighbour in a quiet village near Kinross. Read

Ten Munros in 24 hours is challenge

BIG-HEARTED hikers face a gruelling 24-hour charity challenge to boost funds for the ambitious Auchterarder Community Church Centre and poverty-stricken Ethiopian communities. Read

Developer wins £2.4m contract

A £2.4 million contract to build a development of 24 affordable homes in Aberuthven, Perthshire, has been awarded to Stewart Milne Construction by Hillcrest Housing Association. Read

Crieff hotel secures its licence extension

RESIDENTS in the leafy back streets of Crieff failed to persuade Perth and Kinross Licensing Board that HG Hotels Ltd, owners of Knock Castle Hotel and Spa, should not be granted extended opening for the sale of alcohol to the public. Read

Hi-tech Experience at Crieff distillery

THE award-winning Famous Grouse Experience – Scotland’s most popular distillery – is shunning the recession to create a £500,000 world first for the Big County. Read

Strathmore

Perthshire project transforms former trouble teen

A SELF-CONFESSED teenage tearaway is about to start an “innovative” project she hopes will transform the attitude to alcohol throughout East Perthshire. Read

Drink led to headbutt

DURING a drink-fuelled argument with his partner, a Perthshire man headbutted her on the face, causing her nose to bleed, Perth Sheriff Court was told. Read

Strathtay

Care home plans major expansion

THE new owners of a Luncarty Care Home have lodged detailed plans for a major investment in the Marshall Way building, to “secure its long-term future.” Read

Bridge plaque is unveiled by Duke

THE Duke of Atholl has unveiled a new plaque to mark the bi-centenary of the opening of Dunkeld Bridge over the River Tay. Read

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