Perth's right royal welcome

THE Queen and Prince Philip have enjoyed a warm welcome from the city of Perth with thousands of people lining the city centre to see them.Read

Mum Claire run in her brother’s memory

A PERTH mother-of-two is marking the 20th anniversary of the death of her brother by running a half marathon in his memory.Read

Moving on Up - Choir from Perth take part in National Music Event

A PERTH-based choir is hoping to win the chance to sing at the Albert Hall in London, writes Melanie Bonn.Read

Perthshire hotel discovers taste of royalty in lead-up to Jubilee

THE owners of a Perthshire hotel uncovered a right royal surprise as they renovated the property – the actual menu served there in 1953 for the Queen’s Coronation.Read

Kenmore Parents Angry at Gaelic Teaching Shortfall

A GROUP of Perthshire primary school parents are disappointed that their children won’t be able to enter this year’s Gaelic Mod.Read

Duo prepares for Olympic Torch Relay

A PERTH support worker is set to run the Olympic Torch Relay as a reward for three decades of dedication to helping abused children. writes Simon Wakefield.Read

Family Fun for All at Blackford’s Gala Week

VILLAGERS in a Perthshire village are set to enjoy a week of fun and games.Read

New PKC troubleshooter to boost business

COUNCIL bosses are aiming to boost business by employing a property tsar to research, advise on and help implement a retail revival in the Big County.Read

Fibromyalgia sufferer calls for NHS to offer electromagnetic device to all

A WOMAN living on Perthshire’s south-east fringe wants the NHS to make a new pain relief treatment available for free.Read

New Perth superstore green lit

SAINSBURY’S is coming to town – in two different Perth locations.Read

Ex-Saints team up to tackle Three Peaks Challenge to raise cash for Rett Syndrome

FORMER St Johnstone duo Jim Weir and Kevin McGowne are keeping a close eye on the weather as they prepare for a gruelling weekend charity challenge.Read

Perth fire bug torches eight bins in a row

A FIREBUG is believed to have torched a row of wheelie bins outside several Perth homes yesterday morning.Read

Sainsbury’s filling station proposals lodged

REVISITED proposals for a filling station and car wash as part of a major supermarket development on the edge of Perth have been lodged with planners.Read

Cops probe Perth man’s death

POLICE confirmed yesterday that an investigation into the sudden death of a 23-year-old Perth man earlier this month has ended.Read

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Media cautioned on Jenny murder probe coverage

AUTHORITIES yesterday warned that unconfirmed media reports about warrants issued to Jenny Methven murder probe cops could have compromised the investigation.Read

'Like a scene from Apocalypse Now'

WHEN Inveralmond Estate worker Finch first saw smoke at a neighbouring recycling depot around 7.30am this morning he thought it was a controlled burn off. Read

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Major fire at recycling business in Perth

FIREFIGHTERS were this morning tackling a large blaze at Inveralmond Industrial Estate on the edge of Perth.Read

Cash boost for Blair and Rattray

BLAIRGOWRIE and neighbouring burgh Rattray are celebrating a near-£1 million Big County cash windfall this week.Read

PKAVS tea parties to boost good causes in Perthshire

A POPULAR Perth charity is warming the teapot ahead of its latest campaign.Read

Fair City exile’s hospice plea

PERTH exile John McKellar is looking for desperately needed support for an Eastern European charity providing compassionate hospice care for sick children.Read

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Scone man's misery after drain collapse

A Scone man has been hit with a £30,000 bill to fix a gaping hole under his house which fell in after a drain collapsed.Read

Future of Tibbermore church to be decided

Tibbermore residents are being invited to have their say on the future of their historic local kirk.Read

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Popular antique fair returns

Scone Palace is hosting the latest bi-annual visit of the popular Galloway Antiques Fairs once again next weekend Read

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