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Cash boost for Blair and Rattray

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

“Disastrous” job losses at Coupar Angus plant

A MAJOR Big County employer is to slash over 80 jobs in a restructuring operation – leaving workers facing a bleak start to the new year.Read

Drink driver spared jail sentence

A PERTHSHIRE woman caught drink-driving for the second time in three years was spared a jail sentence at Perth Sheriff Court.Read

Day care services do not warrant price hike

A PERTHSHIRE volunteer yesterday blasted a dramatic increase in the cost of local authority elderly day care.Read

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Bus wheel fault leads to penalty for Perthshire firm

A PERTHSHIRE bus operator which failed to maintain its vehicles to a satisfactory standard – leading to the loss of a wheel on a major road – has been forced to reduce its fleet by 20 per cent.Read

Underage drinking blitz caps culprits

A TAYSIDE Police blitz on underage drinkers has seen officers seize more than 300 litres of alcohol from youths in recent weeks.Read

Appraisal for future of four rural Perthshire schools

A STRONG case against the closure of rural Logiealmond Primary School was put to the lifelong learning committee of Perth and Kinross Council.Read

Hydro project gets underway in Blairgowrie

CONSTRUCTION of a revolutionary energy project in Blairgowrie’s River Ericht is now under way.Read

Minister pledges Perthshire housing support

A TOP minister insisted the Scottish Government are “doing all they can” to make more affordable housing available in Perthshire.Read

Musician’s 370 mile quest to highlights hidden disability issue

COVERING 370 odd miles on foot is no walk in the park, particularly if you’re disabled.Read

Blairgowrie medical exhibition opened

A FASCINATING insight into East Perthshire’s medical history was unveiled this week.Read

East Perthshire to benefit from mystery Pitcarmick cash

A WEALTHY east Perthshire resident has gifted a mystery pot of cash to the local community.Read

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