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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

Highland Perthshire hydro scheme is a trailblazer

PERTHSHIRE is leading the way in heralding a new era of managing our water environment.Read

Packages for the Rally of Scotland

RACMSA Rally of Scotland organisers have opened up VIP hospitality places to the public for 2010’s event, which runs from October 15-17.Read

Antiques Roadshow to film at Blair Castle

EXCITEMENT is building in Highland Perthshire ahead of a visit from BBC One’s long-running Antiques Roadshow.Read

High-heeled shoes lead to ban

A PERTHSHIRE businesswoman drove home after a night out because she couldn’t walk fast enough in her high-heeled shoes.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

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St Johnstone star to tie the knot at Atholl Palace on June 10

FOOTBALLER Danny Grainger was yesterday preparing for the biggest match of his life – tying the knot with fiancée Heather Hope in Pitlochry.Read

New Blair Atholl trail a treasure trove for history buffs

HISTORY buffs requiring a good wingman when visiting Blair Atholl need look no further than Peter Barr, writes Denis Brown.Read

Etape cycling event is a success

THE UK’s only closed roads cycling event, the 81-mile Etape Caledonia, went off without a hitch on Sunday.Read

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Loch Tay boating centre plans recommended for approval

THE shoreline at Kenmore could have a different appearance if the development control committee tomorrow accept recommendations for approval of plans to develop Loch Tay Boating Centre.Read

Highland Perthshire campaigners launch Etape alternative

CAMPAIGNERS yesterday said Highland Perthshire’s successful Etape Calendonia should be scrapped because of safety fears.Read

Scheme launched at Pitlochry Community Hospital

A NEW service has been launched to help patients and visitors feel at ease when using Pitlochry Community Hospital.Read

Highland Perthshire mountain bike track plans lodged

PERTHSHIRE’S reputation as a Mecca for outdoor leisure could receive a boost if a plan for a mountain bike skills area and track near Aberfeldy gains council approval.Read

Sainsbury’s submit application for Pitlochry supermarket

THE face of retail business in Pitlochry could be set for a major change with the lodging this week by Sainsbury’s of a full planning application for a supermarket in the town’s Bridge Road.Read

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