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Eyesores in line for upgrade

Two major eyesores on a busy approach to Perth city centre could be transformed under two separate planning proposals lodged with PKC.Read

World Jampionships launched at Scone Palace

The World Jampionships 2013 will be launched at Scone Palace today with a very civilised Tea Party consisting of scones, cream and the spread that is undoubtedly the star of the show - Jam!Read

Residential course for budding Perth actress

A Perth teenager is celebrating being picked for a prestigious theatre placement for the second year in a row .. writes Melanie Bonn.Read

Older people's services plan

Groups involved with older people’s care in Perth and Kinross are being asked to help shape the future of services in the area.Read

Perth chef in line for award

Perth chef Graeme Pallister is in the mix for another top accolade.Read

Buchan House could be restored

One of Perth’s most historic buildings, which has been neglected for decades, could finally be about to get a makeover.Read

Perth’s Walled Garden will be opening its doors to the public on May 25

Perth’s Walled Garden will open its doors to the public on Saturday, May 25 from 10am-3.30pm.Read

Church hall plans for former hotel

A eyesore city centre hotel is to face the wrecking ball under plans to accommodate an expanding church.Read

Scottish Thistles netball team pivot in pink

The Scottish Thistles netball team posed in pink this week to encourage locals to sign up to take part in Breast Cancer Care’s Pink Ribbonwalk at Scone Palace to support people affected by breast cancer.Read

Meet the man with the golden flute

With decades of world-class concerts and television appearances under his belt, the Belfast-born master performer, Sir James Galway, has become synonymous with the sound of the flute and for the versatility of his talent.Read

1,100 line up for 2013 Etape

Eleven hundred cyclists gathered on the start line alongside household names and adventurers for rousing Scottish welcome from Pete Wishart MP before setting off on their Highland Perthshire adventure at 6.30am on Sunday morning.Read

Perth names on Hair & Beauty shorlist

A Perth beautician is celebrating being shortlisted for the INAA Scottish Hair & Beauty Awards after record numbers voted this year.Read

Archaeology Month returns

Budding archaeologists are invited to attend a series of events in Perth and Kinross next month.Read

Founder to visit Perth street pastors

The man who started the internationally successful street pastors movement is to visit the Perth set up as part of his first ever Scottish tour.Read

Blairgowrie town improvements plans lodged

Exciting proposals to regenerate Blairgowrie town centre took a step forward this week, when plans were lodged with the council to create a new play area and redevelop the Wellmeadow bus stance.Read

Watchdog rules on council survey

An independent watchdog has ruled a controversial PKC survey which asked school pupils about drug taking and sexual issues did not breach data protection rules.Read

tenant locked out of ASBO flat

The tenant of a council flat has been locked out after police were called to deal with 25 anti-social behaviour complaints in less than a year.Read

Shaw trust given chance to plant in Perth

Exciting plans for a green-fingered social enterprise in Perth have been agreed, following a decision to lease the council’s plant nursery at Westbank Depot to the Shaw Trust.Read

Investigation into police custody death

There has been no further word from the authorities since it was confirmed earlier in the week that a Kinloch Rannoch man died at Perth police station.Read

Posties island challenge

Perth posties will be haring around the Inner Hebrides on bikes next weekend to raise cash for charity.Read

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