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Perthshire news for 20 June 2008

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Teamwork will benefit jobseekers Jun 20 2008

A NEW Employment Support Team for people with learning disabilities will help to give more people access to employment opportunities in Perth and Kinross.Read

Joining together to beat conmen Jun 20 2008

THE lengths conmen have gone to in Perth and Kinross and the devastating impact they have had on their victims was laid bare last week.Read

Drink drive denial plea Jun 20 2008

A PERTH woman has denied driving with excess alcohol – and having no insurance.Read

War veterans set to be honoured Jun 20 2008

PERTH will play host to war veterans today when the Fair City honours those who have served their country more than six decades ago.Read

Purses stolen Jun 20 2008

SHOPPERS have been urged to be vigilant after another two women had their purses swiped during a trip to Perth’s town centre.Read

Fair City embraces Homecoming Year Jun 20 2008

PERTH is set to benefit from Scotland’s first-ever Homecoming year.Read

Anger and dismay over mart closure Jun 20 2008

PERTH was dealt a devastating economic blow this week with the shock announcement that the Crieff Road mart is to close next year.Read

JCB goes missing Jun 20 2008

WITH four weeks still to go before T in the Park starts, police are already investigating their first festival crime.Read

Birthday celebration goes wrong Jun 20 2008

A COUNCIL worker struggled violently with a female police officer on a train taking St Johnstone football fans back from the 2007 Scottish Cup semi-final.Read

UN worker David was a shining star Jun 20 2008

THE funeral took place at Perth Crematorium on Wednesday of Perth man David James McCullie, whose work with the United Nations reached out around the globe.Read

Car thieves strike Jun 20 2008

CAR thieves struck in the Craigie area of Perth this week.Read

City centre roadworks Jun 20 2008

THE second phase of roadworks in Perth city centre, designed to improve safety for pedestrians and motorists, will get underway on Monday.Read

Neighbour’s party is over Jun 20 2008

AN Interim Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO) was granted at Perth Sheriff Court this week after complaints of noisy parties and intimidation involving a private tenant in the Craigie area of the city.Read

New growth stems from Poppies Cafe Jun 20 2008

A PERTH meeting place is helping transform the Fair City into a thriving multi-cultural centre.Read

Big boost for local causes Jun 20 2008

SCOTTISH charities are sharing over £680,000 in the latest round of awards made by Lloyds TSB Foundation for Scotland.Read

Boating professionals raise £1300 for Bobath Jun 20 2008

CAMPBELL Dallas Financial Services has raised almost £1300 for the charity Bobath by taking part in a dragon boat race at Loch Lomond.Read

SNP’s Perth conference Jun 20 2008

THE SNP’s 74th annual national conference will take place this year from Thursday-Sunday, October 16-19.Read

Dad’s fears over daughter’s grave Jun 20 2008

A GRIEVING father has been assured by Perth and Kinross Council that the area where his daughter is buried will not be disturbed during efforts to remedy a flooding problem.Read

Roy’s uncle is honoured by Government – at long last Jun 20 2008

PERTH man Roy Golby was one of 43 men and women to attend a medal presentation at the Scottish Parliament to commemorate the sinking of HMT Lancastria during the Second World War.Read

Students have designs on unit Jun 20 2008

MIDWIVES from Perth Royal Infirmary’s new Community Maternity Unit are working with members of the local community and Perth College art students to create tailor-made designs for the £4.8million redevelopment.Read

High Street plans "worthy of an ASBO" Jun 20 2008

CONTROVERSIAL multi-million pound plans to redevelop the centre of Perth will go before councillors next Wednesday.Read

Jailed after funeral row Jun 20 2008

A PERTH chef lost a tooth after he was attacked by a fellow mourner following a funeral.Read

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