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Perthshire news for 5 September 2008

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McEwens organise big birthday party Sep 05 2008

McEWENS of Perth, an institution in the Fair City and one of Britain’s last remaining independent department stores, is celebrating its 140th anniversary.Read

Ninewells E. coli outbreak Sep 05 2008

SEVERAL people suffering from a serious E. coli bug were admitted to Ninewells Hospital and now the patients who shared wards with them could be at risk of infection.Read

Boot sale for charity Sep 05 2008

THOSE with booty to sell have been invited to pitch their wares at a charity sale in Perth this weekend.Read

Women’s fundraiser for PRI care unit Sep 05 2008

BIG-HEARTED Perthshire businesswomen hope to raise thousands of pounds for PRI’s new Palliative Care Unit at a grand ball later this month.Read

Seized cash from ‘millionaire dad’ Sep 05 2008

A SUSPECTED Perth drug dealer, who had thousands of pounds confiscated by police, claimed that her millionaire father had given her some of the cash.Read

That was a relay tremendous effort Sep 05 2008

FOUR girls from Perth raised thousands with a runaway relay to support spinal injury sufferers across Scotland.Read

Obituary: Adam McNee Sep 05 2008

THE funeral will take place at Perth Crematorium on Monday at 4pm of well-known Perth interior designer Adam McNee. Aged 71, he died suddenly at home last Sunday.Read

Assaulted policeman Sep 05 2008

A RANGE of background reports have been ordered on a baby-faced criminal after she appeared at Perth Sheriff Court this week.Read

Multi-million effort will help create jobs Sep 05 2008

POURING millions of pounds into Balhousie Castle is expected to add to Perth’s supply of tourism-related jobs.Read

Blade trial date Sep 05 2008

A PERTH man accused of brandishing an offensive weapon – a bladed lopper – will stand trial at the sheriff court on November 24.Read

Cop threat trial Sep 05 2008

CHARGES of breaching bail and threatening two police officers were denied by Perth man William Black at the Sheriff Court.Read

Prestigious food writers to sample taste of Perth Sep 05 2008

GUILD of Food Writer members are touring Perth and Kinross on a three-day visit to sample some of the area’s local food and drink.Read

Change for parking fee Sep 05 2008

DRIVERS will be able to pay to use council car parks by mobile phone under a new scheme in Perth.Read

Con artist jailed for four months Sep 05 2008

A FORMER Perth businessman tricked bank staff into handing over £2000 from another person’s account to feed his drug habit.Read

Vandalism court plea Sep 05 2008

EVIDENCE in the trial of a Perth man accused of spraying graffiti on railway carriages at Perth Station, is expected to be concluded on November 3.Read

Attack charge Sep 05 2008

JOHN Brannan (40), of Cairns Place, Perth, will stand trial atthe Sheriff Court on November18, charged with assaulting afemale.Read

Sisters land their wartime honours Sep 05 2008

REMARKABLE Perth sisters Margaret Roger and Betty Duncan celebrated another milestone in their lives when they received their Women’s Land Army badges.Read

PRI parking fees to end Sep 05 2008

NEWS that the Scottish Government plans to abolish parking charges at NHS hospital facilities, including Perth Royal Infirmary, has been warmly welcomed by politicians Roseanna Cunningham and Pete Wishart.Read

Campaign to save Black Watch base Sep 05 2008

A FUNDRAISING campaign has been launched in a bid to safeguard the future of Perth’s historic Balhousie Castle.Read

Shed crime Sep 05 2008

GARDEN sheds in the Blairgowrie area are continuing to catch the eye of criminals.Read

MP backing dog day Sep 05 2008

PET lover Gordon Banks MP, pledged his support to Scottish Animal Week, run by the Scottish Society for Protection of Cruelty to Animals.Read

Second ban Sep 05 2008

A SECOND drink/driving offence, described by his lawyer as “rank stupid,” cost a Perth teenager a four-year ban at the Sheriff Court on Wednesday.Read

Put up or shut up city hall firm told Sep 05 2008

RED-FACED council chiefs have broken their silence over the ongoing debacle surrounding the future of Perth’s former city halls.Read

Dogs are transforming the lives of disabled - and you can help Sep 05 2008

SCIENTISTS tell us that those who dote on their dogs have lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, fewer visits to the doctor, less depression, a better family life, and that our pet pooches even work wonders helping attract the opposite sex!Read

Perth 10k is splash-tastic Sep 05 2008

LAST Sunday saw the Perth 10k road race back on the running calendar since it was last held in 2006.Read

The site of possible chimneys

Blot on skyline Sep 05 2008

A HUGELY controversial blueprint for a multi-million-pound waste to energy plant in Perth’s Shore Road secured planning permission in-principle without going before a council committee.Read

Threats to Perth children’s ward Sep 05 2008

BIG County politicians yesterday united in a chorus of concern over the latest threat to Perth Royal Infirmary services.Read

Landlord update on latest issues Sep 05 2008

THE Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) is holding a meeting in Perth on Tuesday to update and inform landlords and letting agents about current issues.Read

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