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Perthshire news for 9 September 2008

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Obituary: Goodbye Andy Sep 09 2008

THE funeral took place last Friday of popular Perth landlord Andrew Allwell. He was aged 81.Read

Charity cashes in Sep 09 2008

THE stars were out for local charity Perth and Kinross Association of Voluntary Service (PKAVS) as it celebrated its Touch of Tartan Charity Ball in the Salutation Hotel.Read

Christian crowds head under canvas Sep 09 2008

A SERIES of rallies under canvas is expected to attract thousands of Christians to Perth.Read

Backing for £3.2m Black Watch bid Sep 09 2008

A PARLIAMENTARY motion has been lodged in the Scottish Parliament that gives its backing to The Black Watch Heritage Appeal to raise £3.2 million to buy and redevelop Balhousie Castle, the regiment’s historic headquarters and museum.Read

Wood ‘n’ food Sep 09 2008

THIS weekend – Saturday and Sunday, September 13 and 14 – sees the second of the Perth and Kinross Cittaslow Weekends, which are being held throughout this month.Read

Healthy outlook Sep 09 2008

MEN and women in Perth are being invited to register fora free 12-week weight management programme in the city.Read

Roy’s top curling honour Sep 09 2008

A KEEN curler who stood at the pinnacle of international curling has been recognised for two decades of outstanding service.Read

Recycling centre OK Sep 09 2008

RECYCLING opportunities throughout the Big County are set to be transformed after a new recycling centre on Perth’s Inveralmond Industrial Estate was given the green light.Read

Brilliant prizes at annual Rotarians’ charity market Sep 09 2008

BIG county charities are ready for this Saturday’s charity fayre in Perth’s King Edward Street.Read

Small step can ‘open up the world’ for disabled Sep 09 2008

A PERTH man has welcomed the installation of a dropped kerb outside his home on Perth’s North Muirton housing estate.Read

Bus firm up for award Sep 09 2008

PERTH-BASED transport group Stagecoach is in the running for four top awards at this year's annual Scottish Transport Awards.Read

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End of an era Sep 09 2008

THE AXE is set to fall on a handful of Perthshire post offices with three local branches due to bite the dust this week.Read

Saints fans split over stand plan Sep 09 2008

THERE was a mixed reaction from Saints fans following news that St Johnstone’s North Stand could be bulldozed to accommodate a new road link through part of the land surrounding McDiarmid Park.Read

Bosses pledge their ‘continued commitment’ to children’s ward Sep 09 2008

LOCAL politicians have received assurances over the future of the Children’s Ward at Perth Royal Infirmary.Read

Assault charge Sep 09 2008

A PERTH man will stand trial on November 24 on assault and breach of the peace charges.Read

High cost of early hour feast Sep 09 2008

A HUNGRY thief who broke into a Perth cafe will be supping porridge for the foreseeable future after he was jailed at the Sheriff Court.Read

Takeaway trip turns into a nightmare Sep 09 2008

A PERTH girl has hit out at bystanders who ignored the plight of her boyfriend as he was assaulted and robbed in a city centre street.Read

Bid to save gardens Sep 09 2008

A DEAL could be on the cards to save the Cherrybank Gardens in Perth.Read

Cathedral open day Sep 09 2008

TO showcase its two years of extensive upgrading work, St Ninian’s Cathedral in Perth will hold an open day on Saturday, September 13.Read

Firm ensures bobby’s bike beat Sep 09 2008

A PERTH firm is helping a local policeman get on his bike to get out and about in the community.Read

Delivering the goods on fashion Sep 09 2008

SIX Perth Parcelforce Worldwide drivers swapped a day delivering parcels for a day in fashion.Read

Healthy outlook Sep 09 2008

MEN and women in Perth are being invited to register fora free 12-week weight management programme in the city.Read

Backing for £3.2m Black Watch bid Sep 09 2008

A PARLIAMENTARY motion has been lodged in the Scottish Parliament that gives its backing to The Black Watch Heritage Appeal to raise £3.2 million to buy and redevelop Balhousie Castle, the regiment’s historic headquarters and museum.Read

Wood ‘n’ food Sep 09 2008

THIS weekend – Saturday and Sunday, September 13 and 14 – sees the second of the Perth and Kinross Cittaslow Weekends, which are being held throughout this month.Read

£2.9m to beat the big chill Sep 09 2008

PERTH and Kinross Council plans to spend hundreds of thousands of pounds clearing roads of snow and ice this winter.Read

Social worker is suspended Sep 09 2008

A SOCIAL worker connected with Perth Prison has been suspended from duty following allegations of an inappropriate relationship with an inmate.Read

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