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Perthshire news for 12 September 2008

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Kirk climbers head for heights Sep 12 2008

BRAVEHEART steeplejacks yesterday scaled one of Perth’s most historic buildings.Read

Call for grass roots action Sep 12 2008

A PERTH councillor has taken up the cudgels on behalf of Burghmuir residents facing growing problems.Read

Man accused of abduction Sep 12 2008

A 48-YEAR-OLD Perth man appeared in private at the Sheriff Court this week, charged with abducting and then assaulting a female.Read

Councillors back exemption move Sep 12 2008

MOVES to excuse the builders of affordable housing from providing funding for educational provision have received councillors’ backing.Read

Drink drop-in plan for city? Sep 12 2008

TEN years after time was first called on drinking in public in parts of Perthshire, the move has been hailed a huge success.Read

Discussing volunteers Sep 12 2008

AN ANNUAL meeting between local voluntary groups and politicians was held in Perth.Read

A healthy future? Sep 12 2008

SEVERAL potential private investors, along with énergiescotland, a successful sports franchise company, are interested in re-opening a popular Perth sports facility, it emerged yesterday.Read

Criminal pipeline Sep 12 2008

COPPER piping was stolen from a van parked on Perth’s Appin Terrace at the weekend.Read

Fair City fans in ticket fiasco Sep 12 2008

DOZENS of Perthshire Tartan Army footsoldiers were caught up in a ticket fiasco which soured the start of Scotland’s World Cup qualifying campaign.Read

Restaurant flies the flag in food guide Sep 12 2008

PERTH chef Graeme Pallister yesterday lapped-up recognition in the 2009 Good Food Guide.Read

Prison system is not working Sep 12 2008

WITH PERTH Prison at bursting point, local leaders have backed a top-level call for a “radical” overhaul of the nation’s penal system.Read

Kimberley Stephen

In memory of Kim Sep 12 2008

A TRAGIC teenager will be remembered at a charity fashion show in Perth later this month.Read

If you go down to the woods! Sep 12 2008

ORGANISERS of Scottish Woodfair 2008 have adorned the ancient trees of one of Perth’s main thoroughfares with 100 yellow ribbons to welcome the event back to the Fair City.Read

Fire team clean up Sep 12 2008

FIREFIGHTERS will be reaching for their buckets this weekend for charity.Read

They’re blooming great Sep 12 2008

REPRESENTATIVES of the many In Bloom committees from across Perth and Kinross gathered in Perth's Salutation Hotel on Monday evening to hear the results of the annual Take a Pride in Perthshire Awards competition.Read

Key events in superb Doors Open weekend Sep 12 2008

DOORS Open Day in Perth and Kinross is being held on Saturday and Sunday, September 20 and 21.Read

Learn the art of sales Sep 12 2008

PERTHSHIRE Chamber of Commerce has set up a “Selling Skills Training Day.”Read

Hospital meets its discharge targets Sep 12 2008

NHS Tayside has achieved major success in meeting the government target of no patients awaiting discharge from hospital for longer than six weeks in Perth and Kinross.Read

Bridge closed Sep 12 2008

THE weighbridge at the Friarton Recycling Centre will close on Saturday and Sunday, September 13 and 14, for electrical works.Read

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