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Perthshire news for 7 October 2008

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Learn how to save lives Oct 07 2008

HEARTSTART Discovery Perth, a scheme which trains members of the public in emergency lifesaving techniques, launches in the town on Saturday, October 25.Read

Feeling on top of the world Oct 07 2008

THE elements were uncharitable for Perth pensioner Bill Jackson’s fund-raising climb of Britain’s highest peak for charity – just five months after undergoing a triple heart by-pass operation.Read

Be aware of alcohol levels Oct 07 2008

LOCALS are being told not to fuel fire with alcohol during a week to highlight the deadly cocktail of booze and blazes.Read

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Kicked in the teeth Oct 07 2008

STUNNED staff turned up at the Perth branch of a leading car parts supplier yesterday morning to find themselves locked out and a notice on the door announcing that the company had ceased trading.Read

Female is followed Oct 07 2008

POLICE are investigating a suspicious incident which took place in the Perth branches of the Early Learning Centre and Marks and Spencers on Saturday afternoon.Read

Commuters off the rails Oct 07 2008

PERTH commuters will face rail travel chaos this week after talks aimed at averting two 24-hour strikes broke down without agreement yesterday.Read

Perth man’s family in QE2 terror Oct 07 2008

A TELEVISION producer from Perth had to be rescued when a pleasure boat sank on the Clyde.Read

Silent Auction Oct 07 2008

WITH £3million already in the bank, Macmillan Cancer Support’s Appeal to build a palliative care unit at PRI is all set for one last big push to raise the remaining £770,000.Read

Cider making at Glendoick Oct 07 2008

Michael Pooley of the Shropshire Apple Trust is due to give his first talk in Scotland at Glendoick Garden Centre on October 18 and 19.Read

Getting involved is easy Oct 07 2008

LAST year’s Silent Auction raised a whopping £16,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support’s Appeal to build a palliative care centre at PRI.Read

Harbour masters growing markets Oct 07 2008

PERTH and North Perthshire MP Pete Wishart has visited Perth Harbour to see ongoing development work there and to hear about its importance to the local economy.Read

Free spinal checks to mark Back Care Week Oct 07 2008

IT is hands on to prevent the misery of back pain and mark national back care awareness week.Read

Siobhan shouts about it Oct 07 2008

BIG-HEARTED Siobhan McConnell, St John’s Centre manager, has added her support to the Silent Auction by donating a dedicated shop unit in the mall to publicise the event.Read

First-time buyers hit by charges Oct 07 2008

FIRST-TIME home buyers have reacted angrily after being told to cough up extra cash for factoring fees.Read

Celeb-signed goodies raffled Oct 07 2008

A BIG COUNTY teenager is preparing to jet off to India as part of a 10-week scheme that could change her life.Read

Pensioners go out on a charity winter warmer Oct 07 2008

A GROUP of big-hearted pensioners have gone the extra mile to support a Perthshire world record bid after knitting a sensational 200-metre scarf.Read

Hunt the historical face Oct 07 2008

THROUGHOUT October, Historic Scotland is inspiring children in Perthshire and Kinross-shire to discover 5000 years of history without having to pay a penny.Read

Partying is over Oct 07 2008

A PERTH woman has been slapped with an ASBO after neighbours complained of noisy parties and intimidation.Read

Last chance to change paths Oct 07 2008

PERTH and Kinross Council’s draft core paths plan is available from today for people to view and comment on. This statutory public consultation period runs until December 31.Read

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