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Perthshire news for 11 November 2008

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Remembering their sacrifices and paying our tribute to the brave Nov 11 2008

SERVICES were conducted across Perth and Kinross on Sunday in memory of the local servicemen and women who fought so bravely during last century’s World Wars and conflicts, as well as those involved in present day hostilities.Read

Shereen steps in to host the Star Awards Nov 11 2008

NEWSCASTER Shereen Nanjiani was yesterday named as the compere for a glittering Perthshire awards ceremony on Thursday.Read

Mugger is sent to jail Nov 11 2008

A PERTH man who helped mug a complete stranger in a city park and robbed him of his mobile phone, IPod and earphones was jailed for three months at the Sheriff Court.Read

Jail for part in gang theft Nov 11 2008

A FORMER Perth man linked to the theft of almost £40,000 worth of machinery was jailed for 20 months.Read

Police call room Nov 11 2008

A SUBSTANTIAL shift in police services is on the cards for Perth and Kinross in a drive to make the force more efficient.Read

Top-rank police role for Donald Nov 11 2008

A FORMER Perth High School pupil and PA employee has been promoted to become one of the most senior ranking officers in Tayside Police.Read

We are all responsible for keeping kids safe Nov 11 2008

IN A SAD reflection on life in Perth and Kinross over 100 children were victims of abuse in the county last year.Read

Recycling progress Nov 11 2008

GOOD progress being made with Big County recycling initiatives.Read

Teenager (16) sent back to institution Nov 11 2008

A PERTH teenager who sparked a horrific homophobic attack on a gay council worker in a local park has been recalled to a Young Offenders’ Institution.Read

Denies four assaults Nov 11 2008

A PERTHSHIRE man denied four assaults at Perth Sheriff Court.Read

Fare-dodging attacker waits to hear his fate Nov 11 2008

Patrick Manion was to have been sentenced last week but no background reports were available from social services in London, where the accused now stays.Read

No bonfire blues thanks to project Nov 11 2008

AN INNOVATIVE sports project aimed at keeping youngsters out of trouble on bonfire night has been hailed a great success.Read

Office may become business centre Nov 11 2008

A FORMER property shop in Perth’s George Street looks set to be converted to a Business Gateway operation to offer help and advice to fledgling local enterprises.Read

Fire strike looks to be over before it’s begun Nov 11 2008

INDUSTRIAL action threatened by local firefighters looks to have been averted after eleventh-hour talks.Read

Search for two armed raiders continues after hotel incident Nov 11 2008

AN INVESTIGATION into an armed raid on a Perth Hotel last week is still continuing.Read

Striding out for Children In Need Nov 11 2008

A GROUP of Perth College students are raising money for BBC Children in Need by taking part in a sponsored cycle run on Thursday at 12 noon.Read

Football fan denies abuse Nov 11 2008

A FOOTBALL fan has been banned from McDiarmid Park for the next three months after appearing at Perth Sheriff Court on a breach of the peace charge during a recent St Johnstone v. Partick Thistle match.Read

Pal’s ear bitten off in drunken attack Nov 11 2008

A 40-YEAR-OLD Perth man who bit off part of his friend’s ear during a drunken attack – and then spat it on the floor – has been jailed for 20 months at Perth Sheriff Court.Read

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