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Perthshire news for 14 November 2008

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Court order on TV host Nov 14 2008

A TELEVISION presenter has been ordered to appear at Perth District Court in person if he wishes to argue against a driving ban being imposed.Read

Big countdown to festive switch-on Nov 14 2008

REINDEER, Santa Claus and a roller-skating Christmas pudding will help kick off Perth’s Christmas lights switch-on celebrations this weekend.Read

Sunflower gift is in memory of Jon Nov 14 2008

THE Sunflower Centre at PRI received a generous donation this week in memory of Jon Hughan who had received treatment there.Read

Festive boxes set off on journey Nov 14 2008

A WHOPPING 5556 shoe boxes will brighten up Christmas for needy children, teenagers and adults in Romania this year.Read

Have a say on woods Nov 14 2008

PERTH and Kinross Council is inviting the public to take part in consultation on the draft management plan for St Magdalene's Hill and Buckie Braes.Read

Drink driver was on bail and banned Nov 14 2008

A PERTH man, caught drink-driving twice within the space of six weeks – and while banned for a previous alcohol-related offence – was jailed for three months and disqualified for eight years at the Sheriff Court this week.Read

Teen denies PC assaults Nov 14 2008

A PERTH teenager denied assaulting three police officers, one of them a female Special Constable, when he appeared in the dock at the Sheriff Court this week.Read

Successful advice night Nov 14 2008

PERTHSHIRE Chamber of Commerce is presenting a “Mentoring Magic” event on November 26.Read

Nurse honoured for her kindness Nov 14 2008

SCOTLAND’S Nurse of the Year is PRI senior charge nurse Bernie McLoughlin, who gained this prestigious award for her dedicated work in the hospital’s stroke rehabilitation unit and for the difference she has made to the recovery of stroke patients.Read

Kitchen work row boils over Nov 14 2008

AN ANGRY Perth pensioner banned workmen from her Cross Street council house after a row over the installation of her new kitchen.Read

Europe success for Perth dancers Nov 14 2008

FOURTEEN Perth youngsters who attend Trio Stage Academy had amazing success at the European Freestyle Dance Championships at Prestatyn, North Wales.Read

Pickpocket pair spotted Nov 14 2008

SHOPPERS in Perth were yesterday advised to be on their guard after a brace of purse-snatching incidents.Read

Tories ‘talk down’ Perth Nov 14 2008

A JOINT statement issued yesterday by Councillor George Hayton, deputy leader of the administration and head of the Lib Dem Group, and Councillor Alan Grant, SNP deputy group leader, hit back at the “deplorable” Tory claims.Read

Perth City Hall

Blistering attack on hall delay Nov 14 2008

A BITTER war of words has erupted between council leaders and Conservative politicians over the state of Perth’s City Hall.Read

Perth’s Silent Auction raises over £19k for PRI Nov 14 2008

DELIGHTED Silent Auction organisers yesterday said a huge thank-you to everyone who supported the highly-successful fundraiser for PRI’s new palliative care unit.Read

Sentence deferred for drunk woman Nov 14 2008

A DRUNKEN Perth woman who armed herself with a knife and went to confront noisy neighbours had her sentence further deferred at the Sheriff Court this week until December 10.Read

Attacker is jailed for teen assault Nov 14 2008

A 16-YEAR-OLD Perth youth suffered from blurred vision and fluid retention behind his right eye after a “vicious and unprovoked attack” in a city centre street.Read

Justine to be first lady of the force Nov 14 2008

TAYSIDE Police welcomed a new recruit this week as Justine Curran was named the new Deputy Chief Constable.Read

Store staff back appeal Nov 14 2008

ASDA’S store in Dunkeld Road, Perth, is supporting the Children in Need appeal.Read

Speakers to home in on Scotland Nov 14 2008

ON the Saturday nearest to St Andrew's Day, Perth Burns Club is encouraging people to take an in-depth look at Scotland by holding a Day of Scottish Life and Culture.Read

First patients pass through unit’s doors Nov 14 2008

A NEW purpose-built haematology day unit at PRI will benefit up to 70 patients per week from across Perth and Kinross.Read

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