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Perthshire news for 2 December 2008

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Police alert after man tries to lure girl to car Dec 02 2008

POLICE in Perth are searching for the stranger who attempted to lure a schoolgirl over to his car yesterday morning.Read

New cafe venture launch Dec 02 2008

A NEW multi-agency initiative to provide information, advice and support to people with dementia and their carers will be launched tomorrow.Read

Petrol bomb charges are denied Dec 02 2008

A PERTHSHIRE man has denied being in possession of material at his home which could have been used to make petrol bombs.Read

Rape allegations were just to ‘get back’ at husband Dec 02 2008

A 45-YEAR-OLD Perth woman told police she had been raped by a man who had forced his way into her flat, not far from police HQ.Read

Central heating break-down leaves kids in the cold Dec 02 2008

A PERTH mother unleashed an icy broadside at her landlords yesterday after her central heating system broke down on the coldest weekend of the year.Read

Land price talks as crunch bites Dec 02 2008

EXPERTS are set to meet in Perth to debate the credit crunch’s effects on land values.Read

Inquiry called off Dec 02 2008

A PUBLIC inquiry, due to have been held later this month after councillors rejected planning consent for a housing development in Rattray, has been cancelled.Read

Come share mill stories Dec 02 2008

HISTORIC Scotland is looking for ex-workers from Stanley Mills with fascinating stories to tell who can help bring the past to life.Read

New petition plea on ‘forgotten road’ Dec 02 2008

A PETITION, calling for more than £1 million to help ease the effects of extra traffic on a strategic Kinross-shire route, has stalled.Read

Tribute to the Pistols Dec 02 2008

ALL roads will lead to a city centre venue for punk fans in Perth next weekend.Read

Big gig KO Dec 02 2008

DISAPPOINTED metal fans will miss out on seeing up-and-coming talents in Perth on Thursday.Read

Cheeky Girls to wow Perth clubbers Dec 02 2008

NOTORIOUS Euro-pop dolls The Cheeky Girls are set to give their Perth fans a festive treat this weekend.Read

AMERICANA favourites Southpaw play the Pitcairngreen Inn on Friday. Dec 02 2008

Limited tickets for the gig, which starts at 9pm, are available from the venue.Read

Perthshire tie-up puts Blue crew back on top Dec 02 2008

TARTAN favourites Deacon Blue return to the Scottish live fold this week with a pair of high profile gigs.Read

Windows set to rock at the double Dec 02 2008

A LIVE double-header awaits Perthshire rockers The Windows (left) this weekend.Read

Charity aid Dec 02 2008

ALL proceeds from a country rock night being held at a Perthshire village venue this weekend will go to charity.Read

Gaelic version of Potter’s tales Dec 02 2008

BEATRIX Potter’s enduring children’s tale of Peter Rabbit has been translated into Gaelic.Read

Memories of loved ones Dec 02 2008

FAMILIES of all faiths, or none, are invited to take part in a “Remembering at Christmas” service at Perth Crematorium on Wednesday, December 3, at 7pm.Read

Anger at mast appeal Dec 02 2008

A DECISION by mobile phone giants Vodafone to appeal against the rejection of planning consent for a Perth telecom mast was slammed yesterday by the local councillor.Read

Tom Thomson's back to delight fans Dec 02 2008

The Pitlochry-based songsmith yesterday unveiled his eighth album, The Wanderer, which features 17 choice country offerings.Read

Mother's car shot at outside Perth school Dec 02 2008

A PARENT yesterday slammed the actions of a thug who fired an air weapon at her car outside a Perth school.Read

Festival ticket alert Dec 02 2008

FESTIVAL fans were yesterday warned to beware offers of secondhand tickets for next year’s T in the Park.Read

University status is goal Dec 02 2008

ACHIEVING university status will be one of the “most significant achievements” in the history of Perth College.Read

Accused barred Dec 02 2008

TWO special bail conditions were imposed on a 31-year-old Perth man when he appeared in the dock at the Sheriff Court on Friday charged with scaring the occupants of a city centre flat.Read

Firefighters join ribbon campaign Dec 02 2008

FIREFIGHTERS from Perthshire have lent their support to an initiative aimed at ending domestic violence.Read

Scone consultation for ball park figures Dec 02 2008

THE local community in Scone has been updated about proposals for a ball court in the village.Read

Reaching out at the bar Dec 02 2008

A PERTH kirk congregation is planning to take the traditional Watchnight Service out into the community.Read

MP’s praise for Runrig Dec 02 2008

PETE Wishart, SNP MP for Perth and North Perthshire, yesterday congratulated his former colleagues in the Gaelic rock band, Runrig, on securing Scotland’s best-loved song, with their version of Loch Lomond.Read

Perth trio safe after Mumbai trip Dec 02 2008

A GROUP of staff members from Perth College narrowly escaped a terrifying ordeal while on a business trip to India.Read

Former copper downloaded child porn Dec 02 2008

A FORMER police officer had downloaded more than 500 vile, pornographic images of children, some as young as three, from the internet.Read

March brings community together Dec 02 2008

PROVOST John Hulbert and fellow marchers braved sub-zero temperatures to celebrate St Andrew’s Day in Perth.Read

Don’t forget to post your cards and presents early Dec 02 2008

ROYAL Mail has unveiled a package of Christmas initiatives, including evening and Sunday deliveries, as it prepares to deliver an estimated 140 million items ordered online this Christmas.Read

Loud and proud on St Andrew’s Day Dec 02 2008

A COLOURFUL and kilted congregation gathered to mark St Andrew’s Day in St Matthew’s Church on Sunday.Read

Be alert for Perth purse pinchers Dec 02 2008

PURSE pinchers are gearing up for a festive rush in Perth by preying on rich-pickings from unwitting Christmas shoppers.Read

Amnesty Perth launches card campaign Dec 02 2008

PERTH-BASED Amnesty International members will encourage shoppers to show solidarity with prisoners of conscience when they launch their annual greetings card campaign this week.Read

Recycling Dec 02 2008

THE winning ticket has been drawn for October in the Perth and Kinross Council garden waste initiative prize draw.Read

Donation to say thanks for lunch Dec 02 2008

PERTHSHIRE’S WRVS volunteers have managed and supported a lunch club for the Big County’s Chinese citizens, since it began in January.Read

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