Home News News in Perthshire Perthshire news 2009 05 15

Perthshire news for 15 May 2009

Showing 1-29 of 29 articles.

Articles...

Tories call for clarity May 15 2009

The Conservative Group on Perth and Kinross Council has expressed its concerns about the lack of progress on the City Hall development.Read

Cycling event is set to break all records May 15 2009

ALMOST 4000 cyclists will flock to Highland Perthshire from across the globe for the Macmillan Cancer Support Etape Caledonia on Sunday.Read

It's time to step aside May 15 2009

A LEADING Perth businessman yesterday called for potential City Hall developers Wharfside Regeneration to step aside and pave the way for ambitious city centre redevelopment.Read

Murder con gets battered with tin May 15 2009

VIOLENCE erupted at Perth Prison when an inmate attacked a convicted murderer with a food tin wrapped in a sock.Read

Traders are joining together to protect their independence May 15 2009

CONCERNED traders have joined forces in a bid to prevent Perth’s independent shops from going to the wall.Read

Groups get together to discuss how they will work together to protect Perth’s historic environment May 15 2009

IMPROVEMENTS to the management of Perthshire’s historic environment and the relationship between Historic Scotland and Perth and Kinross Council were key topics discussed at Perth Civic Trust’s AGM on Tuesday.Read

Attempted murder bid May 15 2009

A 39-YEAR-OLD Perth man made a second appearance in private at the Sheriff Court this week, charged with attempting to murder a woman in his flat.Read

Saints in the pink for Ribbon Walk May 15 2009

ST JOHNSTONE players have thrown their weight behind Breast Cancer Care’s Ribbon Walk.Read

Champions on parade May 15 2009

PERTH city centre became a sea of blue as generations of Perth fans turned out to proudly acclaim their First Division champions.Read

Cameron supports the ‘shop local’ ethos May 15 2009

WITH the Scottish Conservative Party Conference in swing at Perth Concert Hall, David Cameron took time out to praise the Perthshire Advertiser’s Shop Local campaign.Read

Mum’s guilt as Deepcut report is out May 15 2009

THE MOTHER of a young Perth soldier who died at the controversial Deepcut Barracks has said she would have never let her son join the army if she knew of the conditions he was about to enter.Read

Perth and Kinross Council

Council accused of stifling protests May 15 2009

ANGRY residents opposed to the controversial 13-storey incinerator earmarked for Perth’s waterfront have accused council planners of attempting to reduce the number of complaints by failing to maintain their website.Read

Cops don’t miss a beat in keeping Oakbank safe May 15 2009

POLICE numbers on the streets of Perth have swelled as more bobbies return to the beat across six areas of the Fair City.Read

Ultra-test for rower John May 15 2009

SOLO Atlantic rower John Mollison wanted a serious challenge to prepare him for the challenges which lie ahead.Read

Minister gets date to preach May 15 2009

PERTH’S North Church is edging closer to the appointment of a new minister.Read

Safer city scheme scoops top honour May 15 2009

A SCHEME that aims to make the streets of Perth a safer place has been honoured with a major national award.Read

Return of the market May 15 2009

PERTH city centre will burst into bloom when the popular one-day Gardeners’ Market makes a return tomorrow.Read

Police hunt for pervert who fondled teenager out jogging May 15 2009

A PERVERT who fondled a teenage jogger in Perth sparked a city-wide police manhunt yesterday.Read

Grant for pipe champs May 15 2009

THE world’s top pipe bands will once again take part in a musical extravaganza during this year’s Perth Highland Games after council bosses rubber-stamped prize money.Read

Council buildings rate well in audit May 15 2009

PERTH and Kinross Council has emerged favourably from a Scotland-wide review of local authority property portfolios.Read

£4.8m baby unit officially opened May 15 2009

SHONA Robison, the Minister for Public Health and Sport, officially opened the £4.8million refurbished Perth Midwife Unit and Women’s Clinic at PRI on Tuesday.Read

Silver award for Opus One May 15 2009

PERTHSHIRE’S reputation for fine dining and great culinary experiences was reinforced at this year’s Scottish Chef Awards.Read

Plea for carers May 15 2009

PERTH and Kinross Council is appealing for carers who could provide full-time, specialist foster care for teenagers.Read

Party will help lifeline for 5000 people a year May 15 2009

AS the Big County looks forward to Perth’s new community event, Party in the Park, tomorrow, the local charity organising it is preparing for its biggest fund-raising effort in its 36-year history.Read

Ready to race May 15 2009

ORGANISERS are putting the finishing touches to preparations for this year’s Race For Life at Scone Palace.Read

Grassroots politics as MPs meet gardeners May 15 2009

UNEMPLOYED youngsters have been given the chance to grill key politicians as part of a green-fingered initiative at Perth’s Branklyn Gardens this week.Read

Phones raise hospice cash May 15 2009

A MOBILE phone recycling campaign has helped divert old and unwanted phones from landfill and raised money for the Children's Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS).Read

Expansion call for needle exchange May 15 2009

A PERTH councillor has expressed her “grave concern” over the future of the area’s drugs needle exchange programme – and said it is in desperate need of a revamp.Read

If it has wheels, it will be at this show May 15 2009

RALLYING and motorbike enthusiasts from all over the country will find all roads leading to the Dewars Centre on Sunday.Read

Showing 1 - 29 of 29

Quick Links

Reader Travel

Reader Travel

Explore The World

Our Reader Travel Holiday section is packed full of great value holidays and short breaks. Read

Get Involved

We want your local stories, videos & pics.