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Perthshire news for 11 September 2009

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Perth wine run is set to rival Marathon du Medoc Sep 11 2009

ENERGETIC Perth friends will be toasting the Auld Alliance during a fun run inspired by the Marathon du Medoc.Read

‘Hedge rage’ cases probed in Perthshire Sep 11 2009

TWELVE cases of ‘hedge rage’ are being investigated in Perthshire, a campaign group disclosed yesterday.Read

Perth fashion show aiming to raise money for breast cancer and Islamic Aid Sep 11 2009

A GROUP of Perth friends are hoping to give chart-toppers the Pussycat Dolls a run for their money when a charity fashion show comes to Perth Concert Hall next month.Read

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Phone firm tries again for new mast Sep 11 2009

ANOTHER planning application has been submitted for a phone mast at Burghmuir Road.Read

Incinerator could cause house price slump, warns Perth estate agent Sep 11 2009

THE controversial £100 million incinerator, planned for Perth’s Shore Road, could have a devastating effect on local house prices, it was claimed yesterday, writes Les Stewart.Read

Trial of Tayside Police office accused of leaking information postponed Sep 11 2009

THE trial of a Tayside Police officer, accused of passing on confidential force information regarding ongoing and impending drug enforcement activity to her then partner, was put off yesterday until November.Read

Blackford train station campaign is allowed more time Sep 11 2009

CAMPAIGNERS fighting to reopen a south Perthshire train station were given a boost this week.Read

Babysitter found in drunken stupor at St Madoes Caravan Park Sep 11 2009

A PERTHSHIRE man, meant to be babysitting two young children, was found by police in a drunken sleep in their caravan, writes Les Stewart.Read

Licensing committee say no to Perth disabled taxi plan Sep 11 2009

A PERTH taxi driver attempting to become “the most trusted” service provider for disabled people throughout the Big County has failed to get the required licence.Read

Murray Royal Hospital blueprint ‘shaped by locals’ Sep 11 2009

PLANS for multi-million pound mental health facilities in Perth are being shaped by residents’ views, NHS bosses insisted yesterday.Read

Perth prisoner accused of jail attacks on prison officers Sep 11 2009

A 23-YEAR-OLD man made a brief appearance in private at Perth Sheriff Court this week, charged with two violent attacks on prison officers at the city’s jail.Read

Perth drink driver banned for three and a half years after tip off Sep 11 2009

A PERTH man, pulled over by police after an anonymous tip-off, had been driving with more than the legal alcohol limit.Read

Band puts on his final performance for Perthshire Housing Association Sep 11 2009

THE annual meeting of the Perthshire Housing Association was the swansong for long-serving chairman Tom Band.Read

Man at Perth Sheriff Court for assault outside The Loft Sep 11 2009

A PERTH man carried out an “unprovoked and frenzied” attack after another man said “hello” to him outside a local nightclub, writes Les Stewart.Read

Crieff man advised to consult solicitor over dangerous driving case Sep 11 2009

A CRIEFF motorist who pled guilty by letter to a dangerous driving charge without taking legal advice has been given the chance to consult a solicitor.Read

Perth prison inmates raise money for Maggie's Centre Sep 11 2009

PERTH prisoners were doing some hard labour this week but no one was complaining.Read

Talent blossoms at the ‘Take a Pride in Perthshire’ awards Sep 11 2009

BLAIRGOWRIE, Comrie, Scotlandwell and Blackford took the top honours in this year’s Take a Pride in Perthshire Competition.Read

British Red Cross Society to hold live saving training in Perth Sep 11 2009

POTENTIAL life savers are being urged to develop their expertise at a series of training sessions in Perth.Read

Crieff man raises money for Ninewells intensive care Sep 11 2009

A BIG-HEARTED Perthshire resident has provided hospital staff who cared for his seriously injured father with a £1000 boost.Read

Doune man accused of killing peregrine falcon in Braco Sep 11 2009

A MAN has been accused of recklessly shooting and killing a hybrid peregrine falcon on a local estate.Read

Sainsbury's plan for Perth given nod by Chamber of Commerce Sep 11 2009

SUPERMARKET giant Sainsbury’s plans to create a presence in Perth generating more than 500 jobs has received a cautious welcome from the Perthshire Chamber of Commerce.Read

A star in the making at Chamber of Commerce star awards Sep 11 2009

ONE of Scotland’s leading glass artists has been tasked with creating this year’s Perthshire Chamber of Commerce Star Awards.Read

Blackford attack victim is forced to quit job Sep 11 2009

A JOINER has had to give up work after he was subjected to a drink-fuelled attack both inside and outside a Perthshire pub, Perth Sheriff Court was told this week.Read

Key issues at Perth voluntary services meeting Sep 11 2009

THE latest annual get-together between politicians and Perth and Kinross voluntary organisations was held in the Fair City.Read

Woman in court for bungled Perth Prison drug drop Sep 11 2009

A WOMAN threw a carrier bag containing illicit drugs over the perimeter wall of Perth Prison.Read

Perth OAP who nearly died following a mugging given top treatment Sep 11 2009

A POPULAR pensioner who suffered serious injuries in a sickening Perth mugging is on the road to recovery.Read

Fears for City house prices Sep 11 2009

THE controversial £100 million incinerator, planned for Perth’s Shore Road, could have a devastating effect on local house prices.Read

Caledonian Road School open doors day is for last time Sep 11 2009

PERTH’S soon-to-close Caledonian Road School will throw its doors open to the public for a special event steeped in nostalgia.Read

Auchterarder vandals get warning from Tayside Police Sep 11 2009

POLICE called for parents’ help in ending a spate of vandalism in Auchterarder after several shop windows and parked cars were targeted in the Lang Toon.Read

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