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Perthshire news for 18 September 2009

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Drugs dumped on roadside by Crieff man Sep 18 2009

POLICE became suspicious when they pulled over a car in Crieff to warn the driver he had a defective rear brake light.Read

Bail condition for accused Sep 18 2009

TWO special bail conditions were imposed on a Perthshire man when he appeared in the dock at Perth Sheriff Court this week, charged with a domestic assault.Read

Perth drug addict’s brazen theft ends in jail Sep 18 2009

A PERTH drug addict brazenly walked out of a local supermarket without paying, wheeling a trolley loaded with groceries, writes Les Stewart.Read

Stanley residents to take part in shaping future of village Sep 18 2009

THE COMMUNITY of Stanley and the surrounding area is being asked to take part in helping to re-shape the future of the village at a special event tomorrow (Saturday).Read

Perth Spanish Civil War heroes to be honoured Sep 18 2009

PERTH is to have a memorial to acknowledge local heroes of the International Brigades who fought fascism in the Spanish Civil War.Read

Councillors check out Crannog’s new look Sep 18 2009

PERTH and Kinross Council offices and members of the Perth and Kinross Quality of Life trust visited the Crannog Centre on Tuesday to see what the funding they have provided has been used for.Read

Castle Huntly prisoners’ message using a strip show Sep 18 2009

PRISONERS at a Carse of Gowrie open prison have helped spread the message of the beautiful game in an attempt to help a disadvantaged community in South Africa.Read

Lodge wants nine more log cabins Sep 18 2009

OWNERS of the Glenbeag Mountain Lodges in Spittal of Glenshee are reapplying for permission to build a number of new chalets.Read

Mexican leg of cycling world trip no problem for Mark Beaumont Sep 18 2009

THE heat of Mexico is posing problems for bold adventurer Mark Beaumont.Read

Perth's Cherrybank Gardens could reopen in spring Sep 18 2009

IT could be next spring before Perth’s popular Cherrybank Gardens are open again to the public, it emerged this week.Read

Upper Springlands facility changing, not closing Sep 18 2009

A CHARITY behind an adult resource centre used by disabled people on the outskirts of Perth has moved quickly to quash rumours surrounding the future of the service.Read

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Perth and Kinross Council told to avoid incinerator pleas Sep 18 2009

PERTH councillors have been urged to turn a deaf ear to pleas to withdraw controversial outline consent for a vast £100 million,13-storey incinerator in Perth’s Shore Road.Read

Perth and Kinross Council budget cuts on the way Sep 18 2009

BUDGET cuts across public services are inevitable for the foreseeable future, Perthshire councillors conceded this week.Read

Tayside Police to target uninsured drivers Sep 18 2009

POLICE in Perthshire have launched a crackdown on motorists who drive without insuranceRead

Perth teens waste police time with gun lies Sep 18 2009

TWO Perth teenagers sparked a major firearms alert in the city after claiming a man brandished a gun at them in his house in the Letham area.Read

Perth man made up robbery at knifepoint story Sep 18 2009

A PERTH man told police he had been robbed at knifepoint of over £300 in a local bar, Perth Sheriff Court was told.Read

Crieff man caught with hundreds of pounds of Cocaine Sep 18 2009

A STRATHEARN man turned to drink and drugs after his business failed and his debts began to pile up, writes Les Stewart.Read

Mark Beaumont survives cycle through Chihuahua kidnap zone Sep 18 2009

INTREPID Big County adventurer Mark Beaumont cycled through badlands on his memorable round-the-world record bid.Read

‘Bus trip turned into a terror ride’ for Perth woman Sep 18 2009

A PERTH woman claims she was both verbally and physically abused by “children no older than 10 or 11” during a terrifying bus journey that has left her suffering sleepless nights.Read

Tories call for inquiry on incinerator plan Sep 18 2009

TORY Group councillors have called for an independent inquiry into the planning process surrounding controversial proposals for a giant incinerator on Perth’s Shore Road, writes Les Stewart.Read

Perth congregations roll out welcome back Sep 18 2009

CHURCH of Scotland congregations in Perth hope to swell their numbers on “Back to Church Sunday” later this month as part of a homecoming initiative.Read

Careless driving led to A9 pile-up at Broxden Sep 18 2009

AN articulated lorry driver caused rush-hour mayhem on the A9, at the Broxden Roundabout, on the outskirts of Perth,Read

Tayside Police aim to stop alcohol related crime Sep 18 2009

THE top policeman in Perth and Kinross has said his officers are doing everything they can to put a stop to alcohol-related crime throughout the region.Read

Perth man assault girlfriend with shoe Sep 18 2009

A PERTH man who attacked his girlfriend in his flat by repeatedly striking her on the head with a shoe and then placed his hands around her neck, restricting her breathing, will be sentenced at the Sheriff Court on October 12.Read

Perth Scout leaders send out invitation to centenary celebration Sep 18 2009

SCOUT leaders in Perth are sending a clarion call to former members to join their centenary celebrations.Read

Perth to hold 'In Town Without My Car' day Sep 18 2009

AN ‘In Town Without My Car’ day is being held in Perth on Tuesday, to mark European Mobility Week.Read

Perth Vardy enhances lives of Perth Young Carers Sep 18 2009

THREE years after Peter Vardy's first meeting with local charity PKAVS, the local Vauxhall dealership’s commitment to the Young Carers Project has enhanced the lives of many youngsters.Read

Perth man makes indecent remarks to teenagers Sep 18 2009

A BOOZED-UP Perth man who made indecent sexual remarks to two young girls in a local park was spared a jail sentence at the Sheriff Court this week.Read

Nurse appeals for organ donations Sep 18 2009

A RETIRED nurse is urging Perthshire residents to sign up for organ donation after seeing the effect it has had on her family.Read

Aberfeldy Festive Committee need money for Christmas Sep 18 2009

ABERFELDY Festive Committee has admitted that without financial support the town’s holiday celebrations could be in jeopardy.Read

Perth painter Mark Nevin gets gold at WorldSkills Sep 18 2009

TOP tradesman Mark Nevin had a brush with stardom after winning two gold medals at a competition he describes as “the painting and decorating Olympics”.Read

Labour group have positive incinerator meeting with Perth and Kinross Council Sep 18 2009

THE Labour Group on Perth and Kinross Council have had “positive meetings” with the chief executive and her deputy regarding the incinerator.Read

Mini-crimewave hits Highland Perthshire Sep 18 2009

FIRMS based at Highland Perthshire beauty spot were left reeling this week after falling victim to a mini-crime wave, writes Andrew Welsh.Read

Justice post to be filled Sep 18 2009

A POLITICAL figurehead yesterday called on potential candidates for Perth’s Justice of the Peace post to step forward.Read

Fashion show is a fundraiser Sep 18 2009

NEXT month the Gleneagles Hotel will host a spectacular fashion show lunch in support of Breast Cancer Care Scotland.Read

Carbon capture launch Sep 18 2009

A REVOLUTIONARY carbon capture system will be officially launched at a Perthshire distillery next month.Read

Catalogue of driving charges Sep 18 2009

A BLAIRGOWRIE man was remanded in custody after appearing at Perth Sheriff Court this week on a catalogue of motoring offences, including driving dangerously and speeding away from police at more than twice the 30mph limit.Read

Police beat their target for ‘efficiency savings’ Sep 18 2009

EFFICIENCY savings totalling almost £1.5 million were made by Tayside Police during 2008/09 – £174,000 above their target.Read

Perth tent mission will host week of fun Sep 18 2009

LOCAL church congregations have joined forces to launch a five-day gospel tent mission from October 3-7 and for the first time it’s being held on Perth’s North Inch.Read

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