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Perthshire news for 9 October 2009

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Perth bus firm is banned Oct 09 2009

BUS company Bankfoot Buses Ltd has been given an indefinite ban by Scotland’s deputy Traffic Commissioner, Tom Macartney.Read

A85 ‘stupid’ driver fined Oct 09 2009

A “STUPID, reckless manoeuvre which could have had fatal consequences” by Crieff motorist James Hughes resulted in a £400 fine and year-long driving ban for the 49-year-old, of Boyd Avenue.Read

Hi-tech campus is ready for its pupils Oct 09 2009

THE next community campus in Perth and Kinross Council’s £136m Investment in Learning Programme was handed over this week.Read

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Fake Costa Riscan lottery cons £30k out of Perthshire man Oct 09 2009

A PERTHSHIRE man in his fifties was conned out of almost £30,000 pounds by a fake lottery based in Costa Rica.Read

South Perthshire shocked has entire communtiy council quits Oct 09 2009

THE mass resignation of the last four remaining members of Braco and Greenloaning Community Council has stunned South Perthshire.Read

National award for Perth Black Watch Museum Oct 09 2009

THE Black Watch welcomed the Minister for Culture, Michael Russell, to Balhousie Castle to present their accreditation from the Museums Libraries and Archives Council.Read

Catapult kids are branded ‘wicked’ Oct 09 2009

TEENAGERS who attacked children, workers and cars in an otherwise quiet village were condemned as “utterly wicked” by a Perth sheriff.Read

Urgent call for poppy organiser Oct 09 2009

THE Scottish National Party’s Ms Roseanna Cunningham MSP, has received a plea for assistance from Poppy Scotland who are looking for volunteers for the Blackford area.Read

A mixed response to windfarm from locals Oct 09 2009

A PUBLIC exhibition held by developers planning a windfarm between Muthill and Auchterarder received a mixed reaction.Read

School’s open day first Oct 09 2009

CRAIGCLOWAN Preparatory School in Perth will hold it first ever open day on Saturday, October 17, from 10am-1pm.Read

Brand new Perthshire health centre set to open Oct 09 2009

IT’S been one of the most successful fundraising drives ever seen in Perth and Kinross.Read

Candidate wanted as election looms Oct 09 2009

THE chairman of North Inch & Muirton Community Council is keen to hear from any resident, registered on the electoral roll in its area, who is interested in standing for election as a community councillor.Read

Lottery cash for Perthshire migrant project Oct 09 2009

AN innovative project designed to improve the lives of Perthshire’s many ethnic minorities has been given a huge funding boost.Read

Ice skater Stacey nets Nemo role Oct 09 2009

DUNNING ice skater Stacey Robertson, pictured, jetted off to America this week to play a starring role in Disney on Ice’s production of Finding Nemo.Read

Mountain men to boost Tay project Oct 09 2009

A FATHER and son duo from Scone are climbing Mount Kilimanjaro later this month to raise money for a project designed to increase disabled access on the River Tay.Read

Pub fun for the ladies Oct 09 2009

WOMEN from Perthshire are being invited to look out their dancing shoes for a fun charity night.Read

Staff go extra mile for charity Oct 09 2009

BIG-hearted staff at the Perth Vardy Vauxhall dealershipi n Perth have helped the Scottish company beat its target of raising £40,000 for charity by hosting a number of fundraising events throughout the summer.Read

Wet start to month Oct 09 2009

SEPTEMBER’S weather was described by Perthshire weather recorder Norman Pedgrift as “warm and fairly dry”.Read

Scouts take to the hills for challenge Oct 09 2009

HARDY Scouts from all over Perth and Kinross descended on hills to the west of Perth for the second annual challenge hike.Read

Urgent call for poppy organiser Oct 09 2009

THE Scottish National Party’s Ms Roseanna Cunningham MSP, has received a plea for assistance from Poppy Scotland who are looking for volunteers for the Blackford area.Read

Party with the stars in Abernethy Oct 09 2009

STAR-GAZERS can gaze skywards under the guidance of the experts at a Star Party in Abernethy’s Powrie Park on October 31.Read

Wildlife cop says Perthshire big cat sightings are no claws for concern Oct 09 2009

PERTHSHIRE’S top wildlife crime officer yesterday said there was “no hard evidence” to back up four separate ‘big cat’ sightings.Read

Restored Perth Charter to go on show Oct 09 2009

A MEDIEVAL document granting Perth Royal Burgh status has been restored to its former glory.Read

Badminton: Perth coach wins top Spanish honours Oct 09 2009

PERTH-based badminton coach Dan Travers was celebrating recently after securing top honours in a senior tournament in Spain.Read

Letham puts energy into climate action Oct 09 2009

PERTH’S Letham district is stepping up an environmental initiative in a bid to turn their neighbours green with envy.Read

Back behind bars after dud note con Oct 09 2009

A FORMER con who used funny money in Crieff shops was sent back to jail after an appearance at Perth Sheriff Court.Read

Perth gearing up for charity fashion show Oct 09 2009

THE finishing touches are being applied to the Fusion East-West fashion show in Perth Concert Hall on October 12.Read

St John’s order up cash for care unit Oct 09 2009

THE Order of St John Perth have donated £75,000 to help fund a specialist palliative care unit for the people of Perth and Kinross.Read

Outdoor savings in holidays Oct 09 2009

PARENTS are being given a helping hand to keep their kids entertained for less during the October school holidays in Perthshire.Read

Perthshire residents warned of diet pills scam Oct 09 2009

CONSUMER watchdogs yesterday warned Perthshire residents to beware of an internet ‘spam’ con.Read

Man appears on murder charge Oct 09 2009

THOMAS PRYDE, a prisoner at Perth, appeared in private at Perth Sheriff Court yesterday afternoon on a murder charge.Read

Row erupts as protestsers defend old church Oct 09 2009

A BITTER planning row escalated yesterday when protesters insisted they would prefer an ancient Perthshire kirk to crumble than to be turned into a house.Read

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