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Perthshire news for 16 October 2009

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Perth and Kinross Council apologise to press over meeting blunder Oct 16 2009

THERE were no reporters present when councillors unanimously agreed on Tuesday to terminate the recruiting process for a top executive director’s post within Perth and Kinross Council.Read

Stagecoach pair could lose £18m in con Oct 16 2009

SUPER-RICH Perthshire siblings Ann Gloag and Brian Souter may have been conned out of £18million, it emerged yesterday.Read

Court date set for Perth money scam trial Oct 16 2009

A PERTH man will face trial at the Sheriff Court on January 28, charged with fraudulently obtaining more than £26,000 in a series of scams.Read

Enchanted Forest lights switch on Oct 16 2009

THE 2009 Enchanted Forest sound and light event in Faskally forest near Pitlochry opened last night on the theme, Scottish Myths and Legends.Read

Perth carer who stole hundreds to be sentenced Oct 16 2009

BACKGROUND reports have been ordered on a Perth carer who stole hundreds of pounds at two local post offices.Read

Coupar Angus grandad made shotgun threat Oct 16 2009

THE head teacher at a Perthshire nursery school was left terrified after she overheard the grandfather of one of the youngsters threaten to return with a shotgun – and “harm” people in the building.Read

Scottish Water to improve River Tay at Dunkeld Oct 16 2009

AS the salmon fishing season draws to a close, Scottish Water has announced the completion of a £500,000 project which will improve the natural environment of the River Tay in one of Scotland’s ancient capitals – Dunkeld.Read

Pitlochry charity shop bags Hermes Oct 16 2009

A PITLOCHRY charity shop has bagged an unexpected four-figure windfall.Read

Bridge of Earn man climbing Atlas mountains for charity Oct 16 2009

AN adventurous Bridge of Earn man is attempting to climb two of the world’s highest peaks to raise money for a local children’s charity.Read

Methven woman Rosie toasts her 101st birthday Oct 16 2009

A RESIDENT at a Perthshire nursing home has just celebrated her 101st birthday.Read

Perth benefits fraud accused appears in court Oct 16 2009

A PERTH woman fraudulently obtained more than £2,000 in benefits during a 10-month spell.Read

Plans resurface on old Scone tram depot site Oct 16 2009

AMENDMENTS to a controversial plan to build flats on the site of a former Perthshire tram depot were unveiled yesterday.Read

Crieff teenager set bull terrier on police Oct 16 2009

A TEENAGER lost the plot when police turned up at his house after a family argument.Read

Drumtochy Tavern gives its support to Save Our Pubs campaign Oct 16 2009

THROUGHOUT the UK the traditional pub is under threat, whether it’s on city street corners or catering for drouthy country customers.Read

Perth man appears to face dangerous driving charges Oct 16 2009

A PERTH man has denied charges of dangerous driving – and failing to stop after a smash.Read

Methven teenager robbed £1000 from OAP Oct 16 2009

A CALLOUS care home worker stole two bank cards from a 92-year-old nursing home resident – and then used them to buy more than £1000 worth of clothes, as well as carry-outs for her friends.Read

New Perth fishery is angling to be a success Oct 16 2009

FISH ponds and a wildlife lure on the periphery of Perth are proving a fine catch for the Fair City.Read

Kinnoull Conservation Area to be extended Oct 16 2009

PLANS to extend the boundary of the Kinnoull Conservation Area in Perth could provide a range of opportunities to upgrade buildings and open spaces overlooking the River Tay.Read

Aberfeldy family run for lost son Oct 16 2009

A PERTHSHIRE family was devastated when promising university student Andrew Murch died in his sleep, aged just 21.Read

Princess makes it perfect birthday for Perth girl Oct 16 2009

THE Princess Royal officially opened the Royal Scottish Geographical Society’s new headquarters in Perth this week.Read

Perth abuser had child porn stash, Perth Sheriff Court told Oct 16 2009

A 41-YEAR-OLD Perth man who sexually abused a nine-year-old girl while he worked as a gardener at a top Perthshire public school had a stash of child porn on his home computer.Read

Scone man appears in court again in murder case Oct 16 2009

A SCONE businessman made a second appearance in private at Perth Sheriff Court yesterday afternoon, charged with murdering a lorry driver whose body has never been found.Read