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Perthshire news for 13 November 2009

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Perthshire woman to open charity shop for African orphans Nov 13 2009

PROMINENT Perthshire businesswoman Ann Gloag is set to open a new charity shop in Perth this evening to raise money for African orphans and drought victims.Read

Black Watch Ball effected by new licensing laws Nov 13 2009

AN element of the new licensing laws recently introduced across Scotland has impacted upon the 60-year-old tradition of The Black Watch Ball ... writes Alison Anderson.Read

Perth worker Louisa to jump for Quarriers Nov 13 2009

A SELF-CONFESSED adrenalin junkie is taking part in a sponsored parachute jump this weekend – despite being afraid of heights!Read

Perth councillors set to approve Kinross ice rink plan Nov 13 2009

AMBITIOUS plans for a £multi-million national curling academy in Kinross look set to get the go-ahead from councillors next week – despite being contrary to the local plan, writes Les Stewart.Read

37 homes planned for West Kinfauns Nov 13 2009

DETAILED plans have been submitted to Perth and Kinross Council for a 37-home development at West Kinfauns.Read

Dogs to help monitor wildlife on Schiehallion Nov 13 2009

REMOTE controlled dogs are being trialled on part of the John Muir Trust’s EAST Schiehallion Estate in Perthshire.Read

Taggart star Colin McCredie voices concern over Perth incinerator plans Nov 13 2009

PERTH residents and businesses are fearing a whitewash as they await the publication today of a report which could seal the fate of plans for a giant waste incinerator in the Fair City.Read

Perth and Kinross Councillor Ian Taylor wins endeavor award Nov 13 2009

PERTH and Kinross Council employees gathered in the Salutation Hotel, Perth, yesterday for the presentation of the annual David White Award for Council employee achievement and endeavour.Read

Health Minister praises work of Perth and Kinross HCC Nov 13 2009

HEALTH Minister Shona Robison gave the keynote address at an event to showcase the work of the Perth and Kinross Healthy Communities Collaborative (HCC) in improving health and well-being.Read

Perth pubs celebrate at Best Bar None Awards Nov 13 2009

EFFORTS to rid Perth’s pub culture of anti-social behaviour were recognised at this week’s annual Best Bar None Awards.Read

Julian Clary supports Perthshire fundraiser Jock McInnes Nov 13 2009

CAMP comedian Julian Clary has added his name to a Perthshire adventurer’s latest fund-raising challenge.Read

Bridge of Earn mountaineer on Morrocan adventure for CHAS Nov 13 2009

BRAVE-HEARTED Bridge of Earn mountaineer Jalal al Ibrahimi – pictured above – has completed the first stage of his epic charity adventure.Read

Student subjected to racist abuse on first day at Perth College Nov 13 2009

A 19-YEAR-OLD Indian student was subjected to foul-mouthed racist abuse on his first day at Perth College.Read

Armistice Day honour for Perthshire student Andrew Nov 13 2009

PERTHSHIRE pupil Andrew Orr Ewing was at Westminster Abbey this week to read a lesson before royalty in the Armistice Day service.Read

Perth charities hit out at bank's decision to slash charity cash Nov 13 2009

LEADING figures from Perth charities have hit out a decision by bankers to slash cash backing to local good causes.Read

Grandtully mum to run her own marathon after missing out on New York Nov 13 2009

GRANDTULLY local and Highland Perthshire mum Donna Murray-Trail’s dream was to take part in this year’s New York Marathon to raise funds for Marie Curie.Read

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