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Perthshire news for 17 November 2009

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Perth incinerator plans suffer a late blow from SEPA objection Nov 17 2009

IN WHAT could spell the death knell for the immensely controversial Shore Road incinerator proposal, Scotland’s environmental regulator, SEPA, has issued an 11th hour formal objection to the plans, which go before the planning authority next Tuesday.Read

MSP wants action on wildlife crime Nov 17 2009

MID-SCOTLAND and Fife Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser has voiced his concern at the number of wildlife crimes taking place in Tayside.Read

Scotland gets new Care Home Tsar Nov 17 2009

A NEW Scotland-wide care home champion has been appointed to help older people live better quality lives.Read

Pertshire farmers need help from Scottish Government Nov 17 2009

A LACK of support for workers starting out in Perthshire’s agricultural sector needs to be reversed, it was claimed yesterday.Read

Cash boost for North Tayside organisations Nov 17 2009

FOUR organisations in North Tayside have received more than £25,000 in funding under the ‘Awards for All’ scheme.Read

Young diabetics brought together at activity day Nov 17 2009

FORTY young diabetics from Tayside took part in a fun-filled activity day on Saturday to build up friendships and socialise and work together with people of similar ages – and with the same condition.Read

Seminar and concert to mark Scotland’s day Nov 17 2009

ST Andrew's Day has for many years been a major day of celebration on the calendar of the ex-patriot Scot but, to a large extent, Scotland itself has not made a similar show in celebrating its patron saint.Read

Teen sped on the A9 Nov 17 2009

A PERTH teenager drove dangerously and at excessive speed on the A9, the Sheriff Court was told.Read

St Andrew’s Day celebrations buzz Nov 17 2009

THE Blairgowrie and East Perthshire Tourist Association (BEPTA) is again organising a series of activities in the Blairgowrie and Rattray area over the St Andrew's Day weekend for the benefit of visitors and the local community.Read

Free admission to historic attractions Nov 17 2009

HUNTINGTOWER Castle on the outskirts of Perth is among the 47 properties owned by Historic Scotland preparing for the St Andrews Free Weekend – which this year forms a part of Homecoming Scotland Finale celebrations – over the weekend of November 28 and 29.Read

Perthshire woman's charity sky-dive grounded due to faulty plane Nov 17 2009

A FAULTY plane grounded a Perth woman’s charity sky-dive at the weekend, writes Les Stewart.Read

Safety award for six car parks Nov 17 2009

THE number of car parks in Perth city centre achieving the national ‘Park Mark’ safety status has significantly increased, with the support of the Perth Safer Cities Initiative.Read

Misery of tenants invaded by junkies Nov 17 2009

TENANTS in council-run flats in Perth yesterday claimed anti-social behaviour has turned their lives into a waking hell.Read

Windows shattered in smash Nov 17 2009

TRAFFIC was brought to a standstill yesterday morning after a smash involving a bus and a lorry in Perth’s Glasgow Road, writes Les Stewart.Read

Check out the latest lots Nov 17 2009

ORGANISERS of Perth’s Silent Auction have been overwhelmed by the generosity of local businesses, who see this as an opportunity to donate to the three chosen charities.Read

Healthier dinners on the up in Perth and Kinross Nov 17 2009

MORE Perth and Kinross pupils are taking school meals, according to the latest figures.Read

Driver seriously hurt in road sign collision Nov 17 2009

TAYSIDE Police are continuing their inquiries into an A90 crash near Longforgan which was discovered at about 8.20am on Saturday.Read

Target met by school Nov 17 2009

BALBEGGIE Primary has been awarded Health Promoting School status.Read

Sainsbury’s bid to open in Pitlochry Nov 17 2009

SUPERMARKET giants Sainsbury’s yesterday unveiled plans for a new food store in Highland Perthshire, creating in excess of 150 full and part-time jobs.Read

Big launch for campus Nov 17 2009

LOCH Leven Community Campus is to hold a Big Weekend to officially open the new school.Read

Hotel wants more room for its staff Nov 17 2009

DETAILED plans for much-needed staff accommodation at a Highland Perthshire timeshare development could get the go-ahead from councillors tomorrow – at the second time of asking.Read

Milnathort locals get project update Nov 17 2009

RESIDENTS of Milnathort will get an update on the Placecheck initiative running in the village at a special follow-up event on Saturday, November 28.Read

Opening of Loch Leven Health Centre Nov 17 2009

THE recently-completed Loch Leven Health Centre was officially opened on October 30.Read

Soldiers’ stories to educate young Nov 17 2009

AN innovative project has been launched to preserve war veterans’ legacy for future generations.Read

Farewelll bash for Perth Ice Factory Nov 17 2009

A FAREWELL bash at Perth’s Ice Factory almost raised the roof off the legendary nightclub.Read

Memorial for tragic Perthshire baby Nov 17 2009

A YEAR on from a Perth baby’s sudden death, her family hope to heal the pain by erecting a permanent memorial to the tragic tot.Read

New album outpourings from Simon Kempston Nov 17 2009

NEW talent will be given a chance to shine at Perth’s Greyfriars Bar this weekend.Read

Late SEPA move blasted by Perth councillor Nov 17 2009

PERTH City Centre Councillor Peter Barrett yesterday welcomed the 11th hour objection by environment watchdog SEPA to the Shore Road incinerator plans.Read

MSP calls for tough times on crimelords Nov 17 2009

LOCAL Tory politicians have called on the SNP Government to “get tough” with crime barons, writes Les Stewart.Read

It’s whisky galore for film-maker Nov 17 2009

UP-AND-COMING director Chris Dunne was crowned this year’s winner of the Palme Dewar award at the recent Heartland Film Festival.Read

Group devised to consider ‘processions’ for Perth 800 Nov 17 2009

AS Perth prepares for its big 800th anniversary celebrations next year, a multi-agency working group is to be set up to consider any public processions which could have a “significant impact” on the daily lives of the community, writes Les Stewart.Read

French trip was no holiday for cyclists Nov 17 2009

A PAIR of biking buddies pedalled the length of France recently and raised over £2600 for charity.Read

Firework-ing practices Nov 17 2009

IN the run-up to November 5, Trading Standards officers from Perth and Kinross Council carried out safety visits to all shops selling fireworks locally.Read

Pram tot fell in road Nov 17 2009

A DRUNKEN Perth woman fell while pushing a buggy – and the child in it fell onto a busy road, the Sheriff Court was told.Read

A ‘brick wall’ for licensing Nov 17 2009

COMMUNICATION between two Scottish Police forces was in the dock during a meeting of Perth and Kinross Licensing Board, when a Tayside officer accused Strathclyde of creating a “beaurocratic brick wall”.Read

Going Home and Away in coming year Nov 17 2009

AS many as 3000 children and adults from across Perthshire will take part during 2010 in a year-long Home and Away programme of community-based arts activities in celebration of Perth 800.Read

Cash win for Perth Nov 17 2009

THERE was mixed reaction to a £750,000 slice for Perth city centre from the Scottish Government’s Town Centre Regeneration Fund.Read

Good Day’s blues’ twist Nov 17 2009

PERTH rockers A Good Day To Die have lined up a gig on their home patch this weekend.Read

Christmas Fayre at Craigclowan Nov 17 2009

CRAIGCLOWAN Preparatory School is to hold a Christmas Fayre on Saturday, November 28, in the school’s Games Hall from 10am–2pm.Read

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