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Perthshire news for 24 November 2009

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Cancer fears over Perth incinerator plans Nov 24 2009

A MOTHER fears her child’s recovery from cancer could be put in jeopardy if an incinerator is built in Perth.Read

John Swinney receives "Politician Of the Year" and "Best Debater" accolades Nov 24 2009

JOHN Swinney MSP, North Tayside MSP and Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth, has been named Scottish Politician of the Year.Read

Tayside Police charge 900 for urinating in the street Nov 24 2009

NEARLY 900 people have been given penalties by officers from Tayside Police for “urinating or defecating” in inappropriate places throughout the region this year.Read

Councillor Hulbert addresses Carse SNP monthly meeting Nov 24 2009

THE Carse SNP branch met in Inchture Village Hall on November 12, with members discussing several items of particular interest to the Carse of Gowrie.Read

New Perthshire Community Warden teams working to make a difference Nov 24 2009

THE new Community Warden teams are making a huge difference to life in Perth, Rattray and North Muirton.Read

Perth and Kinross secondary schools get Sport Wikispace Nov 24 2009

AN Interschool Sport Wikispace has been introduced in every Perth and Kinross Council secondary school.Read

Tourism chief predicts “exciting times” for Perthshire Nov 24 2009

A TOURISM chief has predicted “exciting times” for Perthshire – and Scotland – in the worldwide fight in attracting visitors.Read

tayside to share rescue services with Fife and Central Scotland Nov 24 2009

COUNCILLORS have unanimously backed plans for a “shared services initiative” covering the fire and rescue services in Tayside, Fife and Central Scotland.Read

Official opening of Muirton Community Flat Nov 24 2009

A NEW community flat has been unveiled in the Muirton area of Perth.Read

Digital switchover advice for Perthshire residents Nov 24 2009

EXPERTS are set to visit Perthshire as part of a national drive to boost awareness of the impending switch to digital television.Read

Review for Binn Farm's waste management Nov 24 2009

WHILE the spotlight falls on the local authority’s reaction to Grundon’s proposals for a waste to energy incinerator on Perth’s Shore Road, news that SITA are reviewing their own plans for the established Binn Farm complex have been welcomed by campaigners.Read

Perth traders speak out against incinerator Nov 24 2009

PLANNING mistakes on an unprecedented scale have left Perth at the mercy of industrial developers, according to the city’s most prominent business people.Read

Perthshire District Young Farmers perform Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Nov 24 2009

A GROUP of Young Farmers from the Perthshire District are busy with rehearsals for what promises to be a unique retelling of the Classic Fairytale – Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs.Read

Perthshire war hero’s daughter is first female Red Arrows pilot. Nov 24 2009

A PERTHSHIRE war hero’s daughter has become the first female Red Arrows pilot.Read

Roberto Cassani to perform at Burnsong at Holyrood Nov 24 2009

PERTH songsmith Roberto Cassani (right) is set to play it for laughs atHolyrood on Monday.Read

Kinloch Rannoch residents hostile to Dall Estate plan Nov 24 2009

RESIDENTS have urged councillors to reject the planned creation of a ‘mini-Monaco’ in Highland Perthshire.Read

Sainsbury’s outline Perth plans Nov 24 2009

A KEY figure behind supermarket giant Sainsbury's potential multi-million pound move to Perth's former Agricultural Centre has said the retailer's arrival won't signal the end for independently-owned city centre traders.Read

Perth DJ gathers 1000 signatures for Save the Ice Factory petition Nov 24 2009

AROUND 1000 people have joined a campaign to save a defunct Perth nightspot, it emerged yesterday.Read

Andrew Gordon to play Perth’s AK Bell Library Nov 24 2009

PATRIOTIC folkster Andrew Gordon (right) will make an early start to his St Andrew’s Day celebrations by playing a Perth gig this weekend.Read

Perth bands to play at charity festival in Dundee Nov 24 2009

NOISENIKS are set to create a storm this weekend in aid of a Perth charity.Read

Tayside Police double size of Computer Examination Unit Nov 24 2009

TAYSIDE Police has doubled the size of its Computer Examination Unit – and invested £300,000 in upgraded equipment – after child concern reports almost doubled in the wake of the tragic killing of toddler Brandon Muir.Read

Perthshire crime rate down says Community Safety Annual Report Nov 24 2009

A REPORT that highlights the successes of the Perth and Kinross Community Safety Partnership will be considered at a meeting of the council’s community safety committee tomorrow.Read

Perth could be twinned with Disney’s Florida resort Nov 24 2009

AN AMBITIOUS Perth man has launched a campaign which could result in the Fair City being twinned with the world-famous Walt Disney resort in Florida.Read

PERTH High School wins competition to devise a campaign promoting careers in the insurance industry Nov 24 2009

PERTH High School pupils have won a competition to devise a campaign promoting careers in the insurance industry.Read

Auchterarder Meat Emporium is named Scottish Butcher Shop of the Year Nov 24 2009

A PERTHSHIRE venture has proved it’s a cut above the rest by being named Scottish Butcher Shop of the Year.Read

Organisers of Perth's Silent Auction are overwhelmed by support Nov 24 2009

THE delighted organisers of Perth’s Silent Auction have been overwhelmed by the generosity of the local business community.Read

Talisker Properties Ltd plan to build Kinross retirement complex Nov 24 2009

MULTI-MILLION pound plans for a retirement complex have been unveiled.Read

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