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Perthshire news for 12 February 2010

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Council tax freeze in Perth and Kinross Council budget Feb 12 2010

THERE will be no increase in council tax in Perth and Kinross for 2010/2011 after councillors yesterday agreed to freeze levels for the fourth year running.Read

Supercar driver ‘clocked’ at 127mph near Kinross Feb 12 2010

A ‘SUPERCAR’ capable of accelerating from 50-150mph in just two-and-a-half seconds was “clocked” at 127mph near Kinross.Read

Perthshire women to trek Jordan desert for charity Feb 12 2010

A PAIR of Perthshire charity walkers who have conquered the Great Wall of China are now about to tackle the Jordan desert.Read

Prison officer appears at Perth Sheriff Court over sex act at window Feb 12 2010

A WOMAN was shocked when she spotted a prison officer pleasuring himself at his Kinross living room window.Read

Stuart Cosgrove says Perth can be a cultural force Feb 12 2010

RENOWNED TV and radio personality Stuart Cosgrove yesterday insisted Perth has the potential to become a cultural focal point for the whole of Scotland.Read

Old firm fans’ train confrontation lands men in court Feb 12 2010

A VIOLENT confrontation between rival football supporters brought a train to a halt between Perth and Stirling.Read

Retired sailor Matt McKean dies in Perth Feb 12 2010

VETERAN Royal Naval Association member Matt McKean has died aged 92.Read

Over limit driver faces losing his car after crashing into Perthshire railway line Feb 12 2010

A HIGHLAND Perthshire motorist faces having his Honda Accord confiscated after it crashed off the road and ended up on the main Perth-Inverness railway line.Read

Royal Scottish Geographical Society link up with Perth College Feb 12 2010

PROVOST John Hulbert believes Perth will enjoy a key role in the climate change debate – as the Royal Scottish Geographical Society forges links with Perth College mountain studies experts.Read

Perth High School pupils primed for gala dinner after TV appearance Feb 12 2010

A STARRING television role has guaranteed no shortage of willing participants for Perth High School Gala Dinner’s home economics curriculum.Read

Offshore worker avoids drink driving jail sentence Feb 12 2010

OFFSHORE worker Michael MacIver appeared at Perth Sheriff Court on his third drink-driving-related offence this week.Read

Scone man brandished hammer and knife at teenagers Feb 12 2010

THREE Scone teenagers, making their way home in the early hours of the morning, were confronted by a man carrying a claw hammer.Read

Strathallan school shooting club aims for success Feb 12 2010

PUPILS at a Perthshire school are aiming to hit target by landing clay pigeon shooting honours.Read

Tributes paid to Caryl Kelman Feb 12 2010

CARYL Kelman, secretary of Fairfield Housing Co-operative, died suddenly at her home in Perth.Read

School pupils to showcase new skills on Perth Concert Hall stage Feb 12 2010

PERTH school pupils have been taking part in a series of Indian-themed music and dance workshops as part of Samaagam, one of the Home and Away events Horsecross Arts has created for Perth 800.Read

Disabled Perth man receives upgrade in care package Feb 12 2010

A DISABLED Perth resident was yesterday celebrating the award of a sought-after ‘purple jacket’ to his specially-trained pet.Read

Perth housing development could mean upturn in market Feb 12 2010

A POSSIBLE sign that the housing market is picking up is the lodging yesterday of an application for 27 new homes in Perth.Read

Pitlochry locals to fight planned hotel development Feb 12 2010

DEVELOPERS yesterday faced mounting opposition to the proposed demolition of the Old Bank House Lodge in Pitlochry.Read

Real nappy campaign launched in Perth Feb 12 2010

WITH more than 1000 births expected in Perth and Kinross this year, childcare experts are anticipating high demand for their services.Read

Mentors needed for YMCA Plus Once scheme Feb 12 2010

MENTORS who can help Perthshire young people achieve their full potential are being sought.Read

Help for Heroes to benefit from Rock the Catwalk Feb 12 2010

ARMED forces’ charity Help for Heroes is the worthy recipient of this year’s much-anticipated Rock the Catwalk fundraiser.Read

Liberal Democrats praise Perth’s Fairview School Feb 12 2010

POLITICIANS yesterday heaped praise on work carried out by Perth teaching staff.Read

Blairgowrie’s Riverside area secures maintenance funding Feb 12 2010

A POPULAR Perthshire walkway is set to benefit from over £90,000-worth of improvements.Read

Territorial Army to be given Freedom of Perth Feb 12 2010

MEMBERS of the Territorial Army will be given the Freedom of Perth during a special three-day festival celebrating the city’s 800th anniversary.Read

Investment in schools is priority for Perth and Kinross Council Feb 12 2010

INVESTMENT in schools remains a priority for Perth and Kinross Council, its leader Ian Miller pledged this week.Read

Sparks fly during Blairgowrie electricity row Feb 12 2010

SPARKS began to fly when a Blairgowrie man started arguing with his partner over the electricity supply in their flat.Read

Opposition groups put forward their Perth and Kinross Council budget proposals Feb 12 2010

AFTER lengthy debate in the council chambers yesterday, the administration’s budget proposals were approved.Read

Fresh hope for Quality Station Hotel Feb 12 2010

PERTH’S ailing Station Hotel has shut its doors – but yesterday it emerged that a wealthy internet entrepreneur had acquired the property.Read

Scone Balgarvie Mill site gets provisional nod from Perth and Kinross Council Feb 12 2010

A REVISED plan for 39 new homes in Scone was yesterday given the provisional nod.Read

Solicitors see change in Perth property market Feb 12 2010

PERTHSHIRE property bosses yesterday predicted a major upsurge in the spring market.Read

Perth and Kinross Council still hopes for full recovery of Glitnir Bank investment Feb 12 2010

ICELAND’S Glitnir Bank is at loggerheads with Perth and Kinross Council over efforts to recover money deposited with the doomed bank.Read

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