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Perthshire news for 26 February 2010

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“Red Duchess” of Atholl Feb 26 2010

SHE’S one of the more colourful characters in Scottish political history and now the Duchess of Atholl’s extraordinary story has been captured in a BBC documentary.Read

Perth backs the fight against Polio Feb 26 2010

Dear Editor, – As part of Rotary’s National “Thanks for Life” Campaign, hundreds of Rotary Clubs across Great Britain and Ireland are linking up with schools, businesses, organisations and individuals to hold a range of fund raising events to raise £1 million.Read

Muthill mourns loss of popular woman Feb 26 2010

A TIGHT-KNIT Perthshire community was in shock yesterday after a popular local woman was killed in a horrific car crash near Madderty.Read

Perth fraudster has to wait Feb 26 2010

A PERTH man who conned a former flatmate out of around £20,000 after stealing his identity will learn his fate on March 31.Read

Aberfeldy Birks hydro plan to be subject to negotiation Feb 26 2010

RESIDENTS yesterday welcomed a decision to put a hydro power scheme on hold in Highland Perthshire.Read

Perth woman gets hammer fine Feb 26 2010

PERTH woman Catherine MacKinnon was heavily fined this week for wielding a pair of hammers in the street.Read

Addict jailed at Perth Sheriff Court Feb 26 2010

A PERTH drug addict has been jailed for eight months after being found guilty of supplying heroin.Read

Call for Newburgh Station to re-open Feb 26 2010

FOR decades, the North Fife community of Newburgh has been calling for the reinstatement of its rail halt on the Perth-Edinburgh line.Read

Perthshire restaurants win culinary stars Feb 26 2010

CHEFS at two Perthshire restaurants served with top Scottish culinary awards yesterday refused to hog the limelight.Read

Food festival Feb 26 2010

BIG County residents and visitors will tuck into a major food festival this summer.Read

Teen sexually assaulted on bus Feb 26 2010

POLICE yesterday revealed that CCTV footage may help identify an elderly pervert who “inappropriately touched” a schoolgirl on a Perth bus.Read

Perthshire in Chaos as Big Freeze Feb 26 2010

PARTS of Perthshire were plunged into icy gridlock yesterday as wintry weather returned with a vengeance.Read

Blair Castle on TV Feb 26 2010

TELEVISION’S ever-popular Antiques Roadshow is planning to stop by one of Perthshire’s premier destinations for its 33rd series.Read

Operatic group’s fundraising splash Feb 26 2010

YOUNG Perth singer Hannah Boyd always suspected her mum was a bit of a diva.Read

PERTH VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE Feb 26 2010

Perth Volleyball LeagueRead

Extended opening hours for community hospitals Feb 26 2010

ACCESS to healthcare facilities in Perthshire’s rural areas has improved, it was claimed yesterdayRead

Blairgowrie Pupil’s scoop RNLI supporters’ award Feb 26 2010

A GROUP of Blairgowrie youngsters have been gained an award from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) in Scotland.Read

Skate group make most of their pieces despite no park Feb 26 2010

LAST Saturday Comrie Skate Group enjoyed an action packed day at the launch of their new skate pieces.Read

SNP councillor suspended Feb 26 2010

A WELL-KNOWN Highland Perthshire councillor has been suspended by the SNP over his stance on the controversial Birks of Aberfeldy hydro scheme.Read

Crowds gather in Kenmore for vintage rally Feb 26 2010

COMPETITORS from across the UK and Ireland will descend on Kenmore this weekend for a top vintage car event.Read

Lung condition debated at Perth and Kinross health meeting Feb 26 2010

HEALTH officials in Perth and Kinross have outlined their intention to combat a life-threatening lung condition.Read

Volunteers wanted at Pitlochry community hospital Feb 26 2010

A CALL has been issued for volunteers to lend a hand at Pitlochry community hospital.Read

Perthshire farmer Helen-May Bayne named national convener of the Church of Scotland Guild Feb 26 2010

A PERTHSHIRE farmer was yesterday appointed to a leading role with the Church of Scotland Guild.Read

Support strong for H4H Perth fundraiser Feb 26 2010

PUBLIC support for Help for Heroes fundraiser Rock the Catwalk is red hot.Read

healthy bacon Feb 26 2010

RURAL Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead joined more than 300 Scottish farmers – including many from East Perthshire – to sample a new healthier bacon.Read

PKC praised by watchdog Feb 26 2010

WORK carried out by council chiefs to ensure they are accountable to Perthshire residents has been praised by an independent watchdog.Read

Pork Chops with Honey and Mustard Sauce with Roast Veg Feb 26 2010

THESE Puddledub pork chops are wonderfully tasty and make a simple midweek supper. The sauce, although sweet, isn’t too heavy and makes a delicious glaze for the whole dish.Read

Lunch at Perth’s Orchid Cafe Feb 26 2010

Venue: Stag’s View Rooftop Restaurant at Knock Castle Hotel & Spa. To book a table tel. 01764 650088 or logon to www.knockcastle.comRead

Lady Who Lunches: Knock Castle Hotel & Spa Feb 26 2010

THE Applecross Inn in Wester Ross, the Oystercatcher at Otter Ferry ... and now the Stag’s View in Crieff. Knock Castle’s new rooftop restaurant surely must have one of the three most stunning views in Scotland?Read

Kinross deli taste’s success Feb 26 2010

A FAMILY-run venture near Kinross is in contention for the inaugural Deli of the Year Award.Read

Eminem to headline at T in the Park Feb 26 2010

A STELLAR line-up of musical talent is set to impress in the Perth area this summer at T in the Park.Read

Mini jobs fair a first Feb 26 2010

JOBCENTRE Plus is holding its’ first ever mini ‘jobs fair’ for one employer next week.Read

Jail term for Crieff fire-raiser Feb 26 2010

A TEENAGER who deliberately endangered lives by setting fire to a Crieff youth club has been sentenced to 10 months in jail.Read

Fitness classes start in Blairgowrie Feb 26 2010

NEW fitness classes start in Blairgowrie from March 1, with the first week's offered free.Read

Heavy fine for supercar driver Feb 26 2010

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

Blaze destroys Dunning property Feb 26 2010

A BLAZE destroyed a house yesterday in rural Perthshire.Read

Ban for drunken van driver Feb 26 2010

A DRUNKEN van driver was found slumped behind the wheel after crashing into a tree in Kinross-shire.Read

Blairgowrie charity fraudster jailed Feb 26 2010

A DRUG addict who took money from Blairgowrie residents while posing as a charity collector has been jailed for 42 days.Read

Two women fined after Alyth brawl Feb 26 2010

A PAIR of east Perthshire women were ordered to pay almost £1000 between them following a brawl in an Alyth hotel.Read

Editor’s Opinion Feb 26 2010

EVERY so often I receive an anonymous letter from a reader, complaining at length about the treatment he or she has received at their local hospital.Read

May day in court for Blackford bottle smash man Feb 26 2010

A PERTHSHIRE man smashed a bottle over another man’s head because he was owed money.Read

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