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Perthshire news for 5 April 2011

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Million pound bombshell could wreck Perth bridge plan Apr 05 2011

PERTH and Kinross councillors are reeling after learning that fresh costings for the controversial Connect2 bridge over the Tay could scupper the project. Read

Local man completes 1,750 mile military cycle Apr 05 2011

A PERTH-born army hero yesterday completed a gruelling 1750-mile charity cycle from Italy to Edinburgh.Read

Creative Ageing seminar at Perth Concert Hall explored the need to support Oap's creativity Apr 05 2011

MORE than 200 attendees celebrated the benefits of a creative older population at an event in Perth.Read

Perthshire house-building company bucks trends by achieving record sales figures. Apr 05 2011

A BIG County house-building company has bucked trends by achieving record sales figures.Read

Sheriff jails teen tearaway Apr 05 2011

A PERTH teenage tearaway who failed to turn up for his probation appointments was told by a sheriff yesterday that he had “reached the end of the line”.Read

Gravel is accident waiting to happen, says Scone cyclist Apr 05 2011

GRAVEL on a busy Perthshire road could lead to a “serious accident”, an angry cyclist claimed yesterday.Read

Ashleigh’s skydive in memory of uncle Ross Apr 05 2011

COURAGEOUS Fair City woman Ashleigh Devaney will take part in a charity skydive this weekend in memory of her uncle.Read

Round Britain rowers Apr 05 2011

PERTH rower John Mollison is teaming-up with ex-army mates for a second crack at one of the world’s toughest races.Read

Activities designed to help Kilgraston pupils become aware of issues facing African women raised £600 for charity. Apr 05 2011

ACTIVITIES designed to help Perthshire pupils become aware of issues facing African women raised £600 for charity.Read

Craigclowan pupils achieve top scholarships Apr 05 2011

PUPILS at a Fair City school are celebrating after achieving prestigious scholarships to some of Scotland’s top senior schools.Read

East Perthshire mourns the loss of Erica the Beaver Apr 05 2011

EAST Perthshire animal welfare campaigners yesterday demanded answers following the sudden death of their adopted beaver.Read

Grammar makes bid for teaching gongs Apr 05 2011

PERTH Grammar School is aiming to be top of the class in a trio of national awards.Read

Eerie goings on at Dunkeld hotel Apr 05 2011

RUMOURS of spooky occurrences at a Perthshire hotel have been confirmed by paranormal experts.Read

Force sets out its three year plan Apr 05 2011

PUBLIC safety and public reassurance are to take centre stage in Tayside Police’s strategy from now up to 2014.Read

Council should fix my “dangerous” home, says mother Apr 05 2011

A FAIR City mother has accused the council of forcing her to live in “dangerous” conditions.Read

Groups from Perthshire are among those to have been awarded tasty grants to support healthier eating Apr 05 2011

GROUPS from Perthshire are among those to have been awarded tasty grants to support healthier eating.Read

Anger over Live Active price changes Apr 05 2011

REGULAR users of Perthshire’s Live Active sports venues yesterday hit out over changes to the pricing system.Read

Charity chaired by two Perthshire women celebrated its 10th anniversary with a reception at the Scottish Parliament Apr 05 2011

A CHARITY chaired by two Perthshire women celebrated its 10th anniversary with a reception at the Scottish Parliament.Read

Another hurdle for Tay bridge plan Apr 05 2011

PERTH and Kinross councillors are reeling after learning that fresh costings for the controversial Connect2 bridge over the Tay could scupper the project.Read

Hilton Dunkeld House hotel is launching a 12-month apprenticeship programme for chefs of the future Apr 05 2011

A TWELVE-month apprenticeship programme for Scottish chefs of the future has been launched in Highland Perthshire.Read

Sports awards night honours list Apr 05 2011

PERTH and Kinross Sports Council has 160 clubs drawing from a pool of more than 10,000 members spread across the region.Read

Deaf Action and Tayside Deaf Association have merged Apr 05 2011

TWO long-established organisations supporting Perthshire people with hearing difficulties have come together.Read

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