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Perthshire news for 17 February 2012

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'Like a scene from Apocalypse Now' Feb 17 2012

WHEN Inveralmond Estate worker Finch first saw smoke at a neighbouring recycling depot around 7.30am this morning he thought it was a controlled burn off. Read

Major fire at recycling business in Perth Feb 17 2012

FIREFIGHTERS were this morning tackling a large blaze at Inveralmond Industrial Estate on the edge of Perth.Read

Free entry at blue light discos Feb 17 2012

DEMAND for blue light disco tickets is expected to be red hot.Read

New hotline encourages Perthshire residents to recycle and reuse Feb 17 2012

A PHONE service is being seen as a means of making it easier for Fair City people to donate unwanted goods for re-use.Read

“Bampot” parking idea was will of the public Feb 17 2012

CONSERVATIVE councillors have defended a bid to drop parking charges on Saturday afternoons to help trade.Read

Nonagenarian gives bogus caller marching orders Feb 17 2012

A ‘SWITCHED-ON’ 90-year-old Perth widow has been praised for slamming her front door in the face of a bogus caller.Read

Rural crooks load up with heavy metal Feb 17 2012

CROOKS targeting farms typically nab items such as chainsaws and quad bikes.Read

Charity ball tribute for Perth MND patient Feb 17 2012

THE devastating effects of motor neurone disease may be ravaging Rena Mitchell’s body but her spirit is a shining beacon of positivity which inspires all around her.Read

MP backs monastery homes plan Feb 17 2012

A HOLY site’s bid to secure its future through a housing development on its doorstep has won Perth MP Pete Wishart’s backing.Read

Scone Palace gets ready to welcome return of Galloway Antiques Fair Feb 17 2012

FINAL preparations are being made for the return of a popular event among Big County antiques enthusiasts.Read

Players tackle computer skills Feb 17 2012

A GROUP of St Johnstone players are using extra-time to develop off-the-park skills at a Perth learning centre.Read

Fire bug pranks could spark tragedy, warn cops Feb 17 2012

FIREBUGS who torched wheelie bins in a Perthshire village not only wasted emergency services’ resources but could have sparked a tragedy, say police.Read

Crooks raid fuel tanks at Perth yard Feb 17 2012

CROOKS drained 80 litres of diesel from tanks of two trucks parked at a Perth builders supplies yard.Read

Fears raised over 700-home plan for Scone Feb 17 2012

SCONE residents battling plans for a 700-home development are being urged to man the barricades again.Read

PKAVS Carers Service to open its doors to Perthshire’s unpaid carers Feb 17 2012

UNPAID carers affected by benefits system changes are being invited to attend a welfare rights training session in the Fair City. The Carers Service at Perth and Kinross Association of Voluntary Service is staging the event at the Gateway centre in North Methven Street on Thursday, March 22, when representatives from Perth and Kinross Council’s welfare rights team will be on hand to provide advice and information to all those affected by the new rules.Read

Perth businessman’s marathon bid in memory of his sister Feb 17 2012

TEN years on from the death of his sister, Perth businessman Derek Petterson has taken-up a marathon challenge in her memory.Read

Intruders rob holiday home Feb 17 2012

VILLAINS have robbed an isolated Perthshire holiday home.Read

Chamber calls for Virgin broadband meeting Feb 17 2012

CAMPAIGNERS in Perthshire want a communications giant to be taken to task over gaps in its high-speed broadband coverage.Read

Regiment’s final push given help by council Feb 17 2012

A MULTI-million pound plan to upgrade facilities at the home of the Black Watch has been approved by councillors.Read

Bridge heroes speak of night of drama Feb 17 2012

TWO supermarket workers yesterday described how they saved a woman’s life as she tried to leap into the River Tay in Perth.Read

Church clerk’s sermon strikes a chord with committee Feb 17 2012

A RURAL church official appealing to a municipal committee to approve plans for a new vestry and toilet was preaching to the converted, reports Denis Brown.Read