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A life of service to Perth remembered

THE funeral will take place in St John’s Kirk, Perth, at 11.30 this morning of Robert Crawford, who retired as Town Officer with Perth and Kinross Council in 1985 after a distinguished career in local government spanning more than 40 years.Read

Drug addict loses shoe in a scuffle

A YOUNG heroin addict who sparked a midnight rammy near Perth city centre was caught after police spotted him wearing just one shoe.Read

Council arrange a canine special

PERTH and Kinross Council will show its appreciation to dog owners who clean up after their pets by holding a canine spectacular on the North Inch on Saturday, August 15, from noon–4pm.Read

Mosaic welcome at centre

A NEW large-scale mosaic will now provide a colourful welcome for members of the public as they arrive at the new Cornhill Macmillan Centre at Perth Royal infirmary.Read

Trading standards’ gas cylinder checks

PERTH and Kinross Council’s Trading Standards Service has recently completed a survey which tested the fill levels of cylinders of propane and butane gas – the type of gas cylinder used for caravans, patio heaters and barbecues.Read

Incinerator noise will keep us all up

COMMUNITY councillors yesterday claimed that noise from Perth’s proposed waste incinerator would keep residents awake at night.Read

Growing fracas over club plans

A WAR of words has erupted between two businessmen from Perth over controversial plans for another city nightspot.Read

Perth teddy bear sets off on German adventure

A TEDDY-BEAR from Perth, embarking on a unique journey to Germany, was waved off by Provost John Hulbert.Read

Time is running out onPerthshire incinerator debate

LAST week’s dramatic intervention from the governor of Perth Prison on the proposed incinerator was as significant as it was well timed.Read

New memorial to Perth’s air heroes

THE Perth and District branch of the Parachute Regimental Association unveiled a memorial in St John’s Kirk, Perth, on Friday.Read

Carol Vorderman's appeal for Pride of Britain nominations

Dear Editor, – In October I have the great pleasure of hosting the 11th annual Pride of Britain Awards, sponsored by the The Co-operative, on ITV1.Read

Letham and Hillyland plan homecoming events

PERTH and Kinross Council’s Letham and Hillyland Area Housing Office is holding two community events this week based on the Homecoming Scotland 2009 celebrations.Read

Needle danger for Bridgend children

LONG-SUFFERING residents of a prominent Perth district yesterday insisted their lives continue to be blighted by drug addicts.Read

Helpline for Perthshire exam teens

A HELPLINE has been set up for anxious Perthshire teenagers awaiting exam results tomorrow.Read

New excavations start at Scone Abbey site

A TEAM of archaeologists working in the grounds of Scone Palace will shortly begin excavations to uncover the lost rich abbey of Scone and investigate the famous Moot Hill, where Scotland’s kings were inaugurated from the 9th century AD.Read

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Perth businessmen oppose new nightclub proposal

CONTROVERSIAL plans to create another Perth city centre nightspot have come under fierce attack from a leading local businessman.Read

Perthshire rugby ticket scammer ordered to repay cash

A FRAUDSTER who cheated two sports enthusiasts out of £2,400 in a Rugby World Cup tickets scam was given a further chance to pay back the cash yesterday, writes Les Stewart.Read

Perth High Street team unite for British Heart Foundation

TRADERS based on Perth’s High Street joined forces recently to help raise over £250 for the British Heart Foundation.Read

Perthshire man aims for topping his mult-million pound charity record

A LOCAL adventurer is exploring the possibilities of topping his multi-million pound fund-raising record.Read

Search goes on for missing fisherman

THE search continued yesterday for a man who was swept away whilst fishing on the Kercock fishing beat, near Kinclaven, on the River Tay on Saturday.Read

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