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Chopper lands on North Inch

A RESCUE exercise involving the four emergency services was held in Perth this week.Read

Human tragedies set in stone

BEHIND every name on a war memorial is the story of a human tragedy.Read

Memorial’s final resting place will keep heroes’ names alive

A HOMELESS bronze plaque commemorating Perth Co-operative Society employees who sacrificed their lives during the two world wars is to get its final resting place.Read

Steph Mcleod

Inspirational singer/songwriter Steph Macleod to perform in Perth tonight (Thursday)

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Steph Macleod plays in Perth on Thursday night. He won hearts and critical acclaim with his hugely powerful solo album 'Light In The Darkest Of Nights'. Read

Lady the osprey

Watch web cam footage of Lady the osprey in her nest

KEEN wildlife lovers from around the world have been watching live footage of the UK's oldest breeding osprey which is nesting at Loch of the Lowes reserve near Dunkeld.Read

Improvements at city nursery

PERTH’S Wonderland Nursery has been upgraded by high-level inspectors.Read

Pychic Evening at Perth Theatre

COCKNEY showman Tony Stockwell is to appear in Perth on Monday.Read

Heartland launches YouTube Channel

HEARTLAND FM is putting out a call for unsigned bands to send in their videos.Read

Ahead of Perth gig Americana star Dean Owens explains why Johnny Cash was the greatest

CLEARLY Dean Owens has as much time for Perth as it does for him.Read

Perth youngsters take ‘Ultimate’ challenge ahead of big Kilt Run

A GROUP of youth mentors are to play a major role in helping Perth Kilt Run achieve success.Read

Call for pledge to communities

A WOULD-be indie councillor has vowed to be a man of the community if elected on May 3.Read

Celebrate Poet’s Birthday with Sculpture Walk

SATURDAY is the 114th anniversary of the birth of William Soutar.Read

Planting starts for trees effort

SCONE Palace is part of an effort spearheading the revival of rare trees after recent storms devastated some of Perthshire’s forests and wooded areas.Read

Fund could help young golf star bid for glory

A COMMUNITY’S effort to brighten up a shopping area, a budding golfer and a group’s move to host a well-travelled man’s exhibition could all benefit from Perth’s Common Good Fund.Read

Woman cut free from car remains in serious condition

A WOMAN cut free from her car after last Saturday’s three-vehicle collision on the A9 remains in a serious but stable condition.Read

Dull

Perthshire village Dull to forge links with town called Boring!

HIGHLAND Perthshire’s village of Dull looks set to forge close links with a US town called Boring!Read

Her Majesty

Celebrate the Diamond Jubilee with our special picture gallery

On June 2, Perth will be celebrating the Diamond Jubilee with the biggest party in Scotland. Read

Famous Grouse back the Kilt Run

A PLANNED attempt to set a Diamond Jubilee world record at June’s Perth Kilt Run has picked up cash backing.Read

Committee’s goodbye

STRATHEARN ward councillor Helen McDonald was wished well in her retirement at her last ever development control committee meeting.Read

Walk challenge for Perth fans

BIG hearted St Johnstone fans are stepping out for charity.Read

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