http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/ Read local news in Perthshire. All the latest Perthshire news from Kinross, Perth City, Strathmore, the southern Highlands and across the big county. en-gb Trinity Mirror 2012 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:50:50 GMT Perthshire Advertiser no Read local news in Perthshire. All the latest Perthshire news from Kinross, Perth City, Strathmore, the southern Highlands and across the big county. news in Perthshire, Perthshire news, Kinross news, Perth City news, Strathmore news, the southern Highlands, the big county http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2012/01/27/cash-boost-for-blair-and-rattray-73103-30205198/ BLAIRGOWRIE and neighbouring burgh Rattray are celebrating a near-£1 million Big County cash windfall this week.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2012/01/27/cash-boost-for-blair-and-rattray-73103-30205198/ News in Perthshire false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2012/01/27/pkavs-tea-parties-to-boost-good-causes-in-perthshire-73103-30205730/ A POPULAR Perth charity is warming the teapot ahead of its latest campaign.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2012/01/27/pkavs-tea-parties-to-boost-good-causes-in-perthshire-73103-30205730/ News in Perthshire false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2012/01/27/fair-city-exile-s-hospice-plea-73103-30206320/ PERTH exile John McKellar is looking for desperately needed support for an Eastern European charity providing compassionate hospice care for sick children.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2012/01/27/fair-city-exile-s-hospice-plea-73103-30206320/ News in Perthshire false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2012/01/27/perthshire-scouts-seek-new-helpers-to-follow-in-princess-s-steps-73103-30206450/ PERTHSHIRE’S Scout leaders are looking for volunteers to join their adventure.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2012/01/27/perthshire-scouts-seek-new-helpers-to-follow-in-princess-s-steps-73103-30206450/ News in Perthshire false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2012/01/27/public-to-have-their-say-on-a9-widening-in-perthshire-73103-30206452/ MAJOR plans to dual a section of the A9 in Perthshire are to go before residents next week.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2012/01/27/public-to-have-their-say-on-a9-widening-in-perthshire-73103-30206452/ News in Perthshire false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2012/01/27/blesma-care-jobs-to-go-73103-30206524/ STAFF at a specialist care home in Crieff are facing job cuts because of a falling number of clients.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2012/01/27/blesma-care-jobs-to-go-73103-30206524/ News in Perthshire false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2011/12/30/apprentice-fraser-gets-nod-from-business-awards-73103-30029289/ A TALENTED Perth teenager has helped Scotland’s rail operator scoop a prestigious title for young workers.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2011/12/30/apprentice-fraser-gets-nod-from-business-awards-73103-30029289/ News in Perthshire false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2011/12/30/council-promises-action-over-city-air-quality-73103-30030052/ POLLUTION hotspots in Perth are to be tackled by the latest technology, Perth and Kinross Council has pledged.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2011/12/30/council-promises-action-over-city-air-quality-73103-30030052/ News in Perthshire false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2011/12/30/almond-valley-village-public-meeting-73103-30030164/ OPPONENTS of proposals for a massive new village on the outskirts of Perth yesterday issued a rallying call ahead of a public meeting next week.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2011/12/30/almond-valley-village-public-meeting-73103-30030164/ News in Perthshire false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2011/12/30/partnership-helping-rough-sleepers-73103-30030628/ COUNCIL bosses yesterday pledged to ensure no one is left out in the cold – with a potentially bitter January looming.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2011/12/30/partnership-helping-rough-sleepers-73103-30030628/ News in Perthshire false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2011/12/30/disastrous-job-losses-at-coupar-angus-plant-73103-30030630/ A MAJOR Big County employer is to slash over 80 jobs in a restructuring operation – leaving workers facing a bleak start to the new year.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2011/12/30/disastrous-job-losses-at-coupar-angus-plant-73103-30030630/ News in Perthshire false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2011/12/30/text-us-if-you-want-to-increase-your-rent-says-council-73103-30030679/ COUNCIL tenants are being urged to have their say on increasing their rents from April 2012.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2011/12/30/text-us-if-you-want-to-increase-your-rent-says-council-73103-30030679/ News in Perthshire false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2011/12/30/thousands-descend-on-sales-as-stores-forced-to-cut-prices-73103-30030680/ PERTH traders are facing a “very tough” struggle to make ends meet, a leading retailer claimed yesterday.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2011/12/30/thousands-descend-on-sales-as-stores-forced-to-cut-prices-73103-30030680/ News in Perthshire false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2011/12/30/taxi-driver-used-flat-as-safe-house-73103-30030846/ A PERTH taxi driver who allowed his flat to be used as a “safe house” for the storage of almost £8000-worth of cocaine faces a jail term next month.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2011/12/30/taxi-driver-used-flat-as-safe-house-73103-30030846/ News in Perthshire false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2011/12/02/gleneagles-bid-a-long-time-in-the-planning-73103-29878235/ THE impact of the 2014 Ryder Cup will be felt far beyond Perth and Kinross.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2011/12/02/gleneagles-bid-a-long-time-in-the-planning-73103-29878235/ News in Perthshire false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2011/12/02/local-young-musicians-strike-gold-at-2011-scottish-youth-brass-band-championships-73103-29878238/ JUBILATION filled Perth Concert Hall when the Perth and Kinross Junior School Band were named overall Preparatory Section winners at the Scottish Youth Brass Band Championships, reports Alison Anderson

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2011/12/02/local-young-musicians-strike-gold-at-2011-scottish-youth-brass-band-championships-73103-29878238/ News in Perthshire false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2011/12/02/fresh-plans-for-former-cally-school-73103-29879145/ AFTER failing to attract a buyer on the open market, Perth’s former Caledonian Road Primary School is now tipped to be reborn as affordable housing, writes Denis Brown.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2011/12/02/fresh-plans-for-former-cally-school-73103-29879145/ News in Perthshire false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2011/12/02/civic-square-plan-gains-all-round-support-from-councillors-73103-29879147/ A FINAL endorsement was made to Perth and Kinross Council’s resolve to demolish Perth City Hall and create a new public square which will become “a real focal point for the city.”

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2011/12/02/civic-square-plan-gains-all-round-support-from-councillors-73103-29879147/ News in Perthshire false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2011/12/02/council-committee-condemns-incorrect-report-on-pitlochry-festival-theatre-73103-29879152/ THE board of Pitlochry Festival Theatre has “excellent forward planning” with “very long-term commitment” agreed an influential council committee this week, writes Alison Anderson.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2011/12/02/council-committee-condemns-incorrect-report-on-pitlochry-festival-theatre-73103-29879152/ News in Perthshire false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2011/12/02/the-ochils-under-threat-of-industrialisation-by-more-wind-turbine-plans-73103-29879179/ THE Ochils, currently a draw for walkers of all abilities, will be “fatally compromised” if the latest wave of wind turbines plans gain planning consent.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/2011/12/02/the-ochils-under-threat-of-industrialisation-by-more-wind-turbine-plans-73103-29879179/ News in Perthshire false