http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/ Get the latest Scottish and Perthshire news. Local stories covering events in Perth City, Blairgowrie, the southern Highlands and across the big county. en-gb Trinity Mirror 2012 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 01:15:38 GMT Perthshire Advertiser no Get the latest Scottish and Perthshire news. Local stories covering events in Perth City, Blairgowrie, the southern Highlands and across the big county. Scottish news, Perthshire news, events in Perth City, Blairgowrie news, the southern Highlands, the big county http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/scottish-news/2012/02/11/man-held-after-restaurant-stand-off-73103-30309069/ A man has been detained following an eight-hour stand-off with armed police at an Italian restaurant in Glasgow city centre.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:25:16 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/scottish-news/2012/02/11/man-held-after-restaurant-stand-off-73103-30309069/ Scottish News false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/scottish-news/2012/02/11/private-property-value-rises-149bn-73103-30309070/ The value of private housing has risen by £149 billion in the last decade, according to research.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:25:16 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/scottish-news/2012/02/11/private-property-value-rises-149bn-73103-30309070/ Scottish News false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/scottish-news/2012/02/10/armed-police-at-restaurant-incident-73103-30308078/ Armed police are dealing with an incident in Glasgow city centre after a man was reported to be "acting suspiciously" in a restaurant.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:25:14 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/scottish-news/2012/02/10/armed-police-at-restaurant-incident-73103-30308078/ Scottish News false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/scottish-news/2012/02/10/dangerous-road-warning-to-drivers-73103-30307343/ Families setting off on half-term getaways have been warned of "deceptively dangerous" road conditions and sub-zero temperatures as the snow freezes.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:25:16 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/scottish-news/2012/02/10/dangerous-road-warning-to-drivers-73103-30307343/ Scottish News false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/scottish-news/2012/02/10/33-lose-job-as-floor-firm-goes-bust-73103-30306922/ A flooring company which has operated for 172 years has entered administration, with 33 job losses in Scotland.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:25:17 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/scottish-news/2012/02/10/33-lose-job-as-floor-firm-goes-bust-73103-30306922/ Scottish News false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/scottish-news/2012/02/10/footballer-bailed-over-sectarianism-73103-30306921/ A Rangers footballer has appeared in court accused of a sectarian breach of the peace.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:25:15 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/scottish-news/2012/02/10/footballer-bailed-over-sectarianism-73103-30306921/ Scottish News false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/scottish-news/2012/02/10/nhs-buildings-need-1bn-of-repairs-73103-30306093/ Maintenance work costing £1 billion is needed on buildings in the NHS, a report has shown.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:25:16 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/scottish-news/2012/02/10/nhs-buildings-need-1bn-of-repairs-73103-30306093/ Scottish News false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/scottish-news/2012/02/10/two-men-bailed-over-ear-attack-73103-30306094/ Two men have appeared in court charged with assaulting a man who allegedly had part of his ear bitten off in a fast-food restaurant.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:25:16 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/scottish-news/2012/02/10/two-men-bailed-over-ear-attack-73103-30306094/ Scottish News false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/scottish-news/2012/02/10/rare-dog-abandoned-on-roadside-73103-30305597/ A "lovely" dog has been found abandoned at the roadside weighing half her recommended weight.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:25:18 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/scottish-news/2012/02/10/rare-dog-abandoned-on-roadside-73103-30305597/ Scottish News false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/scottish-news/2012/02/10/man-s-ear-bitten-in-fast-food-shop-73103-30305594/ Two men have been arrested in connection with an attack in which a man had part of his ear bitten off in a fast-food restaurant.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:25:17 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/scottish-news/2012/02/10/man-s-ear-bitten-in-fast-food-shop-73103-30305594/ Scottish News false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/scottish-news/2012/02/10/fire-crews-tackle-difficult-blaze-73103-30305595/ More than 45 firefighters are battling an "extremely difficult" fire.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:25:17 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/scottish-news/2012/02/10/fire-crews-tackle-difficult-blaze-73103-30305595/ Scottish News false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/scottish-news/2012/02/10/girl-s-cheekbone-broken-for-phone-73103-30305596/ A schoolgirl had her cheekbone broken as she was robbed at knifepoint during her lunch break, police said.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:25:17 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/scottish-news/2012/02/10/girl-s-cheekbone-broken-for-phone-73103-30305596/ Scottish News false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/scottish-news/2012/02/10/player-on-trial-over-sectarianism-73103-30302916/ A Scottish footballer is due to go on trial accused of a sectarian breach of the peace.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:25:16 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/scottish-news/2012/02/10/player-on-trial-over-sectarianism-73103-30302916/ Scottish News false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/scottish-news/2012/02/10/probe-into-rangers-takeover-urged-73103-30302736/ Former Rangers chairman Alastair Johnston has reportedly asked the Government's insolvency service to investigate "certain financial arrangements" surrounding Craig Whyte's takeover of the club.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:25:19 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/scottish-news/2012/02/10/probe-into-rangers-takeover-urged-73103-30302736/ Scottish News false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/perthshire/2012/02/10/developers-reveal-new-perth-supermarket-plans-at-newton-farm-73103-30299429/ ANOTHER supermarket plan for Perth’s busy Crieff Road area is in the pipeline, it was announced this week.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/perthshire/2012/02/10/developers-reveal-new-perth-supermarket-plans-at-newton-farm-73103-30299429/ Perthshire news false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/perthshire/2012/02/10/goodlyburn-pupils-get-top-marks-for-ceilidh-project-73103-30299488/ PUPILS at Goodlyburn Primary School were sent reeling by their latest project.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/perthshire/2012/02/10/goodlyburn-pupils-get-top-marks-for-ceilidh-project-73103-30299488/ Perthshire news false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/perthshire/2012/02/10/rsgs-honours-rosie-with-fellowship-73103-30299812/ WORLD runner Rosie Swale-Pope was given a warm ovation at Perth Concert Hall where she was presented with a Diploma of Fellowship from the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, reports Alison Anderson.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/perthshire/2012/02/10/rsgs-honours-rosie-with-fellowship-73103-30299812/ Perthshire news false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/perthshire/2012/02/10/stickers-highlight-cycle-to-school-73103-30299943/ PERTHSHIRE pupils have been putting their creative talents to work – to inspire youngsters to get on their bikes.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/perthshire/2012/02/10/stickers-highlight-cycle-to-school-73103-30299943/ Perthshire news false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/perthshire/2012/02/10/pupils-benefit-from-heart-checks-73103-30299944/ BREADALBANE Academy in Aberfeldy has become the first school in Scotland to take part in a Scottish Government-funded heart screening programme.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/perthshire/2012/02/10/pupils-benefit-from-heart-checks-73103-30299944/ Perthshire news false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/perthshire/2012/02/10/oap-says-enough-is-enough-over-phone-line-issue-73103-30299945/ A PERTHSHIRE pensioner claims British Telecom has left him ‘hanging on the telephone’ – for almost six years.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/perthshire/2012/02/10/oap-says-enough-is-enough-over-phone-line-issue-73103-30299945/ Perthshire news false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/perthshire/2012/02/10/council-taken-to-task-in-mcdiarmid-road-row-73103-30299946/ FURIOUS St Johnstone owner Geoff Brown yesterday flashed a red card at the council in another Perth Crematorium road row.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/perthshire/2012/02/10/council-taken-to-task-in-mcdiarmid-road-row-73103-30299946/ Perthshire news false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/perthshire/2012/02/10/back-to-the-future-for-birks-cinema-73103-30299971/ A HARD-WORKING community group’s dreams of reviving a mothballed cinema have taken a massive step forward after securing their funding target – and more.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/perthshire/2012/02/10/back-to-the-future-for-birks-cinema-73103-30299971/ Perthshire news false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/perthshire/2012/02/10/council-and-aviva-pledge-to-work-together-to-solve-necessity-brae-parking-problems-73103-30300051/ PARKING woes are creating an eyesore on Perth’s Necessity Brae and problems for local residents.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/perthshire/2012/02/10/council-and-aviva-pledge-to-work-together-to-solve-necessity-brae-parking-problems-73103-30300051/ Perthshire news false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/perthshire/2012/02/10/new-community-officer-for-blairgowrie-73103-30300192/ BLAIRGOWRIE’S latest community police officer this week vowed “to get out of the car and on to the street”.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/perthshire/2012/02/10/new-community-officer-for-blairgowrie-73103-30300192/ Perthshire news false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/perthshire/2012/02/10/proposals-on-show-for-errol-visitor-attraction-73103-30300219/ A VISITOR attraction boasting tanks, a museum and a range of outdoor pursuits is on the cards for Errol.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/perthshire/2012/02/10/proposals-on-show-for-errol-visitor-attraction-73103-30300219/ Perthshire news false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/perthshire/2012/02/10/auchterarder-s-second-pharmacy-to-finally-open-this-june-73103-30300235/ GOLIATH retail chain Lloyds Pharmacy has finally thrown in the towel over a protracted turf war in Auchterarder.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/perthshire/2012/02/10/auchterarder-s-second-pharmacy-to-finally-open-this-june-73103-30300235/ Perthshire news false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/perthshire/2012/02/10/isolated-stone-quarry-latest-soft-target-73103-30300276/ SOLVING a fuel theft caper at an isolated East Perthshire quarry will require a lucky break.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/perthshire/2012/02/10/isolated-stone-quarry-latest-soft-target-73103-30300276/ Perthshire news false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/perthshire/2012/02/10/schools-and-homes-top-list-for-pkc-budget-73103-30300525/ COUNCILLORS were yesterday expected to back spending more than £120 million on building a better Perth and Kinross over the next five years.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/perthshire/2012/02/10/schools-and-homes-top-list-for-pkc-budget-73103-30300525/ Perthshire news false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/perthshire/2012/02/10/the-queen-to-visit-perth-in-july-73103-30300526/ HER Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh are coming Perth in July, it emerged yesterday.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/perthshire/2012/02/10/the-queen-to-visit-perth-in-july-73103-30300526/ Perthshire news false http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/perthshire/2012/02/10/inn-for-sale-after-closing-down-73103-30300593/ A POPULAR upmarket Perthshire hostelry has gone on sale for a knock-down price.

]]> Perthshire Advertiser Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/local-news-perthshire/perthshire/2012/02/10/inn-for-sale-after-closing-down-73103-30300593/ Perthshire news false