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In the latest Perth and Kinross Local Area Commanders Bulletin, Police Scotland have reported that there has been a number of reported housebreakings, across the Tayside area, in the last few days. Although housebreakings can occur at any time of the year, as nights begin getting darker earlier, it can be easier for criminals to …
Perth’s Winter Festival continues this weekend with a festive feast of St Andrew’s Day Celebrations and the unveiling of a new animal sculpture trail around the city centre. The St Andrew’s Celebrations will kick off on Saturday at 12 noon with a stage positioned on Mill Street and a variety of Musical performances. Once the …
The UK’s highest court has ruled that the Scottish Parliament cannot legislate for a second independence referendum without the consent of Westminster. The case was brought to the court after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon set out plans to hold a second vote on Scottish independence on the 19th of October 2023. The Supreme Court Judgement …
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Train passengers in Highland Perthshire face further significant disruption after Rail union, RMT announced they will put on a series of 48 hour long strikes in December and January after failing to secure a new settlement deal. Over 40,000 members of the union across Network Rail and 14 Train Operating Companies with strike on the …
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Perthshire North MSP John Swinney Perth and North Perthshire MP Pete Wishart Heartland FM has received messages of congratulation from Perthshire North MSP, Mr John Swinney, and Perth and North Perthshire MP, Mr Pete Wishart, following their win UK Wide Community Radio Awards. Heartland FM won the Silver Award for Station of the Year for …
The Heartland Radio Foundation will be holding a series of Public Meeting on Saturday 26th of November to ask the public for fundraising activities to help the charity achieve its aims. The Public Meetings will be held as a rolling roadshow with the first meeting in the Lesser Hall of the Aberfeldy Town Hall at …
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Police Scotland are appealing for information following a road crash on the A9 near Birnam. Around 5:30pm on Tuesday, 22nd of November 2022, officers were called to the crash involving a Volkswagen Polo and a Volkswagen California Ocean campervan. Emergency services attended and two people were treated at the scene, with the female driver of the Volkswagen …
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Carers in Perth and Kinross can learn about the support available to help them through the cost-of-living crisis, with a series of events on Carers Rights Day this Thursday 24th November. This year’s Carers Rights Day focuses on Caring Costs, whether the financial impact of providing care or the potential costs to carers’ wellbeing and …
Virtual Events For Carers in Perth and Kinross This Week Read More »
Carriageway resurfacing works on the A822 between the junction with Ladywell Cottage and the U159, will begin next week on Wednesday 30th November 2022. The roadworks will last a period of two weeks during which time drivers face a significant diversion between 9am and 3pm while work is carried out. The Westbound diversion for vehicles …
NHS Tayside will be running a series of Winter Vaccination drop-in clinics this week for over 65s to get their Winter Covid Booster and their Flu Vaccination. Two drop-ins will be held in the Pitlochry Town Hall on Wednesday 23rd of November and on Sunday 27th November 2022, with both running from 10am until 4pm. …
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