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Widespread anger as Grundon Waste Management turns up the heat on council
The attempt by Grundon Waste Management to force through plans for its hugely unpopular waste-to-energy plant has been described as a defeat for democracy. (...)
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Grundon Waste Management refuses to give up fight for Perth incinerator
Controversial plans to build a giant waste-to-energy plant in the heart of Perth have re-emerged after the developer behind them lodged an appeal. (...)
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Conservatives under fire for Perth city gaffe
The Scottish Conservatives have been branded ''an embarrassment'' after apparently forgetting that Perth has become the country's newest city. (...)
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Joint investigation to find who set fire to 1,000 hay bales at Drumkilbo Farm
Police are hunting the fire-raisers who started a massive blaze on a Perthshire farm. (...)
Sheriff calls teenage crash motorists 'every driver's nightmare'
A pair of teenagers who caused a horrific accident on one of Perthshire's most dangerous roads have been told they were "every driver's nightmare". (...)
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Notorious murderer Frank Greig was close to release when he died of a heart attack
One of Scotland's most notorious murderers died of a heart attack as he was being prepared for release, a court has heard. (...)
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Archaeologists uncover graves of national significance near Meigle
Archaeologists have discovered a historic site of national significance beneath the sandy soil of rural Perthshire. (...)
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Drivers caught out by early-evening downpours
Early-evening showers of rain and hail caused chaos on roads in Perthshire on Tuesday night. (...)
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Candidate says councils must move on from the age of the party 'stalwart'
A young local government hopeful has claimed that younger candidates are being held back from becoming part of Perth and Kinross Council. (...)
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Glenshee Ski Centre reflects on 'half a season'
Bosses at one of Scotland's top ski centres say they have enjoyed a reasonable season despite festive sunshine and a March heatwave. (...)
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Pensioner dies after fire at Servite sheltered housing complex in Errol
An elderly man died after a fire at a Perthshire sheltered housing complex at the weekend — but a working fire alarm system and swift action by fire crews prevented a potentiallly greater loss of life. (...)
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'The justice system has let the family down' — callous pair escape prison for stealing from frail pensioner Myra Kincaid
The victim of a callous breach of trust has hit out at the soft justice that allowed a thieving husband and wife to escape a jail sentence. (...)
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The men and women of The Black Watch returning home from Afghanistan
There will be an outpouring of joy this week as the men and women of The Black Watch begin their return from their latest tour of duty in Afghanistan. (...)
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Blairgowrie teenager who spat on paramedic told behaviour was 'inexcusable'
An injured Perth teenager who spat on paramedics who came to his aid has been told his behaviour was ''totally inexcusable''. (...)
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'Not proven' verdict against Laura Campbell crash driver leaves family too upset to speak
A family were lost in grief on Tuesday as the man accused of causing the death of a student at Abertay University walked free from court. (...)
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'Perth's city centre is in crisis' — retail chief says Dundee can provide inspiration
Perth has been told to look to Dundee for the inspiration needed to save its city centre from decline and ruin. (...)
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'Like welcoming back an old friend' — 3,000-year-old Carpow logboat goes on public display at Perth Museum
More than a decade after its discovery, one of the finest archaeological finds ever to be made in Perthshire has finally gone on public exhibition. (...)
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'Start of a renaissance' — Perth business leaders look for a boost from city status
Perth's business leaders are hoping that this week's confirmation of city status will lead to a renaissance for its flagging economy. (...)
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'There was nowhere to go' — bus driver weeps recounting Julia Jarvis accident
A coach driver wept as he told of the accident that claimed the life of a Perthshire nurse. (...)
