Accidents and genuine emergencies only appeal
An A&E consultant at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee and Perth Royal Infirmary has appealed to members of the public not to attend at A&E unless it is a genuine emergency. (...)
Joiners fined for assaulting man in centre of Perth
Two Perthshire joiners who assaulted a man in Perth town centre following a day at the races have been fined £750 each. (...)
PRI battling another outbreak of winter vomiting bug
Perth Royal Infirmary (PRI) has been hit by another outbreak of the winter vomiting bug. (...)
PRI wards closed to control winter vomiting bug outbreak
Two wards at Perth Royal Infirmary (PRI) have been closed to new patients due to an outbreak of the winter vomiting bug (norovirus). (...)
Warning that NHS cuts could affect Perth Royal Infirmary
A Perth councillor has warned NHS job cuts could have a "knock-on effect" at the town's main hospital. (...)
Dundee 'curse on society' fell fatally ill while in Perth Prison
A notorious Dundee drug-dealer died after being struck down by pneumonia while in prison in Perth. (...)
Perthshire minister suffers cuts in bizarre sea eagle attack
A Perthshire clergyman is recovering from wounds after being attacked by a sea eagle that also killed one of his showbirds. (...)
Three injured in A9 crash near Dunkeld
Two adults and a child were taken to hospital following a collision on the A9 near Dunkeld on Tuesday. (...)
Jail sentence for Perth man whose savage attack left boot imprint on victim's face
A man was kicked so hard during an assault that his assailant left the imprint of his boot on his face, Perth Sheriff Court has heard. (...)
Cat and Mouse preview to be given at Perth Theatre Studio
A play based on events almost 100 years ago, when Perth became the focal point of the struggle for women's votes, will be given a sneak preview at Perth Theatre Studio on Thursday. (...)
Family hope fatal accident inquiry sheriff will rule elderly man's death is proof of 'systematic failure' at PRI
The family of a Perthshire man who died just hours after he was discharged from Perth Royal Infirmary have asked a sheriff to deliver damning findings against the hospital and its staff. (...)
Documentary maker Neil John McLauchlan
A well-respected documentary maker, who grew up in Angus, has died aged 46. (...)
Parents demand answers over death of three-year-old Martyn Gray
A grieving Perthshire couple are asking if a swifter ambulance response could have saved the life of their three-year-old son. (...)
Perthshire posties hope cycling efforts will deliver for Help for Heroes
Perthshire posties are to undertake a gruelling 24-hour cycling challenge to raise money for the Help for Heroes charity. (...)
Pensioner settles out of court after tripping on church doormat
A Perthshire pensioner who launched a £30,000 compensation action against her church after tripping on a doormat has settled out of court. (...)
Cornhill Macmillan Centre's first year in focus
The £3.75 million Cornhill Macmillan Centre in Perth has been hailed as a success following its first full year in operation. (...)
Tayside sees 14 gastric band surgeries in 2011
Drastic surgery has been performed on 14 extremely obese patients in Dundee's Ninewells Hospital this year in a bid to reduce their weight. (...)
Perth court decamps to hospital for appearance of 98-year-old Sylvester Nowak
A 98-year-old Perthshire man who is accused of the attempted murder of two police officers has been fully committed for trial. (...)
Perth man jailed for glass attack after losing pool game
A man who assaulted a stranger with a pint glass after being beaten at pool has been jailed for 10 months. (...)
Irene Gunnion's fight for answers over her husband's death following surgery
A Perth pensioner has told of her three-year battle to uncover the truth about her husband's death following complications after a routine surgical procedure. (...)