Councillor condemns vandals for Invergowrie war memorial damage
Carse councillor Peter Mulheron has condemned young vandals in Invergowrie after a war memorial to the village's fallen heroes was desecrated. (...)
'They've probably been there since Culloden' — Carse of Gowrie trees felled by storm
A Longforgan councillor has spoken of his sadness after a number of old trees in the area collapsed during Tuesday's storm. (...)
Family disgusted by vandalism at Invergowrie memorial bench
A memorial bench for an Invergowrie man who was killed while attempting to foil a multi-million-pound drugs smuggling operation has been targeted by vandals. (...)
Tommy Sheridan transferred to Castle Huntly
Disgraced politician Tommy Sheridan has settled into his new home — Castle Huntly open prison outside Dundee. (...)
Scone Palace Rewind Festival wins approval of licensing board
A massive open air festival bringing the best of the 80s back to Perthshire has received the approval of the local licensing authority. (...)
Scone Palace Rewind Festival licence decision paused
Doubts have been cast over July's 1980s music festival near Perth after organisers failed to cut through the red tape necessary to secure a licence for the event. (...)
Perth and Kinross shopkeepers told to get 'off their backsides'
Shopkeepers in Perth and Kinross have been told to get "off their backsides" and make their own efforts to clear snow from their doorways. (...)
Tayside Police chief constable draws link between joblessness and crime
Chief Constable Justine Curran has admitted rising unemployment could have a negative impact on crime in Tayside. (...)
Effort in breaking cycle of abuse against women is praised
A concerted effort to tackle the issue of violence against women in Perth and Kinross has been welcomed by councillors. (...)
Council prepared for taxi plan backlash
Controversial plans to lift the limit on the number of taxis operating in Perth are set to be opened up for "public consultation". (...)
Tayside Police cracking down on civilian sick days
Tayside Police are to get tougher with civilian staff who take "odd days" off sick. (...)
Politicians at odds over Perth Orange Walk
Saturday's Orange March in Perth passed without sparking a single recorded incident but still roused the ire of one of the area's top politicians. (...)
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Police board urged to challenge sentencing decisions
Tayside Police authorities should challenge sheriffs who fail to jail those convicted of assaulting police officers, a committee has heard. (...)
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