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. (...)
Landowners who allow bird of prey poisonings to be government target
Tayside landowners whose employees are caught poisoning birds of prey could end up in jail under tough new government proposals to crackdown on wildlife crime. (...)
Gamekeeper claims poisoned red kite was "planted"
A gamekeeper on a Highland Perthshire estate at the centre of poisoning allegations has condemned those who use illegal pest control methods. (...)
Councillor shares locals' anger at Birnam Hill repairs
A Strathtay councillor has told The Courier he "shares the community's anger" over the failure to carry out any public consultation for works on Birnam Hill. (...)
Rare red kite found poisoned in Strathtay
A rare bird of prey has been found dead in Highland Perthshire, despite a high-profile government campaign to crack down on wildlife crime. (...)