VIDEO: Former Perth chef back playing football after tackling depression and unemployment
A Perth man has told of how he struggled with depression and unemployment as he battled to turn his life around.
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Thousands of older people miss out on care from councils – report
Around 39,000 fewer older people are receiving long-term care from councils than in 2015/16, despite a rise in demand, figures show.
Nicola Sturgeon declares SNP ‘winning the case for independence’
Nicola Sturgeon has declared that the SNP is “winning the case for independence” as she revealed more detail about plans for Scotland to have a second vote on leaving the UK.
Independent Scotland could be an investment magnet, Nicola Sturgeon to say
An independent Scotland could be a “magnet for global investment”, thanks to its unique position between the UK and the EU, Nicola Sturgeon will say.
Atrium building demolished to make way for sizeable new Perth care home
A former council office building in Perth has been flattened to make way for a new 80-bed care home.
Jail for Kelty carer who stole almost £10,000 from vulnerable woman she was looking after
A carer who stole almost £10,000 from a vulnerable woman she was supposed to be helping with her daily life has been jailed.
Nursing home with dementia care focus earmarked for old golf course near Alyth
A centre of excellence for dementia care could be built in rural Perthshire.
Perth council says stroke victim must pay 400% more for care after undercharging him
A stroke survivor saw his care costs soar by at least 400% after council officers undercharged him for eight months.
READERS’ LETTERS: Statesman Boris Johnson can burst the SNP bubble
Madam, – I have never believed Boris Johnson is racist or rabidly right wing but a lot of the gossip, gaffes and japes stuck.
Addiction experts sign letter against ‘ethically concerning’ Dundee women’s scheme
Addiction experts and academics have signed an open letter criticising a Dundee scheme offering support to vulnerable mothers on the condition they take contraception.