Huge haul of dangerous and unusual items seized in Courier Country courtrooms
Hammers, video cameras, knives and a tennis racket are among the hundreds of contraband items to have been seized in Courier Country courtrooms.
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Drunk driver jailed after being more than five times the legal limit
A motorist who was more five times the legal limit after drinking vodka, beer and whisky and then crashing his partner’s car into a telegraph pole, was jailed for five months.
Murder accused’s bid for bail is rejected by sheriff
A woman accused of murdering young charity worker Annalise Johnstone has had her bid for bail rejected.
Parents pull children from city nursery after husband of employee is exposed as paedophile
Parents have deserted a Perth nursery after the husband of a committee member was exposed as a paedophile.
Woman in court accused of murdering Annalise Johnstone at witch memorial
A woman has appeared in court, accused of murdering 22-year-old Annalise Johnstone at a notorious witch memorial in Perthshire.
“It was a tragic accident” — Teenager who caused best friend’s death in crash avoids jail
A teenager who caused the death of his best friend in a car crash just weeks after passing his driving test has avoided jail.
‘Mum, this guy is talking weird’ – Schoolboy left traumatised by Tayside Instagram pervert
An Australian mum has told how her young son was left traumatised after he was groomed online by a youth football coach from Perthshire.
Airline pilot caught speeding at 89mph through M90 roadworks
An airline pilot put his career in jeopardy when he drove his car through roadworks at 89mph.
Violent assault, sexual assault and abduction charges for Perth Show boss
A convener of the Perth Show has appeared in court accused of a catalogue of sexual and violent offences against women over nearly 20 years.
Serial conwoman stunned staff as she left £250 tip on Texan’s credit card at Perth restaurant
A serial fraudster stunned restaurant staff when she left them a £250 tip.