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Perth and Kinross Council issues warning over housing benefits phone scam
Residents are being urged to remain vigilant after reports of a scam phone call
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£36 million Blairgowrie Recreation Centre opens to public
Blairgowrie’s long-awaited £36 million Recreation Centre has officially opened its doors to the public today (Friday 29 August), marking a major milestone for the town and wider Eastern Perthshire.
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Former Scots Ladbrokes chief charged after Turkey gambling probe
Kenneth Alexander, 56, of Perth in Scotland, the former chief executive of the then GVC, now known as Entain, was charged with conspiracy to defraud and conspiracy to bribe.
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Daughter of murdered Scots aid worker blasts IS terrorist's bid to return to UK
Bethany Haines, whose dad David was killed in 2014, has hit out at El Shafee Elsheikh, aka Jihadi Ringo.
Scotland's best restaurants named as 'secret supper club' takes top spot
See the full list of winners at the Food Awards Scotland 2025.
Best takeaways in Scotland crowned as eateries across the country honoured
Chippies, kebab shops, street food vans, and many more were honoured at the awards bash this week.
Man suffered ‘life threatening’ injuries after Perth nightclub assault
Toby Ashford appeared at Perth Sheriff Court and admitted assaulting his victim to his severe injury and to the danger of his life.
Perthshire wind farm should be vetoed over ‘significant’ harm to landscape, say planners
Councillors will be urged to object to the Glentarken wind turbines plan when they meet next week
Auchterarder ‘Pee in the Park’ plan to return town’s public toilet
The £40k toilet planned for the public park in Auchterarder would make use of the weather to deal with waste.
Perthshire village ‘bombarded’ with traffic during A90 Dundee to Perth roadworks
A Kilspindie resident hit out at the "hundreds" of drivers using the high Carse road as a rat-run.
New date for Perthshire balloon festival announced as organisers issue refund update
Balloons and Tunes Scotland have announced this year's event has been "postponed" and will take place next July.
First look inside Perth’s new ‘sophisticated’ wine bar inspired by world travels and Scottish history
La Cave a Vin will open its doors in George Street on August 31.
High street round-up: New developments for shopping centres in Arbroath, Dundee, Glenrothes and Stirling
The Courier rounds up all the latest pub, restaurant, shop and hotel news from across Tayside, Fife and Stirling.
Why Perth hotels housing asylum seekers don’t need ‘change of use’ planning permission
The council has clarified the rules just days after an anti-immigration protest in Perth.
ScotRail to Permanently Scrap Peak Fares from September
ScotRail has confirmed that peak-time train fares in Scotland will be abolished permanently from 1 September 2025. The post ScotRail to Permanently Scrap Peak Fares from September appeared first on Perth Gazette....
Perth and Kinross Council launches £1m programme of road upgrades
Perth and Kinross Council has rolled out a series of major road improvement schemes following the approval of an additional £1 million investment in this year’s budget.
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CHAS Kinross children’s hospice could move to disused Fife care home
CHAS needs to find a temporary home while its Rachel House hospice in Kinross gets a £17m revamp
Widower tells of heartache after wife dies in car crash on deadly Scots road
Katie Strong was on an Outlander pilgrimage with her family.
Volunteer taken to hospital after horse bolts at Scone horse trials
The fence judge was hit by the horse during Sunday's event.
Discover 'secret' Scottish estate with stunning autumn views and challenging golf course
The estate’s beauty, luxury and location make it a Scottish gem visitors can’t help but share.