Call for new Perth and Kinross councillors to be given access to WhatsApp on council-issued mobile phones The local authority has blocked local representatives from using the messaging app Daily Record · May 3, 2022
Councillors dispute panel's conclusion Perth and Kinross Council acted "appropriately" over Abernyte Primary School decision A scrutiny review panel concluded the council had "strong legal grounds" to challenge the Scottish Government's actions Daily Record · May 3, 2022
Perth and Kinross libraries scrap late book return fines to help residents amid cost of living crisis Culture Perth and Kinrosshopes the move will encourage more people to use their local libraries, borrow books, and once again enjoy reading with less worry Daily Record · May 3, 2022
Labour party unveils plaque marking Workers' Memorial Day in Perth Unprotected situations and Industrial accidents that kill or maim employees have got to stop says Perth and Kinross Labour Party as candidates lay flowers at a memorial for workers who have died doing their job. Daily Record · May 3, 2022
Best Scottish motorway hotels named - and the worst The Travelodge at Kinross services on the M90 has been named the second-best in the UK. Daily Record · May 2, 2022
Former Perth and Kinross Council building handed to developer for £1 to allow hotel transformation Perth and Kinross councillors voted to grant £1.9 million of taxpayers’ money to help restore the listed building at 1-5 High Street for commercial use at a private meeting this week Daily Record · Apr 29, 2022
2022 Winter Olympics GB Women’s Curling Team to be granted the Freedom of Perth Councillors unanimously voted to bestow the honour on the team - which includes Perthshire's Eve Muirhead and Mili Smith - following their success in Beijing Daily Record · Apr 28, 2022
Leisure activity prices to rise in Perth and Kinross due to “significant inflationary increases” to running costs Live Active Leisure (LAL) announced that gymnasium access, swimming sessions, fitness classes, sports hall use and skating fees will increase by about three per cent Daily Record · Apr 26, 2022
Price of bus fares in Perth and Kinross to increase due to rising fuel and staffing costs Stagecoach East Scotland confirmed this week that the new ticket prices will add on average 4.8 per cent onto the cost of bus travel Daily Record · Apr 22, 2022
Perth and Kinross public's chance to see Iron Age fort excavation before £118 million road project begins Broxy Kennels Fort near Luncarty is being surveyed before it disappears due to the Cross Tay Link Road's construction Daily Record · Apr 22, 2022
Construction equipment valued at around £3500 stolen from building site in Kinross-shire The site office and a storage container were forced open and saws, a wrench and a drill set were among the tools taken Daily Record · Apr 15, 2022
New initiative to tackle rise in construction site thefts launched amid spate of Perth and Kinross incidents In recent months police have appealed for information from the public after fuel thefts and attempted fuel thefts in the region Daily Record · Apr 12, 2022
Perth and Kinross taxi fares to increase by 15 per cent as firms face rising fuel costs and recruitment issues Sandy Smith of Perth Radio Taxis said trying to overcome current challenges was like “pushing water uphill” Daily Record · Apr 12, 2022
Scouts selected for world gathering adventure in Korea begin funding challenge with a Tay river duck race The mighty River Tay is to be the setting for an exciting race between 2000 plastic bath toys as a group of local scouts bound for Korea next year invite the public to seize the chance to win £300 on Easter Saturday. Daily Record · Apr 12, 2022
Daily Record · Apr 12, 2022 New Perth and Kinross Local Area Commander Tom Leonard speaks to the PA about the changing nature of policing Chief inspector Tom Leonard says a rise in cyber crime and fraud raises new challenges for the authorities
Daily Record · Apr 8, 2022 Perth and Kinross artists sought to help create memorial for those who lost their lives to coronavirus The ‘Remembering Together’ project will also acknowledge the ways in which communities supported each other during the pandemic
Daily Record · Apr 7, 2022 Call made to appoint permanent Tayside mental health director "as soon as possible" Kinross-shire councillor Callum Purves spoke out at a recent meeting of the Perth and Kinross Integration Joint Board
Daily Record · Apr 6, 2022 Full list of Perth and Kinross Council candidates revealed A total of 86 hopefuls will be contending for a spot on Perth and Kinross Council at the forthcoming local elections
Daily Record · Apr 5, 2022 No Perth and Kinross school closures despite March seeing the highest number of COVID staff absences Perth and Kinross Council confirmed no year groups or classes were sent home over this past term due to a shortage of teachers/staff
Daily Record · Apr 5, 2022 SSEN lodge ambitious plans for brand new £15 million office building in Perth It is hoped the move, if approved by Perth and Kinross Council members, will bring a jobs boost to the area
Daily Record · Apr 5, 2022 Face covering rule extension over the Easter holidays could deal “another bitter blow” to Perth and Kinross hospitality industry The legal requirement to wear masks in shops, schools, hospitality venues and on public transport had been expected to be lifted this week - but has been extended until April 18
Daily Record · Apr 5, 2022 'Help is at hand' for Perth and Kinross residents as the cost of living crisis starts to bite Energy bills are to skyrocket with the price cap increased by £693 to £1791 after Ofgem hiked it up from April 1
Daily Record · Apr 1, 2022 Speeding offence rate in Perth and Kinross nearly four times the national average There was a 24 per cent increase in speeding offences in Perth and Kinross between April and December last year
Daily Record · Apr 1, 2022 Man made threat to stab someone during late night ruckus in Kinross Ryan Warden (31) was heard to utter the chilling threat as he was challenging residents of Dalwhamie Street to a stand up fight on April 30, 2020
Daily Mirror · Mar 31, 2022 Mysterious 80ft 'Rapunzel' tower straight out of Disney film on sale for £80,000 Binnhill Tower in Kinfauns, Perth and Kinross, which was built in 1813, can be snapped up for around £80,000 after going on the market - it has been likened to something from a Disney film