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Perthshire drivers warned in advance of pavement parking ban
Perthshire Drivers Warned in Advance of Pavement Parking Ban Residents of a Perthshire village were taken aback as they discovered what seemed to be penalties for pavement parking weeks before fines were due to be enforced. The Perth and Kinross Council (PKC) had announced in late October that the pavement parking ban would be implemented…
Perth and Kinross Council urged to hold fire on library cuts
Perth and Kinross Council Urged to Halt Library Closures Campaigners in Perth and Kinross are urging the local council to refrain from closing any libraries until they are certain of the government funding it will receive next year. Amid concerns over potential library closures, Finance Secretary Shona Robison recently announced a “record” funding deal for…
Radio star Robin Ayers dies of cancer aged 44 leaving two daughters behind
Beloved American radio personality, Robin Ayers, has tragically passed away at the age of 44 after a courageous battle with cancer. Robin leaves behind her husband and twin daughters, Brooklyn and Madison, who recently turned 18. The news of her passing was confirmed by her station, KBLA Talk 1580, expressing deep sadness at the loss…
Pupils return to classroom days after Storm Darragh blew roof off Dumfries and Galloway school
Pupils return to Castle Douglas High School in Dumfries and Galloway today, just days after Storm Darragh caused part of the school’s roof to be blown off. Over the weekend, the region experienced extreme winds exceeding 60mph, leading to fallen trees and power cuts across the area. Despite the damage caused to the school by…
Kinnoull Tennis Club’s £150,000 new facilities will serve Perth and beyond
Kinnoull Tennis Club in Perth has unveiled its new state-of-the-art facilities, worth a total of £150,000, which are set to benefit not only the local community but also attract players from across the region and beyond. The club secured funding for the renovation project, which includes four new artificial courts, LED floodlights, and improved disabled…
Cash-strapped Perth and Kinross Council doubles reserve use to £28.1 million
Cash-strapped Perth and Kinross Council has significantly increased its use of reserves this year, now planning to use a total of £28.1 million – more than double the initially budgeted amount of £13.8 million. The decision to tap into reserves was made in February 2024, and during a recent meeting of the Audit and Performance…
SFRS delay replacing height appliance at Perth Community Fire Station
The replacement of a 10-year-old height appliance at Perth Community Fire Station has been delayed by up to two years, according to the latest update provided to Perth and Kinross Council’s Housing and Social Wellbeing Committee. The current appliance, a combined aerial rescue pump (CARP), was deemed in need of replacement as part of a…
Carer wins £110m EuroMillions jackpot after going to Tesco for her son
A carer from Northallerton has struck gold by winning a staggering £110 million in the EuroMillions lottery, all thanks to a last-minute decision to buy a ticket for her son. Sheena Clayton, aged 37, who usually purchases her tickets online, almost missed the draw on November 22 after finishing a night shift feeling exhausted. It…
Two Monklands buildings to be demolished due to RAAC
Two buildings in Monklands, including a primary school and a community centre, are set to be demolished due to safety concerns related to reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC). The decision was made by North Lanarkshire councillors following safety surveys that identified collapse-risk concrete in the structures. The buildings affected are an annexe at Caldervale High…
Kerry Katona has horror crash in £200k Lamborghini going to Katie Price pantomime
Kerry Katona was involved in a horror crash while driving her £200,000 Lamborghini to rehearsals for the Cinderella pantomime she is starring in alongside Katie Price. The former Atomic Kitten star encountered black ice on her way to the Northwich Memorial Court and skidded, damaging her luxury vehicle. Kerry, aged 44, shared her terrifying experience…