Perth MP Calls on UK Government to Resolve Levelling Up Funding “Shambles” Perth and Kinross-shire MP, Pete Wishart, has urged the UK Government to address the funding uncertainty surrounding three significant projects in Perth after it was revealed that the Levelling Up funding is set to be withdrawn. Wishart’s plea follows a letter he sent…

A lane closure on the A9 north of Perth is causing disruption for drivers as urgent repair works are underway. The closure affects the northbound dual carriageway between Bankfoot and Birnam and is expected to last until the weekend. The repair works are necessary due to a fault identified at one of the expansion joints…

Former Kilgraston School building and grounds have been listed for sale after the closure of the school in August 2024. The closure came about due to financial shortfalls caused by an investor backing out of a funding deal. The prestigious independent school, Kilgraston, located in Bridge of Earn, had been in operation since the 1930s…

Landmark Perthshire hotel Crieff Hydro set for revamp in 2025 A flagship Perthshire hotel, Crieff Hydro, is gearing up for a significant revamp set to take place early next year. The Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels recently disclosed plans for a multimillion-pound investment at Crieff Hydro. The project will encompass a new day-to-night bar, renovated…

Scotland is set to face a snowfall calamity as snow maps predict a 48-hour flurry across the entire country this December. The plummeting temperatures have triggered yellow weather warnings for snow and ice issued by the Met Office in various regions of Scotland. The most recent weather maps from WXCharts indicate that Scotland will experience…

Plans have been submitted to construct nearly 300 new homes on the outskirts of Dumfries. Wheatley Homes South, a social housing landlord, is moving forward with their proposal to develop Catherinefield Farm at Heathhall after hosting various public events. This initiative follows Wheatley’s completion of 89 affordable homes in a £22.9 million project at the…

A dental expert has revealed a simple way to check for bad breath at home, as many people may be concerned about the freshness of their breath. The dentist shared three main reasons for smelly breath and suggested a quick test individuals can do themselves to assess their breath. The expert advised a straightforward method…

Dumfries and Galloway’s NHS dental registration rate has been revealed as the lowest in Scotland, according to new figures released by Public Health Scotland. The data indicates a troubling trend, with approximately 2,000 fewer people having seen an NHS dentist in the region over the past three months. This decline comes amidst the backdrop of…