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Free bus travel for Perth and Kinross foodbank users
Perth and Kinross foodbank users are in for a festive treat as they can now enjoy free return bus travel during the holiday season thanks to a new scheme launched by Stagecoach East Scotland and Perth and Kinross Foodbank. Families receiving emergency food parcels from the foodbank will be able to access free bus travel…
HMP Perth cop patrols tackle drugs and threatening behaviour
Police Scotland has been conducting covert and high-visibility patrols at HMP Perth to deter and detect illegal activities, as part of their ongoing collaboration with the Scottish Prison Service (SPS). The patrols, which took place on Thursday November 21 and Friday November 22, involved specialist resources such as the Operational Support Unit and Roads Policing…
Perth MP in plea to UK Government over Levelling Up funding “shambles” for city projects
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surrounding three significant projects in Perth after it was revealed that the Levelling Up funding is set to be withdrawn.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…
A9 lane closes north of Perth for urgent repair works
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…
Ayrshire mum of two living in fear that her violent ex will murder her
A mother of two in Ayrshire is living in constant fear that her violent ex-partner may one day take her life despite her efforts to alert the authorities about the danger he poses to her and their two sons, aged 12 and six. The 35-year-old mother, known as ‘Vicki,’ has come forward amidst a recent…
Former Kilgraston School building and grounds put on the market
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
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 snow maps show when 48 hour flurries will hit the entire country
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 lodged to build nearly 300 brand new homes on outskirts of Dumfries
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…
‘I’m a dentist – there’s simple way to check why you’re getting bad breath’
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…