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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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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 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…

**Blind Charity Boss in Glasgow Threatened by Cyclist for Nearly Crashing Into Guide Dogs** A visually impaired charity boss in Glasgow has raised concerns about the increasing threats faced by visually impaired individuals due to dangerous cyclists in the city centre. Fraser Fleming, co-founder of TripleTapTech, spoke out after he and fellow charity founder Graham…

Italian TV chef Gino D’Acampo is facing allegations of ‘inappropriate behaviour’ by a female employee at ITV, spanning a period of five years. The unnamed woman has filed a complaint with ITV, claiming that D’Acampo behaved inappropriately towards her between 2006 and 2011. This accusation comes in the wake of multiple allegations against MasterChef presenter…