Publication
A BRAND NEW HIGH SCHOOL IS NEEDED
A call has been made for a “firm commitment” to replace the ageing Blairgowrie High School. At last week’s budget meeting, the Conservative group proposed allocating £75,000 in Perth and Kinross Council’s 2026/27 revenue budget to launch a feasibility...
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RAPISTISCAGED FOR CAMPAIGN OFABUSE
An Alyth man who repeatedly raped and sexually assaulted three women in a“brutal and degrading”campaign of abuse has been jailed for 11 years. Jack Bruce (30) preyed on the females, who cannot be named for legal reasons, at addresses in the...
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SWINNEYSLAMS BANK’SBRANCH CLOSURE
Bank of Scotland bosses have defended shutting their Blairgowrie branch from this summer. The Blairgowrie bank will close on June 18 as part of changes being made by the bank to reflect what it describes as changing habits – including the increased...
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EXCLUSION INCIDENTS ATSCHOOL AREONTHE INCREASE
There was a 21 per cent increase in the number of exclusion incidents in Perth and Kinross schools last year. A total of 295 exclusion incidents were recorded, resulting in a total of 218 primary and secondary pupils being excluded in 2024/25 – a 15...
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PARKING DELAY
Live Active Leisure is working with Perth and Kinross Council (PKC) to address the current parking issues at the £36 million new Blairgowrie Recreation Centre. The delay in demolishing the old recreation centre — which would form the car park — has...
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CLARKEKICKSOFF SALMONSEASON
The official opening ceremony for the River Tay salmon fishing season took place at Meikleour – marking another year of fishing on the Perthshire river. The opening on January 15 is hosted by the Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board (TDFSB), the Tay...
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