Perth FM news (Free subscription) | yesterday
Drug operations lead to fall in prosecutions Operations targeting drug dealers in Tayside have led to a fall in prosecutions for possession, according to Police. Figures have been released by the Scottish Government showing convictions for drug possession, which has dropped by over 30 percent from last year. Tayside Police have been cracking down on dealers in the area and the number of those convicted...
Perth FM news (Free subscription) | 17/11/2009
Sainsbury announce plans for Pitlochry Supermarket chain Sainsbury's have announced plans for a new store in Pitlochry that could see 150 jobs come to the area. The supermarket has already put forward plans for a store in Perth on the site of the old Perth Mart. Sainsbury's are hoping to bring more competition between larger retailers to Perth and Kinross – with a smaller store in Kinross being...
Couture Allure Vintage Fashion (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
It's 1969, and the pages of magazines are filled with jumpsuits in every color and fabric imaginable. Here are a few to spark your imagination. I showed you some Jane Irwill sweaters from 1955 last week. Here, their take on the jumpsuit in pumpkin or brown ribbed wool with chain belts at the waist. Cadillac knit jumpsuit in black with a white yoke. Worn with two belts by Elegant. Prima ballerina Leda...
Perth FM news (Free subscription) | 30/10/2009
National flood prevention scheme launched in Perth A national campaign highlighting the importance of flood prevention was launched yesterday in Perth by MSP Roseanna Cunningham. The Perth MSP launched the Scottish Environment protection agency's annual initiative out at kinkell bridge near Auchterarder - an area prone to flooding. The Scottish Environment minister also met with students on SEPA's...
Perth FM news (Free subscription) | 26/10/2009
Power lines look set to be approved Reports that the Beauly to Denny Power line looks set to be approved by the Scottish Government has raised concerns for a local politician. Conservative MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife Liz Smith thinks other alternatives may not have been given full consideration and is also worried about environmental and health concerns. The necessary upgrade to the lines will see...
Derek and John's Epic Caper.... (Free subscription) | 21/10/2009
With school holidays still in full flow, the Dark Knights posse was reduced to two ..................... and not the gruesome twosome! The Ironman and Bigman defied teh weather forecast and set out into the dark and ominous skies to climb the iconic Col du Cleish. It was a stiff wind from the east however with full winter gear and a good climbing pace, it did not field cold. The pair descended down...
Perth FM news (Free subscription) | 13/10/2009
Palliative Care centre opens its doors to the public The new specialist palliative care centre in Perth is to open its doors to the public this week. The open days will give locals a chance to look around the Cornhill Macmillan Centre before it opens to in-patients next month. The new facility was made possible due to a massive fundraising campaign that has taken place around Perth and Kinross for...
Perth FM news (Free subscription) | 12/10/2009
First Minister visits Kinross Cashmere firm The First Minister, Alex Salmond, is visiting Todd and Duncan of Kinross today following the acquisition of the firm by a Chinese Cashmere company. With the takeover securing around 200 jobs and the future of the textile firm, Mr Salmond believes the move will strengthen Scotland's ties with China. Mr Salmond will meet staff at the Loch level factory, which...
Perth FM news (Free subscription) | 24/09/2009
Housing development in Coupar Angus dismissed by PKC committee A planned housing development in Coupar Angus was dismissed by councillors yesterday. Members of the development control committee were concerned about the proposed transformation of an historic tannery yard in the town. Despite the planning department's confidence, committee members raised questions about the layout of the 19 house estate,...
Perth FM news (Free subscription) | 21/09/2009
Campaignors set to head to parliament rally Campaignors in Perth who oppose the proposed incinerator for Shore Road are taking part in a rally at the Scottish parliament. Due to take place on the 1st of October is a national gathering protesting the spread of municipal waste incineration throughout Scotland. The outline consent for the project in Perth would feature a 260-foot chimney stack and local...
What Oor Willie Did Next (Free subscription) | 18/09/2009
I've only just received this email from Big Day Out. It seems we may be getting somewhere with Easywaste and Big Day Out agreeing to mediation. The mediation needs to be quick so that the cleaners get paid next week. *BIG DAY OUT LTD* PO Box 25341 Glasgow G2 5XS 18th September 2009 Mr Willie Rennie MP Dunfermline and West Fife Constituency Office 2nd Floor 1 High Street Dunfermline KY12 7DL Dear Mr...
AYRSHIRE GOLF (Free subscription) | 18/09/2009
The 2009 NAC Scottish Club Championship event will be held at Prestwick St. Nichols Golf Club on Sunday 27th September. 16 clubs, representing each of the 16 SGU Area Associations, will contest the Scottish title and the winners will progress to represent Scotland in the European Club Championship at Klassis Golf & Country Club in Turkey from 22nd to 24th October 2009. Prestwick Golf Club, who...
Derek and John's Epic Caper.... (Free subscription) | 16/09/2009
Another cracker of a day and all the promise of a superb autumn evening. What better way to celebrate harvest season but with a twilight outing on the 'tractors'. The Ironman, fresh from international duty,accompanied by BIgman set out for one of Fife's most iconic ascents - Col du Cleish with its chiselled out cliff faces as you ascend the north face complete with hairpin bend (one). The sun was beginning...
AYRSHIRE GOLF (Free subscription) | 15/09/2009
The Scotland team for the Senior Home Internationals, to be held at Westport Golf Club, County Mayo, in Ireland from 29th September to 1st October has been announced. There will be no Ayrshire representation this year to follow Ronnie McLellan's call up last year, after the surprise omission of David J. Miller (Kilmarnock Barassie) from the Scotland team this season. Despite reaching the final of the...
Perth FM news (Free subscription) | 14/09/2009
Local politicians call for action on alcohol culture Local politicians are calling for action on what they call Scotland's alcohol culture. Tayside Police have released figures under freedom of information that show over 300 breaches of the peace in and around pubs in perth last year. There were also almost 100 assaults reported. MP for Perth and North Perthshire pete wishart hopes police and licensed...
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