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Public support for Blairgowrie and Rattray regeneration plans

A PROGRESS report on regeneration projects in Blairgowrie and Rattray was given to the public last week.Read

Section of Riverside Walk in Blairgowrie closed to public

PART of the Riverside Walk in Blairgowrie will be closed for the foreseeable future for safety reasons.Read

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Exclusive: Tiësto Q&A

Tiësto is a man of “firsts”. He was the first DJ to sell out dates at the Brixton Academy (two nights in a row), Alexandra Palace, the O2 Arena, and last summer he was the first DJ to headline and sell-out a truly wondrous show at Victoria Park, London to 25,000 fans.Read

Blairgowrie drunk threatened to “hunt down” police

A YOUNG Blairgowrie man launched a drink-fuelled tirade of abuse and threats at police outside a local pub.Read

Coupar Angus thief hunted

AT 3pm on Monday (January 25), a man gained access to a house at George Street, Coupar Angus, and while the elderly female occupant was distracted, money was stolen.Read

Medal for Strathmore girl

CORPORAL Jillian Reid of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron, Air Training Corp was presented with her leadership certificate by her commanding officer Flight Lieutenant Roy Kemp. Read

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Blairgowrie visitors’ centre sparks safety fears for elderly

FRAIL Blairgowrie residents have been stretchered into ambulances using household furniture because parked cars are obstructing emergency service vehicles.Read

Ex-soldier had live rounds of ammunition

A FORMER soldier kept 16 live rounds of ammunition as a souvenir at his former home in Bridge of Cally after he was medically discharged from the Army.Read

Blairgowrie supports River Ericht projects

A SERIES of projects designed to revitalise east Perthshire have been given residents’ resounding approval.Read

Blairgowrie man lashed out at police

A DRINK-FUELLED confrontation with police at a house in Blairgowrie cost a local man £600 in fines at Perth Sheriff Court.Read

PKC considers Coupar Angus regeneration plans

A PLAN to breathe new life into Coupar Angus will be considered by council bosses today. Read

Blairgowrie High School News

SENIOR pupils from Blairgowrie High School organised a non-uniform day last week to raise money for the DEC Haiti Appeal.Read

Win Tickets to Scottish Wedding Show

Scotland’s largest event for brides-to-be, The Scottish Wedding Show, will take place at the SECC, Glasgow on 20th & 21st February 2010.Read

Reward for missing Alyth dog

AN ALYTH woman has issued an emotional appeal in an attempt to track down her lost pet.Read

From flowers to angling at merchants’ meeting

THE Blairgowrie Merchants Association, at their open meeting last week before a distinguished and influential audience, enjoyed the company of four speakers.Read

Thumbs up for River Ericht regeneration

MID SCOTLAND and Fife Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser attended the public meeting at Blairgowrie Town Hall last Thursday when the proposals by Blairgowrie and Rattray Regeneration Company (BARRC) for a new hydro-scheme and visitor centre at the River Ericht were outlined.Read

Blairgowrie businesses hail tourism projects

SEVERAL local traders have dismissed fears that two tourism projects earmarked for East Perthshire could spell the end for existing businesses.Read

‘Stupid prank’ cost teenager £230

A “STUPID prank” with a moped cost a Perthshire teenager a £230 fine at Perth Sheriff Court this week.Read

Reporter tries his hand at snowboarding

BEING sharply pushed from behind is my first taste of snowboarding.Read

Snowy winter doesn't bring economic boom to Blairgowrie

WHAT is shaping up to be Glenshee’s best ski season in almost two decades has not triggered an economic avalanche for the wider Blairgowrie area.Read

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