Dream come true for schoolgirl Lily as she is chosen to turn on Perth Christmas lights
Inspirational schoolgirl Lily Douglas has had her “dream come true” after being invited to help turn on the Perth Christmas lights.
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Perthshire dancer Ellie, 10, celebrates being a star on both sides of the Atlantic
She may be only 10, but Ellie Tiffney has already proved to be a dance star on both sides of the Atlantic.
Pupils banned from using mobile phones at new Tayside high school
Scotland’s newest and most technologically advanced secondary school will enforce an outright ban on mobile phones during school time to encourage a “social media detox” among pupils.
Invergowrie playpark proves popular with youngsters after £70k facelift
A play area which struggled to attract youngsters due to its rundown state is proving popular after a £70,000 facelift.
Council plans to repair dilapidated headstones at ancient Tayside burial site
Plans to remove 50 dilapidated headstones for restoration at one of Scotland’s oldest churchyards have been revealed.
Perth Academy parents demand public apology after head boy and girl humiliate classmates in ‘racy’ speeches
Parents at a Perth school have called for the head boy and girl to publicly apologise for humiliating their classmates during a leavers’ day speech.
Are we prepared for a zombie apocalypse? Tayside councils reveal disaster plans ahead of possible rise of the undead
Just how prepared is Tayside for the rise of the living dead?
BrewDog allowed outdoor seating at Perth pub despite concerns for grieving families
Craft beer giant BrewDog has won planning permission for outdoor seating at its Perth city centre pub, despite a complaint from a neighbouring funeral director.
Appeal to increase roll at Tayside school with six pupils, amid closure fears
The parent council of a Tayside primary school which is under threat of closure has issued a late appeal to increase the school roll.
Perth street shut down due to collapsed water main near primary school
A road in Perth has been closed due to a collapsed water main near a primary school .
Auction firm gutted by fire plans new base at Perth Aerodrome
A fire-hit auction firm is preparing to rise from the ashes with plans for a new base.
Longforgan landmark Mercat Cross brought down amid safety concerns
A landmark which has stood tall at the heart of a Tayside village for centuries is to be brought down amid concerns over falling debris.
Parents surprised joint school for Dundee, Angus and Perth and Kinross will take nine years
Early proposals for a new super school for Tayside have gone on public display – but the timescale for the development has left many parents cold.
Pepe’s Piri Piri Chicken could open in former Farmfoods store in Perth
A commercial property on the edge of Perth city centre could soon be brought back into use in the near future.
Outdoor gym on banks of Perthshire river given green light by council
An outdoor gym will be built on the banks of the River Ericht.
Tayside police issue warning as city traffic lights go out at busy junction
Police have issued a warning as a set of traffic lights are out in Perth.
Claims proposed Tayside housing developement could pose safety risk for kids
Scores of residents have objected to plans for new housing in east Perthshire.
Perth prepares to welcome continental market back to city centre
Perth is preparing to welcome the continental market back to the city centre.
‘Danger to public’ after sinkhole closes street in Perth
A “sinkhole” has appeared in Perth, motorists have been warned.
Perth and Kinross councillors accused of being ‘anti-Dundee’ over Tay Cities Deal
Perth and Kinross councillors were accused of being “anti-Dundee” after a vote on usurping the larger city as the lead in the Tay Cities partnership was defeated by the narrowest of margins.