The Latest Breaking News from Perth

Perth-based SSE to review investment in renewables following UK Government’s windfall tax announcement

It comes after the energy firm based on Dunkeld Road reported it more than tripled its profits in the six months to the end of September

Daily Record · Nov 26, 2022

Perth Silent Auction to benefit men’s mental health in region

Members of Perth Rotary Club commended the sterling work being done in the Perth and Kinross community by suicide prevention charity Andy’s Man Club

Daily Record · Nov 26, 2022

Plans to extend controversial quarry near Blairgowrie are unanimously refused

Laird Aggregates Ltd applied to Perth and Kinross Council to expand Marlee Quarry at Essendy by almost 30 hectares in order to extract 1.1 million tonnes of sand and gravel

Daily Record · Nov 25, 2022

Motorists warned of delays on A90 between Dundee and Perth this weekend due to roadworks

The £530,000 project begins at 8pm on November 25 and is scheduled to be completed at 6am on Monday, November 28

Daily Record · Nov 25, 2022

Perth and Kinross schools close as teachers strike over pay for first time in nearly 40 years

Further industrial action could take place in December if an agreement is not found between Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) and the Scottish Government

Daily Record · Nov 25, 2022

Concerns raised over Perthshire company's bid to extend time it can extract material from quarry site near Dunkeld

A number of people who attended a recent public meeting raised a range of concerns about the local authority’s handling of two planning applications lodged by Mills Contractors relating to its work at Newtyle Quarry

Daily Record · Nov 25, 2022

'Exhausted' WA nurses walk off the job

About 3000 nurses and midwives have rallied outside parliament in Perth, ignoring a direction from the industrial umpire to call off a statewide strike.

AAP · Nov 25, 2022

WA government commits more than $20 million to help rough sleepers like Joe change their lives

As the WA government commits more than $20 million on social housing and community support, a former rough sleeper tells of the impact the scheme has had on his life.

ABC News · Nov 24, 2022

Body recovered from River Tay in Perth after emergency response

Mercy crews attended the river this afternoon, but the 69-year-old woman could not be saved.

Daily Record · Nov 24, 2022

Girl, 7, hailed a 'hero' after diving into pool to rescue toddler from drowning

Phoebe Van Niel from Perth was praised for her quick thinking, as she dived into a public swimming pool after being the first to notice a toddler had accidentally fallen into the water

Daily Mirror · Nov 24, 2022