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The astonishing story of Scots gran who could 'smell' husband's Parkinson's for 12 years

Joy Milne, from Perth, detected a change in body odour on her late husband Les - who was diagnosed with Parkinson's 12 years later.

Daily Record · Sep 7, 2022

Royal National Mod to showcase art for the first time in its history

ART will be showcased as part of the Royal National Mod in Perth this October for the first time since the event began.

The National (Scotland) · Sep 7, 2022

New Parkinson's disease test developed from woman who can 'smell the condition'

Joy Milne, 72, from Perth, in Scotland, has a super-strong sense of smell and after being found to be able to detect Parkinson's, scientists have now developed a test for the disease

Daily Mirror · Sep 7, 2022

Fair City actor Andrew off to tour live version of Trainspotting but thinks fondly of home town of Perth

With a plum role as the lead in a live theatre version of Trainspotting touring UK cities, Perth's Andrew Barrett is delighted to be back on the road and crawling out of the pan again as he chooses life and resumes his part as Renton.

Daily Record · Sep 6, 2022

Perth dad walks the way in five-day fundraising challenge for Alexis and Meningitis Now cause

In his latest Alexis Rose Challenge (ARC) Alan Glynn from Perth tackled the West Highland Way with three pals

Daily Record · Sep 6, 2022

Perth Stagecoach bus routes hit by 37 cancelled rides in one day due to lack of drivers

Stagecoach sent tweets out on Friday to tell customers there were a raft of bus services not operating that day because there were not the trained drivers available.

Daily Record · Sep 6, 2022

Willeton Senior High School student tried to kill 'trusted' teacher in knife attack, Perth court hears

A troubled Perth teenager who tried to kill a "trusted" teacher told the victim she had "a good surprise" for her before lunging at her with a 32-centimetre knife, the Perth Children's Court is told.

ABC News · Sep 6, 2022

Bega hopeful of resolving pay dispute

Dairy company Bega says it's trying to resolve a pay dispute with its staff at its Bentley plant in Perth, Western Australia.

AAP · Sep 6, 2022

Jetstar flights cancelled, leaving 4,000 passengers stranded overseas for up to a week

Travellers in Bali have run out of medication and been offered tortuous routes home

The Guardian - AU · Sep 6, 2022

Major fire at Perth electrical waste recycling plant extinguished after burning for over a day

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was thanked for bringing the blaze under control

Daily Record · Sep 5, 2022