'Best feeling on the planet': Perth boxer Luke Bibby enjoys successful Lithuania trip The Perth Railway Club member had the Scotland vest on at the XXVI Algirdas Socikas Elite Tournament Daily Record · Apr 5, 2022
No Perth and Kinross school closures despite March seeing the highest number of COVID staff absences Perth and Kinross Council confirmed no year groups or classes were sent home over this past term due to a shortage of teachers/staff Daily Record · Apr 5, 2022
Perth police launch probe after fire extinguishers used to target vehicles CCTV at the Smart Parking lot on Kinnoull Street is being reviewed by officers to help catch the three culprits Daily Record · Apr 5, 2022
Perth's Rose House cafe recovering from pandemic as larger units around them remain empty Audrey Maestri, who owns the St John Street business with her husband, said their livelihood has survived because they "have put in 70 hours a week for zero pay" Daily Record · Apr 5, 2022
Cyclist suffers serious injuries after being ‘trapped under car’ on busy Scots road The 28-year-old has been rushed to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee after being knocked off her bike on Crieff Road in Perth during Tuesday morning rush hour. Daily Record · Apr 5, 2022
SSEN lodge ambitious plans for brand new £15 million office building in Perth It is hoped the move, if approved by Perth and Kinross Council members, will bring a jobs boost to the area Daily Record · Apr 5, 2022
Face covering rule extension over the Easter holidays could deal “another bitter blow” to Perth and Kinross hospitality industry The legal requirement to wear masks in shops, schools, hospitality venues and on public transport had been expected to be lifted this week - but has been extended until April 18 Daily Record · Apr 5, 2022
'Help is at hand' for Perth and Kinross residents as the cost of living crisis starts to bite Energy bills are to skyrocket with the price cap increased by £693 to £1791 after Ofgem hiked it up from April 1 Daily Record · Apr 5, 2022
Perthshire runner Sol Sweeney warming up nicely ahead of bid to make Commonwealth Games team The Perth Strathtay Harrier was in strong form at the weekend and set a course record at the Round the Loch 6k Daily Record · Apr 5, 2022
Teenager who bashed Odette Feige in her Swan View home and left her for dead found guilty of murder A teenager who bashed Odette Feige in her own home, leaving her for dead and stealing her jewellery, handbag and car, is facing a potential life sentence after being found guilty of her murder in a Perth court. ABC News · Apr 5, 2022
Excitement in the air as Perth Racecourse counts down to start of 2022 season The treat this year is a 15-fixture calendar packed with racing highlights and enhancements throughout the venue Daily Record · Apr 4, 2022
Perth civic reception honours Winter Olympics gold medal-winning curlers Local ice stars Eve Muirhead and Mili Smith were among the guests at the event on Friday Daily Record · Apr 4, 2022
Inquest hears of delays in providing medical treatment to Perth woman Cally Graham An inquest has been told there were delays in providing medical treatment to Perth woman Cally Graham, who died in custody a week after being arrested over unpaid fines in 2017. ABC News · Apr 4, 2022
WFH forever? Two years into a work-from-home revolution, some may never return to the office Happy puppies, empty offices, endless video calls — the world is now two years into the work-from-home revolution reshaping working lives. ABC News · Apr 3, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2022 The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar review – Roald Dahl magic for the social media age Perth theatre A talented cast and inventive creatives adapt a classic story of transformation into youth theatre at its best
AAP · Apr 3, 2022 WA girl's family await answers at inquest The grieving parents of seven-year-old Aishwarya Aswath hope an inquest into her death at Perth Children's Hospital will provide long-awaited answers.
ABC News · Apr 3, 2022 Thousands flood Perth Stadium for Western Derby as CBD bears brunt of WA COVID cases The lingering psychological impact of the COVID pandemic may explain why people are still shying away from the CBD, but are happy to crowd into a footy stadium, experts say.
ABC News · Apr 1, 2022 Loose building standards let homes overheat in summer, stay cold in winter, passive house advocate says When Carlos Acuna moved to Perth from Seattle, he was surprised by how inefficient it was to cool and heat Australian houses, so using passive house technology he built his family a more comfortable home.
Daily Record · Apr 1, 2022 Speeding offence rate in Perth and Kinross nearly four times the national average There was a 24 per cent increase in speeding offences in Perth and Kinross between April and December last year
Daily Record · Apr 1, 2022 Council urged to take action to address road safety concerns in Perthshire hamlet People living at The Holdings in West Kinfauns say they have been pressing their case for a raised pavement to be built along the narrow main road that passes through the hamlet to protect them from passing traffic for decades
Daily Record · Apr 1, 2022 Perth family restaurant to close for good due to COVID repercussions and rising costs “to ridiculous amounts” Bosses at Manhattan’s Family Restaurant on Glasgow Road had “not taken a wage from long before December” to keep the diner running
ABC News · Apr 1, 2022 Drones armed with mozzie-killing chemicals in wetlands battle with insects For 17 years a Perth council has been fighting a losing battle against hordes of mosquitoes breeding in urban wetlands. Now it's turning to high-tech drones to win the war.
Daily Record · Mar 31, 2022 St Johnstone defender Dan Cleary focused on top club form to bolster Ireland call-up chance The centre-half is determined to guide Saints to safety and says impressing with the Perth club gives him the best shot of international honours
ABC News · Mar 31, 2022 Call for mandatory COVID-19 face mask rules to be scrapped as Perth's CBD withers Relaxed COVID-19 restrictions for Western Australia may be in place, but Perth businesses fear it will not be enough to breathe new life into a CBD struggling under the weight of the pandemic.
Daily Record · Mar 31, 2022 Perth school pupil suffers serious burns after aerosol can is set on fire Perth Academy's head teacher has written to parents urging them to check their children’s bags to make sure the cans are not brought in to school