Wednesday, 15 April 2009

Perth FM News - 15th April 09

Perth Bus company speak out after licence is taken away
A Perth bus company have spoken against the decision to take away their license for over three years. Bankfoot buses Limited will loose their licence to operate from midnight tonight. The Traffic commissioner's decision was based around the small company's alleged interference with bus giant's Stagecoach. Bankfoot buses Managing director Stuart Newing Davis says they haven't had time to oppose the decision.

Stop the incinerator campaign grows
More councillors are joining the campaign to stop the incinerator. Councillor Heather Stewart has come forward and says she's opposed the plant since it was first discussed at a community council meeting last March. Grundon Waste Management has received outline-planning permission for the one hundred million pound project. Councillor Stewart told Perth FM one of the main problems is the traffic it'll produce.

Black Watch troops make their mark in Afghanistan
Black Watch Troops are already making their mark in Afghanistan, just weeks after deployment. They've already hit the Taliban in a 36-hour operation. Troops were dropped onto a supply route by a helicopter. They netted Taliban anti-personnel mines, mortar and rocket propelled grenades. The battalion, who have links with Perth, took over as the regional battle group last Friday.

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