Friday, 10 July 2009

Perth FM News - 10th July 09

Campaign for more homes launched in Perthshire

There are fewer affordable homes in Scotland now than there were 50 years ago. That's according to a new report by charity Shelter Scotland. They're launching a new campaign in Blairgowrie this morning. The leading homelessness charity is taking drawings of all the 30,000 houses needed to the Scottish Government. Head of campaigns Gordon Macrae says they want everyone to get involved. You can log on to their website at Scotland.shelter.org.uk

Business to be re-built after fire

An Errol Caravan company gutted by a blaze earlier this year are re-building their showroom. Owners of The Perthshire Caravan company hope to re-built their business and make it 50 percent bigger than before. They've lodged the proposals with the council. The former showroom was burnt down by a fire last May.

Gates to open at T in the Park

More than 120 bands and singers are set to entertain crowds at Scotlands biggest music festival this weekend. The gates to T in the park open later today to around 85 thousand revellers. Kings of Leon, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds and The View are tonight's headline acts. Police have urged festival-goers to stick with their friends, be aware of pickpockets and to look after their mobile phones.

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