Friday, 17 July 2009

Perth FM News - 18th July 2009

Perthshire hotel expansion could see £14million for local economy

A Perthshire hotel expansion could see an investment of over 14 million pounds come to the local economy. Newhaven Company, the owner of the Kenmore Hotel also claims an indirect impact of over 2 million pounds a year to the Kenmore community. They hope to build 30 apartments and 24 hotel suites along with new facilities including a spa and gymnasium. The hotel is currently in need of an upgrade and hope these plans will fulfil the criteria for the Destination Perthshire initiative.


Summer taxi rank Marshall scheme kicks off tonight

A taxi rank Marshall scheme for the summer kicks off in Perth tonight.
It'll see marshalls at the taxi rank on Murray Street during busy periods.
They’ll be on hand on Friday and Saturday nights to assist customers and make sure the taxi runs go smoothly.


Dundee fans fined for challenging Saints supporters at McDiarmid Park

Three Dundee fans who challenged St Johnstone supporters during a match last season were fined yesterday at Perth Sheriff court. All three admitted that they conducted themselves in a disorderly manner at McDiarmid Park in February by refusing to sit down and gesticulating at the home support. St Johnstone applies rules that state supporters must remain seated during matches.

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