Perthshire couple's horrifying ordeal
A Perthshire couple are recovering after a terrifying hour long ordeal in their home last night. Just before 9 o’clock three masked men entered their house near Pitcairngreen and tied the couple up. A 57-year-old man was then assaulted and threatened with a knife and other weapons and at one point during the incident he was taken from the house and thrown down a steep banking into the nearby River Almond. The couple were both left tied up whilst the men made their escape. The area has been cordoned off to allow Forensic Examination with Police saying the three men wore balaclavas but had distinctive local accents.
NHS Tayside marks National COPD Day
NHS Tayside is today marking National COPD Day which is aimed at raising public awareness of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Diseases such as chronic bronchitis and emphysema are often looked over by media and the public but COPD is considered the fifth biggest killer in the UK, and the fourth leading cause of disease world wide. Almost 7000 patients in Tayside are affected and are being encouraged to find out more.
Enchanted Forrest receives Parliamentary praise
The Enchanted Forest and Pitlochry Autumn Festival continue to receive plaudits, most recently from members of the Scottish Parliament. Mid-Scotland & Fife Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser lodged a Parliamentary Motion in the Scottish Parliament congratulating the events for their success. The Enchanted Forest, which takes place in Faskally Woods, continues to grow - with record numbers visiting the attraction this year. Mr Fraser believes it is now one of Scotlands best tourist events, and its popularity is great news for the local economy.
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