Fall girl in serious condition
A girl who fell 90 feet into a gorge in Perthshire yesterday is said to be in a serious but stable condition at Ninewells hospital. The teenager from Dundee was on a mountain bike trip in Dunkeld when she collided with the Rumbling Bridge before falling into the River Tay. Emergency services had been quick on the scene and she had been airlifted by RAF Leuchars search and Rescue. The girl sustained a broken arm and serious internal injuries including a ruptured spleen, crushed kidneys and a torn pancreas as a result of the incident. She is currently in the intensive care unit and was expected to undergo surgery today.
Scone supermarket gets green light
Despite pleas from a local councillor, supermarket plans for Scone have been given the green light. Local Councillor Lewis Simpson claimed the proposals would have a catastrophic effect on the existing retail area of the village. The new food store is planned for the current park and ride facility on the edge of Scone. There was a strong campaign against the plans by residents of the village however, the council's development quality manager Nick Brian believes a silent majority supports them and recommended approval.
Upgrade plans announced for rural broadband
The Scottish Government has announced upgrade plans to telephone lines across rural areas, which includes rural Perthshire. Householders and businesses will be able to access improved broadband speeds and better coverage. Due to high demand, the current exchanges have been unable to cope with the volume of traffic and so the upgrades are planned to begin in March. Local politicians have spoken of their support for the improvements, with MSP Murdo Fraser acknowledging the importance of broadband for today’s businesses .
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