Perthshire hit by wave of snow
Heavy snow in the north and west of Perth and Kinross is reported to be up to 400 millimetres, and strong winds have caused drifting and several trees have been brought down. Snow ploughs have been working the priority roads, however progress was been affected by stuck vehicles and trees. Many motorists' travel plans are being affected as snow continues to affect large parts of the area. The A9 Perth to Dunblane road has been closed in both directions due to two accidents, a jack-knifed lorry and fallen power cables. Almost 30 schools were closed to pupils today. Police are advising drivers not to travel unless necessary.
24 hour police crackdown
Tayside Police are currently running a 24 hour road campaign today, aimed at cracking down on mobile phone and seat belt offences. The campaign is Scotland wide and involved all 8 of Scotland's Police Forces, endeavouring to promote compliance with the laws. Mobile phones are known to be a cause of distraction, and failure to wear a seatbelt could result in someone being thrown from a vehicle following a collision. If caught, drivers could face a fine and points on their license. During 2009, a total of 21 people died on roads in Tayside.
City status bid progresses to Holyrood and beyond
Perth's bid for city status is once more in the spotlight as the Provost of Perth went to Holyrood today to gain support. Provost Hulbert was in parliament to hear a Motion congratulating Perth and he will then host an exhibition outlining Perth's claim. And MP for Perth and North Perthshire, Pete Wishart is keeping the bid going in London, as he has written to Justice Secretary Jack Straw, inviting him to Perth during the 800 celebrations. With the Scotland Office already in support of the bid, Mr Wishart is continuing his quest for cross party support, with 25 MPs already signed to his Parliamentary Early Day Motion.
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