Wednesday, 7 April 2010

Perth FM News - 7th April 2010

Public view new campus

Members of the public have been visiting the new North Inch community campus before pupils move in after the Easter Break. The campus is one of a line of new schools being built as part of Perth and Kinross Council's multi million pound investment in learning programme. The new campus includes a community library, dance studio and state of the art music and sports faciltities. Tours will be continuing this afternoon and also between 7 and 9 o'clock this evening.


Control team discuss PRI bug outbreak

The NHS Tayside Outbreak control team met yesterday to discuss the outbreak of C diff at Perth Royal Infirmary. A patient died after contracting the infection, though health officials have stated that the bug was not the 'main cause'. Three other patients have tested positive for the bug, and the Ward was closed as a precaution. Officials have also insisted that the cases were detected early, with measures put into place quickly following the discovery.

Charity walker passes through Perth

An ex-fuselier is currently on a walk from John O'Groats to Land's End, and he passed through Perth today. Nigel Potter is walking the length of the country in aid of the Force's Children's Trust, which helps children who have lost parents serving in the military. Nigel spoke to Perth FM and chatted about the hardships he's faced on his way, which have included snow, rain and gale force winds as he approached Perth.

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