Renewed attempts to recover canoeist's body
Attempts were renewed this morning, to recover the body of a canoeist who died in Highland Perthshire waters yesterday. The 19 year old from Cleveland in England, got into difficulty around 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon when he became submerged and wedged under a rock in fast flowing water. Rescue efforts included an RAF helicopter and crew, as well as local rescue boat. With the river in spate, rescue attempts were hampered despite going on until nightfall.
Wage row response
A row over wage bills for Perth and Kinross Council continues today, as Leader of the Council, Ian Miller responded to critics. Details received through freedom of information have shown that the Council's wage bill has increased by millions of pounds in the last two years, despite the recession. Mr Miller insists that the Local Authority has seen costs rise just as others in Scotland have, and belts have been tightened in response and a recruitment freeze implemented.
Police appeal over Huntly absconder
Tayside Police are appealing for help in locating an absconder from Castle Huntly. 38 year old Gary McGeown failed to return to the open prison yesterday afternoon. McGeown appeared on a serious assault charge in February 2007 and was sentenced to serve just over 6 years. Anyone aware of his current whereabouts is urged to call Tayside Police or the Crimestoppers hotline.
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