Tuesday, 22 June 2010

Perth FM News - 22nd June 2010

Two injured in three way collision on Friarton Bridge

A three way collision on the Friarton Bridge early this morning has seen two people rushed to hospital. A 51 year old woman and a 32 year old man were involved in the crash between an articulated lorry, white transit van and silver Toyota. The accident happened before 8 o'clock this morning and involved the closure of the road for some time, though it has now re-opened. The woman was freed from the Toyota having suffered injuries to her head and back, while the man, who was in the transit van, having sustained leg injuries, with both being taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee.

HRH Prince Edward to visit Perth

It was announced yesterday that HRH Prince Edward is to visit Perth on Friday the 2nd of July as part of the Perth Day celebrations. The Earl of Wessex is to be welcomed by the Lord Lieutenant on his arrival. His day in the area will begin with a visit to Kincarthie House to meet staff and Duke of Edinburgh award winners, before being welcomed to a dais in Tay Street by the Provost and Dignitaries from Perth's twin cities where he will watch the Armed Forces Parade. Afterwards he will meet Armed Forces personnel on the North Inch, and visit the nearby War Memorial to 51 Highland Brigade Veterans.

National success for Perth school

Eleven schools in Scotland have been recognised at the 2010 Scottish Education Awards for innovative work and achievements. Selected from a pool of more than 650 nominations it has brought local success to Perth Grammar School. Announced at a ceremony in Glasgow, Perth Grammar won in the ‘Getting Scotland Active’ category.

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