City Bid to be tougher than expected
Perth's bid for city status is likely to face tougher opposition that expected. Originally it was thought that one city would be created in each of the four home nations however it now seems there will be only one made for the whole of the United Kingdom. Campaigners say Perth is well placed but Provost of Perth Dr John Hulbert warns that they must not be complacent if Perth is to become Scotland's seventh city. The bid has been well publicised so far and securing city status is expected to bring with it extra tourism, economic activity and civic pride.
Hotel firm give no assurances over jobs
Hotel firm Travelodge have said they can give no assurances to staff working in the reservation office at the Isle of Skye over the future of their jobs. The firm acquired the hotel as part of a larger buy out. They plan to create new jobs however they say the reservations office is not included in the purchase of the hotel.Councilor Alexander Stewart wrote to the Chief Executive of Travelodge to get to the bottom of the situation.
Police search for armed robber
Police in Perthshire are hunting for an armed robber, who struck yesterday afternoon in Almondbank. The man threatened the shop assistant at the Bridgeton Brae shop before making off with cash. He is thought to be in his late 20s and about 6 feet tall. Detectives are currently carrying out door to door enquiries in the area.
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