Police appeal for poison information
Tayside Police are appealing for information after it was discovered red kite had been poisoned. The bird was found in Strathtay, near Aberfeldy in July and tests were carried out in Edinburgh. Over the past 15 years, Police have recovered several animals and birds, including a household cat, all of which had been poisoned, in the same area. 12 poisoned baits have also been recovered. Wildlife crime officer, Alan Stewart says poisoning is decreasing but there are still a number of 'hotspots' blighting Perthshire's reputation.
School closure appraisals to take place
Decisions on the possible closure of four Perthshire schools could be taken in the next few months. A 'detailed appraisal' is to take place, looking at the viability of the four rural school. Convenor of the Lifelong Learning Committee, Liz Grant said although closure may be considered, it is not something that is on the table yet. The schools at Struan, Strone of Cally, Straloch and Logiealmond are currently running well under their capacity.
Lorry driver banned after bridge smash
A lorry driver who smashed into a Perth railway bridge has been banned from driving for 18 months. James Jarvis admitted that he was driving while twice the legal limit last month when the incident happened. He had failed to notice that the bridge was too low for the truck, despite warning signs on the approach and the high visibility chevrons. Mr Jarvis has now been ordered to carry out the maximum 240 hours community service as well as being banned from the road.
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