Connect2 in doubt
The Connect2 foot and cycle bridge project has been dealt a potentially devastating blow. Perth and Kinross council revealed yesterday that one of the strategic landowners has advised that they wish to withdraw their support for the project, as they no longer want the bridge to cross their land. Council Leader Ian Miller spoke to Perth FM.
Flash Flood in City Centre
Devastated shop owners fought a desperate battle against rising water yesterday, after a dramatic flash flood forced the closure of Perth's New Row.A cordon was quickly thrown up around the street on the fringes of the town centre after the water began to accumulate at around two pm. The water was around two to three feet deep in places and representatives of Tayside Fire and Resuce quickly joined police officers at the scene. The water continued to flow for about an hour until the pipe responsible was identified and isolated.
Holiday Closures
Most Perth and Kinross council offices will close for the festive holidays today at three pm and will not reopen until Wednesday January fifth. Residents can contact their local office directly to find out about their own arrangements.Information on council services and opening hours over the holiday period can also be found on the councils website.
Friday, 24 December 2010
Thursday, 23 December 2010
Perth FM News 23/12/10
Fatal Traffic Accident on A9
In the early hours of this morning the A9 has claimed yet another life.
Three heavy goods vehicles were involved in a collision this morning on the A9, 1 mile north of Dunkeld. The 57 year old driver of one of the vehicles has died, while a 23 male is in a critical condition at Ninewells hospital. The driver of the 3rd vehicle was unharmed. The collision has led to the A9 being closed in both directions for several hours.
Robbery at LocaL Supermarket
Perth police are appealing for witnesses to a robbery yesterday evening, in the car park of Morrison car park in Perth. At around 1840 hours yesterday, the victim had just got into her black coloured Saab motorcar when a male suspect also entered via the passenger door. The victim managed to escape and reported the incident. Tayside Police are increasing patrols in the area. The male suspect is described as mid 20s, slim build, about 5' 7" tall wearing a white coloured hoodie, hat and checked scarf.
Impact on Rural Communities
Councillor Alexander Stewart has expressed concerns for the uncertain economic future for rural communities throughout Perth and Kinross. The recent snowfall and plummeting temperatures are contributing to what has been a testing time for local towns and villages in the area. The town regeneration funds which were made available this year by the Scottish government have boosted and supported many local communities.This funding is, however, temporary and Councillor Stewart is concerned as to how rural communities will fair in the longer term.
In the early hours of this morning the A9 has claimed yet another life.
Three heavy goods vehicles were involved in a collision this morning on the A9, 1 mile north of Dunkeld. The 57 year old driver of one of the vehicles has died, while a 23 male is in a critical condition at Ninewells hospital. The driver of the 3rd vehicle was unharmed. The collision has led to the A9 being closed in both directions for several hours.
Robbery at LocaL Supermarket
Perth police are appealing for witnesses to a robbery yesterday evening, in the car park of Morrison car park in Perth. At around 1840 hours yesterday, the victim had just got into her black coloured Saab motorcar when a male suspect also entered via the passenger door. The victim managed to escape and reported the incident. Tayside Police are increasing patrols in the area. The male suspect is described as mid 20s, slim build, about 5' 7" tall wearing a white coloured hoodie, hat and checked scarf.
Impact on Rural Communities
Councillor Alexander Stewart has expressed concerns for the uncertain economic future for rural communities throughout Perth and Kinross. The recent snowfall and plummeting temperatures are contributing to what has been a testing time for local towns and villages in the area. The town regeneration funds which were made available this year by the Scottish government have boosted and supported many local communities.This funding is, however, temporary and Councillor Stewart is concerned as to how rural communities will fair in the longer term.
Wednesday, 22 December 2010
Perth FM News 22/12/10
LPG Concerns
Families throughout Perthshire are facing a Christmas without any heating as temperatures show no signs of rising. Some properties are experiencing problems with their LPG despite orders being placed in some cases more than 3 weeks ago.
Several families have looked at trying to have fuel delivered by other suppliers but have been told that this would put them in breach of contract.As calls to some suppliers are increasing, levels of customer service seem to be decreasing with calls and emails not receiving any response.
Counterfeit Notes
Tayside Police is urgently appealing to retailers, businesses and members of the public to be on the guard against the use of counterfeit money. The force has received calls from shop keepers and staff over the past few days, that a range of counterfeit notes are being offered up as legal tender. Reports indicate that the forged notes are of various denominations and from various banking origins.
Officers are urging everyone in the Tayside community to be vigilant to contact the police if they receive a note they suspect to be counterfeit.
Annual Writing Prize
Perthshire wordsmiths are being urged to put pen to paper, or fingers to keyboard, and enter their poems for the annual William Soutar Writing Prize. The competition, which awards poets and short story writers in alternate years, is run by Perth and Kinross Council's Library service in memory of Perth's most famous poet. Anyone over the age of 16, writing in English or Scots anywhere in the world, is eligible to enter. The first prize is a week's writing course at one of the prestigious Arvon writers' centres, worth around six hundred pounds.
Families throughout Perthshire are facing a Christmas without any heating as temperatures show no signs of rising. Some properties are experiencing problems with their LPG despite orders being placed in some cases more than 3 weeks ago.
Several families have looked at trying to have fuel delivered by other suppliers but have been told that this would put them in breach of contract.As calls to some suppliers are increasing, levels of customer service seem to be decreasing with calls and emails not receiving any response.
Counterfeit Notes
Tayside Police is urgently appealing to retailers, businesses and members of the public to be on the guard against the use of counterfeit money. The force has received calls from shop keepers and staff over the past few days, that a range of counterfeit notes are being offered up as legal tender. Reports indicate that the forged notes are of various denominations and from various banking origins.
Officers are urging everyone in the Tayside community to be vigilant to contact the police if they receive a note they suspect to be counterfeit.
Annual Writing Prize
Perthshire wordsmiths are being urged to put pen to paper, or fingers to keyboard, and enter their poems for the annual William Soutar Writing Prize. The competition, which awards poets and short story writers in alternate years, is run by Perth and Kinross Council's Library service in memory of Perth's most famous poet. Anyone over the age of 16, writing in English or Scots anywhere in the world, is eligible to enter. The first prize is a week's writing course at one of the prestigious Arvon writers' centres, worth around six hundred pounds.
Tuesday, 21 December 2010
Perth FM News 21/12/10
Perth Girl Young Song Writer of the Year
Perth Girl Stella Reilly has won The Young Song Writer of the Year Competition 2010.
Stella was one of four finalists who was chosen by judges to travel to Mark Knofflers studios in London to record her song with professional musicians and producers. Stellas' song, It's me it's you was available to down load with the other finalists, with the fees going to help Barnados. It's me its you was announced yesterday as being the track that received the most public downloads.
Increase in Emergency Calls Expected
Tayside Fire and Rescue are preparing themselves for another significant increase in emergency calls requesting their services with the onset of the latest severe weather to hit Scotland. They're asking the public to ensure they are also 'staying prepared' with prevention being the key to this. At some point these freezing conditions will be followed by a thaw which could see a return of the wide spread reports of burst pipes within homes and businesses. To reduce the impact of this householders and business owners are being urged to find out the location of their stop valve in advance so that they can promptly turn the water supply off should a burst pipe occur. If a pipe has burst then you should contact a registered plumber.
Community Council Changes
For a period of eight weeks, starting yesterday, Perth & Kinross Council will be seeking residents' views on proposed amendments to the arrangements for establishing Community Councils. This follows the Council's decision on 15th December 2010 to undertake public consultation on the changes being considered. The proposed amendments will be available to view at a number of locations throughout Perth and Kinross. The information will also be available on the Council website
Perth Girl Stella Reilly has won The Young Song Writer of the Year Competition 2010.
Stella was one of four finalists who was chosen by judges to travel to Mark Knofflers studios in London to record her song with professional musicians and producers. Stellas' song, It's me it's you was available to down load with the other finalists, with the fees going to help Barnados. It's me its you was announced yesterday as being the track that received the most public downloads.
Increase in Emergency Calls Expected
Tayside Fire and Rescue are preparing themselves for another significant increase in emergency calls requesting their services with the onset of the latest severe weather to hit Scotland. They're asking the public to ensure they are also 'staying prepared' with prevention being the key to this. At some point these freezing conditions will be followed by a thaw which could see a return of the wide spread reports of burst pipes within homes and businesses. To reduce the impact of this householders and business owners are being urged to find out the location of their stop valve in advance so that they can promptly turn the water supply off should a burst pipe occur. If a pipe has burst then you should contact a registered plumber.
Community Council Changes
For a period of eight weeks, starting yesterday, Perth & Kinross Council will be seeking residents' views on proposed amendments to the arrangements for establishing Community Councils. This follows the Council's decision on 15th December 2010 to undertake public consultation on the changes being considered. The proposed amendments will be available to view at a number of locations throughout Perth and Kinross. The information will also be available on the Council website
Monday, 20 December 2010
Perth FM News 20/12/10
Big Lottery Funding
The Blair in Bloom, group has secured a significant cash award from the Big Lottery Funds Awards for All Schemes. The grant will enable members to carry out a series of environmental improvements in a bid to enhance the attractiveness of Blairgowrie and Rattray.Each year many hours of planning and hard work go into making the area a better place to live and visit. Boosting those efforts, the grant of seven and a half thousand pounds will contribute to turf lifting and the purchase and planting of bulbs.
Public Consultation on Alcohol
A public consultation on the provision of alcohol in pavement cafes is to be carried out by Perth and Kinross Licensing Board. The consultation follows an experimental period when alcohol was allowed to be sold and consumed in licensed outdoor pavement cafes on its own. The process is part of a Perth and Kinross Licensing Board review of its policy on the provision of alcohol in pavement cafes. The Board is now consulting upon either making that experiment permanent or retaining the original policy.
Journey to Excellence for Perth Primary
Staff, parents and pupils at Viewlands primary school have chosen a new school motto.
A new working group was formed to look at moving education forward at the school and to help them on their journey to excellence.A competition was launched for pupils to come up with an original and exciting idea for a school motto. Ben Jackson of P6 was the winner with his motto Grow through learning.
The Blair in Bloom, group has secured a significant cash award from the Big Lottery Funds Awards for All Schemes. The grant will enable members to carry out a series of environmental improvements in a bid to enhance the attractiveness of Blairgowrie and Rattray.Each year many hours of planning and hard work go into making the area a better place to live and visit. Boosting those efforts, the grant of seven and a half thousand pounds will contribute to turf lifting and the purchase and planting of bulbs.
Public Consultation on Alcohol
A public consultation on the provision of alcohol in pavement cafes is to be carried out by Perth and Kinross Licensing Board. The consultation follows an experimental period when alcohol was allowed to be sold and consumed in licensed outdoor pavement cafes on its own. The process is part of a Perth and Kinross Licensing Board review of its policy on the provision of alcohol in pavement cafes. The Board is now consulting upon either making that experiment permanent or retaining the original policy.
Journey to Excellence for Perth Primary
Staff, parents and pupils at Viewlands primary school have chosen a new school motto.
A new working group was formed to look at moving education forward at the school and to help them on their journey to excellence.A competition was launched for pupils to come up with an original and exciting idea for a school motto. Ben Jackson of P6 was the winner with his motto Grow through learning.
Friday, 17 December 2010
Perthfm News 17/12/10
Derby game postponed
Tomorrow's local derby between Saints and Dundee united has been postponed.
While the playing surface at McDiarmid Park would have been in good condition for the match local police and the spl share concerns about the weather at the weekend.
Particular consideration has been given to the expected very low temperatures and a Met Office weather forecast which indicates snowfall in Perth on Saturday morning.
The temperatures expected are so low as to make salting ineffective and it has been deemed that the most responsible course of action should be to make an early decision to postpone the match.
Golfers determind to have their say
Local golfers have claimed that the decision to build a footbridge over the River Tay will destroy one of Scotland's historic golf courses. The North Inch golf course's 15 clubs have come together to continue the fight against the position of the Connect2 Bridge. Planning permission will be sought next month for the bridge and should it be granted building work is expected to begin next November.
However, North Inch Users Group members insist the project is being pushed through against their wishes and with no consultation.
Plans to reduce polling day closures
In the past more than a dozen local schools have routinely been close on election days, a situation described as "very far from ideal".
However, the proposals had lead to some residents in more remote areas to claim they were disenfranchised as they could now face round trips of more than 20 miles to cast their vote. The plans were voted through by 29 votes to three.
Tomorrow's local derby between Saints and Dundee united has been postponed.
While the playing surface at McDiarmid Park would have been in good condition for the match local police and the spl share concerns about the weather at the weekend.
Particular consideration has been given to the expected very low temperatures and a Met Office weather forecast which indicates snowfall in Perth on Saturday morning.
The temperatures expected are so low as to make salting ineffective and it has been deemed that the most responsible course of action should be to make an early decision to postpone the match.
Golfers determind to have their say
Local golfers have claimed that the decision to build a footbridge over the River Tay will destroy one of Scotland's historic golf courses. The North Inch golf course's 15 clubs have come together to continue the fight against the position of the Connect2 Bridge. Planning permission will be sought next month for the bridge and should it be granted building work is expected to begin next November.
However, North Inch Users Group members insist the project is being pushed through against their wishes and with no consultation.
Plans to reduce polling day closures
In the past more than a dozen local schools have routinely been close on election days, a situation described as "very far from ideal".
However, the proposals had lead to some residents in more remote areas to claim they were disenfranchised as they could now face round trips of more than 20 miles to cast their vote. The plans were voted through by 29 votes to three.
Thursday, 16 December 2010
Perth FM News 16/12/10
Police Appeal
Perth police are investigating after a young man exposed himself to a group of pupils at Craigie Primary School. The incident happened when the man was walking down Abbot Street with an other man on Tuesday between 2.30 and 2.40 pm.
The culprit is described as being between 15 to 20 years old , 5ft 9, of medium build with thick brown hair. He was wearing a light blue zip top and dark baggy trousers. Anyone with any information should contact Perth police.
Tay Footbridge
The green light has been give to the plans for the Tay footbridge on the north inch.
Despite passionate pleas from several councillors to defer the decision for several weeks, members of the common good fund committee voted eight to five in favour of approving the report. Councillors had expressed concerns that there was a need for a much wider consultation and asked for a delay of 8 weeks for further consultation.
This request was rejected.
Young Songwriter
Sixteen year old Perth girl Stella Reilly is one of four finalists in this year's young songwriter of the year. The public have until Friday to download their favourite song and the song with the most downloads will win the contest.
Stella told Perthfm how to go about downloading her entry.
Perth police are investigating after a young man exposed himself to a group of pupils at Craigie Primary School. The incident happened when the man was walking down Abbot Street with an other man on Tuesday between 2.30 and 2.40 pm.
The culprit is described as being between 15 to 20 years old , 5ft 9, of medium build with thick brown hair. He was wearing a light blue zip top and dark baggy trousers. Anyone with any information should contact Perth police.
Tay Footbridge
The green light has been give to the plans for the Tay footbridge on the north inch.
Despite passionate pleas from several councillors to defer the decision for several weeks, members of the common good fund committee voted eight to five in favour of approving the report. Councillors had expressed concerns that there was a need for a much wider consultation and asked for a delay of 8 weeks for further consultation.
This request was rejected.
Young Songwriter
Sixteen year old Perth girl Stella Reilly is one of four finalists in this year's young songwriter of the year. The public have until Friday to download their favourite song and the song with the most downloads will win the contest.
Stella told Perthfm how to go about downloading her entry.
Wednesday, 15 December 2010
Perth FM News
Costs of snow clearing
Council Chiefs in Perth and Kinross have agreed additional spending of up to thirty thousand pounds a day in a bid to keep the areas snow and ice covered roads clear.
They have had to admit, however, that this situation is not sustainable and that some minor routes may not be treated at all.With further snow set to bring fresh chaos to Scotland, Perth and Kinross council is struggling to keep some parts of the region moving. At times private contractors have been engaged in snow and ice clearing as well as gritting alongside council staff.
Telephone Scam
Perth & Kinross Council's Trading Standards are advising residents of a telephone scam asking for a fee to set up the TPS.
The Telephone Preference Scheme is an opt out register for anyone who does not want to receive unsolicited sales and marketing calls. Registering with TPS Service is free and they will not call you and ask you to subscribe. Anyone receiving a call should contact local trading standards.
Morale in a box
Morale in a box is currently taking place in the Tesco Extra on Crieff Road.
Shoppers are being asked to donate none perishable items to be sent out to our troops on the front line. Robert Handy, Group Customer Services Manager, spoke to Perthfm.
Council Chiefs in Perth and Kinross have agreed additional spending of up to thirty thousand pounds a day in a bid to keep the areas snow and ice covered roads clear.
They have had to admit, however, that this situation is not sustainable and that some minor routes may not be treated at all.With further snow set to bring fresh chaos to Scotland, Perth and Kinross council is struggling to keep some parts of the region moving. At times private contractors have been engaged in snow and ice clearing as well as gritting alongside council staff.
Telephone Scam
Perth & Kinross Council's Trading Standards are advising residents of a telephone scam asking for a fee to set up the TPS.
The Telephone Preference Scheme is an opt out register for anyone who does not want to receive unsolicited sales and marketing calls. Registering with TPS Service is free and they will not call you and ask you to subscribe. Anyone receiving a call should contact local trading standards.
Morale in a box
Morale in a box is currently taking place in the Tesco Extra on Crieff Road.
Shoppers are being asked to donate none perishable items to be sent out to our troops on the front line. Robert Handy, Group Customer Services Manager, spoke to Perthfm.
Tuesday, 14 December 2010
Perth FM News 14/12/10
Bid for City Status
The closing date for Perth's City status bid has been set for may 27th.
Guide line for the entries have been drawn up and the Queen and a team of key political advisors will decide which settlement is to be bestowed with city status as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 2012.Perth and Kinross council have advised that a steering group will be establish to progress Perth's entry.
A977 Concerns
Terrified Perthshire villagers are again demanding action to stop hundreds of lorries roaring along their narrow road. Residents of Balado and Crook of Devon have seen a significant increase in traffic along the A977 since the opening of the Clackmannanshire Bridge at Kincardine. An estimated one million pounds is need to bring the road up to the standard being sought by local residents but their petition to the Scottish government has been dismissed as a council matter.
Local MSP Liz Smith has written to Perth and Kinross Council for an update regarding the situation.
Saints hopes for Saturday
Saints are looking forward to their home game this weekend against Dundee United.
Their main hope is that the weather will hold as confidence is currently running high. Boss Derek McInnes spoke to Perthfm
The closing date for Perth's City status bid has been set for may 27th.
Guide line for the entries have been drawn up and the Queen and a team of key political advisors will decide which settlement is to be bestowed with city status as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 2012.Perth and Kinross council have advised that a steering group will be establish to progress Perth's entry.
A977 Concerns
Terrified Perthshire villagers are again demanding action to stop hundreds of lorries roaring along their narrow road. Residents of Balado and Crook of Devon have seen a significant increase in traffic along the A977 since the opening of the Clackmannanshire Bridge at Kincardine. An estimated one million pounds is need to bring the road up to the standard being sought by local residents but their petition to the Scottish government has been dismissed as a council matter.
Local MSP Liz Smith has written to Perth and Kinross Council for an update regarding the situation.
Saints hopes for Saturday
Saints are looking forward to their home game this weekend against Dundee United.
Their main hope is that the weather will hold as confidence is currently running high. Boss Derek McInnes spoke to Perthfm
Monday, 13 December 2010
Perth FM News 13/12/10
Council Savings
Savings of over 20 million pounds will still have to be made by Perth and Kinross council over the next 3 years. This is despite a better than expected settlement from the Scottish Government that was unveiled last week. Before the announcement last week, it had been feared a massive 38 million pounds would have to be sheared off the council budget. The figure has been tentatively revised downward to a still sizeable but more manageable 22 million pounds.
Friarton Hall
A mothballed perth prison should be reopened so more criminals can be locked up, according to a Perthshire MSP. Friarton Hall, which housed young offenders was shut in March of this year becaused it was poorly used and its facilities were deemed to be inadequate. MSP Murdo Fraser wanst to see it brought back into the prison estate to ease the overwhelmed system. He raised the issue in parliament last week and was told the future of Friarton hall is under consideration.
Three Points for Saints
Saints came home from St Mirren on Saturday with a well deserved 3 points.
Despite the threat of an other cold spell the team are still training hard.
Boss Derek McInnes spoke to Perthfm
Savings of over 20 million pounds will still have to be made by Perth and Kinross council over the next 3 years. This is despite a better than expected settlement from the Scottish Government that was unveiled last week. Before the announcement last week, it had been feared a massive 38 million pounds would have to be sheared off the council budget. The figure has been tentatively revised downward to a still sizeable but more manageable 22 million pounds.
Friarton Hall
A mothballed perth prison should be reopened so more criminals can be locked up, according to a Perthshire MSP. Friarton Hall, which housed young offenders was shut in March of this year becaused it was poorly used and its facilities were deemed to be inadequate. MSP Murdo Fraser wanst to see it brought back into the prison estate to ease the overwhelmed system. He raised the issue in parliament last week and was told the future of Friarton hall is under consideration.
Three Points for Saints
Saints came home from St Mirren on Saturday with a well deserved 3 points.
Despite the threat of an other cold spell the team are still training hard.
Boss Derek McInnes spoke to Perthfm
Friday, 10 December 2010
Perth FM News 10/12/10
Reduction in Evictions
Evictions in Perth and Kinross have reduced by 40 percent in the last year according to new analysis by Shelter Scotland. In total, there were 6 evictions during 2009 to2010. Over the last three years, since Shelter Scotland started publishing its annual analysis of the figures, evictions in Perth and Kinross have reduced by 40 percent. Gordon McCrae Head of Communication and Policy for Shelter Scotland spoke to Perthfm.
Email Scam
Perthshire residents are being warned of an email scan after a Perth woman's email account was hacked while she was on holiday in America. A hoax email was send from her account claiming she had been robbed and required financial assistance from friends and family to get home. It went as far to say that the authorites where not being supportive and that she was in a distressed state.
A spokeswoman for Tayside police said, "It's important that before you respond to any email like this that you check the authenticity an validity of the claims being made."
Refuse Bags
Perth and Kinross Council is currently collecting only green lidded bins, general waste, from residents and businesses. This arrangement has now been extended to Sunday 19 December to allow as much waste to be collected as possible before the festive arrangements begin. Residents and businesses should not present their blue and brown lidded bins during this time as they will not be collected.
In addition, the Council will collect bagged waste during this period. This move is aimed at helping residents to take their waste to a suitable collection point when it is not possible to put out their green lidded bin.
Evictions in Perth and Kinross have reduced by 40 percent in the last year according to new analysis by Shelter Scotland. In total, there were 6 evictions during 2009 to2010. Over the last three years, since Shelter Scotland started publishing its annual analysis of the figures, evictions in Perth and Kinross have reduced by 40 percent. Gordon McCrae Head of Communication and Policy for Shelter Scotland spoke to Perthfm.
Email Scam
Perthshire residents are being warned of an email scan after a Perth woman's email account was hacked while she was on holiday in America. A hoax email was send from her account claiming she had been robbed and required financial assistance from friends and family to get home. It went as far to say that the authorites where not being supportive and that she was in a distressed state.
A spokeswoman for Tayside police said, "It's important that before you respond to any email like this that you check the authenticity an validity of the claims being made."
Refuse Bags
Perth and Kinross Council is currently collecting only green lidded bins, general waste, from residents and businesses. This arrangement has now been extended to Sunday 19 December to allow as much waste to be collected as possible before the festive arrangements begin. Residents and businesses should not present their blue and brown lidded bins during this time as they will not be collected.
In addition, the Council will collect bagged waste during this period. This move is aimed at helping residents to take their waste to a suitable collection point when it is not possible to put out their green lidded bin.
Thursday, 9 December 2010
Perthfm News 09/12/10
Pitlochry Store Given Green Light
Councillors have agreed that building a supermarket in Pitlochry would turn the town into the 'hub' of highland Perthshire. The application, lodged by Sainsburys for 15,000 sqf store and 187 space car park on bridge road, was unanimously approved.
The retailer hopes to provide the local economy with between 150 and 200 part and full time jobs and to source dairy and meat products from local producers.
Ice Breaker
The cold weather has seen a desperado criminal logged a large block of ice at a parked car's window to gain entry to steal a cd player and some loose change.
While most petty criminals seem to be taking a break in the face of extreme weather conditions, the thief who smashed a VW people carrier in Perth's Appin Terrace at the weekend used the frozen deposits to their advantage. Anyone who has any information regarding the theft of the Sony cd play should contact Tayside police or crime stoppers
Appeal for Winter Woollies
Staff at Barnado's shops in Perth and Kinross are filling their rails with winter woollies and are appealing for more donations at the same time. Stocks of jumpers and coats are flying off the rails as the arctic weather continues. The charity's Area Business Manager Viv Miller said, "we really need people to look in their wardrobes and dig out any good quality coats, jumpers and boots, any winter warmers they haven't worn for a while and bring them down to their local store. Not only does the money raised from the sale of these items fund our work with disadvantaged children and families in the area, but our shops offer local families the opportunity to buy vital clothes at an affordable price.
Councillors have agreed that building a supermarket in Pitlochry would turn the town into the 'hub' of highland Perthshire. The application, lodged by Sainsburys for 15,000 sqf store and 187 space car park on bridge road, was unanimously approved.
The retailer hopes to provide the local economy with between 150 and 200 part and full time jobs and to source dairy and meat products from local producers.
Ice Breaker
The cold weather has seen a desperado criminal logged a large block of ice at a parked car's window to gain entry to steal a cd player and some loose change.
While most petty criminals seem to be taking a break in the face of extreme weather conditions, the thief who smashed a VW people carrier in Perth's Appin Terrace at the weekend used the frozen deposits to their advantage. Anyone who has any information regarding the theft of the Sony cd play should contact Tayside police or crime stoppers
Appeal for Winter Woollies
Staff at Barnado's shops in Perth and Kinross are filling their rails with winter woollies and are appealing for more donations at the same time. Stocks of jumpers and coats are flying off the rails as the arctic weather continues. The charity's Area Business Manager Viv Miller said, "we really need people to look in their wardrobes and dig out any good quality coats, jumpers and boots, any winter warmers they haven't worn for a while and bring them down to their local store. Not only does the money raised from the sale of these items fund our work with disadvantaged children and families in the area, but our shops offer local families the opportunity to buy vital clothes at an affordable price.
Wednesday, 8 December 2010
Perthfm News 08/12/10
New treatment for heart disease
Today the European Medicines Agency has authorised the first in a new class of antiplatelet medicine, ticagrelor, for adult heart attack and unstable angina patients. Last year there were approximately 162,000 hospital admissions for heart attacks and angina, which cost the NHS 1.3 billion pounds. The new breakthrough medication, available to UK sufferers, could see the mortality rate after a heart attack drop from the current 15 percent. Dr Sarah Jarvis, a GP who specialises in cardiovascular medicine. Spoke to Perthfm
Quit4u in Perth
Shoppers in Perth were given the opportunity to sign up to NHS Tayside’s quit4u scheme yesterday at an event held in ASDA Dunkeld Road.
Smokers were invited to take a break from their shopping to hear about the smoking cessation scheme and to find out if they were eligible to join.
Members of NHS Tayside’s Smoke Free Services, along with Big Cig, were on hand to give out information about quit4u and other support available, including stop smoking groups and pharmacy support. Eligible potential quitters were also able to sign up for the scheme and take the first step towards kicking the habit.
There is an estimated 23,000 adult smokers in Perth & Kinross, 22% of the region’s population.
Dig it Dish it
Inspired by their time spent digging and learning at the Cultybraggan allotments, Comrie Primary’s P6 P7 class have created a seasonal cookbook called Dig It! Dish It!. The 42 recipes are sorted by season so it is easy to find recipes to use what is growing locally at the time. The children also helped to design the book which is priced at 6 pounds and the class will be selling it at the Crieff Christmas Market in James Square, this Saturday All proceeds from the sale of the book are going to help build the new 'Green Leaf' community outdoor classroom due to be completed by September 2011.
Today the European Medicines Agency has authorised the first in a new class of antiplatelet medicine, ticagrelor, for adult heart attack and unstable angina patients. Last year there were approximately 162,000 hospital admissions for heart attacks and angina, which cost the NHS 1.3 billion pounds. The new breakthrough medication, available to UK sufferers, could see the mortality rate after a heart attack drop from the current 15 percent. Dr Sarah Jarvis, a GP who specialises in cardiovascular medicine. Spoke to Perthfm
Quit4u in Perth
Shoppers in Perth were given the opportunity to sign up to NHS Tayside’s quit4u scheme yesterday at an event held in ASDA Dunkeld Road.
Smokers were invited to take a break from their shopping to hear about the smoking cessation scheme and to find out if they were eligible to join.
Members of NHS Tayside’s Smoke Free Services, along with Big Cig, were on hand to give out information about quit4u and other support available, including stop smoking groups and pharmacy support. Eligible potential quitters were also able to sign up for the scheme and take the first step towards kicking the habit.
There is an estimated 23,000 adult smokers in Perth & Kinross, 22% of the region’s population.
Dig it Dish it
Inspired by their time spent digging and learning at the Cultybraggan allotments, Comrie Primary’s P6 P7 class have created a seasonal cookbook called Dig It! Dish It!. The 42 recipes are sorted by season so it is easy to find recipes to use what is growing locally at the time. The children also helped to design the book which is priced at 6 pounds and the class will be selling it at the Crieff Christmas Market in James Square, this Saturday All proceeds from the sale of the book are going to help build the new 'Green Leaf' community outdoor classroom due to be completed by September 2011.
Tuesday, 7 December 2010
Perthfm News 07/12/10
Local road assessment
The impact of the severe weather on roads and footways across Perth and Kinross will be assessed once conditions improve the council have said. Work was nearly complete on the damage caused during last winter,the worst for 30 years, when the big freeze struck. A spokesperson for the council said we will assess in due course when the conditions improve, what, if any, damage has been caused as a result of the winter weather and prioritise any repairs required.
Festive Road Safety Campaign
Tayside Police, along with all seven other Scottish forces, yesterday launched this year's Festive Road Safety Campaign. The four week campaign will predominantly focus on tackling drink and drug drivers, with officers seeking to remove irresponsible drivers from the road and place them before the courts and the earliest opportunity.
This year's campaign will also see officers enforce the Vehicle Forfeiture Initiative where courts can order the seizure and forfeiture of a drink driver's vehicle when they have had a previous conviction within the last 5 years for a drink or drug driving related offence or have a similar case pending.
Refuse Collections
The council has been making efforts for green lidded bin collections to carry on this week but the unexpected snowfall on Monday means that some properties were not reached yesterday.Every effort is being made to collect as much refuse and get to as many areas as possible, but the Council also needs the public's support in this by giving collection crews and their vehicles plenty of room to manoeuvre while they are out working, and by being prepared for frequent stops as they pick up bins.
The impact of the severe weather on roads and footways across Perth and Kinross will be assessed once conditions improve the council have said. Work was nearly complete on the damage caused during last winter,the worst for 30 years, when the big freeze struck. A spokesperson for the council said we will assess in due course when the conditions improve, what, if any, damage has been caused as a result of the winter weather and prioritise any repairs required.
Festive Road Safety Campaign
Tayside Police, along with all seven other Scottish forces, yesterday launched this year's Festive Road Safety Campaign. The four week campaign will predominantly focus on tackling drink and drug drivers, with officers seeking to remove irresponsible drivers from the road and place them before the courts and the earliest opportunity.
This year's campaign will also see officers enforce the Vehicle Forfeiture Initiative where courts can order the seizure and forfeiture of a drink driver's vehicle when they have had a previous conviction within the last 5 years for a drink or drug driving related offence or have a similar case pending.
Refuse Collections
The council has been making efforts for green lidded bin collections to carry on this week but the unexpected snowfall on Monday means that some properties were not reached yesterday.Every effort is being made to collect as much refuse and get to as many areas as possible, but the Council also needs the public's support in this by giving collection crews and their vehicles plenty of room to manoeuvre while they are out working, and by being prepared for frequent stops as they pick up bins.
Monday, 6 December 2010
Perthfm News 05/12/10
Postal Dates
Despite the poor weather conditions and the challenges facing the Royal Mail, they are keen to remind us of the need to post our Christmas mail early. The last dates for posting are already looming with today being the last date for posting to friends and family in Australia, New Zealand, Africa, Central America, the Middle and Far East and Asia. Ian McKay, Royal Mails Director of Scottish affairs spoke to Perth fm.
SITA Application
Plans to extend the life of a controversial Perthshire landfill site have been submitted. SITA UK, which operates the Binn Farm landfill near Perth, has submitted a proposal of application notice to Perth and Kinross Council. It outlines its proposal to change the closure date of the landfill. Present regulations would see the tipping stop in June 2014 but SITA has applied to continue for a further four years, to June 2018.
Support for the Elderly
Perth and Kinross council has been taking special steps to ensure elderly and vulnerable residents receive the support they need in the severe weather. It has deployed six 4 x 4 vehicles with drivers to help care staff reach service users in rural areas. The community meals service provider also delivered a two week supply of meals earlier this week to all residents who receive this service. Additionally they have had a very positive response to an appeal to staff with 4 x 4 vehicles to volunteer their services.
Despite the poor weather conditions and the challenges facing the Royal Mail, they are keen to remind us of the need to post our Christmas mail early. The last dates for posting are already looming with today being the last date for posting to friends and family in Australia, New Zealand, Africa, Central America, the Middle and Far East and Asia. Ian McKay, Royal Mails Director of Scottish affairs spoke to Perth fm.
SITA Application
Plans to extend the life of a controversial Perthshire landfill site have been submitted. SITA UK, which operates the Binn Farm landfill near Perth, has submitted a proposal of application notice to Perth and Kinross Council. It outlines its proposal to change the closure date of the landfill. Present regulations would see the tipping stop in June 2014 but SITA has applied to continue for a further four years, to June 2018.
Support for the Elderly
Perth and Kinross council has been taking special steps to ensure elderly and vulnerable residents receive the support they need in the severe weather. It has deployed six 4 x 4 vehicles with drivers to help care staff reach service users in rural areas. The community meals service provider also delivered a two week supply of meals earlier this week to all residents who receive this service. Additionally they have had a very positive response to an appeal to staff with 4 x 4 vehicles to volunteer their services.
Friday, 3 December 2010
Perthfm News 03/12/10
Council Late Night Working
Perth and Kinross Council have advised that they and Tayside Contracts staff continue to work around the clock to clear the area's roads and pathways of snow and ice. Staff, some of whom have been deployed from their normal duties, have been working up until midnight in recent nights to clear as many paths and footways as they can, and weather permitting, this will continue. Up to 40 diggers and 200 staff are available to the Council in the clear-up operation. It is still hoped that snowfall will become less frequent over the next few days, allowing more non priority routes to be cleared.
Village Internet Protest
Desperate campaigners in the picturesque village of Muthill have turned to Youtube, as they fight proposals for the hugely controversial Beauly to Denny power line.
Locals of the Strathearn village have posted a 6 minute video on the sight outlining their opposition to the pylons, as they were previously led to believe their section of the line would be buried underground to mitigate any effect on the conservation area. They are urging Internet users to protest to the energy minister Jim Mather.
A spokesman for Muthill and Tullibardine Community council said locals lack funds to mount any kind of legal challenge against the proposals, and this has led to their aim to raise awareness of the situation over the Internet.
Saints still Training
Although this weekends Saints match against Hamilton Accies has been postponed, the players aren't being allowed to put their feet up. Boss Derek McInnes spoke to Perthfm about the current training regime.
Perth and Kinross Council have advised that they and Tayside Contracts staff continue to work around the clock to clear the area's roads and pathways of snow and ice. Staff, some of whom have been deployed from their normal duties, have been working up until midnight in recent nights to clear as many paths and footways as they can, and weather permitting, this will continue. Up to 40 diggers and 200 staff are available to the Council in the clear-up operation. It is still hoped that snowfall will become less frequent over the next few days, allowing more non priority routes to be cleared.
Village Internet Protest
Desperate campaigners in the picturesque village of Muthill have turned to Youtube, as they fight proposals for the hugely controversial Beauly to Denny power line.
Locals of the Strathearn village have posted a 6 minute video on the sight outlining their opposition to the pylons, as they were previously led to believe their section of the line would be buried underground to mitigate any effect on the conservation area. They are urging Internet users to protest to the energy minister Jim Mather.
A spokesman for Muthill and Tullibardine Community council said locals lack funds to mount any kind of legal challenge against the proposals, and this has led to their aim to raise awareness of the situation over the Internet.
Saints still Training
Although this weekends Saints match against Hamilton Accies has been postponed, the players aren't being allowed to put their feet up. Boss Derek McInnes spoke to Perthfm about the current training regime.
Thursday, 2 December 2010
Perthfm News 02/12/10
Drink Driver Banned and Fined
A local woman who was found to be three times over the drink drive limit was fined £800 and disqualified for 24 months at Perth Sheriff court yesterday. Susan Dodd of Auchterarder was involved in a road accident on November 2nd in Perth’s Glasgow Road and was found to have driven her car with excess alcohol. Sheriff William Summers said this was a serious incident with had been exacerbated by being involved in an accident.
Abandoned Car Appeal
Tayside police are urging motorists who have abandoned their vehicles on snow-covered roads to collect them as soon as possible. A number of vehicles have been abandoned in the severe weather, some of which are causing obstruction and are hampering attempts to make roads safe and passable. Abandoned cars that are sticking out too far in the street are making snow ploughing difficult in some areas and in some cases making ploughing impossible.Until these are removed local authorities cannot ensure the roads are properly ploughed and gritted and made safe for all road users.
Weather sees Football Postponed
Saturday's match against Hamilton Academical, along with all other SPL fixtures this weekend, has been postponed. In a statement the Scottish Premier League has said: “In light of the severe weather conditions across Scotland, which are forecast to continue for some time, all Clydesdale Bank Premier League games have been postponed on Saturday 4 December. Saints boss Derek McInnes spoke to perthfm at about the decision
A local woman who was found to be three times over the drink drive limit was fined £800 and disqualified for 24 months at Perth Sheriff court yesterday. Susan Dodd of Auchterarder was involved in a road accident on November 2nd in Perth’s Glasgow Road and was found to have driven her car with excess alcohol. Sheriff William Summers said this was a serious incident with had been exacerbated by being involved in an accident.
Abandoned Car Appeal
Tayside police are urging motorists who have abandoned their vehicles on snow-covered roads to collect them as soon as possible. A number of vehicles have been abandoned in the severe weather, some of which are causing obstruction and are hampering attempts to make roads safe and passable. Abandoned cars that are sticking out too far in the street are making snow ploughing difficult in some areas and in some cases making ploughing impossible.Until these are removed local authorities cannot ensure the roads are properly ploughed and gritted and made safe for all road users.
Weather sees Football Postponed
Saturday's match against Hamilton Academical, along with all other SPL fixtures this weekend, has been postponed. In a statement the Scottish Premier League has said: “In light of the severe weather conditions across Scotland, which are forecast to continue for some time, all Clydesdale Bank Premier League games have been postponed on Saturday 4 December. Saints boss Derek McInnes spoke to perthfm at about the decision
Wednesday, 1 December 2010
Perthfm News 01/12/10
House Fire at St Fillans
Tayside Fire and Rescue attended a house fire this morning at St Fillans, despite the poor weather conditions. Four appliances were dispatched and although there was extensive damage to the property no one was hurt. Fraser Scott, Station Manager at Perth Fire Station spoke to Perthfm.
Weather Conditions
After 3 days of snowfall and no signs of the weather improving, Perthfm spoke to the people of Perth to find out how they felt about the poor weather conditions and the state of the local roads.
McDiarmid Snow Disruption
With Saturday’s home match against Hamilton Accies hanging by a thread, a further four inches of snow fell overnight at Mcdiarmid Park leaving the pitch and car parks with over twelve inches of snow. Officials at Saints are in dialogue with the Scottish Premier League in an effort to make a decision on the fixture as early as possible. Keen to ensure that training does not suffer Derek McInnes today arranged for the players to attend one of four training centres in Glasgow, Dundee, Stirling and Edinburgh. The squad is due to get together tomorrow at the indoor centre at Toryglen in Glasgow but with yet more snow forecast this is weather dependent.
Tayside Fire and Rescue attended a house fire this morning at St Fillans, despite the poor weather conditions. Four appliances were dispatched and although there was extensive damage to the property no one was hurt. Fraser Scott, Station Manager at Perth Fire Station spoke to Perthfm.
Weather Conditions
After 3 days of snowfall and no signs of the weather improving, Perthfm spoke to the people of Perth to find out how they felt about the poor weather conditions and the state of the local roads.
McDiarmid Snow Disruption
With Saturday’s home match against Hamilton Accies hanging by a thread, a further four inches of snow fell overnight at Mcdiarmid Park leaving the pitch and car parks with over twelve inches of snow. Officials at Saints are in dialogue with the Scottish Premier League in an effort to make a decision on the fixture as early as possible. Keen to ensure that training does not suffer Derek McInnes today arranged for the players to attend one of four training centres in Glasgow, Dundee, Stirling and Edinburgh. The squad is due to get together tomorrow at the indoor centre at Toryglen in Glasgow but with yet more snow forecast this is weather dependent.
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