Message to check smoke alarms after fatal fire
The death of a Perthshire couple earlier this week serves as a reminder to have smoke alarms checked. That's the message from Tayside fire and rescue. They were called out to a fire just before 5 o’clock to a flat in Crieff on Monday afternoon. 45-year-old John Johnstone and his partner, believed to be 42-year-old Bridgette Townsley, were found dead in the Alma Place property. Fire fighters say there was no smoke alarm fitted at the house
Local MP reminds locals to apply for tax credits
A local MP asks his constituents to ensure their tax credit renewals are in order. Pete Wishart is issuing a last-minute reminder to renew credits no later than tomorrow, otherwise payments could stop. He says it's vital for people to deal with it before its too late. Tax credits are available if you are a low earner, are disabled or have children and currently benefit around 6 million families in the UK
Rock band frontman sentenced after pensioner attack
The former front man of a popular Perthshire country rock band has escaped a jail sentence after an attack on a pensioner. Gavin Munro, who used to be a member of Southpaw, was ordered to carry out 300 hours of community service and pay his victim 12 thousand pounds, after an attack left 73-year-old Kevin Murphy partially blind. The singer was performing on stage at the Pitcairngreen gig on the green festival shortly before the incident, and had been drinking for several hours.
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