Meeting to decide City Hall future
A special meeting's to be held – to decide the future of Perth City Hall. Controversial plans for the Edwardian building have been in the pipeline for 4 years. Developers Wharfeside want to turn it into a mixed retail and community centre. Conservative group leader Alexander Stewart says there's a real lack of public information over the future of the hall. But Council leader Ian Miller says a special meeting has been agreed for September – to go through a report.
Good Grouse count for shooting season
It's good news for the beginning of the shooting season today – as the number of grouse is on the rise. A report by the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust shows their numbers are up 25 percent on last year. The news is especially welcome in Perthshire – as the grouse are attracted to areas with heather.
Graffiti wall could stop vandalism
Graffitti artists could be given an outlet in Perth – if proposals for special graffiti walls are approved today. The suggestion's been made for a space for graffiti artists to express themselves. It's hoped the idea will stop vandals from defacing other buildings. A low-cost graffiti clean up kit for homeowners has also been suggested. Councillors will consider the proposals today.
Wednesday, 12 August 2009
Tuesday, 11 August 2009
Perth FM News - 11th August 09
Travellers leave bus users outraged
Bus users in Perthshire are outraged after a group of travellers forced a service to abandon a park and ride. The facility in Scone was home to an unauthorised encampment of travellers recently. The council asked them to leave last week – after they disrupted the Stagecoach service and it had to abandon the site. The council said it had to be closed under health and safety grounds – as the travellers left behind rubbish.
Abbey remains to be dug up
The remains of an abbey and monastery are being explored in the grounds of Scone Palace. The Motthill and Abbey of Scone project discovered the building after an excavation in 2007. Now they've come back to find out a little more about what once stood in the grounds.
Perth and Kinross residents back housing campaign
Residents of Perth and Kinross have been designing homes – to support a call for more affordable housing. Nearly 100 people have shown their support for a shelter Scotland campaign to see more housing built by 2012. A recent report showed the number of social rented homes in Scotland are at their lowest level in 50 years. They're calling for a cash injection from the Scottish government.
Bus users in Perthshire are outraged after a group of travellers forced a service to abandon a park and ride. The facility in Scone was home to an unauthorised encampment of travellers recently. The council asked them to leave last week – after they disrupted the Stagecoach service and it had to abandon the site. The council said it had to be closed under health and safety grounds – as the travellers left behind rubbish.
Abbey remains to be dug up
The remains of an abbey and monastery are being explored in the grounds of Scone Palace. The Motthill and Abbey of Scone project discovered the building after an excavation in 2007. Now they've come back to find out a little more about what once stood in the grounds.
Perth and Kinross residents back housing campaign
Residents of Perth and Kinross have been designing homes – to support a call for more affordable housing. Nearly 100 people have shown their support for a shelter Scotland campaign to see more housing built by 2012. A recent report showed the number of social rented homes in Scotland are at their lowest level in 50 years. They're calling for a cash injection from the Scottish government.
Monday, 10 August 2009
Perth FM News - 10th August 09
Missing body recovered from Tay
The body of a man who went missing after a fishing trip in Perthshire has been recovered. David Hentges was fishing on the Kercock beat with his father when he was swept underwater on the first of August. The body of the 36-year-old from Livingstone was pulled from the River Tay last Saturday. His family have paid tribute to a wonderful and loving family man.
Perthshire crash leaves motorcyclist in hospital
Witnesses are being sought after a Perthshire crash on Friday afternoon. A motorcyclist was left with serious leg injuries when his green Yamaha motorcycle crashed into a wall near Perth Gospell Hall. The 38-year-old aas rushed to Ninewells hospital where he underwent surgery. Police ask anyone who was in Balgownie Terrace at around 6 o'clock on Friday who saw the crash, or who saw the motorcyclist on Rannoch road or Newhouse road to come forward.
Plan in place for swine flu in Highland Perthshire
A full contingency plan has been put in place in Highland Perthshire to prevent the outbreak of swine flu. The news emerged yesterday, as Mid Scotland and Fife MSP Murdo Fraser lodged a question with the Scottish parliament over contingency plans. He received reassurance from justice secretary Kenny Macaskill that the Tayside Strategic co-ordinating group had accounted for all eventualities.
The body of a man who went missing after a fishing trip in Perthshire has been recovered. David Hentges was fishing on the Kercock beat with his father when he was swept underwater on the first of August. The body of the 36-year-old from Livingstone was pulled from the River Tay last Saturday. His family have paid tribute to a wonderful and loving family man.
Perthshire crash leaves motorcyclist in hospital
Witnesses are being sought after a Perthshire crash on Friday afternoon. A motorcyclist was left with serious leg injuries when his green Yamaha motorcycle crashed into a wall near Perth Gospell Hall. The 38-year-old aas rushed to Ninewells hospital where he underwent surgery. Police ask anyone who was in Balgownie Terrace at around 6 o'clock on Friday who saw the crash, or who saw the motorcyclist on Rannoch road or Newhouse road to come forward.
Plan in place for swine flu in Highland Perthshire
A full contingency plan has been put in place in Highland Perthshire to prevent the outbreak of swine flu. The news emerged yesterday, as Mid Scotland and Fife MSP Murdo Fraser lodged a question with the Scottish parliament over contingency plans. He received reassurance from justice secretary Kenny Macaskill that the Tayside Strategic co-ordinating group had accounted for all eventualities.
Perth FM News - 7th August 09
Travellers site in Perth to stay a week
A temporary travellers' site in Perth won't be moved until next week. Caravans and other vehicles have moved onto ground at Bute Drive in North Muirton. Locals fear they’ll leave a mess on the public football pitches near to Jeanfield Swifts' riverside ground. They've set up dog kennels and its thought they planned to go fishing in the tay. Council officers have made the travellers aware of their responsibilities and expect them to leave next week.
Highland Perthshire village advertise for own GP
An adverts gone up in GP magazine to replace the out of hourse GP in Kinloch Rannoch. That's despite a decision by NHS to scrap the position altogether. Local residents have reacted angrily after NHS Tayside said there's no need for a round the clock GP in the area, and replaced it with a first response scheme. So residents have decided to advertise the job, to see how much feedback they get from medics willing to work in the highland Perthshire village.
Local group want advertising boards banned
A local group are campaigning to see advertising boards banned from Perth streets. They claim boards disrupt disabled and less mobile people. The Perth and Kinross Access group first approached the council 3 years ago to see the boards banned. Development co-ordinater Raine du Puy says they can be very dangerous. A survey can be found of the group's website to leave your views.
A temporary travellers' site in Perth won't be moved until next week. Caravans and other vehicles have moved onto ground at Bute Drive in North Muirton. Locals fear they’ll leave a mess on the public football pitches near to Jeanfield Swifts' riverside ground. They've set up dog kennels and its thought they planned to go fishing in the tay. Council officers have made the travellers aware of their responsibilities and expect them to leave next week.
Highland Perthshire village advertise for own GP
An adverts gone up in GP magazine to replace the out of hourse GP in Kinloch Rannoch. That's despite a decision by NHS to scrap the position altogether. Local residents have reacted angrily after NHS Tayside said there's no need for a round the clock GP in the area, and replaced it with a first response scheme. So residents have decided to advertise the job, to see how much feedback they get from medics willing to work in the highland Perthshire village.
Local group want advertising boards banned
A local group are campaigning to see advertising boards banned from Perth streets. They claim boards disrupt disabled and less mobile people. The Perth and Kinross Access group first approached the council 3 years ago to see the boards banned. Development co-ordinater Raine du Puy says they can be very dangerous. A survey can be found of the group's website to leave your views.
Perth FM News - 6th August 09
1.5 million pounds is being pumped into Blairgowrie and Rattray from the Scottish Government. It's from a share of the 60 million pound Town Centre Regeneration fund. The money's been put aside to improve Scottish towns. Aberfeldy and Coupar Angus have also been granted a share. Local MP Pete Wishart says it's a huge boost.
A woman who went missing from a mental health facility in Perth has been found in Inverness. Claire George was found safe and well after leaving the Murray Royal hospital on Tuesday morning. Police were concerned, as she hadn't been taking her medication. After enquiries at the local bus and railway stations she was traced.
The provost of Perth says charity Churches Action for The Homeless should keep their name to honour their heritage. The charity, also known as CATH, is considering a name change to make themselves more inclusive of the wider community. They've had the name for 15 years, but feel it could stop people from visiting or prevent people from donating. Provost John Hulbert says the name should stay.
A woman who went missing from a mental health facility in Perth has been found in Inverness. Claire George was found safe and well after leaving the Murray Royal hospital on Tuesday morning. Police were concerned, as she hadn't been taking her medication. After enquiries at the local bus and railway stations she was traced.
The provost of Perth says charity Churches Action for The Homeless should keep their name to honour their heritage. The charity, also known as CATH, is considering a name change to make themselves more inclusive of the wider community. They've had the name for 15 years, but feel it could stop people from visiting or prevent people from donating. Provost John Hulbert says the name should stay.
Wednesday, 5 August 2009
Perth FM News - 5th August 09
Perth charity could drop 'Churches' from name
A Perth charity is considering changing the perception that they're a religious organisation by dropping the word churches from their name. Churches Action for the homeless, also known as CATH, have sent a letter to their trustees, to see if they think the company should have a name change. It comes after fears the word church puts homeless people off using their services. Suggestions for a new name include Community action for the homeless and Peoples action for the homeless.
Exam results in for Perth and Kinross
School pupils across Perth and Kinross received exam results this morning. Marks from Standard Grade, Intermediate and Higher exams were delivered by post, e-mail and text throughout the morning. 18 and a half thousand pupils from the ten senior schools received news of results. For those that didn't get the marks they were looking for, the SQA have set up an advice line on 0845 278 8080.
Perth company provide 24 hour swine flu advice line
A Perth company have set up a 24 hour phone line to provide businesses with staff if they're hit by swine flu. Ptarmigan Staffing Solutions have decided to prepare for staff losses if the virus spreads round businesses. Managing Director Stuart Newing Davies says they're preparing for the worst. The number for the swin flu helpline is Perth 708090
A Perth charity is considering changing the perception that they're a religious organisation by dropping the word churches from their name. Churches Action for the homeless, also known as CATH, have sent a letter to their trustees, to see if they think the company should have a name change. It comes after fears the word church puts homeless people off using their services. Suggestions for a new name include Community action for the homeless and Peoples action for the homeless.
Exam results in for Perth and Kinross
School pupils across Perth and Kinross received exam results this morning. Marks from Standard Grade, Intermediate and Higher exams were delivered by post, e-mail and text throughout the morning. 18 and a half thousand pupils from the ten senior schools received news of results. For those that didn't get the marks they were looking for, the SQA have set up an advice line on 0845 278 8080.
Perth company provide 24 hour swine flu advice line
A Perth company have set up a 24 hour phone line to provide businesses with staff if they're hit by swine flu. Ptarmigan Staffing Solutions have decided to prepare for staff losses if the virus spreads round businesses. Managing Director Stuart Newing Davies says they're preparing for the worst. The number for the swin flu helpline is Perth 708090
Tuesday, 4 August 2009
Perth FM News - 4th August 09
Search for missing fisherman
The search continues for a west Lothian fisherman swept into the River Tay at the weekend. David Hentges was fishing with his father on the Kercock fishing beat near Kinclaven in Perthshire on Saturday. He was swept under the water, and despite a huge search operation, there's been no trace of the 36 year old.
Verdict expected for murder trial
The jury at the High court of Perth are expected to give a verdict into the case of a Dundee man accused or murdering his wife today. Nabeel Khan admits strangling Iffat Kamal in their home last year, but denies murder. The court was told yesterday that it was a clear case of murder, but Khan's lawyers told the jury he should be convicted of culpable homicide.
Crash leaves eight in hospital
Eight people from two different families have been hospitalised following a Highland Perthshire crash. It happened on the notorious A9 stretch between Perth and Inverness yesterday. Calls have been made to duel the road following a number of serious accidents. It's thought four of those hospitalised are children, and two have head injuries.
The search continues for a west Lothian fisherman swept into the River Tay at the weekend. David Hentges was fishing with his father on the Kercock fishing beat near Kinclaven in Perthshire on Saturday. He was swept under the water, and despite a huge search operation, there's been no trace of the 36 year old.
Verdict expected for murder trial
The jury at the High court of Perth are expected to give a verdict into the case of a Dundee man accused or murdering his wife today. Nabeel Khan admits strangling Iffat Kamal in their home last year, but denies murder. The court was told yesterday that it was a clear case of murder, but Khan's lawyers told the jury he should be convicted of culpable homicide.
Crash leaves eight in hospital
Eight people from two different families have been hospitalised following a Highland Perthshire crash. It happened on the notorious A9 stretch between Perth and Inverness yesterday. Calls have been made to duel the road following a number of serious accidents. It's thought four of those hospitalised are children, and two have head injuries.
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