21 h. ago Perth and Kinross theft: Search after 90 sheep worth £20,000 stolen from farm near Auchterarder

The sheep are believed to be worth an estimated £20,000.

Economics

50 h. ago Perth and Kinross committee hears Perth Academy still has a lot to do to improve

A follow-up inspection this year found Perth Academy had made progress in some areas but "insufficient progress" on improving wellbeing

Politics

3 d. ago Bill Maher says it ‘pains’ him to criticize RFK Jr but determines ‘he’s got to go’

Health and Human Services Secretary defended his controversial stances on vaccines and healthcare during a fiery, three-hour hearing before the Senate Finance Committee this week

Politics

5 d. ago Trump plans to sign executive order to rename Pentagon to ‘Department of War’ – live

Order would authorize Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary, to introduce legislation to revert to pre-1949 nameHealth secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr will appear before a congressional committee on Thursday, where he’s expected to face questions about turmoil at federal health agencies.The US Senate finance committee has called Kennedy to a hearing about his plans to “Make America Healthy Again”. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago RFK Jr accused of ‘reckless disregard for science and the truth’ in Senate hearing

Health secretary defended his leadership as Democrats attacked his vaccine policy and demanded his resignationUS politics live – latest updatesThe US health secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, faced the Senate finance committee in a tense and combative hearing on Thursday, during which lawmakers questioned his remarks expressing vaccine skepticism, claims that the scientific community is deeply politicized, and the ongoing turmoil plaguing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).In a hearing lasting more than three hours and ostensibly about the Trump administration’s healthcare agenda, Kennedy defended his leadership at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), claiming that his time at the agency will be focused on “unbiased, politics-free, transparent, evidence-based science in the public interest”. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago RFK Jr grilled in tense hearing about chaos at federal health agencies and vaccines – live updates

Trump’s health secretary faces tough questions on about department layoffs and budget cuts amid scrutiny over his plans to ‘make America healthy again’Health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr will appear before a congressional committee on Thursday, where he’s expected to face questions about turmoil at federal health agencies.The US Senate finance committee has called Kennedy to a hearing about his plans to “Make America Healthy Again”. Continue reading...

Society

5 d. ago RFK Jr and Democrats spar in tense hearing about chaos at federal health agencies and vaccines – live updates

Trump’s health secretary faces tough questions on about department layoffs and budget cuts amid scrutiny over his plans to ‘make America healthy again’Health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr will appear before a congressional committee on Thursday, where he’s expected to face questions about turmoil at federal health agencies.The US Senate finance committee has called Kennedy to a hearing about his plans to “Make America Healthy Again”. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago RFK Jr defends chaos at federal health agencies as Democratic senators attack his ‘disaster’ tenure – live updates

Trump’s health secretary faces tough questions on about department layoffs and budget cuts amid scrutiny over his plans to ‘make America healthy again’Health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr will appear before a congressional committee on Thursday, where he’s expected to face questions about turmoil at federal health agencies.The US Senate finance committee has called Kennedy to a hearing about his plans to “Make America Healthy Again”. Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago RFK Jr to be grilled by senators on chaos at federal health agencies and vaccine policy changes – live updates

Trump’s health secretary is expected to face tough questions on about department layoffs and budget cuts amid scrutiny over his plans to ‘make America healthy again’Health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr will appear before a congressional committee on Thursday, where he’s expected to face questions about turmoil at federal health agencies.The US Senate finance committee has called Kennedy to a hearing about his plans to “Make America Healthy Again”. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago England’s toxic road runoff pollution being ignored, MPs told

Carcinogens entering waterways from 25,000 road outflows are not monitored or regulated by Environment Agency, committee hearsToxic, carcinogenic pollution that pours from 25,000 road outflows into rivers in England is being ignored by politicians and regulators, MPs have been told.Road runoff containing toxic particles from tyres and brakes, and pollution from fuel and oil spills – which washes into rivers after rainfall – can devastate aquatic life and, by increasing toxicity, reduce the overall health of waterways. It is responsible for 18% of the reason all rivers fail to meet good ecological and chemical standards. Continue reading...

Events

7 d. ago Perth and Kinross Council wants public's views on planning guidance for renewable energy developments

Perth and Kinross Council is launching an online public consultation on proposed changes to its supplementary guidance for Renewable and Low Carbon Energy planning proposals

Politics

8 d. ago Perth and Kinross councillor calls for designated dogwalking zones to prevent parks and pitches being blighted by dog poo

Over the past year Perth and Kinross Council received 291 complaints about dog fouling but only issued two fines

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8 d. ago Talented footballers at Wishaw school sign professional contracts with SPFL clubs

Coltness High kids Erin Anderson and Grant Watson have committed to Hearts and Partick Thistle respectively.

Politics

1 week ago CDC chief Susan Monarez refuses to resign amid ‘targeted’ ousting – US politics live

Monarez issues statement saying she had ‘neither resigned nor received notification’ of her termination from the White House, plunging public health agency into chaosSenator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, an Independent, who serves as the ranking member on the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) committee, said that Robert F. Kennedy’s attempt to fire Susan Monarez was “outrageous”.“The Sen. HELP Committee must hold a hearing with Kennedy & the CDC Director as soon as possible. Vaccines save lives. Period,” Sanders added. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Perth fireworks display funding questioned by Perth and Kinross councillors

Elected members queried whether more of the money collected on November 5 should go towards running the event

Economics

2 w. ago ‘Completely false’ claims of further asylum hotels ahead of protest, says leader

The leader of Perth and Kinross Council said there had been ‘misinformation’ about new asylum hotels opening up.

Events

2 w. ago Scots council warning ahead of planned protest at asylum hotel

Perth and Kinross Council have asked protestors attending an anti-asylum hotel demonstration to treat "those seeking refuge, the same way they would hope to be treated".

Events

2 w. ago Perth and Kinross councillor wants local authorities to take control of national trunk roads

The Perth and Kinross councillor believes it could "minimise disruption" particularly in his Carse of Gowrie ward where recently "the A90 has been subject to near-constant major works"

Culture

2 w. ago Lyle Menendez to face California parole board after brother Erik denied freedom

Erik will be eligible after three years as two brothers have spent 30 years in prison for the murder of their parents Lyle Menendez is set to face a California parole board a day after his brother was denied freedom after spending 30 years in prison in the slaying of their parents inside their California mansion.A panel of two California commissioners denied Erik Menendez parole for three years, after which he will be eligible again, in a case that continues to fascinate the public. A parole hearing for his brother Lyle Menendez, who is being held at the same prison in San Diego, is scheduled for Friday morning. The commissioners determined that Menendez should not be freed after an all-day hearing during which they questioned him about why he committed the crime and violated prison rules. They rejected parole despite strong support from family members who have advocated for the brothers’ release for months. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Pitlochry hotel guests can raise a glass following Perth and Kinross Council decision

Perth and Kinross Council's Licensing Board unanimously agreed changes to the Pine Trees Hotel's licence

Politics