49 h. ago Amazon issues warning to millions of shoppers over new Prime scam emails

The fake Amazon Prime emails are designed to trick customers into clicking on a 'cancel subscription' link - but it actually takes them to a fake login page

Events

7 d. ago Capability Scotland is a step closer to building new facilities in Perth

Perth and Kinross Council's in principle decision to allocate part of the Perth Leisure Pool site to the charity represents a "meaningful milestone"

Politics

1 week ago Perth fire victims offered financial support from Perth and Kinross Council

The local authority has pledged £250,000 to help those most affected

Events

1 week ago Asbestos at Perth's Balhousie School confirmed following blaze

Perth and Kinross Council said this week that they are currently monitoring the situation.

Politics

1 week ago Police issue warning over ‘blasters’ used to send scam texts to nearby phones

SMS Blaster is latest device being used by criminals to commit fraud, according to force

Events

2 w. ago Three men drugged and raped girl they spotted in supermarket car park

A court heard she was plied with drugs including crystal meth and amphetamine

Events

2 w. ago Perth and Kinross Council decides not to object to 100MW energy plant

The application will be determined by the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit due to its size

Politics

2 w. ago Perth and Kinross Council set to give financial support after Perth fatal fire

The move was unanimously agreed by councillors this week

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2 w. ago Perth and Kinross Council's SNP administration accused of "cutting short democracy"

Perth and Kinross councillors voted to skip having a debate on leisure proposals which included PH2O and the future of Bell's Sports Centre

Politics

3 w. ago Blairgowrie residents' anger after 137 trees felled by developer

Perth and Kinross Council has said it is monitoring the situation and will take appropriate action if there has been "unauthorised felling"

Politics

3 w. ago Warning issued to all Brits heading to Lisbon over airport scam

Wildly inflated prices at the airport of this major Portuguese destination can be easily side-stepped by following some simple advice, says one local resident, Instagrammer @nationswithoutborders.

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3 w. ago Provost's posh car replacement has saved Perth and Kinross Council almost £14,000 a year

Provost Xander McDade was keen to have a "more practical and environmentally friendly" vehicle anyone could use

Economics

3 w. ago Plans for Perthshire solar farm the size of 140 football pitches refused

Perth and Kinross Council felt the "excessive" scale had not been fully justified for such a "significant" loss of prime agricultural land

Politics

3 w. ago Perth and Kinross Council issues warning after scam spotted in Perth car park

The local authority has reminded car park users RingGo never uses QR codes for parking payments

Events

3 w. ago FBI issues warning to all 1.8b iPhone users over dangerous scam: 'Delete these new texts NOW'

The phone scam has surged more than 700 percent this month, as cybercriminals launch a new wave of text attacks targeting Android and iPhone users across the US.

Events

3 w. ago Brit holidaymakers issued warning over parking scam plaguing tourist hotspot

Tourists and locals in a popular Spanish holiday hotspot have been issued a warning about a parking scam.

Events

3 w. ago Brit in Benidorm issues warning to holidaymakers over new 'scam' on streets

Frank moved to the Mediterranean coast 13 years ago, and as well as hosting parties as 'The Stag Man', he also offers advice to fellow Brits heading to the coastal city

Events

3 w. ago Brit living in Benidorm issues warning to holidaymakers over 'scam'

A 'scam' is rife on the streets of Benidorm according to a British man who has lived in the resort town for 13 years – and others have admitted to falling for it and ending up losing money

Events

4 w. ago DWP issues 'beware' warning over scam text message being sent to mobile phones

Stop! Think Fraud has also offered some advice on what to look out for to avoid being the victim of a scam

Events

4 w. ago 'I tried the amazing lunch spot serving sandwiches in shoebox in an Ardwick car park'

One of the best sandwiches in Manchester is being made in a dark kitchen and served from a hidden hatch on the outskirts of town

Politics