14 h. 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

Politics

61 h. ago Council investigation as 'disgusting' flytippers swoop into nature reserve again

Councillor calls for security to be increased

Economics

7 d. ago Vandals destroy cricket pitch in south London sparking outrage from locals

Local residents say they are sickened by the attack

Politics

7 d. 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

8 d. 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week ago Travellers break down locks to invade affluent north London park with 15 caravans illegally pitched up next to multi

Coldfall Wood in the leafy suburb of Muswell Hill has become the latest site to become overrun with travellers, with images showing several vehicles parked up on the grass.

Events

2 w. ago Deserted caravan park remains eerily empty during the height of summer

The Baltic Wharf Caravan and Motorhome Club boasts an enviable location at Bristol's harbourside in Bristol, but despite offering 56 pitches, the holiday park lies empty at the peak of the summer season

Politics

2 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

2 w. ago Councillor cleared after calling for protesters’ throats to be cut

Councillor cleared after calling for protesters’ throats to be cut  London Evening Standard

Events

2 w. ago 'Two tier justice is out of control': Fury as Labour councillor who called for Southport protesters' throats to be cut is cleared of encouraging violent disorder

London councillor Ricky Jones faced trial accused of the offence after he described demonstrators as 'disgusting Nazi fascists'.

Events

2 w. ago Suspended Labour councillor found not guilty of encouraging violent disorder

Ricky Jones was filmed speaking at anti-racism rally after last summer’s far-right riots that followed Southport murdersA suspended Labour councillor who called at an anti-racism rally for far-right activists’ throats to be cut has been found not guilty of encouraging violent disorder.Ricky Jones, 58, used the phrase “disgusting Nazi fascists” in a speech about last summer’s far-right protests after the Southport murders, his trial at Snaresbrook crown court heard. Continue reading...

Science

2 w. ago Labour councillor who called for protesters' throats to be cut is cleared of encouraging violent disorder

London councillor Ricky Jones faced trial accused of the offence after he described demonstrators as 'disgusting Nazi fascists'.

Events

2 w. ago Suspended London Labour councillor found not guilty after calling for far

Jones, 58, addressed crowds on Hoe Street in Walthamstow, east London, on August 7 last year

Politics

2 w. ago Travellers with around 30 caravans pitch up in leafy Surrey park

Police are 'monitoring the situation closely' at Guildford's Stoke Park in Surrey where the makeshift caravan site has been created.

Transport

2 w. ago Perth and Kinross Council spent £3 million on consultants over the past three years

A Perth and Kinross councillor believes the rising spend on outsourcing work is an "inevitable consequence" of cuts to the local authority's budget

Economics

2 w. ago Plans to improve Swallow Roundabout signage and lane markings welcomed by Perth and Kinross councillor

Changes will be made to lane markings and signage after months of motorists' misery

Politics

2 w. ago Met Office issue weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain in Perthshire

A yellow weather warning has been issued for Perth and Kinross with thunderstorms and heavy rain expected to hit the region over the next two days.

Events

3 w. ago Defoe and East join forces to celebrate major moment for community cricket initiative

The Premier League legend and X Factor star joined forces to mark the 100th newly-installed cricket pitch in parks and sports centres across England and Wales as part of KP Snacks’ Everyone In campaign

Politics