17 h. ago Perth and Kinross Council makes financial provisions to splash out further on PH2O

The council has allocated £90 million to allow for extra spending on its leisure options in Perth

Politics

17 h. ago First Minister John Swinney praises Perth and Kinross Council's budget

Councillors this week approved a 9.5 per cent rise in council tax

Politics

17 h. ago Perth and Kinross councillors grant planning appeal for security fence at Perthshire Caravans

The more robust steel fence was installed following a break-in last summer where five caravans were stolen

Events

17 h. ago Perth and Kinross Council budget "addresses immediate needs"

Councillors agreed a council tax increase of 9.5 per cent on top of the Scottish Water charges increase of 9.9 per cent from April 2025

Politics

19 h. ago Newcastle confirm Anthony Gordon appeal plan for Carabao Cup final vs Liverpool

Newcastle are ready to appeal Anthony Gordon's red card as they look to avoid being without him when they face Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final with a suspension currently imminent

Politics

34 h. ago Glastonbury 'signs up Olivia Rodrigo and The 1975' plan to appeal to younger audiences

Glastonbury Festival returns to Worthy Farm over the summer and although the line-up has yet to be confirmed, rumours acts this year include Olivia Rodrigo and the 1975

Events

5 d. ago Perth and Kinross Council tax to increase by 9.5 per cent as councillors approve budget

The increase was agreed by councillors as they met to set the 2025/26 budget on Wednesday

Economics

5 d. ago Popular Perth pub urged to get planning permission for beer garden which has been operating for 20 years

The planning issue came to light at a recent meeting of Perth and Kinross Licensing Board

Events

5 d. ago SNP proposing 9.5 per cent council tax increase in Perth and Kinross

Councillors will meet on Wednesday, February 26 to set Perth and Kinross Council's 2025/26 budget

Politics

6 d. ago Terror plotter who planned Hyde Park shooting loses appeal against sentence

Edward Little was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 24 years in January 2024.

Events

7 d. ago Perth and Kinross Council recommended to approve 10 per cent council tax rise

If approved, residents living in a Band D property will pay an extra £11.70 a month from April

Politics

1 week ago Perth and Kinross Council cuts down on X usage after 'decline in engagement'

Perth and Kinross Council will reduce the frequency of posts, which comes after another Scottish council earlier this week announced it will stop posting on the platform due to "harmful and extremist content".

Politics

1 week ago Questions raised over Perth and Kinross Council climate committee's own sustainability

This week's Climate Change and Sustainability Committee meeting was removed from the calendar due to a lack of business; councillors will instead watch a presentation

Politics

1 week ago Jude Bellingham banned for ‘disrespect towards referee’ amid swearing row

Bellingham said the incident was a ‘misunderstanding’ and Real Madrid plan to appeal

Events

1 week ago Energy company wins planning appeal against Greater Manchester council over battery storage scheme

Green Belt land is now deemed 'grey belt' under new Government guidelines

Science

1 week ago Cross Tay Link Road "final piece of the jigsaw" approved by Perth and Kinross councillors

The £150 million Cross Tay Link Road is due to open on March 31 and a road connecting Bertha Park to the new route has been unanimously approved

Politics

1 week ago Perth and Kinross residents fined for parking on their own private pavements

Motorists are being fined by Perth and Kinross Council for parking on pavements they own and maintain - even when doing it to let the council bin lorry past

Politics

1 week ago MP says he intends to appeal against approval of Thames Water restructure plans

Barristers for Liberal Democrat MP Charlie Maynard previously told the court the company should be put into special administration.

Politics

2 w. ago Michael Schumacher's family announce appeal plans after 'shock' £12million blackmail verdict

The seven-time world champion has led a secret life since his 2013 skiing accident

Economics