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Council pay talks ‘closed’, says Swinney as school strikes hit his constituency

Scotland’s First Minister has said pay talks for council workers are “closed” as he condemned the “utterly unacceptable” targeting of his constituency by a trade union. Unison announced two weeks of strike action by non-teacher school staff in the ...

22 Oct 2024 at 15:00

Scotland

Schools in Swinney’s constituency to close due to strike

Schools in the constituency of First Minister John Swinney will be closed this week due to ongoing strike action. Trade union Unison called the action targeting Mr Swinney’s seat over the next two weeks after members working in non-teaching roles ...

21 Oct 2024 at 02:45

Scotland

TV’s Paul Whitehouse casts first line to mark beginning of salmon fishing season

Comedian Paul Whitehouse has led the opening of the salmon fishing season on the River Tay. The star of the BBC’s hit series Gone Fishing performed the honours at Meikleour, a village in Perth and Kinross, on Monday. The event was hosted by the ...

15 Jan 2024 at 19:53

Scotland

School pupils evacuated from bus after fire on board

Pupils were evacuated from their bus after a fire broke out on the vehicle as it was taking them to school. Three fire engines went to the scene on the A90 near Errol when the alarm was raised at 8.19am on Thursday. The pupils and driver on ...

24 Mar 2022 at 13:25

Perth Museum, new home of the Stone of Destiny, set to open

The “fabulous” museum which is the new home of the Stone of Destiny is gearing up to open this weekend following a £27 million redevelopment project. Perth Museum in the former City Hall will open its doors to the public on Saturday. Its ...

28 Mar 2024 at 18:52

Council leader accused of embezzlement steps down for ‘personal reasons’

A council leader accused of embezzlement has stepped down from his position and quit the SNP for “personal reasons”. On Monday, Perth and Kinross Council announced Grant Laing would be leaving his post. Police Scotland said Mr Laing, 63,...

22 Sept 2025 at 18:33

Scotland

Two taken to hospital following suspected chemical leak in primary school

Two people have been taken to hospital following a suspected chemical leak at a Perthshire primary school, the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) said. Emergency services were alerted to the incident at Crieff Primary School in Broich ...

05 Sept 2024 at 16:47

Scotland

No more money available for local government pay, says Robison

Scotland’s Finance Secretary has said there “simply is no more money” to fund pay deals for local government workers amid strikes which have closed schools in John Swinney’s constituency. Trade union Unison called the action ...

21 Oct 2024 at 17:12

Scotland

Measures to double council tax on second homes passed at Holyrood

Councils will have the power to double council tax on second homes after new regulations were agreed in Holyrood. The measures, which the Government says aim to “prioritise housing for living in” will bring second homes in ...

14 Dec 2023 at 10:20

Scotland

Primary school evacuated following reports of potential chemical leak

Pupils and staff have been evacuated from a primary school in Perthshire as a “precaution” following reports of a potential chemical leak. The decision to evacuate Crieff Primary School in Broich Road came after an adult ...

05 Sept 2024 at 15:07

Fresh weather warnings issued as heavy rain brings roads and rail disruption

Fresh warnings of rain have been issued following heavy downpours which have led to road closures and affected rail travel in some parts of the country. A Met Office yellow alert for rain in Perthshire, the Stirling ...

23 Jan 2026 at 11:12

Heavy rain brings travel disruption

Heavy rain has led to road closures and affected rail travel in some parts of the country as weather warnings remain in place. A Met Office yellow alert for rain in Perth and Kinross, the Stirling area and parts of ...

23 Jan 2026 at 08:29

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