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Alba Party 'unlikely' to stand in Scottish Parliament election
Leader Kenny MacAskill said the party faced an "immediate crisis" and it was unlikely it would be able to register for the Holyrood elections.
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Fears diesel spillage may have spread to second river
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has warned that fuel contamination in the River Dochart may have spread to the River Tay.
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Scotland battle back for Six Nations win over Wales
Scotland battle back to inflict a heartbreaking Six Nations defeat on Wales in a thrilling game in Cardiff.
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Corran Ferry car services suspended after fault detected by engineer
The five-minute Corran Ferry crossing of Loch Linnhe links the wider Lochaber area with communities in the Ardgour peninsula in the west.
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Regional ballot is the 'secret weapon' to defeat SNP - Findlay
Scottish Conservatives leader Russell Findlay said Tory votes will prevent the SNP from gaining a majority at Holyrood.
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Scottish Greens pledge to expand childcare hours and free bus travel
The Scottish Greens have promised the "biggest expansion to childcare in a generation" and free buses for all.
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Are MSPs undermining the rule of law in Scotland?
How a very political court case sparked a huge row - and questions about the separation of powers.
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From playing Glastonbury to running a cider festival
Grant Hutchison - who formed Frightened Rabbit with brother Scott - has left the world of music behind.
News Headlines
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'It's ruined my life': Hundreds tell BBC how medication triggered gambling and other addictions
More than 250 people contacted us describing impulsive behaviour side effects from prescription drugs.
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UK should send non-combat troops to Ukraine now, former PM Johnson tells BBC
Troops should be deployed to peaceful parts of the country in non-fighting roles, he said.
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Palestinian Authority in dire straits as Israel's hold on West Bank deepens
More than 30 years after its creation, there are increasing warnings that the PA is close to collapse.
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MPs to discuss inquiry into trade envoy role after Andrew arrest
A cross-party committee will also look into the appointment and accountability of UK trade envoys.
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Nasa astronauts' moon mission likely to be delayed due to rocket issue
The mission to the far side of the Moon and back will likely be postponed after problems with were spotted with its rocket, a Nasa official said.
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Team GB face uphill task for four-man bobsleigh medal
Team GB face an uphill task to win an Olympic medal in the four-man bobsleigh event as they sit seventh at the halfway point in Cortina.
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Six races, six golds - Klaebo's historic Olympics
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo, Norway's king of cross-country skiing, breaks the record for the most gold medals won at a single Winter Olympics with his sixth of the Games.
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GB go for men's curling gold - Saturday's guide
What's happening and who to look out for at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.
Entertainment News
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Katseye's Manon to take 'temporary hiatus' to focus on health
The six-person girl group say the decision was made following "open and thoughtful conversations together".
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The best looks at London Fashion Week 2026
There are 90 designers showing this year, with organisers hoping it's the biggest fashion week yet.
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How Co-op Live went from falling air con units to hosting the Brits
The opening of the Co-op Live was in every headline, but not quite for the right reasons.
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RSC Game of Thrones play will be 'immersive'
The audience is set to be "living and breathing the same space as the characters".
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Brockwell Park festivals set to go ahead despite doubts
Summer Events Ltd, which runs the Brockwell Live festival, has lodged its first planning application.
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Anna Murdoch-Mann, writer and former News Corp director, dies aged 81
The author, journalist and philanthropist died at home in Florida, according to Rupert Murdoch's news outlets.
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Sam Fender and Olivia Dean finally reach number one after 35 weeks
Rein Me In sets a new UK chart record for the longest time to reach number one.
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Buzz Lightyear and Woody reunite in trailer for Toy Story 5
The old friends come face to face with a new threat - a frog-like tablet device called Lilypad.
Local News
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Perth City Centre junction to reopen after Scott Street fire
The junction of Scott Street and South Street will reopen on Monday, 23rd February after the Scott Street fire in Perth City Centre on the 14th June, 2025.
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Bridge closure scheduled between Aberfeldy and Kenmore
The Taymouth Burn Bridge on the A827 will be closed between 9.30am and 3.30pm on Wednesday, 4th February.
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St Johnstone sign hat-trick of new forwards during January transfer window
Signings include Josh Fowler, Ruari Paton and Alfie Agyeman.
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Overnight road closures scheduled between Crieff and Comrie
The A85 between Crieff and Comrie will be subject to overnight closures from Thursday, 29th January to Tuesday, 3rd February.
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Council rent increase to be considered
Councillors will be asked to approve a 6.5% rent increase for Perth and Kinross Council tenants next week.
Traffic & Travel
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Bridge closure scheduled between Aberfeldy and Kenmore
The Taymouth Burn Bridge on the A827 will be closed between 9.30am and 3.30pm on Wednesday, 4th February.
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Perth City Centre junction to reopen after Scott Street fire
The junction of Scott Street and South Street will reopen on Monday, 23rd February after the Scott Street fire in Perth City Centre on the 14th June, 2025.
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Overnight road closures scheduled between Crieff and Comrie
The A85 between Crieff and Comrie will be subject to overnight closures from Thursday, 29th January to Tuesday, 3rd February.
Station Updates
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Perthshire radio presenter wins national award
Lewis Ness, a local radio presenter with Heartland FM, has been included in The Radio Academy ‘30 Under 30’,

