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Perthshire News
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£1 million boost delivers additional road improvements across Perth and Kinross
Perth and Kinross Council has launched a series of major road improvement schemes following the approval of an additional £1 million investment in the 2025/26 Council budget.
National News
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Council to investigate death of man in city chambers toilet
Sean Stephen was found dead in the customer support hub after he had disappeared six days earlier.
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Death of hospital infection patient investigated by prosecutors
Molly Cuddihy, 23, died at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital on Tuesday, seven years after a previous hospital-acquired infection.
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Fresh probe over 'hit-and-run' death after police sent mystery letter
Ian Brown was found dead on the B734 Girvan to Dailly Road after a works day out.
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Edinburgh Napier University to cut up to 70 jobs
Principal and vice chancellor Prof Sue Rigby confirmed the plans in a letter to staff on Wednesday.
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Man arrested after woman dies following assault
Police were called to a report of a disturbance at a property in Restalrig Avenue in Edinburgh.
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Councillor who made 'white racism' claim joins Reform
Audrey Dempsey was suspended from Scottish Labour over alleged racist remarks in April 2024 and later quit.
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Six areas now at significant water scarcity level
The Lower Tweed has been escalated, after the Upper Don and Lower Don also reached significant scarcity.
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Protesters call for Ardrossan Harbour ferry deal
Campaigners want Ardrossan harbour brought into public ownership to enable a major redevelopment.
News Headlines
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European leaders outraged after Russian strikes kill 21 and damage EU's HQ
The overnight attacks destroyed a block of flats and also caused damage to the EU's delegation offices.
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Lives torn apart in Kyiv after Russia's heaviest bombardment for weeks
In the deadliest strike, a missile ripped through the middle of a low-rise block of flats.
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Price of weight loss drug Mounjaro to be discounted in UK pharmacies
The rebate allays fears of a 170% price rise but patients are warned the cost of the drug will still jump.
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Epping asylum seeker hotel order could spark more protests, court told
Lawyers for The Bell Hotel owners are challenging the decision for a temporary injunction at court.
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Man Utd back Amorim as Rooney says club is 'broken'
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is understood to retain the support of the club ownership despite last night's shock Carabao Cup defeat at League Two Grimsby.
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US Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over his attempt to fire her
The president has accused Cook of mortgage fraud, and cited constitutional power that he says allows him to fire her.
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British Tour de France winner Chris Froome airlifted to hospital after 'serious' crash
Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome suffers multiple injuries in a training crash in southern France.
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Met special constable found guilty of child rape
James Bubb, who now identifies as a woman named Gwyn Samuels, abused a position of trust, police say.
Entertainment News
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Ariana Grande announces first tour for seven years
The tour will include five dates in London - the only shows currently announced outside North America.
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Jessie J cancels tour dates to undergo surgery
"I need to be better, I need to be healed and this is the right decision to make," she tells fans.
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Top Boy star Micheal Ward in court on rape charges
The actor has previously said he denies the charges of rape and sexual assault "entirely".
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Jacqueline Wilson on the 'easiest and hardest book I've ever written'
Picture Imperfect follows two sisters who struggle to cope with their mentally ill mother.
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The Summer I Turned Pretty fans told to stop abuse of cast
Viewers are asked to start "acting normal online" amid the build-up to the show's dramatic climax.
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Reform council boss bans local newspaper's reporters
The Nottingham Post describes the ban as "concerning" and "unprecedented".
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What difference will marriage make to Taylor Swift's music?
She's known as pop's most confessional songwriter, so how will domestic bliss change Taylor Swift?
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Cardi B denies scratching and spitting on security guard
The rapper denies attacking the guard, who is suing for assault, but admits she did swear at her.
Station Updates
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The Heartland FM Arena at the Crieff Highland Gathering
Hear Peat & Diesel, Calum MacPhail, and the Rollin Drones on the Heartland FM Arena on Sunday, 17th August.
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Heartland FM celebrates the Crieff Summer Festival
The Crieff Summer Festival, running from the 9th August until the 16th August, will bring the town to life with music, culture, fun and celebration. Concluding with the Crieff Highland Gathering and featuring special events throughout!
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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’,