First 'phase one' weekend in Perth and Kinross is marred by litter and rule breakers

Perth and Kinross Council has set up a £20,000 fund to combat fly-tipping.The money is to be used to support communities affected by illegally-dumped waste on private land during the coronavirus outbreak.And the local authority has warned anyone found guilty of blighting the landscape by irresponsibly discarding their rubbish risks a fine of up to £40,000 and imprisonment.Landowners, communities or individuals can apply to the fund to help meet the cost of removing fly-tipped waste from their

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Perth and Kinross have been told they will continue receiving school meal payments over the summer.Since schools closed in March parents of children eligible for free school meals have received fortnightly payments from Perth and Kinross Council direct to their bank accounts.PKC last week announced its commitment to making these payments for the duration of the summer holidays.Award for Perth makeup artist during lockdownSheena Devlin, the council’s executive director of education and

Perthshire churches are reminding residents free help is available.Volunteers from the Highland Perthshire Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Debt Centre (Aberfeldy Parish Church) and Perth CAP Debt Centre at Perth Baptist Church are offering practical help, support, encouragement and a friendly voice at the end of a phone.The Christian charity is continuing to help those struggling in debt despite the challenges of lockdown.Perth and Kinross Council judged to be leading on equal payCAP Highland

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Theatre vows 'we will get through this' after announcing potential job lossesHowever, pupils and teachers will still be expected to maintain social distancing so it is likely schools will operate with a mix of classroom and home learning.Head teachers are currently studying the results of the poll to consider what model will work best for their school.Sheena Devlin, Perth and Kinross Council’s executive director or education and children’s services, said: “The poll was an informal way of finding

Perth and Kinross has been warned to brace itself for more job losses after a miserable weekend for workers at two major employers.On Friday the PA revealed 42 staff could be made redundant at Pitlochry Festival Theatre due to the coronavirus crisis.And just two days later, the Crieff Hydro Group chair and CEO Stephen Leckie announced it was seeking to shed 241 jobs as the hospitality and tourism industry continues to feel the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown.The news has left communities in the

The impact of the COVID-19 crisis could cost Perth and Kinross Council £50 million.

By David Robb

One person in Perth and Kinross died from coronavirus last week, according to new figures.

The first expansion is set to release later this month

Police have revealed the ages and genders of the people who have received the most fines for breaking lockdown rules in Greater Manchester.

New York City is on track to begin reopening June 8 as the state gradually loosens restrictions put in place during the novel coronavirus crisis, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday.

New York City is on track to begin reopening June 8 as the state gradually loosens restrictions put in place during the novel coronavirus crisis, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday.Cuomo said the city was meeting goals set for hospital rates and testing, will "stockpile" personal protective equipment and will focus on infection rates in hot spots by ZIP code."We believe all of these things can be done next week," the Democratic governor said at his daily briefing.

A Perth and Kinross councillor has launched a passionate defence of Dominic Cummings, branding the press who were reporting on the issue as “politically-biased”.

A council planning boss has hinted it is “likely” a committee will be asked to determine several major applications next month despite one councillor raising concerns about the public being unable to fully participate in the process.

A council planning boss has hinted it is “likely” a committee will be asked to determine several major applications next month despite one councillor raising concerns about the public being unable to fully participate in the process.

It’s been about two years since Sriram Raghavan treated us to Andhadhun. The film that came out in 2018, is one of the best Bollywood thrillers of all time. Featuring Ayushmann Khurrana, , and Radhika Apte, the film revolves around Akash (Ayushmann), a pianist who pretends to be visually-impaired because he thinks it inspires his music. The character finds himself in the middle of a life-threatening chaos when, while pretending to be a blind man, he witnesses the murder of a former film actor.

Residents in Perth and Kinross have been told they have a key role in making sure the region emerges stronger from the coronavirus crisis.