Nearly 1000 digital devices going to Perth and Kinross schools as parents prepare for home learning

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Perth and Kinross Council is seeking a new chief executive. The successful applicant will be paid a six-figure sum to take the helm of the local authority.The vacancy has arisen following the current chief executive’s appointment as the new chief executive of NHS Education for Scotland (NES).

Perth and Kinros s, it has been confirmed. According to statistics from the National Records of Scotland, 17 people died from the coronavirus between January 11 and 17.

Perth and Kinross have been extended until at least "mid-February".

Perth and Kinross after the COVID-19 infection rate dropped in the last week. The most recent data from Public Health Scotland up until January 12 shows an infection rate of 231.7 per 100,000 people.

Perth and Kinross woke up to a blanket of snow this morning. An amber weather warning for snow remains in force for much of the region until 10am.

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Perth and Kinross Council has rebuffed calls to suspend parking fees across the region while the country is in lockdown - although it may revisit the idea at a later date.Perth and North Perthshire MP Pete Wishart had urged the local authority to reimplement a similar system set up during the first lockdown in order to help local businesses and key workers.Nearly 200 school staff and pupils self-isolate over Christmas periodHis calls were echoed in Fife and Dundee, who both have since agreed to

Perth and Kinross pupils will be taught via remote learning until at least February 1.Perth and Kinross Council has set up a remote learning hub which includes advice for both parents and pupils as to how to get the the best out of remote learning.Here is PKC's advice for pupils:1. Be patient: Your teachers have been asked to make their teaching available to you online at the last minute.

Manchester Evening Newsreported yesterday how some key workers said they'd been refused places for their children, despite working in schools and for the NHS. Under the rules set out by the government, only one parent needs to be a critical worker for a child to qualify for a place.

Perth and Kinross councillor reckons the region is better prepared this time round for remote learning. Conservative councillor Caroline Shiers convenes PKC's lifelong learning committee and has praised the "targeted effort" to support vulnerable families in the region.

What do you think about the Education Secretary telling parents to report schools? What's been your experience of remote learning? Are you a teacher who's angered by the government's response? Let us know in the comments here, or share your views on our Manchester Family Facebook page. Lee, whose Facebook page ICT with Mr P, on which he shares light-hearted posts about school life, has become a massive hit with teachers and parents, added: "If anything, the whole pandemic has shown how Ofsted

Perth and Kinross over the festive period, according to new statistics. The virus was recorded on 11 deaths registered in the week starting December 21 - the highest weekly total since May 4 .Incident management team set up as COVID cases rise at poultry plantThere were nine deaths recorded the week after, bringing the total in the region to 133, according to the National Records of Scotland.

Perth and Kinross have been issued a safety warning after a woman had to be rescued off Ben Chonzie last week. Jess Smith, who lives at the base of the popular Munro, witnessed the rescue unfolding.

Perth and Kinross remains in lockdown.

Driver claims using whisky as mouthwash was reason for breaking the booze limitThe statement concludes: “The proposed development of two houses adjacent to the building group ... represents a small scale extension of the existing group into a wholly defensible site.

Perth and Kinross residents have been told to “stay at home” as the region returns to full COVID lockdown tomorrow (January 5).

Perth and Kinross dropped in the week up until Boxing Day, according to new figures.

Tragic death of councillor is "brutal reminder of how unforgiving COVID can be"The 68-year-old representative for Almond and Earn tested positive for COVID-19 two weeks ago.Such was his commitment to his ward, he attended a virtual council meeting on December 16 despite suffering from the effects of the pathogen.He was taken into Ninewells on Sunday, December 20 and was moved to the ICU on Wednesday, December 23 but sadly passed away on Sunday with his family - including wife Shirley - at his