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Over 60,000 instances of fly-tipping were recorded in Scotland last year, leading to calls for law changes.

A senior SNP MP has branded new legislation aimed at stamping out hate crime as "McCarthyism".

A sewage leak in the River Tay near Stanley was caused by a blocked pipe backed up with toilet waste.

Scottish Tory MSPs have hit out after a Conservative lord said that devolution should be put '"into reverse".

Civil servants have been given top roles on Scotland’s troubled Covid-19 Public Inquiry - despite claims the probe is “independent”.

Perth Sheriff Court needs maintenance work estimated to cost nearly half a million pounds - the fifth highest total worked out for repairs needed at sheriff court buildings across Scotland.

Tory toff Jacob Rees-Mogg has accused Nicola Sturgeon of "always moaning" as Liz Truss and her supporters ramp up attacks on the First Minister.

Watchdogs have slammed energy firms’ handling of the aftermath of Storm Arwen which left hundreds of residents across Perth and Kinross with no power for a week.

Ian Blackford has called on Scottish Conservative MPs to help kick Boris Johnson out of Downing Street.

A Perthshire-based Conservative MSP has stood by her belief Boris Johnson should resign over Partygate.

The Fair City has been hit with a "major jobs blow" after OVO announced it will close its Perth office.

Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletterA local MSP has said there is a “crisis” in NHS Tayside’s Accident and Emergency Departments and across Scotland.NHS Tayside has said there has recently been a “marked increase” in people attending A&E at Perth Royal Infirmary and Ninewells.The health board is urging members of the public only to attend A&E if they have a “life-threatening emergency”.The request came after Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser said he

Perth -based MSP is taking part in a classic car rally to raise money for a charity close to his heart.

Perthshire results a “disaster” for the Conservatives and attacked candidates Murdo Fraser and Liz Smith. Both Conservative politicians were later elected to the Scottish Parliament in the Mid Scotland and Fife regional list ballot.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.A SNP councillor has accused a Scottish Conservative MSP of making “misleading” remarks in relation to figures showing fewer beds have been made available to patients at Perth Royal Infirmary over the last few years.Perth City Centre councillor Eric Drysdale said he was “utterly appalled” when he read Mid Scotland and Fife MSP Murdo Fraser’s take on figures showing 1700 fewer beds were made available to

complaints against Alex Salmond said he fears it won't get a "full understanding" of what went on.Speaking following Nicola Sturgeon's evidence to the Holyrood committee yesterday, Murdo Fraser said the inquiry shone a light on some of the murky going-ons.MSPs say they have been frustrated at the refusal to release some key documents into how the Scottish Government managed to botch its own internal complaints process - a mistake which ended up costing the taxpayer more than £500,000.Two women

Peter Murrell, who is also SNP chief executive, was recalled after MSPs hit out at some of the answers he gave to the Holyrood committee.

Perthshire -based politician has asked the Scottish Government to look at reviewing current legislation on fly-tipping in order to increase the level of prosecution against law-breakers. Conservative Mid Scotland and Fife MSP Murdo Fraser raised the issue during a virtual environment portfolio question session with minister for rural affairs and the natural environment Ben Macpherson MSP, saying he feels the current laws are “insufficient”.

Peter Murrell, the SNP chief executive, of treating MSPs with “contempt” during his oral evidence session yesterday.

Murdo Fraser claimed the First Minister had "pandered" to republicans in her own party. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived at Edinburgh Waverley station today as part of a whistle-stop tour of the UK, aimed at thanking frontline workers of the pandemic.

Perthshire -based politician is calling on the Scottish Parliament to be made more family friendly.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our personalised newsletter.A politician has called on jet ski users to behave responsibly on the River Tay at Perth.Murdo Fraser MSP said he has been contacted by Fair City residents who live near to the river.Their concerns centre around the noise being created by the powerful machines and the potential disturbance to wildlife in the area.Mr Fraser stressed he will look into what can be done to improve the situation.“I have

Perth and Kinross are ignoring social distancing rules since face coverings became mandatory. Mid Scotland and Fife MSP Murdo Fraser asked cabinet secretary for government business and constitutional relations Michael Russell what his view was on people not sticking to the default two-metre social distancing now that wearing face masks is compulsory in shops.

Inspectors slam Strathearn care home's coronavirus measures“The good weather has attracted people to these areas and informal camping will no doubt continue as we go through the summer months.“The time has come when we have to say enough is enough and introduce a by-law to restrict irresponsible activities.”Mr Fraser was backed by Cllr John Duff, who represents the Highland ward for the Scottish Conservatives.Murdo Fraser and Cllr John Duff’s wish to see action on the anti-social activities of a

Perthshire hamlet are fearful over a hike in anti-social behaviour after groups of up to 40 youths have been spotted starting bonfires and dumping rubbish.

Scottish Tory leader Jackson Carlaw is under pressure after another shadow cabinet member called on the prime minister's aide Dominic Cummings to quit.

A politician has raised fears that handing mobile phones to inmates at Perth and Castle Huntly prisons could enable cons to continue criminal behaviour.

Scotland’s new finance secretary told a Perth audience the public scrutiny she faces in her job is nothing compared to the “ultimate scrutiny” she faces from “the boss of all bosses.”

Two Conservative politicians are calling for urgent action to get the new Carse of Gowrie Medical Centre near Errol open to the public.