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A crisis meeting to find a solution to the flooding chaos in Perth over the past few years will be held in the city next week.

The operators of a proposed spaceport claim it can launch 30 “tartan rockets” a year from Scotland at a cost of more than £200million.

pic.twitter.com/QZ3FZfVfYr— Runrig (@Runrig1973) September 6, 2023In July, Guthro said in a post on social media that he had been dealing with health issues for a number of years and had been forced to cancel some live performances.Following the news of Guthro’s death, his friend and former bandmate, SNP MP Pete Wishart, told BBC Radio Scotland’s Drivetime: “We’ve lost a friend, but we will never get to hear this wonderful voice singing voice live again.”Born in Nova Scotia, Canada in 1961, Guthro began his 40-year music career as a solo artist, releasing his debut album ‘Sails To The Wind’ back in 1994.He joined Runrig four years later, replacing Donnie Munro, and remained in the group until they eventually retired in 2018. The band’s 14th and final studio album, ‘The Story’, came out in 2016.

Taymouth Castle’s development into a luxury guest community has set off squabbles, accusations and tribalism with the ripple effects going way beyond Loch Tay.

A further public meeting has been planned to discuss proposed £310,000 measures to significantly reduce the impact of flooding in the Craigie area of Perth.

Perthshire’s Crannog Centre museum has been recognised with another award - this time on the strength of its welcome to visitors.

TSB has announced it plans to shut its Aberfeldy branch in May this year.

The revolt against new Westminster SNP leader Stephen Flynn is continuing after MP Chris Law became the third frontbencher to stand down in the wake of his election.

The SNP ’s longest serving MP has quit the front bench and taken a swipe at his party’s new Westminster leader.

Alister Jack has admitted a second referendum on independence could happen in the future but insisted it was not what most Scots voters wanted at the present time.

Perthshire ’s community-run radio station has done so well in recent industry awards that it will get a pat on the back in the Westminster Parliament.

Perthshire pro-independence supporters and politicians are coming to terms with the Supreme Court’s ruling that the Scottish Government cannot hold an independence referendum without the UK Government’s consent.

Stewartry residents are struggling to access cash due to a string of bank closures.

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

A Tory Cabinet Minister lecturing workers about going back to the office has been accused of enjoying a four-day week.

An ambulance which departed from Errol in Perthshire to help the injured in Ukraine has arrived safely.

Boris Johnson has seemingly refused to recognise that parties in Whitehall and Downing street breached lockdown rules at the time. It comes after 20 fixed penalty notices were issued this morning, according to Scotland Yard.

A Scottish couple appeared on Gogglebox for the first time in six years last night.

A Scots couple will appear on Channel 4’s hit programme Gogglebox tonight for the first time in six years.

The CEO of an energy company cutting hundreds of Scots jobs is facing demands to explain £40million of loans and cash transfers.

Nicola Sturgeon has denied her government "went too far" by imposing more restrictions over Christmas in response to the Omicron variant.

Perthshire politicians have revealed they will this week meet with OVO bosses to discuss potential job losses.

Nicola Sturgeon’s efforts to stem covid with new tighter restrictions than England have been mockingly compared by a top Tory MP to the Japanese Emperor admitting that WWII was not such a success for his country.

Nicola Sturgeon has been asked to appear in front of MPs in Westminster in what promises to be an “unmissable event”.

The remaining public trust in MPs has been "shattered" by the Conservatives' handling of the Owen Paterson case, a senior SNP figure has claimed.

An SNP MP has called for the police to investigate allegations of “cash for honours” in the Conservative Party.

Perth and Kinross politicians have been contacted by police over safety concerns following the death of Tory MP Sir David Amess.

St Johnstone fans not to gather in large numbers to celebrate the club being in the Scottish Cup final. Pete Wishart said people should still avoid meeting up with more people than is permitted due to the coronavirus pandemic.

referendum is unavoidable in the event of a Holyrood majority for the party.Ahead of the Prime Minister’s virtual appearance at the online Scottish Conservative conference this weekend, one idea floated by Downing Street is that MPs from the Commons could sit in Scotland for a fortnight every September.One problem, the SNP said, is that the Holyrood parliament will be fully occupied by MSPs during that time.Pete Wishart MP said the idea of touring the Commons was “laughable”.Wishart said: “Not

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

Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King jr and Mahatma Ghandi. He wrote: "People who did not ask for a referendum from their oppressors before they demanded freedom." His comment was taken by SNP figures as a clear link to the UK Government’s repeated refusal to allow a second referendum on Scottish independence.

First COVID-19 vaccination in Tayside as plans continue for care home roll out Responding from a question from Perth and North Perthshire MP Pete Wishart, Mr Stewart said: "I’ve had many constructive dialogues with the Right Honourable Gentleman on Tay Cities and I’m happy to confirm that they look good to go next Thursday to sign the deal. "The delay was for a very good reason.

SNP MP while Brexit talks are in limbo. Veteran SNP MP Pete Wishart told the Tory cabinet Minister that his a no-deal Brexit meant the UK would be leaving on “Mongolian terms”.

Perthshire Lib Dems have apologised after saying an SNP councillor’s death gave them a “great opportunity” in a leaflet. The election literature - described by Pete Wishart MP as “grotesque” - containing the comments was posted through the door of the late Cllr Bob Band’s wife.

Perthshire politicians have joined calls for the UK Government to sign off on the Tay Cities Deal to assure the region it will go ahead despite the COVID-19 crisis. Perth and North Perthshire MP Pete Wishart and Perthshire North MSP John Swinney have spoken out following a joint letter from the heads of all four local authorities involved in the ambitious project and a question to the prime minister from Dundee West MP Chris Law.

Brexit debate. Blackford intervened on his colleague Pete Wishart to raise concerns on the government's approach to devolution on Brexit matters.