Perth and Kinross secondary school pupils will return to classrooms after Easter break

Perth and Kinross increased by nearly 40 per cent last week.

Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.The impact of the COVID pandemic on the region has been laid bare as new figures show the unemployment rate more than doubled in the space of 10 months.Between March 2020 and January 2021, the overall unemployment claimant count in Perth and Kinross rose by 119 per cent - up 2220 individuals - with the unemployment rate rising from two per cent to 4.4 per cent.The 18-­24 age group saw an even higher

Perthshire councillor who previously retired from his role as a consultant anaesthetist is helping deliver COVID-19 vaccines. Dr Crawford Reid has been keen to offer his services since the pandemic began but said he was initially foiled by red tape.

Perth and Kinross have had a mixed response to the news their return trading date will not be brought forward.

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Perth and Kinross for the second week in a row last week.

Perth and Kinross residents will be able to travel anywhere in Scotland from this Friday (April 16) as the 'stay local' guideline is lifted.

Perth and Kinross.From today (April 12), the self-administered PCR swab tests can be collected from three mobile testing vans which will visit a range of locations in Tayside on a weekly basis. The walk-in testing units will be open from 10am until 4pm seven days a week in Perth and Kinross with no appointment needed.

Holyrood election manifesto with a bold call to reduce demands on younger children outside of school so they can spend more time socialising as lockdown eases.The Greens argue that many pupils have been left isolated from their friends as a result of repeated school closures over the last year, with their social development suffering as a result.The party cites research by education experts at the University of Stirling which suggests homework can worsen inequality as it disadvantages children

Perth and Kinross. Over 4000 residents across the region took part in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch, with the house sparrow turning up in 74 per cent of participating gardens.

Perth and Kinross neighourhoods.

David and Victoria Beckham have flown their family, including Brooklyn Beckham's fiancée Nicola Peltz, to Turks and Caicos to enjoy the Easter break.MORE: Victoria Beckham surprises with unexpected Easter outfit - and we love it!While the family have kept the trip low-key on their social media channels, they were photographed on the island of Providenciales, known locally as Provo. WATCH: Victoria Beckham reveals incredible Easter gifts from Nicola PeltzIn pictures published by the Daily Mail,

Making things right! Amber Portwood tried to reach out to her daughter with an Instagram post referencing the issues they still have to work through.

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Prince William and Kate Middleton have been told to reach out to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. William, 38, and Kate, 39, were encouraged to ‘speak’ to Harry and Meghan ‘with love’ during the Easter period.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge sent their best Easter wishes to their 2.1million Twitter followers with a gif of a wooden rolling pin smashing a chocolate egg.

Perth and Kinross residents looking for a quick trim or to spruce up their gardens are finally getting their wish as lockdown restrictions were eased today.