FIRE crews battled a huge blaze that broke out near an ancient Scots castle. Mercy crews raced to the fire which erupted in a field next to Burleigh Castle in Perth and Kinross. Crews from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said they were alerted to the blaze at around 7.19pm on Tuesday. One appliance initially...

A PAEDO ex-headteacher caged for sexually abusing pupils has been hunted out of his home by protesters. David Cowling, 87, was removed by police escort from his home in May Place, in Perth on Saturday after protesters gathered at the address and demanded he leave. Cops pulled Cowling from the property in the quiet cul-de-sac...

A MUCH-LOVED Scots clothing store is pulling down the shutters after 50 years in business. Proudfoot on South Street, Perth, will close its doors for good on October 24. The shop, founded by Colin Proudfoot in 1975, became a local staple known for its leather and sheepskin jackets, bags and footwear. The unit has been...

A FORMER Australian rules football star announced the death of his partner just two days after the birth of their first child.  Mark Hutchings, an ex-West Coast Eagles player, released a heartbreaking statement after Hannah’s sudden passing, with beautiful pics from her beach pregnancy shoot.  The couple had welcomed a baby girl named Sofia earlier...

ARMED cops locked down a busy street after an alleged disturbance broke out in a Scottish town. Emergency services raced to the scene on North Methven Street in Perth city centre yesterday evening. The alarm was raised at around 5.30pm after officers received reports of a man causing a disturbance in the area. Cops cordoned off...