Teen with the golden gun dodges jail for having imitation firearm in Perth GP surgery
A teenager who turned up at a Perth GP surgery armed with a golden gun has been spared a prison sentence. Perth & Kinross – The Courier…
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Tayside charities launch mental health survey, 12 months on from damning report
An extensive survey of psychiatric services in Tayside is under way, a year after an independent inquiry revealed a litany of shortcomings. Perth & Kinross – The Courier…
Extra 30-bed ward readied at Dundee’s Ninewells Hospital as Covid-19 takes its toll
An extra 30-bed ward has been prepared specifically for Covid-19 patients at Dundee’s Ninewells Hospital as the health board strives to cope with increasing demand. Perth & Kinross – The Courier…
Covid-hit chicken factory won’t close despite surge in infections, health chiefs say
Health chiefs have outlined their reasons for not closing a Perthshire chicken factory, despite an upsurge in coronavirus cases. Perth & Kinross – The Courier…
Fears for ‘widespread job losses’ as Perth and Kinross coronavirus restrictions are levelled up
The move to tougher Tier 3 restrictions has been described as a “body blow” to businesses across Perth and Kinross. Perth & Kinross – The Courier…
Coronavirus: No suggestion Perth and Kinross faces tougher restrictions, despite climbing cases
The leader of Perth and Kinross Council has said there is no indication that the region will be moved up to Tier 3, despite a worrying increase in infection rates. Perth & Kinross – The Courier…