Loch fertiliser pollution reduced
Pollution caused by fertilisers has been reduced in five Perthshire lochs, an environmental body says.
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From political maverick to historical footnote
Elizabeth Quigley recounts the life of Scotland's first female MP, Katharine (Kitty) Murray.
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Weather disrupts broadband links
Broadband provider Orange says bad weather is to blame for affecting its services in the north and north east.
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Large parts of UK on flood alert
Large parts of the UK are on flood alert as the country is clipped by a deadly storm sweeping across western Europe.
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Power is restored after snow cuts
Power is restored to the final 100 homes who were still without electricity following heavy snow in rural Perthshire on Thursday.
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Snow leaves homes without power
Severe weather continues to disrupt Scotland and thousands of householders are left without power.
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In pictures: Your snow photos
In pictures: Your snow photos
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Friday 26th February
A clampdown on airbrushed photos will be recommended by a report on the sexual pressure facing young people. At least 10 people have been killed and more than 30 injured in a Taliban attack on Kabul. The founder of Wikipedia speaks on the future of the internet. And why a young man would choose an older woman.
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Snow leaves homes without power
Heavy snow left hundreds of drivers stranded on the A9 and about 5,000 homes without power across Scotland.
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Hundreds stranded in snow on A9
Heavy snow and fallen electricity lines are affecting travel on the A9, and 7,000 homes in Perthshire do not have power.
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Motorists stranded in heavy snow
More than 80 motorists were stuck overnight in Aberdeenshire as heavy snow continues to affect large parts of Scotland.
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Councillors say no to hydro plan
A proposed hydro-electric power scheme in Perthshire is blocked by the town's Common Good Fund.
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Cullum to host Radio 2 programme
Musician Jamie Cullum is launching a new weekly jazz show on BBC Radio 2 from April, it is announced.
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Woman dies in two-vehicle crash
A woman in her 20s has died following a crash on the Crieff to Madderty road in Perthshire, Tayside Police confirm.
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Cyclist finishes Americas journey
Record-breaking cyclist Mark Beaumont finishes his mammoth journey across the Americas from Alaska to the southern tip of Argentina.
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Foulbrood outbreak hits bee hive
An infection zone is set up in south west Scotland after a deadly honeybee disease strikes a hive in the area.
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Walker's body discovered in van
A hillwalker's body has been found in the back of his van in a lay-by in Perthshire, police say.
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Gamekeeper admits killing buzzard
A gamekeeper shot a buzzard and kept outlawed poisons to target more to prevent them eating baby pheasants, a court hears.
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A9 set for £6m of upgrade works
A package of works is announced by the Scottish government for sections of the A9 in Perthshire and the Highlands.
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Tributes after councillor's death
Tributes are paid to a Perth and Kinross councillor, described as an SNP stalwart, who died suddenly on Saturday.
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