http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/ Visit the Strathearn Herald website for local news from Perthshire in Scotland. Strathearn Herald, local Perthshire sport, classifieds, jobs, entertainment and lots more. en-gb Strathearn Herald no Visit the Strathearn Herald website for local news from Perthshire in Scotland. Strathearn Herald, local Perthshire sport, classifieds, jobs, entertainment and lots more. Strathearn Herald, news in Scotland, Strathearn sport, jobs in Strathearn http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-sport/latest-sport/2008/12/30/trio-set-to-splash-in-perth-64054-22568717/ Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-sport/latest-sport/2008/12/30/trio-set-to-splash-in-perth-64054-22568717/ ALEX Milne, Erin Gibson and Lauren Burrows, who attend swimming lessons at Crieff Hydro’s leisure centre, have been selected to swim with Perth City Swimming Club. http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/strathearn-news/2008/12/30/christina-celebrates-her-100th-birthday-64054-22575580/ Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/strathearn-news/2008/12/30/christina-celebrates-her-100th-birthday-64054-22575580/ CENTENARIAN Christina McRostie from Auchterarder is pictured with members of her family during her birthday celebrations at Parkdale Care Home. http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/strathearn-news/2008/12/30/houses-are-bathed-in-christmas-glow-64054-22568724/ Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/strathearn-news/2008/12/30/houses-are-bathed-in-christmas-glow-64054-22568724/ MANY houses in the strath are lit up for the festive season but in one street in Comrie almost every home has an outdoor display. http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-sport/latest-sport/2008/12/30/juniors-give-cup-favourites-a-fright-64054-22568743/ Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-sport/latest-sport/2008/12/30/juniors-give-cup-favourites-a-fright-64054-22568743/ Auchterarder Juniors take the plaudits as they hold the cup favourites to a goalless draw. http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-sport/latest-sport/2008/12/30/depleted-grove-fail-to-dim-the-star-64054-22568731/ Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-sport/latest-sport/2008/12/30/depleted-grove-fail-to-dim-the-star-64054-22568731/ GROVE exited the Perthshire Cup despite a brave showing against their higher league opponents at Blair Atholl. http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/strathearn-news/2008/12/30/mp-gordon-banks-new-year-message-64054-22575581/ Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/strathearn-news/2008/12/30/mp-gordon-banks-new-year-message-64054-22575581/ THE beginning of a new year gives us all a chance to look forward to the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. I trust you all had a restful Christmas and are ready to meet the new challenges of 2009. http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-sport/latest-sport/2008/12/30/strathearn-pony-on-the-olympia-stage-64054-22568723/ Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-sport/latest-sport/2008/12/30/strathearn-pony-on-the-olympia-stage-64054-22568723/ A STRATHEARN pony has just returned from competing in the prestigious Olympia Horse Show. And despite coming 19th out of an international field of 37, Trowan Moulin is still one of Scotland’s most successful Highland ponies. http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/strathearn-news/2008/12/30/new-year-message-by-roseanna-cunningham-64054-22568733/ Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/strathearn-news/2008/12/30/new-year-message-by-roseanna-cunningham-64054-22568733/ PEACE and prosperity. Two things we often wish one another at this time of year and two things that can seem in short supply in the world today. http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/strathearn-news/2008/12/30/review-of-2008-january-june-64054-22575582/ Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/strathearn-news/2008/12/30/review-of-2008-january-june-64054-22575582/ COMRIE Development Trust receive a huge boost with the news the Triodos Bank has approved a development loan of up to £150,000 to help the village with the next stage of its plans for Cultybraggan Camp. http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-sport/latest-sport/2008/12/23/comrie-rovers-mid-term-report-64054-22533032/ Tue, 23 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-sport/latest-sport/2008/12/23/comrie-rovers-mid-term-report-64054-22533032/ SUMMING up their season so far, Assistant Manager Richard Muir said: “The league started off brightly for us and we were undefeated in our first six games including racking up an incredible 13-1 scoreline at home against Scone. http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/headteacher-on-child-porn-charge-64054-22612959/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:55:15 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/headteacher-on-child-porn-charge-64054-22612959/ A headteacher has appeared in court charged with possessing child pornography, it emerged. http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/drink-driving-fall-welcomed-64054-22611994/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:55:13 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/drink-driving-fall-welcomed-64054-22611994/ Police chiefs welcomed a fall in the number of motorists caught drink-driving in Scotland over the festive period. http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/call-to-justify-milk-price-cut-64054-22611874/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:25:14 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/call-to-justify-milk-price-cut-64054-22611874/ Farmers warned of a gloomy start to the new year as leading milk purchasers cut their prices. http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/court-translator-cost-up-four-fold-64054-22610314/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:25:16 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/court-translator-cost-up-four-fold-64054-22610314/ The cost to taxpayers of providing translators in Scottish courts has quadrupled in the past six years, new figures reveal. http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/presenter-is-tories-strategy-chief-64054-22610291/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:55:15 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/presenter-is-tories-strategy-chief-64054-22610291/ TV journalist Michael Crow has been appointed to a top job in the Scottish Tory party. http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/minister-hails-nhs-parking-move-64054-22610050/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:55:14 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/minister-hails-nhs-parking-move-64054-22610050/ The abolition of hospital car parking charges will provide "practical help" for families, health secretary Nicola Sturgeon has said. http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/jobs-axed-at-childrenswear-chain-64054-22610031/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:25:14 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/jobs-axed-at-childrenswear-chain-64054-22610031/ Administrators for failed childrenswear chain Adams have announced the closure of nine Scottish stores. http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/call-over-b-b-fire-regulations-64054-22609828/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:25:15 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/call-over-b-b-fire-regulations-64054-22609828/ Tough fire regulations, which bed-and-breakfast establishment operators are struggling to comply with, are being eased in Scotland despite being strengthened in England and Wales, a tourist chief has said. http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/eu-cash-spending-to-boost-economy-64054-22609243/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:25:14 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/eu-cash-spending-to-boost-economy-64054-22609243/ Ministers have rushed to spend European aid money intended to last Scotland up to 2013. http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/flu-immunisation-rates-too-low-64054-22609510/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:25:14 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/flu-immunisation-rates-too-low-64054-22609510/ Too few people are taking up free flu jabs, the Scottish Government has said. http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/author-in-braille-press-appeal-64054-22609794/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:25:14 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/author-in-braille-press-appeal-64054-22609794/ Crime writer Ian Rankin has launched an appeal to help re-house the UK's leading Braille printing press and protect it for the future. http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/talks-sought-over-bridge-finance-64054-22609214/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:25:13 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/talks-sought-over-bridge-finance-64054-22609214/ The Scottish Government is seeking talks with the Treasury to resolve a row over the funding of a new Forth road bridge. http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/lifestyle/motoring-car-news/2009/01/05/on-patrol-with-the-pink-panther-64054-22606345/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:41:00 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/lifestyle/motoring-car-news/2009/01/05/on-patrol-with-the-pink-panther-64054-22606345/ Classic Wheels - Land Rover Pink Panther http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/weird-world/2009/01/05/twins-born-in-different-years-51525-22608374/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 11:10:00 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/weird-world/2009/01/05/twins-born-in-different-years-51525-22608374/ A SET of twins were born last week - but on different days and in different years! http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/missing-walkers-found-safe-64054-22608160/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:55:21 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/missing-walkers-found-safe-64054-22608160/ Two walkers who got lost on a mountain expedition and spent the night in sub-zero temperatures were found safe and well, the RAF said. http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/technical-problems-spark-rail-chaos-64054-22607846/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:55:13 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/technical-problems-spark-rail-chaos-64054-22607846/ Passengers had to endure further travel misery on a key London to Scotland rail route on Monday. http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/lifestyle/motoring-car-news/2009/01/05/no-need-for-speed-64054-22605975/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 07:17:00 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/lifestyle/motoring-car-news/2009/01/05/no-need-for-speed-64054-22605975/ Motoring Matters http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/rankin-opens-braille-press-campaign-64054-22606575/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:55:16 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/rankin-opens-braille-press-campaign-64054-22606575/ Best-selling crime writer Ian Rankin is launching a campaign to raise £2 million to re-house the nation's leading Braille printing press. http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/fears-raised-over-power-line-plan-64054-22605915/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:25:30 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/fears-raised-over-power-line-plan-64054-22605915/ All options should be explored by ministers before a decision on a controversial power line is made, a leading Tory said. http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/unruly-pupils-should-be-removed-64054-22606131/ Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:25:30 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2009/01/05/unruly-pupils-should-be-removed-64054-22606131/ The Tories called for "a much more radical approach" to be used to deal with badly-behaved schoolchildren.