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 Trinity Mirror 2013 Fri, 24 May 2013 13:06:50 GMT 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-news/scottish-news/2013/05/24/defibrillators-installed-in-schools-64054-33378747/ A council is to become the first in Scotland to install defibrillators in all its secondary schools.

]]> Strathearn Herald Fri, 24 May 2013 10:25:14 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/24/defibrillators-installed-in-schools-64054-33378747/ Scottish News false http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/24/salmond-launches-by-election-fight-64054-33377253/ Alex Salmond is to officially launch the SNP's camapign for the Aberdeen Donside by-election.

]]> Strathearn Herald Fri, 24 May 2013 02:25:14 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/24/salmond-launches-by-election-fight-64054-33377253/ Scottish News false http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/24/virgin-media-named-games-partner-64054-33376796/ Virgin Media has been announced as the latest partner of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

]]> Strathearn Herald Thu, 23 May 2013 23:25:18 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/24/virgin-media-named-games-partner-64054-33376796/ Scottish News false http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/24/eis-study-raises-workload-concerns-64054-33376795/ A survey has highlighted high levels of increased workload and continuing concerns about the new curriculum among nursery and primary teachers.

]]> Strathearn Herald Thu, 23 May 2013 23:25:17 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/24/eis-study-raises-workload-concerns-64054-33376795/ Scottish News false http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/strathearn-news/2013/05/24/row-over-crieff-greenbelt-land-64054-33368852/ A row has broken out between neighbours in a Crieff housing estate over the sale of a patch of woodland.

]]> Strathearn Herald Thu, 23 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/strathearn-news/2013/05/24/row-over-crieff-greenbelt-land-64054-33368852/ Strathearn News false http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/strathearn-news/2013/05/24/auchterarder-hotel-scoops-top-industry-award-64054-33369405/ Staff at The Cairn Lodge and Hotel in Auchterarder were celebrating recently after the five-star retreat was named the most stylish hotel in Scotland.

]]> Strathearn Herald Thu, 23 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/strathearn-news/2013/05/24/auchterarder-hotel-scoops-top-industry-award-64054-33369405/ Strathearn News false http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-sport/latest-sport/2013/05/24/international-field-for-strathearn-marathon-64054-33369407/ Next month’s Strathearn marathon has once again attracted an international field.

]]> Strathearn Herald Thu, 23 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-sport/latest-sport/2013/05/24/international-field-for-strathearn-marathon-64054-33369407/ Sport News false http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/strathearn-news/2013/05/24/vale-lose-out-to-letham-in-ashleigh-cup-64054-33369408/ Vale got a taste of what life could be like for them next season when they went down 5-0 at the hands of Division One high-flyers Letham in the sem-final of the Ashleigh Cup.

]]> Strathearn Herald Thu, 23 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/strathearn-news/2013/05/24/vale-lose-out-to-letham-in-ashleigh-cup-64054-33369408/ Strathearn News false http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/strathearn-news/2013/05/24/mull-hill-wind-farm-plans-rejected-by-pkc-64054-33369410/ Controversial plans to erect nine wind turbines just outside Crieff have been Ko’d.

]]> Strathearn Herald Thu, 23 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/strathearn-news/2013/05/24/mull-hill-wind-farm-plans-rejected-by-pkc-64054-33369410/ Strathearn News false http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/23/wind-farm-energy-bill-discount-plan-64054-33375492/ People living close to new wind farms will receive at least £100 off electricity bills under a scheme announced by a renewable energy company.

]]> Strathearn Herald Thu, 23 May 2013 16:25:16 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/23/wind-farm-energy-bill-discount-plan-64054-33375492/ Scottish News false http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/23/minister-wants-easyjet-flight-talks-64054-33375491/ Transport minister Keith Brown is demanding urgent talks with bosses at the budget airline easyJet amid concerns a deal over slots at Gatwick could lead to cuts in services to the Highlands.

]]> Strathearn Herald Thu, 23 May 2013 16:25:15 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/23/minister-wants-easyjet-flight-talks-64054-33375491/ Scottish News false http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/23/salmond-eyes-better-drugs-system-64054-33375274/ A better way of allocating drugs to patients can be found, the First Minister has said.

]]> Strathearn Herald Thu, 23 May 2013 15:25:15 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/23/salmond-eyes-better-drugs-system-64054-33375274/ Scottish News false http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/23/tweddle-backs-athlete-career-drive-64054-33375275/ A programme which offers athletes the chance to prepare for a new career when they retire from professional sport has been launched by Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle.

]]> Strathearn Herald Thu, 23 May 2013 15:25:15 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/23/tweddle-backs-athlete-career-drive-64054-33375275/ Scottish News false http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/23/labour-accused-of-tax-hypocrisy-64054-33375108/ Labour has been accused of hypocrisy by criticising Scottish Government grants to companies who "dodge tax" and plans to cut corporation tax at Holyrood while praising grants and tax cuts elsewhere.

]]> Strathearn Herald Thu, 23 May 2013 14:25:16 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/23/labour-accused-of-tax-hypocrisy-64054-33375108/ Scottish News false http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/23/party-leaders-condemn-london-murder-64054-33375109/ Party leaders have united in their condemnation of the murder which took place in the Woolwich area of London.

]]> Strathearn Herald Thu, 23 May 2013 14:25:16 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/23/party-leaders-condemn-london-murder-64054-33375109/ Scottish News false http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/23/arms-campaigner-given-treaty-thanks-64054-33374293/ A father whose toddler son was killed by a gunman with an illegal weapon has said he was "honoured" to receive a letter of thanks from the UK Government in recognition of his campaigning efforts.

]]> Strathearn Herald Thu, 23 May 2013 13:25:15 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/23/arms-campaigner-given-treaty-thanks-64054-33374293/ Scottish News false http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/23/msp-in-referendum-statements-fear-64054-33374136/ Concerns have been raised that government-funded bodies may be able to make unregulated statements on their position in the run-up to the independence referendum.

]]> Strathearn Herald Thu, 23 May 2013 12:25:15 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/23/msp-in-referendum-statements-fear-64054-33374136/ Scottish News false http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/23/ministers-reject-childcare-changes-64054-33373779/ Controversial childcare changes suggested by Tories at Westminster have been rejected by the Scottish Government.

]]> Strathearn Herald Thu, 23 May 2013 11:25:15 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/23/ministers-reject-childcare-changes-64054-33373779/ Scottish News false http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/23/murder-accused-had-victim-run-ins-64054-33373778/ A man accused of murder told a friend that a father who died in a house fire with his two children had "got what he deserved", a court has heard.

]]> Strathearn Herald Thu, 23 May 2013 11:25:14 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/23/murder-accused-had-victim-run-ins-64054-33373778/ Scottish News false http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/23/14m-funding-boost-for-universities-64054-33373523/ Academic researchers in Scotland will receive nearly £14 million from government grants and a commitment from universities to match the funding.

]]> Strathearn Herald Thu, 23 May 2013 10:25:15 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/23/14m-funding-boost-for-universities-64054-33373523/ Scottish News false http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/23/flag-of-europe-replaced-at-holyrood-64054-33373524/ The Flag of Europe outside the Scottish Parliament has been replaced after it was spotted flying with just 11 stars.

]]> Strathearn Herald Thu, 23 May 2013 10:25:15 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/23/flag-of-europe-replaced-at-holyrood-64054-33373524/ Scottish News false http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/23/industry-warning-on-flybe-pull-out-64054-33373310/ Industry leaders have called for "urgent action" to safeguard flights between the Highlands and London as one of the main operators struck a deal to sell all its landing and departure slots at Gatwick Airport.

]]> Strathearn Herald Thu, 23 May 2013 09:25:14 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/23/industry-warning-on-flybe-pull-out-64054-33373310/ Scottish News false http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/23/msps-to-vote-through-forth-crossing-64054-33372115/ The new bridge over the Firth of Forth will be officially sanctioned by MSPs in a vote.

]]> Strathearn Herald Thu, 23 May 2013 03:25:15 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/23/msps-to-vote-through-forth-crossing-64054-33372115/ Scottish News false http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/23/gun-campaigner-being-recognised-64054-33372116/ A father whose toddler son was killed by a gunman with an illegal weapon will be presented with a letter of thanks from the UK Government, recognising his campaigning efforts.

]]> Strathearn Herald Thu, 23 May 2013 03:25:15 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/23/gun-campaigner-being-recognised-64054-33372116/ Scottish News false http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/23/crews-rescue-boy-wedged-in-chimney-64054-33372059/ A teenager had to be rescued by the fire service after falling down a chimney.

]]> Strathearn Herald Thu, 23 May 2013 00:25:18 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/23/crews-rescue-boy-wedged-in-chimney-64054-33372059/ Scottish News false http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/23/watchdog-in-pay-off-funds-warning-64054-33372019/ Two-fifths of a half-billion-pound public sector pay-off fund was shared by just 1,200 high earners, the spending watchdog has found.

]]> Strathearn Herald Wed, 22 May 2013 23:25:14 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/23/watchdog-in-pay-off-funds-warning-64054-33372019/ Scottish News false http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/22/family-tribute-for-bike-death-boy-64054-33370603/ The grieving family of a boy who died following a crash between his bike and a mobile crane have paid tribute to their much-loved "ray of sunshine".

]]> Strathearn Herald Wed, 22 May 2013 17:25:15 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/22/family-tribute-for-bike-death-boy-64054-33370603/ Scottish News false http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/22/hydro-bocelli-concert-moved-back-64054-33370604/ The first concert announced for new £125 million Glasgow venue The Hydro is to be delayed, operators have confirmed.

]]> Strathearn Herald Wed, 22 May 2013 17:25:15 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/22/hydro-bocelli-concert-moved-back-64054-33370604/ Scottish News false http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/22/seatbelt-may-have-saved-bus-girl-64054-33370605/ A teenager who died on a school bus trip might have survived if she had worn a seatbelt and the driver had travelled slower, an inquiry has found.

]]> Strathearn Herald Wed, 22 May 2013 17:25:15 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/22/seatbelt-may-have-saved-bus-girl-64054-33370605/ Scottish News false http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/22/wife-s-tribute-at-soldier-funeral-64054-33369837/ The wife of a serviceman killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan has told mourners at his funeral he will live on through their unborn son.

]]> Strathearn Herald Wed, 22 May 2013 16:25:15 GMT http://www.strathearnherald.co.uk/strathearn-news/scottish-news/2013/05/22/wife-s-tribute-at-soldier-funeral-64054-33369837/ Scottish News false