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DIYers and gardeners - stock up for Easter

Strathearn’s amateur gardeners and DIY enthusiasts are being urged to make sure they are well stocked with medical supplies over Easter.Read

Crieff Hydro bosses named on Scots 'power list'

Two Crieff Hydro bosses are among the most successful and influential people in the Scottish hospitality industry, according to a new ‘power list’.Read

Famous Crieff bakery to open in Comrie

Long-established Crieff firm Campbell’s Bakery is opening a new shop in Comrie next month, resulting in a jobs boost for Strathearn.Read

Comrie Pipe Band seeks new recruits

Youngsters in Comrie are being offered free lessons in traditional music as the village’s popular pipe band seeks new recruits.Read

Flood scheme turned down by PKC

Residents in a south-west Perthshire village were in uproar last week after councillors rejected flood mitigation proposals.Read

Army recruit from Dunning sworn in

A young cadet made his pledge to Queen and Country after crossing Perthshire’s eastern border.Read

Call for work to begin as OAP falls on Dalginross Bridge

Comrie residents have renewed calls for resurfacing work to be carried out on village’s Dalginross Bridge after an elderly woman fell and injured herself.Read

Campaign to save Comrie monument

Comrie’s community councillors are appealing for help to save one of the village’s most iconic landmarks from ruin.Read

Comrie lads don banana suits for Comic Relief

Two Comrie schoolboys are celebrating this week after raising plenty of ‘dough’ for charity by baking cakes and biscuits.Read

Joiner's hearbreak after van theft

A Comrie joiner this week told of how his business has been “devastated” after thieves stole £5000-worth of tools from his van.Read

Finances blamed for decision to scrap station move

A senior Tayside Police chief has blamed the current financial climate for a decision to ditch controversial plans to move Crieff’s police station away from the town centre.Read

Locals call for answers on ground maintenance

Comrie’s community councillors have expressed dismay at the extent of council cuts to spending on ground maintenance.Read

Plan to create business project in Crieff

An innovative business scheme which would support regeneration and growth of the town centre could be established in Crieff.Read

Bakery staff get set for Purple Day

Renowned Crieff firm Campbell’s Bakery has a special treat in store for hungry locals hoping to mark International Purple Day.Read

Written support for Comrie flood victims

A letter for the victims of Comrie’s devastating floods confirming measures are being taken to reduce the risk of future incidents is now available on the village website.Read

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Doctors voice fears over Hydro plans

Family doctors are concerned the proposed £100 million Crieff Hydro East development could overwhelm the capacity of local health services.Read

Gilmerton residents officially object to Hydro East plans

Gilmerton residents fear the scale of the Hydro East proposals could end up dominating their village and potentially ruin the character of the area.Read

Locals issue call to arms over litter problems

A Crieff lane which litter louts have been using as a giant rubbish bin has been spruced-up thanks to the efforts of two local community councillors.Read

Lick of paint for Comrie's yellow lines

Comrie community councillors were celebrating after hearing the village’s faded yellow lines will be refreshed and repainted by the end of the month.Read

1940s' Tea Dance success in Comrie

Comrie Heritage Group’s Tea Dance at the White Church was a great success with over 100 people turning out in their best 1940s’ attire to jitterbug and quickstep down memory lane.Read

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