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Dundee News
VIDEO: This footage of the People’s Piano in Dundee being played shows why it has won the city’s heart
Since arriving at Dundee Railway Station in September 2018, the People’s Piano has been embraced by locals and visitors to the city alike.
Thieves broke into Dundee house while owner slept
Thieves targeted several homes in the same Dundee street on Saturday night.
Men wearing balaclavas smash up car in ‘targeted’ attack in Dundee
Balaclava-clad thugs smashed up a car in Dryburgh last night in a “targeted” attack, police say.
Prince Philip’s poetic verse couldn’t save Dundee pub
It was the day Prince Philip was thrust into the heart of a campaign to save a “Wild West” Dundee pub from demolition.
Delivery parcels stolen in Dundee car theft
Police say a number of delivery parcels have gone missing after a car was stolen in Dundee. A Renault Clio was stolen from Ancrum Drive at 1pm on Friday and later recovered in Peel Street. However, a number of Hermes parcels were stolen from the car. Anyone with information is asked to phone 101.
Perth News
Recognition for dog and duck who supported Perthshire veteran through tough times
A dog and duck which have helped support their ex-serviceman owner through dark times have been given an unusual honour at their home in Perthshire.
Breadalbane Academy parents call for “flawed” school review to be halted
A council survey has confirmed overwhelming opposition to school closures across highland Perthshire.
Appeal for lollipop people to be saved from Perthshire schools
Communities across Perth and Kinross are pleading with the council to reverse school crossing patroller cuts which were signed off last month.
Perth hub plan tackles ‘hidden killer’ loneliness
A group of Perth volunteers is wants to set up a community centre in the city centre to tackle the scourge of loneliness.
Campaigners fight to push Crieff bridge closure back to winter
A controversial eight-week bridge closure at Crieff could be pushed back to winter as campaigners battle against gas works being carried out at the height of the tourist season.