Polish farm hand death Jul 3 2008
THE case against a Blairgowrie firm and one of its directors, accused of breaching health and safety laws at a farm where a Polish farm worker died, was continued without plea at Perth Sheriff Court until July 25. more
Rural crimewave Jul 3 2008
OVER the last few weeks of June Tayside Police have had an increased number of thefts reported. more
Football club’s closure fears Jul 3 2008
A PERTHSHIRE boys’ football team could be forced to pack in after its manager was fined £1,000 and banned from driving for two years at Perth Sheriff Court on a drink-driving charge. more
Green light for school’s eco plans Jul 3 2008
GREEN Flag judges had high praise for Alyth Primary School after their inspection which resulted in the school being awarded Green Flag status. more
Bridge club is underway Jul 3 2008
RATTRAY Social Bridge Club for beginners onwards meets in Rattray Hall on Thursdays between 7pm and 9pm. more
High girls got talent Jul 3 2008
TWO Blairgowrie High School senior girls, Mairi Aitchison and Danielle Bortrett, performed a dance duet during their annual prize-givingceremony. More pictures on page 12 and 13. more
OPEN CHEMIST Jul 3 2008
THE chemist open in Blairgowrie this Sunday (July 6) from 11am to 12noon is Boots the Chemist, The Cross (tel. Blairgowrie 01250 872029). more
Courses to help your dog Jul 3 2008
AFTER a fun and entertaining display of agility at the recent Alyth Show, Kairyn’s Canine Capers will start a new course this week on Thursday evenings at the Emma Street Guide Hut, Blairgowrie. more
MALAWI TRIP HUGE SUCCESS Jul 3 2008
THE Blairgowrie High group trip of senior pupils to Malawi and Zambia has been recognised as a considerable success. The money raised by the school was well spent, and the product is a completed first block of Geisha Primary School for the 100 or so children who attend. more
Chernobyl kids saddle up for fun Jul 3 2008
FOURTEEN youngsters from the Chernobyl region spent a big day out in the Blairgowrie countryside. more
Everyone’s up for the Challenge Jul 3 2008
ORGANISERS of this year’s Blairgowrie Challenge hope the event will attract more participants. more
BELARUS KIDS’ FUN DAY OUT Jul 3 2008
FOURTEEN youngsters from the Chernobyl region spent a big day out in the Blairgowrie countryside. more
Getting into a full bloom Jul 3 2008
APPLICATION forms for Blair in Bloom competitions are now available at the Tourist Information Centre, 26 Wellmeadow. more
Relay for Life on the go Jul 3 2008
THIS year’s Cancer Research UK Relay for Life in Blairgowrie kicks off at the Rugby Club on Saturday, August 23, at 12noon. more
Rugby club presentations Jul 3 2008
BLAIRGOWRIE Rugby Club seniors held their end of season presentation of trophies at the clubhouse to round off a successful season, having won the Caledonia League Division Two title. more
Rattray Jul 3 2008
IN an away match against Carnoustie on Saturday (June 28) Rattray were defeated 94-90. more
Poor start ends in a close run thing Jul 3 2008
A LEAGUE game against Strathearn these days will always be something of a challenge to Coupar Angus, but with three of the opening batsmen unavailable at Larghan Park on Saturday, the task was even tougher for Bobby Edington and what was left of his side. more
