Kathryn Anderson

3 weeks ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Kathryn Anderson

Perth's twin city of Nikopol in Ukraine faces daily bombardment from Russian shells and missilesA Perth and Kinross councillor has returned home safely after a couple of close calls during his week-long trip to Ukraine. Visiting Perth's twin city of Nikopol, Steven Carr experienced first-hand how school lessons are taught on the front line whilst under daily bombardment.

3 weeks ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Kathryn Anderson

While it remains illegal to bring alcohol out into the spectating area, fans in hospitality can now pre-order a half-time drinkFootball fans can now enjoy a half-time pint in hospitality at McDiarmid Park. Previously alcohol sales were prohibited from half an hour before kick-off until after the final whistle. This week Perth and Kinross Licensing Board unanimously agreed to change St Johnstone FC's licensing arrangements, bringing Saints in line with other Scottish clubs.

3 weeks ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Kathryn Anderson

Councillors have welcomed and approved Perth and Kinross Council's personal mobile devices in schools policyPerth and Kinross schools will ban the use of mobile phones and digital devices during lessons - unless explicitly permitted by the teacher for educational purposes - from August 2025. Perth and Kinross Council has put together a personal mobile devices policy which will be implemented in schools from 2025 to 2028.

1 month ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Kathryn Anderson

There have been six fires at the Perth facility - which Enva only took over last year - since 2021Fire chief Bryan Todd this week assured councillors the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) was working well with Enva to reduce the risk of further fires at its Friarton recycling plant. On January 14, a major blaze at the site forced the closure of the M90 Friarton Bridge for 10 hours and was the sixth fire - recorded by the SFRS - in four years.

1 month ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Kathryn Anderson

As referrals rise, donations have dwindled leaving lots of empty crates which are normally fullPerth and Kinross Foodbank has issued an urgent appeal due to its warehouse "looking empty". Manager Lori Hughes said it was the emptiest she had ever seen the York Place facility. The Perth centre has been left "really struggling" following an increase in clients coupled with people now grappling with the "cost of giving". Last month Perth and Kinross Foodbank fed 666 people - including 189 children.