Weather · Perth
Sunny Intervals and 15°C Forecast; Perth Treats Mild Dry Day as a Trap
Met Office puts chance of rain at 10 per cent. Residents carry umbrellas anyway 'out of respect'.
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Thursday, 29 October 2026
Curling · Europe
Scotland Curlers Make Strong Start at Euros; Perth Takes Credit, as Is Customary
Strong opening at the European Championships. Perth ice-rink regulars say they 'taught them the slidy bit'.
Football · Grassroots
Johnstone Burgh Asked to Play Two Cup Ties at Once; Perth Coaches Suggest Two Teams, Two Flasks and a Bike
Fixture clash leaves club facing simultaneous matches. Perth amateur sides offer tips on being in two places at once.
Football · Premiership
Scottish Premiership Hit by Outbreak of Draws; Experts Recommend Rest, Fluids and a Winner
Hearts, Rangers, Celtic, Dundee United, Hibs, St Mirren, Saints and Motherwell all share points. League table reclassified as 'a suggestion'.
Football · Tynecastle
Former Saints Boss Booed at Tynecastle; Post-Match Handshake Measured at Minus Four
Derek McInnes returns to Hearts with Rangers. Perthetic weather desk issues frost warning for the technical area.
Football · McDiarmid Park
Saints 2 Motherwell 2: Campbell’s 93rd-Minute Header Confirms Perth Only Believes in Stoppage Time
Steven opener, two Motherwell goals, then Josh Campbell nods in Logan Chalmers' cross. Cardiologists on standby across Perthshire.
Westminster · Calendar
Commons Not Sitting Friday; MPs Urged to Spend Long Weekend Experiencing Scottish Public Transport
Both Houses return Monday. Perth offers MPs a free trial of a Saturday on the A9, with flask.
Commons · Transport
Transport Questions Held in Commons; Perthshire Listens Carefully in Case Anybody Says ‘Dualling’
Ministers face MPs on roads, rail and buses. Perth submits written question: 'Why is there a cone in my garden?'
Commons · Budget
Budget Debate Day Two: Kinnoull Man Still Halfway Through Day One
Commons continues to argue over the Budget. Retired accountant vows to 'catch up by Christmas, or at least the Glendoick bit'.
Energy · North Sea
Labour MPs Lobby Over Rosebank as Cabinet Prepares to Take Strong, Decisive Stance at Some Point
Energy secretary reportedly minded to refuse oilfield. Chancellor reportedly minded to have a word. North Sea reportedly minded to stay wet.