Local Characters
Meet the Aberfeldy Man Who Has Already Bought a Stetson, a Bolo Tie and Some Boots ‘to Show Willing’
Retired joiner Wullie Grieve, 71, says twinning with Texas is 'an opportunity to finally wear a hat that means something'.
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Friday, 30 October 2026
Roadworks · Celebrity
Perth and Kinross’s Only Slip Road Closure Becomes Local Celebrity; Fans Queue to See It
Among 848 roadworks, just one slip closure. Experts call it 'the rarest roadwork in Scotland'.
Roadworks · Halloween
Traffic Cones Across Perth Spotted Wearing Halloween Costumes; Highways Officials ‘Not Amused, Slightly Amused’
One cone on the Crieff Road was seen dressed as a ghost. Another, near Scone, as a witch's hat, which critics say is 'not really a costume'.
Roadworks · Blairgowrie Road
A93 Blairgowrie Road Works Enter Third Day; Beeches Road Residents Now on First-Name Terms With Bus Drivers
Phase two closure continues, with buses diverted via Beeches Road and Emma Street. Locals report the 7am bus now waves.
Roadworks · Industrial Relations
Perth’s 201 Portable Traffic Lights Form Union, Demand Shorter Red Phases ‘For Our Own Mental Health’
The lights say they are tired of being shouted at. Motorists say the lights started it.
Roadworks · Perth and Kinross
848 Roadworks Now Active in Perth and Kinross; Council Considers Listing Roads That Are Open Instead
Including 351 road closures and 201 sets of portable traffic lights. One Blairgowrie man says the shorter list would fit on a Post-it.
Good News · Perth
Good News: Perth Bus Driver Waits for Running Pensioner, Entire Bus Applauds
A heartwarming moment on South Street as a driver spots a woman with shopping hurrying for the stop and simply waits.
Good News · Bridge of Earn
Good News: Bridge of Earn Man Returns Borrowed Ladder After Eleven Years, Apologises to Wrong Neighbour
Long-running ladder situation resolved, sort of. Street celebrates with a cup of tea and some careful re-negotiation.
Good News · Kinross
Good News: Loch Leven Nature Trail Plans Promise Play for Children of All Abilities
The RSPB says the new trail will be inclusive. Parents welcome it. Geese say nothing but look supportive.
Good News · Kettins
Good News: Kettins Pupils Get Their Own Sports Bus, and the Back Seat Is Already Spoken For
A council transport contract means the small Perthshire school's athletes can get to fixtures. Rivals in Meigle are said to be 'very worried'.