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Vol. CXII · No. 4,822Late Drizzle EditionPrice: One Tablet
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Weather (Mostly Rain)

Energy Crews Still Climbing Poles; Perth Offers Infinite Tea and Finite Biscuits

Real thanks after Boelo; fictional biscuit tin now empty from Crieff to Coupar Angus.

A pole, occupied by heroes.

A pole, occupied by heroes. Photo: M J Richardson, “A plethora of poles - geograph.org.uk - 1271808”, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0

PERTHSHIRE — As winds ease from the weekend’s extremes, the work of reconnecting homes and clearing trees continues. Please give crews space and never approach damaged lines.

A fictional biscuit count across Perthshire has hit zero. “We gave them all the shortbread,” said a fictional neighbour. “Correct decision. We can buy more. They can have the kettle too.

The real story: Recovery continues after Storm Boelo; further strong winds Tuesday (STV News)

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