Breaking · Storm Boelo
Storm Boelo Arrives in Perth, Is Told to Take a Number Behind Storm Austen
Second named storm in two days finds the Fair City's queue system 'very much in operation'; wheelie bins reported migrating south for the winter.
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City Centre
Leaning Chimney Issues Statement: ‘I Am Not Leaning Further, I Am Simply Listening to the Wind’
South Methven Street's most famous stack keeps cordon company through the storm.
Storm Boelo
Trampoline Sighting Hotline Opens; Callers Report ‘Just Bouncing Along the A9’
Fictional hotline swamped within minutes.
Council
Bins Cancel Own Collection Day: ‘We’re Not Going Out in That’
First time in recorded history bins have shown better judgement than humans.
Storm Boelo
Garden Furniture of Perthshire Stages Mass Walkout; Patio Set Spotted in Fife
Union of Plastic Chairs says members 'simply felt the call'.
Breaking · City Centre
Leaning Tower of Perth: Scott Street Chimney Declares Itself ‘Basically Pisa’, Demands Agent
Unsafe stack near Scott Street Car Park causes cordon and evacuations; chimney reportedly 'loving the attention' while everyone else gets on with being sensible.
City Centre
Pigeons Launch Official Chimney Fan Club; Membership Fee One Chip
Birds 'just here for the stack', say ornithologists.
Planning
Escape Room Plan for St John Street; Residents Ask Whether Broxden Already Counts
Planning application to turn a shop into escape rooms is validated.
City Centre
‘Open for Business’ Signs Prove So Popular the Signs Want Their Own Shop
Council signage for traders near the cordon is a hit; please do actually go shopping.
City Centre
Cordon Tape Shortlisted for Turner Prize After ‘Bold Use of Red and White’
Critics praise the piece's 'confident relationship with lamp-posts'.
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