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If There Must Be an Early Election, Could It Please Be in June, When Perth Can Find Its Polling Station?
Our economics columnist on the hidden costs of democracy in the dark.
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Opinion
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In Praise of the Accordion, Scotland’s Most Unfairly Teased Instrument
As Perth's 77th festival gets under way, our columnist stands up for the box with the buttons.
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If the Pope Can Send His Postal Vote From Rome on Time, Perth Can Return Its Library Books
Leo XIV's ballot made it to Illinois. Our columnist would like to know where his neighbour's lawnmower has been since 2022.
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Two Hours of Free Parking Would Save Perth, and Possibly My Marriage
Our columnist explains what an extra hour on the High Street would mean for his household's peace.
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Christmas Can Wait Until Tomorrow. It Has Waited 364 Days. It Can Manage One More
Our columnist says it's Halloween, and the Chilli Pipers can stay in their box until the neeps are cold.
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Opinion: I Don’t Care Where the Pool Goes as Long as It Has a Flume I’m Allowed On
Thimblerow or Glover Street? Our columnist has only one test for Perth's new leisure centre, and it involves a slide.
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Opinion: I Read the Whole Budget So You Don’t Have To (I Did Not Read the Whole Budget)
Our economics columnist offers his considered analysis of the Chancellor's plans, based on the first page and the pictures.
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Opinion: In Defence of the Uninspiring — Some of Us Like a Plain Swing
Loch Leven's play area has been called 'uninspiring'. Our columnist says that's exactly what a tired parent wants.
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Opinion: Guisers Must Tell a Joke, and It Must Be Good. I Am Not Running a Charity.
Our columnist sets out his rules for tomorrow night. Standards have slipped. Sweets must be earned.
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Opinion: Fine, Twin With Texas — But Nobody Tells Them About the A9
Our columnist welcomes Aberfeldy's new transatlantic friends, and has prepared a list of things they must never find out.
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