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Bigamy case that captivated Perth in 1910 and fascinated public for decades catches eye of marriage researcher

A historical bigamy case in Western Australia proves rich pickings for a researcher keen to find out more about the illegal practice of marrying multiple people without a divorce.

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Artist Bruno Booth uses interactive artwork to challenges ideas about life with a wheelchair

Artist Bruno Booth is challenging ideas of what it means to be disabled with an obstacle course that shows participants first-hand just how much strength and skill is involved in getting around on two wheels.

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Heart-stopping moment dog leaps in front of car on A9 before sprinting up busy road

The horrifying incident unfolded near Inveralmond Roundabout in Perth on Thursday afternoon when the pooch appeared from a wooded area at the side of the carriageway.

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Perthshire hailed for the outstanding welcome given to refugees from Ukraine

Figures released by the British Red Cross in the approach to the one-year anniversary of the launch of the Homes for Ukraine scheme display the level of support for refugees in Perthshire with Aberfeldy one of the most welcoming areas per capita in Scotland

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'Use it or lose it' plea made to keep Perth Leisure Pool and Dewars Centre open

The decision was made to make a one-year financial commitment to keep both Perth facilities fully open until the end of March 2024

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Actor Alan Cumming to share personal life insights at Perth Theatre event in May

In a one-night-only event at Perth Theatre, Hollywood acting star Alan Cumming plans to discuss his new novel while raising money for community theatre in Perthshire

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Björk was the big-ticket name – but Perth Festival’s heart was found in Bikutsi 3000’s afrofuturist musing on African resistance

For the culturally curious, February and March in Perth can be a rich maelstrom, with Perth Fringe and Perth Festival. We have apparently the world’s “third largest” fringe festival (after Edinburgh and Adelaide), but I’m not sure why this is good.

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Perth-based gamekeeping body chief warns “blanket restrictions” on muirburn could threaten public safety

Chairman of The Scottish Gamekeepers Association (SGA) Alex Hogg MBE is against the proposed Wildlife Management (Grouse) Bill

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Perth Black Watch soldier with life-limiting condition to take on 54-mile charity trek

Lance Corporal (LCpl) Shaun McKenna will once again conquer ABF The Soldiers’ Charity’s Cateran Yomp as part of his 'bucket list'

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Kate Forbes visits Perthshire farm as part of SNP leadership campaign with promise of cabinet "refresh"

The finance secretary also vowed to work with councils to keep leisure facilities open if she becomes the new SNP leader during her stop at Jamesfield Farm Shop in Abernethy

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Tayside roads policing inspector believes dualling the A9 would save lives

The matter was raised during a road safety presentation at a Perth and Kinross Council committee meeting

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Perth Leisure Pool and Dewars Centre decision will be made tonight

Live Active Leisure's board of directors will meet at 5pm to decide the way forward in the face of significant pressures

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Perth motorsport sensation Chloe Grant lands prestigious drive in the brand new F1 Academy

The series founded by Formula One features seven events staged on famous Grand Prix tracks, 21 races in total, and includes a season finale alongside F1’s United States Grand Prix in Texas in October

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Great excitement as Perth Masters Swimming Club prepares to host sold-out event at local leisure pool

Swimmers aged between 19 and 80 - from more than 30 cities and towns - will descend on Perth Leisure Pool

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Evie Butterworth was allegedly under influence of drugs in high-speed crash that killed Abbey Sheriff in Baldivis

A 29-year-old woman accused of killing another motorist whilst speeding and under the influence of three different types of drugs is granted bail after appearing in the Perth Magistrates Court.

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WA government retains control of casino oversight

Western Australia's government has released its formal response to a royal commission into the Perth casino, supporting most of its recommendations.

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Vics to chase 61 for WA win and Shield final berth

Victoria are within touching distance of a second successive Sheffield Shield final after again dominating Western Australia on day 3 in Perth.

Daily Record

Independent Perth prep-school receives full marks from Education Scotland following inspection

Craigclowan School and Nursery was praised for its “high levels of attainment and achievement across the school”

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Top of the class curlers from Perth Academy win the Scottish Schools Championships

The delighted quartet of Sam McConnachie, Jamie Gorton, Christopher Hally and Stewart Hamilton lifted the trophy on Saturday

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Scotland's first Passivhaus primary school in Perth to open to pupils next term

Pupils from Balhousie and North Muirton primaries will move into the brand new Fair City school - Riverside Primary - in May/June

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Raw sewage streaming down Scottish street leaves local disgusted

A blocked sewer in Aberfeldy, Perthshire, caused a road drain to leak with untreated sewage spewing into a quiet street and leaving locals feeling queasy.

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Nearly 30 brawlers charged over Australia Day riots

Police have charged nearly 30 people with more than 40 offences after two mass brawls in Perth on Australia Day.

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Bull shark blamed for fatal Swan River attack on Stella Berry, as tagging program to be widened

A bull shark was responsible for the death of Perth teenager Stella Berry in the Swan River last month, DNA tests confirm, as the WA government moves to expand its shark tagging program.

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COVID-19 photo essay reflects on the day our lives changed forever three years ago

As COVID-19 sent shock waves around the world, a state of emergency was declared in Western Australia in March 2020. In the months that followed, our lives were drastically changed in ways previously unimaginable.

Daily Record

Sir Rod Stewart kicks off Australian tour in style as he rips up Perth stage with epic dance moves

The Maggie May rocker left fans mesmerised with many claiming he could still prance about the stage 'like a 20 year old' as some joked not to risk ripping a hole in his trousers or 'breaking a leg' with five more gigs to go.

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