Fife Shepherd Banned After Head-On Crash in Perthshire
A Fife shepherd, William Gray, has been banned from driving for 21 months after causing a head-on collision on the A94 near Balbeggie that left a woman injured. The Incident: November 17, 2022 Dark, heavy rain, poor visibility Gray veered into oncoming traffic, colliding with Elizabeth Eddington’s car Both drivers were taken to hospital Court Ruling: Gray pleaded guilty to dangerous driving Fined £1,000 Banned from driving for 21 months Gray, 53, suffered multiple fractures, was hospitalized for two months, and still requires physiotherapy. He has voluntarily surrendered his licence. FULL STORY
Parking charges set to rise in Perth & Kinross from April.
Drivers in Perth and Kinross will soon be paying more for parking, as the council rolls out increased charges to help generate extra income. These changes are outlined in the 2025-26 budget, alongside a 10% council tax hike and higher costs for other services, including garden waste permits and school meals. Parking Fee Increases: Perth City Centre: On-street parking up to £1.80 per hour Outer Perth: 10-hour parking rising to £7 Crieff, Blairgowrie, Pitlochry, and Dunkeld: Hourly rates increasing across multiple sites Car park season tickets and permits are also set to go up Other Increases: Garden Waste Collection: £45 (was £40) EV Charging: Up to 55p/kWh for rapid charging School Meals: Primary £2.30, Secondary £2.95 FULL STORY