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Rangers fan who foamed at the mouth as he launched a vicious post-Old Firm derby assault on a complete stranger who was collecting his wife from a supermarket has revealed he had been "looking all day" for someone to "leather". John Duff, 23, battered 52-year old Ian McDonald to the ground and kicked him repeatedly in the head shouting "F***** b******" leaving his innocent victim with eye damage.

Perth and Kinross Council is set to bring in a new decision-making system during the COVID-19 pandemic, much to the anger of opposition councillors.

Rangers fan - who ordered a cement filled baseball bat online - launched a “vicious” post- Old Firm derby assault on a complete stranger, a court heard. John Duff had his bail revoked after a sheriff said that background reports on him were “the most disturbing he’d ever read”.

Rangers' fan "gritted his teeth and foamed at the mouth" as he launched a "vicious" post- Old Firm derby assault on a complete stranger outside a supermarket, a court has heard. John Duff, 23, battered 52-year old Ian McDonald to the ground and kicked him repeatedly in the head shouting “Fenian b*****d”.

Perthshire stores in the balance.The Carlisle-based retailer, which has two EWM branches in Perth, one in Blairgowrie and another in Pitlochry, has been hit hard by a drop in tourists and the older sector of the clothing market staying away from stores during COVID-19.Last week it was revealed that the EWM group teeters on the brink of administration, with up to 21,500 jobs at risk across the Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group.Measures to prevent parents parking outside primary school are welcomedEWM confirmed on Friday, October 16 that 50 of its 260 stores would shut with the loss of 600 jobs, mostly shop floor staff.

£118m Cross Tay Link Road gets the green light after full budget meeting The Conservative leader and Strathallan councillor Murray Lyle said: “Should we decide to halt or even pause this project today I fear that we may allow others to call into question our commitment or our ambition for the Stone of Destiny.”Deputy Conservative group leader councillor John Duff said: “Much has been said and debated about the use of Perth City Hall over the years.

Films revealed for first ever drive-in experience in town At a meeting of Perth and Kinross Integration Joint Board last Friday (July 31), Mr Archibald revealed the plans and said he hoped to see the number of patients benefiting rise from 200 to 800.He was responding to a question from Conservative councillor John Duff about what the board was doing to diagnose cancer conditions during the pandemic.Mr Archibald said cancer was “absolutely a priority” for the health board. City's last music shop closes after 37 years due to pandemic and church works He said the referral rate for cancer conditions across the whole of Scotland had dropped to 75 per cent of what the NHS would normally expect.Mr Archibald said: “That is not a morbidity change,

Perth and Kinross  who do not send their kids to school because they are worried about COVID-19 have been told the council would “respect” their view.

Perthshire has become Scotland’s dumping ground as the coronavirus lockdown continues to lead to an increase in fly-tipping.

Tributes have been paid to a Perthshire carer who died this week after contracting COVID-19.

A £450,000 review of school catering services along with a 5p increase to Perth and Kinross school meals in both April 2021 and 2022 has left a sour taste with many opposition councillors.

A £450,000 review of school catering services along with a 5p increase to Perth and Kinross school meals in both April 2021 and 2022 has left a sour taste with many opposition councillors.

Inspectors slam Strathearn care home's coronavirus measures“The good weather has attracted people to these areas and informal camping will no doubt continue as we go through the summer months.“The time has come when we have to say enough is enough and introduce a by-law to restrict irresponsible activities.”Mr Fraser was backed by Cllr John Duff, who represents the Highland ward for the Scottish Conservatives.Murdo Fraser and Cllr John Duff’s wish to see action on the anti-social activities of a small minority follows weeks of SNP local councillor Mike Williamson interacting with concerned local residents who have dealt with the fallout at the ‘hooligan hotspots’ in Highland Perthshire.A post on the Facebook page Tay and Tummel Wild Camping

Officers at Police Scotland are investigating five “utterly despicable” break-ins at a Perthshire caravan site.