Of the year 2020 Part two
October
Perth mother Althea Bozic was pleading for a housing association to move her from her slug-infested home for the sake of her disabled son.
Community heroes who selflessly helped others through the coronavirus pandemic were among those honoured in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
The family of 14-year-old Keiran Lamond urged others to wear helmets while out cycling after he was left fighting for his life following a crash.
It was revealed Perth Leisure Pool would be closed for nearly a year.
Popular children’s facility Noahs said it was on the brink of closure due to a lack of government support.
The PA revealed bosses at the Best Western Queens Hotel in Perth were considering closing it permanently and making its entire workforce redundant.
November
Recovering alcoholic Rowan Marx, whose son committed suicide three years ago, told how social media service TikTok had “saved her life” by helping her stay sober.
Edward Gray, owner of The Robert Burns Lounge in Perth, slammed the council for forcing him to close after they found his establishment was serving meals without a food licence.
Gleneagles Hotel confirmed it was closing its doors until February due to the pandemic.
Kimberley Anderson (19) bravely opened up about her experience of domestic abuse to help others find the courage to speak out.
Plans to create a temporary pool in Perth were scrapped.
December
Police Scotland launched a new operation aimed at cracking down on hooliganism in Perth.
A leading voice in local business urged Perth citizens to get behind their city and not let the closure of Debenhams be a defining moment.
Perth won the battle for the Stone of Destiny when it was confirmed the relic would return to the region where it was quarried.
Cllr Henry Anderson, who had been a strong voice on persuading people to take the coronavirus vaccine, sadly died from COVID-19.