Brechin Advertiser - Community News Feed

Police urge caution on the roads during heavy rain

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:37:36 GMT

Police Scotland is urging drivers to take the utmost care on the roads as heavy rain, hailstones and thunderstorms are set to sweep across Tayside this afternoon and into the evening.

Library corner

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:44:47 GMT

At last the weather is starting to improve and gardeners can start to brave it outside and make a start, writes Brechin library’s Katy Hardie. Whether you are a vegetable, borders, pots and basket or organic gardener Brechin Library has a wide selection of gardening books to accommodate all types.

Police give advice on fuel theft

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:56:07 GMT

Police Scotland, Tayside Division are once again urging the rural communities, particularly owners of commercial business premises, to be on their guard against fuel theft.

Hillview house fire

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:13:41 GMT

A fire broke out in a ground floor flat at Hillview as the Brechin Advertiser this morning just after 12.30 p.m.

Save lives: Clean your hands event

Mon, 06 May 2013 08:45:21 GMT

Health workers from across NHS Tayside supported the World Health Organisation’s SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands initiative celebrating hand hygiene promotion and improvement on Sunday, May 5.

Skills development project launched by NHSTayside

Fri, 03 May 2013 13:34:18 GMT

A PROJECT to develop the skills of non-clinical support staff across all areas of support services within NHS Tayside including portering, domestic services and catering was launched on Thursday, May 2.

Bookbug celebrations

Fri, 03 May 2013 10:26:06 GMT

Brechin library will take part in the annual Bookbug Week celebrations with a special event that will take place on Tuesday, May 21.

Police focus on crimes of violence and anti-social behaviour

Thu, 02 May 2013 09:51:01 GMT

Police Scotland officers in Tayside – in common with divisions across the country - will be maximising their presence in the local communities today as they focus their attentions on crimes of violence and anti-social behaviour

Help shape future care and support for older people

Thu, 02 May 2013 09:25:18 GMT

People living an Angus are invited to help shape future care and support for older people.

The Big Picture

Wed, 01 May 2013 15:08:27 GMT

This week’s Big Picture features cousins Megan Bryce and Amy Davidson (from Bannockburn and Arbroath, respectively) who enjoyed trying on the Victorian school clothes at the Retreat at Glenesk and was sent in by Gordon Cook.

Meeting called to discuss public park

Wed, 01 May 2013 11:08:02 GMT

A MEETING has been called by The Park Group to raise awareness of the condition of the public park and nature trails.

First Responder programme expanded into Brechin

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:59:20 GMT

Brechin has now been included in the latest expansion of a life-saving volunteer project.

Be aware of your personal belongings

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:59:16 GMT

Police Scotland is advising the public to be aware of their personal belongings when out shopping, following reports of distraction thefts in Dundee and Perthshire within the last few days.

Have you say on what’s going on in the TAYplan area

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:45:41 GMT

Brechin residents have the opportunity to put forward their views on what they consider to be the big issues in strategic planning, or to put forward details of large projects that may be in the pipeline as part an engagement exercise by TAYplan.

Witnesses sought for a number of vandalisms

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:57:27 GMT

Police are appealing for witnesses to a number of incidents that have occurred in the Brechin area over the past week.

Free health information event

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:07:55 GMT

ARE YOU living with or caring for a person living with a long term health condition? Why not come along to the free health information event at Reid Hall in Forfar on Thursday, April 25 to find out more about the range of services and the support available in Angus that could help you manage your condition better.