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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.

Angus Council exhibits at All-Energy Show

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:30:27 GMT

Angus Council will be promoting the county to show that it is ideally placed to service the offshore wind and renewables markets at a major event this week.

Insurers announce extension to flood agreement

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:09:47 GMT

The Association of British Insurers has confirmed its members will offer flood insurance for an extra month beyond the end of the current agreement.

Top wilderness hiker endorses Angus’ beauty

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:21:03 GMT

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Crossword solutions

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:33:28 GMT

Last week’s crossword solutions were as follows:-

Scotland’s working figures reveal

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:46:12 GMT

North Angus and Mearns MSP, Nigel Don, has welcomed the news that Scotland’s employment rate has risen.

Projects in the pipeline

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:47:20 GMT

Planning permission is being sought for the following project in Brechin and the surrounding area:-

Kitchen given a lick of paint by volunteers

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:45:59 GMT

The Dalhousie Day Care Centre got a bit of a spruce up recently, when a team of volunteers attended the centre to paint their kitchen.

Friends of Earth want Scotland to Bee active

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:39:47 GMT

The Great Yellow Bumblebee can now only be found in north and west Scotland, according to a University of Reading study.

Compensate motorist urges Weir

Wed, 15 May 2013 13:16:38 GMT

News that two major oil companies are being investigated over price fixing for road fuel has been met with anger by a local MP.

Wall damaged after crash

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:54:48 GMT

Police were left dealing with a traffic collision in Commerce Street, Brechin, after a vehicle hit a building.

Murder and misdeed topic for Forbes’ book

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:47:42 GMT

Historical murders and misdeeds from the Angus area are the main focus of a brand new book by local author, Forbes Inglis.

Warning given to dog owner and litter louts

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:45:02 GMT

People who drop litter or who leave dog mess on The Stables land have been warned - the premises is covered by CCTV.

Lorry sheds load on A90

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:37:05 GMT

One lane of the north and southbound carriageways of the A90, just south of Brechin, have been closed following after lorry travelling northbound shed its load.

Edzell golfer tees up shot at Gleneagles glory

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:32:44 GMT

Ken Bruce and his Edzell PGA professional, Alastair Webster, have the opportunity to secure a dream final in the pro-am competition, the Lombard Trophy.

Queen’s speech said to “offer little” for Angus

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:08:38 GMT

Angus can expect “little cheer” from the Queen’s Speech on Wednesday, May 8, according to Angus MP, Mike Weir.

Scottish Parliament to host ME awareness event

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:46:01 GMT

The Scottish Parliament will be the venue for an awareness event for Myalgic Encephalomyeltis (ME) on Wednesday, May 15.

Positive news from oil and gas industry

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:57:35 GMT

Angus MP Mike Weir has welcomed the news from the UK oil and gas sector that the future for the industry is positive .

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.

Former Brechin youth players called up to Scotland Under-19s

Wed, 08 May 2013 13:05:29 GMT

Former Brechin City youth players, Ryan Gauld and John Souttar, have been called up to the Scotland Under 19’s team.