Courier Angus

'A totally unforgettable day' — huge crowds enjoy a glorious Glamis Gathering

Mon, 21 May 2012 11:47:00 +0100

Angus put on its Sunday best in glorious sunshine to host a diamond jubilee party that will live long in the memory.

A90 closed while police deal with man threatening to jump from bridge

Mon, 21 May 2012 08:25:00 +0100

The A90 dual carriageway was closed in both directions following an early morning incident in Angus on Sunday.

Pupils find a way of saying thanks to benefactor Sir James Cayzer

Sat, 19 May 2012 10:17:00 +0100

The life and work of an Angus philanthropist was marked this week with a tree planting ceremony.

Left-hand drive confusion is now all right

Fri, 18 May 2012 12:05:00 +0100

An Angus man's battle with a car park operator is over after a misunderstanding of cultural difference was resolved.

Raymond van Barneveld lines up a double date in Arbroath

Thu, 17 May 2012 14:41:00 +0100

Five-times world champion Raymond van Barneveld is set to meet budding darts stars of the future in Angus.

Glenshee farmer reports 20 lambs killed in terrier attack

Thu, 17 May 2012 13:46:00 +0100

Dog owners have been warned to keep their pets under control after a Tayside farmer lost 20 lambs in an attack.

Crime prevention panel concerned by 21st-century forms of bullying

Thu, 17 May 2012 08:05:00 +0100

The Carnoustie and District Crime Prevention Panel has hit out at the rise in cyber attacks.

Montrose cycle path attracting bikes of the wrong kind

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:37:00 +0100

Off-road bikers have been travelling from far and wide to use a £229,000 Angus cycle path.

Helen Oswald appointed provost in new Angus Council line-up

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:56:00 +0100

The composition of Angus Council's administration has been agreed in an hour that saw the SNP group solidify its influence on public life in the county.

'There is no brighter, finer, more beautiful place' — Timmy Mallett's paean to 'magnificent' Arbroath coastline

Tue, 15 May 2012 16:27:00 +0100

Eighties TV personality Timmy Mallett has spoken of his love for Arbroath after taking artistic inspiration from a visit to the town.

Carnoustie BMXers warned no braking means breaking bones

Mon, 14 May 2012 13:21:00 +0100

Youngsters in Carnoustie are continuing to risk life and limb by riding "kamikaze" bikes with no brakes.

Angus Council urged to seize chance to cut management costs

Mon, 14 May 2012 11:24:00 +0100

Changes to the political map have ushered in a new opportunity to radically reduce council running costs and look at a cull of highly-paid management positions, it has been claimed.

'It was textbook' — offshore worker praises pilots and rescuers after North Sea drama

Sat, 12 May 2012 08:44:00 +0100

An offshore worker from Angus has told how he and his colleagues braced themselves as their helicopter ditched in the North Sea.

'I just want to know she is all right' — sister's heartfelt plea to 'missing' Rosie McGregor

Fri, 11 May 2012 12:29:00 +0100

An Angus woman broke down in tears as she appealed for her missing sister to come home after 20 years.

Five months' jail for Forfar man who left partner with multiple attack injuries

Fri, 11 May 2012 10:13:00 +0100

A Forfar man has been jailed for five months for brutally assaulting his partner.

Swiss driver wondering if Vinci Park knows its left from its right

Thu, 10 May 2012 15:21:00 +0100

A bewildered hospital visitor has undergone months of confusion generated by a parking fine dispute.

SNP group confirms controversial Arbroath superschool project is over

Thu, 10 May 2012 10:51:00 +0100

A failed proposal for an £8 million Angus school is to be completely scrapped, The Courier can reveal.

Mother says Arbroath teenager's cliffs death was a tragic accident

Thu, 10 May 2012 08:49:00 +0100

An Arbroath teenager plunged to his death from cliffs after a row with a friend, his grieving mother says.

'I want us all to move on' — councillor asks to drop Helen Oswald complaint

Wed, 09 May 2012 13:52:00 +0100

Carnoustie councillor Brian Boyd has asked police to drop its electoral malpractice investigation against Helen Oswald.

'I'll slice your face open' — Montrose man avoids jail after chilling threat to pub landlord

Wed, 09 May 2012 11:25:00 +0100

A man who threatened a woman and a pub landlord with violence on separate occasions has narrowly avoided a jail sentence at Arbroath Sheriff Court.

Helen Oswald steps down as group leader after leading SNP to victory in Angus

Tue, 08 May 2012 16:27:00 +0100

After leading her party to victory in Angus, SNP group leader Helen Oswald has now stepped down.

Lewis Lowe named as teenager who died in Arbroath cliffs tragedy

Tue, 08 May 2012 12:13:00 +0100

A teenager who died after falling from Arbroath cliffs in the early hours of Friday morning has today been named by police.

Arbroath burn pollution brings flytipping warning from council

Tue, 08 May 2012 11:34:00 +0100

Angus Council has issued a warning on flytipping after a burn was found clogged with rubbish.

Arbroath businessman steps up security after Travellers' brief stop-off

Tue, 08 May 2012 08:15:00 +0100

An Angus businessman has sealed off his land after an encampment of Travellers pitched up.

Angus in driving seat with first test centres based at supermarkets

Mon, 07 May 2012 15:40:00 +0100

An Angus driving test service will be the first in the UK to be operated from supermarket car parks.

Homeless people kitted out by SFA

Mon, 07 May 2012 14:39:00 +0100

It was clothing originally intended to be worn by Scotland's top footballers but homeless people are now staying warm thanks to the work of an Arbroath philanthropist.

VIDEO: BonFest brings rockers back to Kirriemuir

Mon, 07 May 2012 13:47:00 +0100

Rockers from across the globe descended on Kirriemuir at the weekend to celebrate a local legend.

Scottish council election: SNP meet to plan line-up in Angus

Mon, 07 May 2012 11:35:00 +0100

The incoming Nationalist administration in Angus met on Sunday to discuss how the council pack will be shuffled for the new era.

Fire and rescue crews called to help sinking vessel at Arbroath Marina

Mon, 07 May 2012 08:02:00 +0100

A fire crew was called to Arbroath on Sunday when a 25ft boat began to sink.

National Trust for Scotland celebrates Barry Mill's turnaround

Sat, 05 May 2012 10:39:00 +0100

Three years after considering it for closure, the National Trust for Scotland (NTS) is working to raise the profile of an Angus mill.

Montrose golfing treasures go on display

Sat, 05 May 2012 08:15:00 +0100

An array of treasures from 450 years of golf in Montrose has gone on show.

I do — sheriff agrees to relax bail conditions for Angus bridesmaid

Fri, 04 May 2012 14:49:00 +0100

A chief bridesmaid will perform her weekend duties after a sheriff relaxed a bail condition hanging over her.

'She definitely lost control' — Brechin woman hit man over 40 times because of feud between families

Fri, 04 May 2012 12:59:00 +0100

A woman hit a man so severely with the stiletto heel of her shoe a paramedic said the victim looked like he had been lying on a bed of nails.

'He laughed it off' — £4,000 award for chip shop worker sacked when she asked for holiday pay

Fri, 04 May 2012 10:54:00 +0100

A Brechin girl was sacked by a fish and chip shop after she asked for holiday pay for the part-time job she had been doing for four years.

Teenager dies after falling down Arbroath cliffs in early hours

Fri, 04 May 2012 09:53:00 +0100

A teenager has died after being found at the foot of Arbroath cliffs in the early hours of this morning.

Angus 'superschool' case adjourned until June

Fri, 04 May 2012 07:58:00 +0100

A judicial review over Angus Council's ''superschool'' bid has been adjourned at the Court of Session.

Arbroath attack left trainer imprint on victim's face

Thu, 03 May 2012 17:04:00 +0100

A brutal Angus attacker kicked a man so hard an imprint of his trainer was left on his victim's face, a court has heard.

VIDEO: Craig Ferguson's Late, Late Show puts Angus in US spotlight

Thu, 03 May 2012 14:41:00 +0100

The tourism profile of Angus has been boosted by a promotional video for a hit US talk show.

Angus MSP says impact of offshore windfarms on creel fishing needs to be examined

Thu, 03 May 2012 14:17:00 +0100

Fears have been raised that three major offshore windfarms could affect the livelihood of Angus creel fisherman.

Shop owner urges landlords to play their part in helping Arbroath

Thu, 03 May 2012 11:01:00 +0100

An Angus businessman has hit out at absentee landlords in the county charging high rents.

Angus Council's 'superschool' case goes to Court of Session

Thu, 03 May 2012 07:54:00 +0100

Angus Council will today go up against the Scottish Government at the Court of Session.

Arbroath businessman's comments cause some surprise

Wed, 02 May 2012 12:54:00 +0100

An Angus councillor has hit back at claims suggesting a lack of interest in Arbroath High Street.

'It wasn't the greatest start to married life' — £200 fine for Carnoustie man who spent wedding night in cells

Wed, 02 May 2012 08:10:00 +0100

An Angus man who spent his wedding night in custody after assaulting his wife and stepdaughter has been fined £200.

Arbroath shop owner accuses election candidates of failing to do the business

Tue, 01 May 2012 15:19:00 +0100

An Angus businessman claims Arbroath election candidates have failed to take an interest in the plight of local stores.

Police saw Ferryden drink-driver abandon car in street

Tue, 01 May 2012 11:40:00 +0100

An Angus man abandoned a car in the middle of a road after driving at more than double the alcohol limit, Arbroath Sheriff Court has heard.

Children's mini Open marks revamped pitch-and-putt course at Montrose

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:17:00 +0100

The pitch-and-putt course at Montrose Golf Links was officially reopened on Saturday after months of work.

Fears for iconic Bell Rock Lighthouse views if offshore windfarms get go-ahead

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:42:00 +0100

The largest renewables project in Scottish history will have a ''massive visual impact'' on the iconic 200-year-old Bell Rock Lighthouse, it has been claimed.

Community payback order for Kirriemuir man who made mother 'hysterical' with hammer threat

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:26:00 +0100

An Angus man who terrified his mother with a claw hammer in a row over his washing has been sentenced to carry out 120 hours of unpaid work.

Angus farm fined £8,000 for cliff top accident

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:57:00 +0100

An Angus farm has been fined £8,000 at Arbroath Sheriff Court after admitting health and safety failings that "had clear potential" to cause a fatal accident.

Angus SNP group leader forced to apologise to election rival

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:03:00 +0100

The leader of the SNP group in Angus has been forced into making a grovelling apology after she was reported to the area's returning officer for electoral malpractice.

'I'm gobsmacked' — Arbroath businessman says council's sign demand shows lack of support for local traders

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:32:00 +0100

An Arbroath businessman has accused Angus Council of taking a heavy-handed approach in a sign row.

Arbroath darts academy is hitting the spot with area's young hopefuls

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:55:00 +0100

A darts academy launched in Arbroath in the hope of breeding future champions is now the biggest in Scotland.

Huge tailbacks after A90 accident at Brechin turn-off

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 10:49:00 +0100

An overturned lorry caused three miles of tailbacks on the Dundee to Aberdeen A90 road during rush hour on Wednesday morning.

Smiles on faces at Webster Theatre as fans snap up Kevin Bridges tickets

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:19:00 +0100

Tickets for Kevin Bridges' warm-up dates in Arbroath have sold out shortly after going on sale.

Arbroath's Webster Theatre secures two-night run by comedian Kevin Bridges

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:08:00 +0100

Comedy superstar Kevin Bridges is to perform two warm-up shows in Arbroath ahead of his massive UK tour.

'Arbroath is full of hidden gems' — shop owner calls for some positivity

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:52:00 +0100

An independent Arbroath retailer has urged residents in the town to be more upbeat about the town's High Street.

Historic Scotland hoping Angus battlefield knowledge has passed down through the ages

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:06:00 +0100

A modern-day quest has been mounted to find evidence of the exact site of one of the nation's most significant ancient battles.

Community payback order for Arbroath man who exposed buttocks to children

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:57:00 +0100

An Angus man who exposed his buttocks to two children has been given a community payback order.

Carnoustie mum 'mortified' by her police assaults

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:02:00 +0100

A drunk Angus mum-of-two was said to be ''mortified'' after assaulting two police officers.

VIDEO: Angus dog's gosling games have top billing on YouTube

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 16:25:00 +0100

A dog who adopted orphaned goslings on an Angus farm after their mother was killed has become a global internet sensation.

Campaigners claim to have found widespread opposition to Dodd Hill windfarm plan

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:26:00 +0100

Angus campaigners have stepped up their opposition to a windfarm proposal they claim will ''disfigure'' the 360 degree view from a popular county vantage point.

Restored Balmashanner war memorial casts off its scaffolding

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:12:00 +0100

Forfar's historic Balmashanner war memorial has emerged from its winter scaffolding cloak following a £140,000 restoration project.

'Quite brilliant' — Carnoustie and District Youth Brass Band the best of British for a second year

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:30:00 +0100

An Angus youth brass group has been hailed as ''quite brilliant'' after becoming the first to retain the UK's top title.

Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson discusses support for rural towns on Angus visit

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:22:00 +0100

The regeneration of towns such as Arbroath can be spurred at the local level, Scotland's Conservative leader has told The Courier.

Relief for family as 'AWOL' soldier Jamie Clark is found safe and well

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:07:00 +0100

A young Angus soldier who had gone missing on his way back to his barracks has been found safe and well.

Internet competition means it's the end of the road for Arbroath's Abbey Music

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:13:00 +0100

Independent retailer Abbey Music is to shut its doors for the final time today after operating in Arbroath for more than 30 years — with the internet blamed for its demise.

'Liberty on the line' for Forfar teenager whose prescription drugs put three children in hospital

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:18:00 +0100

An Angus teenager who hospitalised three children by giving them his prescription medication has been told his ''liberty is on the line''.

Black Watch welcomed home with Forfar parade before Prince Charles

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:05:00 +0100

"Well done lads!" — that was the shouted sentiment of one voice which captured the mood of hundreds on the streets of Forfar as the newly returned heroes of The Black Watch marched proudly through the Angus town on Thursday.

Apprentice star Jim Eastwood shares the power of positive thinking

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:31:00 +0100

Apprentice star Jim Eastwood has used his ''Jedi'' powers to encourage budding Angus business bigwigs to maximise their potential.

Arbroath marina sees rare fall in visiting craft

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:36:00 +0100

An Angus marina has seen a slump in visiting vessels, despite a long waiting list for permanent berths.

Forfar first to welcome soldiers home from Afghanistan

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:06:00 +0100

Newly-returned servicemen and women are receiving a royal salute and rousing Angus reception today in the first of a series of Afghanistan homecoming parades for the Scottish regiments.

Brazen thief speeds off with company's van

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:41:00 +0100

A brazen car thief jumped into a van parked beside an Angus filling station before making off at high speed.

'Anybody can be successful' — entrepreneur shares life story with Angus students

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:16:00 +0100

A former drug dealer has told Angus students they can be entrepreneurs, regardless of their background.

Two years' jail for Arbroath man who struck partner with knife

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:30:00 +0100

A man who struck his partner with a knife five times has been jailed for two years.

Power cut in Arbroath after 'almighty bang' from High Street electricity box

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:11:00 +0100

Homes and properties in Arbroath were left without power on Tuesday after a loud bang was heard in the High Street.

Driver lucky to escape serious injury in A90 crash

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 07:53:00 +0100

A 20-year-old woman has had a lucky escape after her car careered into a bus shelter and then flipped on to its side.

'Out-of-the-blue' deal means synthetic pitch will be laid at Forfar Athletic

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 15:41:00 +0100

Forfar Athletic FC are to replace their grass pitch with a £325,000 synthetic surface this summer after a surprise cash donation.

'Words fail me' — Arbroath funeral home hit by vandals

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:54:00 +0100

A funeral director says he is lost for words after vandals struck an Angus funeral home.

Angus man's Stonehaven death crash trial delayed

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:30:00 +0100

The trial of an Angus driver accused of causing the death of a mum-of-two in a fatal collision has been delayed.

Asda wins conditional approval for fuel station at new Arbroath Westway store

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:19:00 +0100

Asda has been given outline planning approval for the first unmanned filling station in Angus.

Travellers move on from Montrose camp

Mon, 16 Apr 2012 08:30:00 +0100

Travellers who threatened to take the shine off an Angus club's 450th anniversary celebrations have moved on.

'A major piece in the jigsaw' — Merchant's House restoration a boost for Brechin

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:18:00 +0100

The rejuvenation of a historic house has been hailed as ''a major piece in the jigsaw'' for an Angus town's regeneration.

Person seen with torch minutes before £30,000 Angus barn fire

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 10:43:00 +0100

A fire that tore through an Angus barn, lighting 600 hay bales and causing £30,000 of damage, is being treated as suspicious.

Driver injured in collision with lorry on A90

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:52:00 +0100

A man suffered a suspected broken leg after a road accident on the outskirts of Dundee on Thursday.

Carnoustie plumbing firm raises no contest to pair's employment tribunal claims

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:29:00 +0100

A Carnoustie plumbing and heating firm has had two judgments issued against it by an employment tribunal in Dundee.

Travellers pitch up during Montrose Golf Links' 450th anniversary celebrations

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 11:50:00 +0100

An illegal Travellers' camp is threatening to take the shine off an Angus golf club's 450th anniversary celebrations.

Man treated after fire at Forfar sheltered housing complex

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:58:00 +0100

A man has been treated for minor burns after a fire broke out at an Angus sheltered housing complex.

Community payback order for Monifieth man who attacked Good Samaritan

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:17:00 +0100

A drunken Angus man attacked a Good Samaritan who was trying to help him up from the ground.

Four months' jail for Arbroath man who bit former girlfriend's neck

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:08:00 +0100

A spurned lover has been jailed for a vampire-style attack where he repeatedly bit his ex-partner's neck.

'Put me right off my Cornetto' — careless dog owners cause a stink on holiday weekend

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 10:25:00 +0100

An age-old problem seems to have spoiled the Easter weekend for many in Angus.

Arbroath commercial property sector urged to get real after news of another high street store closure

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 13:22:00 +0100

Angus commercial property owners have been told to ''take a look at themselves'' after a bittersweet week for Arbroath.

Teenager badly injured in accident with car in Brechin

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 09:29:00 +0100

An Angus boy was rushed to hospital in a critical condition with a fractured skull following a collision with a car as he crossed the road just yards from his girlfriend.

Scottish Secretary Michael Moore visits north east companies

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:32:00 +0100

The bio-science and pharma sectors can help the economy grow as they continue to innovate and invest, Scottish Secretary Michael Moore said on a visit to the north east.

Concern at route for windfarm cable

Fri, 06 Apr 2012 11:14:00 +0100

A huge swathe of South Angus from Arbroath to Tealing looks set to be affected by the installation of one of the highest capacity underground cables ever to be installed in Scotland.

'Nothing would be feebler than to abandon the Falkland Islands' — The Courier unearths letter by Lord Fraser on the Falklands War, 30 years on

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 16:50:00 +0100

Lord Fraser's thoughts on the Falklands crisis 30 years ago have been revealed in an open letter unearthed by The Courier.

Local architecture practice unveils plan to revitalise 'disjointed' Arbroath

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:17:00 +0100

An Angus architect has unveiled a radical vision for the future of the county's largest burgh.

Angus gamekeeper Robert Christie admonished for trapping tawny owl

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:31:00 +0100

A highly experienced gamekeeper on a top Tayside sporting estate has been admonished by a sheriff over the accidental trapping of a tawny owl.

Approval given for Guild Homes housing extension in Kirriemuir

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:53:00 +0100

An extension has been approved for an Angus development that is bucking the trend in the local housing market.

Wintry blast sweeps across Courier country

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:42:00 +0100

Tuesday's blast of wintry weather caused chaos in parts of Courier country.

Dresses worn by the Queen at centre of Glamis Castle's Diamond Jubilee celebrations

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:02:00 +0100

Six dresses worn by the Queen is the jewel of Glamis Castle's 2012 season in Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee year.

Former Noranside open prison goes on the market

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:29:00 +0100

The former Noranside open jail in rural Angus has gone on the market.

Mountains Animal Sanctuary's latest arrival will steal the show at Easter

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 08:04:00 +0100

Dog squad trained to sniff out drugs on trains

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 15:36:00 +0100

Highly-trained drugs dogs have been allowed on to trains in Tayside for the first time.

'I was scared and terrified' — teenager rescued from Arbroath cliffs says thanks to lifeboat crew

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 12:39:00 +0100

A teenager who was dramatically airlifted to safety after becoming stuck on a treacherous Angus cliff has thanked his rescuers — and urged others not to follow in his footsteps.

Farmer fined £600 for allowing bullock's horn to grow back into its head

Fri, 30 Mar 2012 08:31:00 +0100

A bullock's horn grew to gore its own head after a farmer failed to take action, a court has heard.

Cragfast — rescuers rush to save teenager stuck on Arbroath cliffs

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:02:00 +0100

A teenager has been plucked to safety in an Angus cliffs drama.

Friends rallying round to show support for Forfar girl Laura Forbes

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 17:27:00 +0100

School pupils are rallying around a friend whose life has been devastated by cancer.

Angus pensioner confronted killer in her garden

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:44:00 +0100

An Angus pensioner has told how she fought off a murderer who threatened to kill her.

Controlled farm fires send 'horrendous blanket of smoke' across Carnoustie area

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:33:00 +0100

People in the Carnoustie area have complained after controlled fires north of the town created a "horrendous blanket of smoke".

'It is really sickening' — fly-tippers dump tyres at sign warning against fly-tipping

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:05:00 +0100

Fly-tippers who dumped dozens of tyres on farmland in Angus have been slammed by environmental bodies.

''Seagull whisperer's'' idea has become a real talking point

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:25:00 +0100

The fight against Arbroath's urban gull problem is being watched with interest by councils across Courier Country.

Yellow line teams cause red faces in Forfar

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:41:00 +0100

Angus yellow line teams have left the local authority red faced, after painting around a parked car in a town centre street.

Nield prevented from challenging Angus Council's golf sponsorship deals

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:55:00 +0000

A bid by a leading Angus administration councillor to challenge the authority's handling of a promotional tie-up with one of the world's top female golfers has been torpedoed by the county's provost.

GlaxoSmithKline's £50m Montrose investment hailed as proof of workforce's 'quality and skills'

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:40:00 +0000

A £50 million investment in GlaxoSmithKline's Montrose site has been hailed as a vote of confidence in Scottish manufacturing.

Forfar man jailed for carrying out unprovoked attacks with metal bar

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:48:00 +0000

An Angus man has been jailed for 11 months for two unprovoked attacks with a metal bar.

Trainee funeral director sacked after theft allegations

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:29:00 +0000

An Angus undertaker has been sacked after allegations that mourners' donations were stolen.

Town relieved to hear Arbroath roadworks are due to finish early

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:49:00 +0000

Controversial roadworks in Angus have had an adverse economic impact, despite looking set to finish a week early, it has been claimed.

Council gives green light to test colourful seagull deterrent

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:55:00 +0000

An Arbroath ''seagull whisperer'' has persuaded Angus Council to, quite literally, paint the town red.

Hundreds sign online petition in support of Angus College lecturer who was suspended in 'red rose' row

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:28:00 +0000

A female lecturer from Angus was suspended after objecting to male students handing roses to women on International Women's Day.

Alexander McCall Smith becomes Hospitalfield House patron

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:03:00 +0000

A leading Scottish author has been named as patron of an Angus arts venue.

Montrose man Malcolm Pirie killed in Gran Canaria holiday accident

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:15:00 +0000

A 58-year-old man from Angus has been killed while on holiday in Spain.

'The big China cover-up' — senior councillor makes explosive claims against Angus Council officials

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:40:00 +0000

Another internal row has broken out among Angus Council's administration, with claims of a "big China cover-up".

Angus sex offender refused bail

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:41:00 +0000

An Angus sex offender has been remanded in custody after appearing on a sexual assault charge.

Scary skull has Gary trawling for answers

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:27:00 +0000

Washed-up remnants of a denizen of the deep have created a maritime mystery in Angus.

Further delay for Petr Adamik fatal accident inquiry

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:33:00 +0000

A fatal accident inquiry into how a migrant worker was burned alive in an Angus caravan has been postponed.

'Enterprise should be embraced and encouraged' — Usan Salmon Fisheries rejects 'ridiculous' criticism of expansion

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 17:45:00 +0000

Scotland's largest salmon netting firm has rejected criticism of a move to extend its operation.

Police appeal after pensioner takes eight-mile bus journey with broken wrists

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:45:00 +0000

Police have launched an investigation after a 64-year-old Angus woman had to undergo surgery after being left with shattered wrists.

Sabotage! — Angus craft fair falls victim to mysterious road sign thefts

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 13:38:00 +0000

A weekend craft fair in a quiet Angus village was rocked by claims of "sabotage".

Tributes to retiring Montrose councillor Sandy West

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 08:41:00 +0000

A Montrose councillor is preparing to step down after 47 years with the SNP.

Osnaburg Bar publican has personal licence suspended for six months

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:12:00 +0000

Angus Licensing Board has suspended the personal licence of a Forfar publican following a drink-driving conviction.

Murroes and Tealing meetings let public gauge Dodd Hill windfarm plans

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 13:04:00 +0000

Murroes residents have been given a preview of plans for a windfarm on the border of Angus and Dundee.

Angus caravan park sells for seven-figure sum

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 09:33:00 +0000

Drumshademuir Caravan Park near Kirriemuir has been sold in a seven-figure deal following the retiral of the previous owners.

Bad games — park supporters accuse council of failing to keep its end of the bargain

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:05:00 +0000

An Arbroath community group has launched a scathing attack on Angus Council over its performance in maintaining a local park.

West Coast Energy opens Dodd Hill windfarm consultation

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:13:00 +0000

Windfarm developers will today stage the first of two public exhibitions over their plans for a five-turbine Sidlaws scheme.

Community payback order for teenager who broke down in tears while trying to raid Monifieth shop

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:06:00 +0000

A teenager broke down in tears while attempting to rob a shop owner at knifepoint, a court has heard.

Jail for Angus man who hid on roof after assaulting partner's former boyfriend

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:58:00 +0000

A jealous boyfriend hid from police on a roof after assaulting his girlfriend's former partner, a court has heard.

Animal charity chief says dog fighting rings exist in Angus

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:36:00 +0000

An Angus dog rescue charity chief says illegal dog fighting rings are operating in the area — and have been for years.

Organ donation providing some comfort for family of Forfar woman Dawn Coverdale

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:52:00 +0000

A popular Angus woman's devastated family say they are taking some comfort from knowing her organs will give new life to others following their own tragic loss.

Domestic abuser sent back to prison for bombarding former girlfriend with phone calls

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:45:00 +0000

A serial Angus domestic abuser has been sent back to jail for bombarding his ex-girlfriend with silent calls hours after being released from prison for offences against her.

Man dragged out of Carnoustie pub and beaten by biker gang

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:29:00 +0000

A dozen bikers dragged a man from an Angus pub and assaulted him outside, leaving customers shaking in fear and weeping at the brutality of the attack.

Men held after report of armed robbery in Kirriemuir

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:14:00 +0000

Two men are being held by police after reports of an armed robbery in Kirriemuir.

Angus woman fears cats are being stolen for dog fighting bait

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:53:00 +0000

An Angus woman has warned that cats may be being stolen and used as bait by the organisers of illegal dog fights.

Biker suffers serious leg injuries in Angus crash

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:33:00 +0000

An Angus biker is recovering in hospital after sustaining serious leg injuries in a collision with a car.

Education chief says 'truth will out' in Angus superschool court battle

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:04:00 +0000

Angus Council's education department has nothing to fear from the Arbroath superschool court battle, it has been claimed.

Government reporter decides family's caravan breaks planning rules

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:09:00 +0000

Angus Council's enforcement stance against a Sidlaws family has been vindicated in the latest stage of a complex and ''stressful'' planning case.

Greg Drummond the main man at Angus Sports Awards

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 13:20:00 +0000

The spotlight shone on the field of sporting excellence in the 16th annual Angus Sports Awards this week.

Brucefield Boutique's TripAdvisor 'good sleep' award is a dream come true

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 11:19:00 +0000

A bed and breakfast in Arbroath has been named the best place to sleep in Scotland by the world's largest travel website.

Delivery error forces Scottish Water to apologise for apology

Sat, 10 Mar 2012 07:58:00 +0000

Red-faced Scottish Water bosses said sorry to an Angus customer this week after he had to pay for the privilege of picking up a letter from the firm — apologising for an undrinkable local supply!

Former Angus man Gary Vint's body brought home after tragic cycling accident in Paphos

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:44:00 +0000

The body of an Angus man has been flown home to his heartbroken family after he was killed in a cycling accident overseas.

Angus angler catches a tiddler with a difference

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:51:00 +0000

It's the tale of the one that didn't get away — but still something pals of Angus angler Billy Paton might have thought was a bit of a fishy story.

'High-risk' Angus twin Darren Mitchell sentenced for sex with 13-year-old

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 08:47:00 +0000

An identical Angus twin has been described by a sheriff as a ''very serious danger to any young female'' who he came in contact with.

'A cuppie and a gossip' — businessman steps in to ensure survival of valued Kirriemuir community resource

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:50:00 +0000

Kirriemuir Age Concern regulars have spoken of their relief that it has been thrown a funding lifeline.

Arbroath 'superschool' fight will reach court on voting day

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 08:32:00 +0000

Angus Council will attempt to save its rejected 'superschool' application in court, the same day the local elections take place.

95-year-old Brechin man stripped of driving licence after accident with cyclist

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 16:20:00 +0000

A 95-year-old Angus man with an unblemished record stretching back over 70 years has been disqualified from driving and fined £250 for colliding with a cyclist.

'Its teeth were in my hand' — girl tells court of terror during Brechin dog attack

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 11:17:00 +0000

A court has heard how an 11-year-old girl screamed in terror as a dog set about her.

'Disgraceful', 'insulting' and 'deeply hurtful' — Tartan Day entertainment snub continues to cause anger

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:40:00 +0000

The decision by a Tartan Day working group to snub local amateur talent in Angus has been described as ''disgraceful'', ''insulting'' and ''deeply hurtful''.

The number's up for Angus drink-driver

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:52:00 +0000

An Angus drink-driver has found out that bad news really does come in threes.

Playpark ban for Brechin teenager who is subject of Risk of Sexual Harm Order

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:49:00 +0000

An Angus teenager who is the subject of a sex offences order has been banned from going near a local playpark after denying chasing young girls there.

Kirriemuir man appears on attempted murder charge

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:08:00 +0000

A man has made a private court appearance in connection with an Angus attempted murder charge.

Call for answers on why teenage Angus sex offender was classed as low risk

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 13:04:00 +0000

There have been calls for an investigation into how a teenage Angus sex offender was categorised as ''low risk'' before sleeping with a 13-year-old girl, minutes after his twin brother had intercourse with the child.

£3,000 Red Hot Chilli Pipers bill is too much to swallow for Angus finance chief

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 09:31:00 +0000

An Angus councillor has stepped down from a Tartan Day working group in disgust at the decision to pay the Red Hot Chilli Pipers more than £3,000 to perform for black tie guests.

Angus Trading Standards officer warns fake cigarettes are part of serious crime network

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 08:31:00 +0000

Illicit tobacco being sold in Angus is funding organised crime and threatening local businesses, an expert has warned.

Asda applies to open fuel filling station at new Arbroath store

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 13:54:00 +0000

A petrol price war could break out in Arbroath after Asda applied for planning permission for a filling station.

Angus twin detained for having sex with 13-year-old girl

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:01:00 +0000

The first of a pair of Angus twins has been sentenced for having sex with the same 13-year-old girl.

Roadworks doubling up in Carnoustie

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 07:55:00 +0000

Carnoustie is facing weeks of roadworks disruption from two projects starting on Monday.

Montrose Heritage Trust insists quayside dream still alive despite Big Lottery funding disappointment

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:35:00 +0000

Montrose heritage enthusiasts have suffered a funding disappointment in their bid to improve the town's historic quayside.

Funeral held for Carnoustie man Tony English

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 08:37:00 +0000

The funeral of a Carnoustie man who died in suspicious circumstances before Christmas took place in Dundee on Wednesday.

B&Q to open store at Westway Retail Park

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:26:00 +0000

DIY giant B&Q is set to create up to 34 jobs at its new store in Arbroath.

Community council meeting hears strong opposition to plans for Hillside Hotel

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 07:53:00 +0000

A critic of major changes planned for an Angus hotel has told of ''anger'' in the community at the proposals.

'How can they call 13 years life?' — Joanne Rennie's family attack murderer Graham Buist's sentence

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:59:00 +0000

The grieving family of Angus murder victim Joanne Rennie have condemned the sentence handed down to the ''cold'' killer of the bubbly 35-year-old.

Angus promising 'something for all' during Tartan Day festival

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:58:00 +0000

Angus will be at the heart of celebrations for this year's Tartan Day, following the launch of the programme at the weekend.

Youngsters warned derelict Elms mansion in Arbroath is home to many hidden dangers

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 12:34:00 +0000

Youngsters in Arbroath have been warned to stay away from a 19th-century mansion amid fears someone could be killed.

Angus tuba player Ross Knight wins BBC Radio 2 award

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 08:17:00 +0000

A Carnoustie teenager was this week named the overall winner of the BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Award 2012.

Kirriemuir man thought downloaded child abuse images and video could not be detected

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:38:00 +0000

An Angus man has admitted possessing a sickening haul of computer images of child abuse including videos involving youngsters just three years old.

XL Group's move for Ross and Bonnyman assets brings some Forfar jobs cheer

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:29:00 +0000

Vital manufacturing jobs may be on their way back to Angus, as a stricken business has had its assets bought by a successful Scottish firm.

Northmuir man was caught with almost £1,000 in fake notes

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:48:00 +0000

An Angus man caught with almost £1,000 of fake £20 notes in a police swoop has narrowly escaped jail.

Arbroath will enjoy Round Table's ToonFest in July

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 11:32:00 +0000

A drinks and musical festival is set to appear on Arbroath's summer calendar.

Hillside Hotel owners return with new revamp plan

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 08:53:00 +0000

An Angus hotel could be in line for a ''six-figure'' investment for a major extension and refurbishment.

Two years' jail for addict who befriended frail pensioner to steal his medication

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:20:00 +0000

An Angus drug addict has been jailed for posing as a pensioner's granddaughter before stealing his medication.

Man charged in connection with death of Carnoustie man Tony English

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:55:53 +0000

A 44-year-old has been charged in connection with the suspicious death of Carnoustie man Tony English.

Man dies after fall from Montrose Bridge despite rescue attempt

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:47:00 +0000

A man has died after falling from Montrose Bridge.

Six months' jail for Latvian boxer who smashed partner's jaw

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:57:00 +0000

A Latvian boxer has been jailed for smashing his partner's jaw in several places.

Arbroath roadworks putting drivers' patience to the test

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:02:00 +0000

Arbroath Community Council says it has been inundated with complaints about roadworks in the town.

Even the dogs wouldn't drink it — Scottish Water works to fix Letham supply problem

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:20:00 +0000

An Angus village has been blighted by filthy water that dogs would be hard-pressed to drink.

Animal rights campaigner planning official complaint after receiving new information about Airlie dog shooting

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:46:00 +0000

An animal rights campaigner's plea to the owner of a dog found buried in Angus has resulted in accusations of ''inadequate'' investigation into its death.

Bogus charity collector calls at houses in Brechin

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:39:00 +0000

A cheating charity collector has been on the prowl and plying his trade in Angus.

'Shame on the lot of them' — Arbroath and Cowdenbeath fans clash at Gayfield

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:58:00 +0000

Police raced to Gayfield on Saturday after a wild west-style brawl broke out between Arbroath and Cowdenbeath football fans.

Montrose Golf Links plans to make 450th anniversary a year to remember

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 08:56:00 +0000

The professional at Montrose Golf Links is confident the course's 450th anniversary celebrations will leave a lasting legacy.

Former councillors claim GlaxoSmithKline wind turbines have more support in Montrose than meeting would suggest

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:26:00 +0000

Former Angus councillors have emerged as spokesmen for ''a silent majority'' in defence of plans to build turbines on the South Esk.

Angus councillors clash on 'overpriced' Cosla conference at luxury hotel

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:13:00 +0000

Angus Council's administration leader has waded into a row over the decision to stage a spending constraints conference at a luxury Fife hotel.

West Coast Energy targets Sidlaws for windfarm

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:30:00 +0000

Plans have emerged for a five-turbine Sidlaws windfarm in a Welsh firm's second foray into Angus.

GlaxoSmithKline faces public opposition at Montrose wind turbine plan meeting

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:24:00 +0000

A public meeting about proposed Angus turbines remained civilised but left the company behind the plans in no doubt as to the strength of feeling on the subject.

Frying tonight — fire-hit Golden Haddock reopens after team effort by staff

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:45:00 +0000

An Angus chip shop has reopened for business after staff worked around the clock following a devastating fire.

Councillors reject schoolgirl's KFC objections — but praise her pluck

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:25:00 +0000

A young girl's impassioned plea for Angus councillors to reject a fast food restaurant has failed to halt the gears of the planning process.

'It is just laziness' — call for action against Angus fly-tippers

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:57:00 +0000

An Angus farm manager claims fly-tippers are ''ruining the countryside''.

Outgoing police board convener warns local authorities will pay price of single national force

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:17:00 +0000

Setting up Scotland's single police force could have a knock-on effect for local council finances in future years, Tayside's departing police board convener fears.

Angus Housing Association outlines background to 5.4% rent rise

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:54:00 +0000

Angus Housing Association has set its 2012/13 budget at just over £6.1 million and agreed a 5.4% rent increase for tenants.

Work starts to remove Angus road's 'killer bends'

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:11:00 +0000

'Killer bends' on the A92 in Angus are finally being removed in a £2 million-plus safety project.

Angus Council urged to avoid 'knee jerk' reaction to Carnoustie flood warning

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:47:00 +0000

Coastal works proposed for Carnoustie have been criticised as a ''knee jerk'' response to the risk of flooding.

Twins Ayley and Chloe welcomed home with Carnoustie party

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:13:00 +0000

Carnoustie twins Ayley and Chloe Hirsch have been given a homecoming to remember after life-changing surgery to give them the use of their legs.

BT Openreach expected to gain approval for superfast broadband cabinet in Montrose

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:46:00 +0000

Tuesday's meeting of Angus Council's development standards committee is expected to approve a superfast internet exchange for Montrose.

Tonight's the night for Rod Stewart fans

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:43:00 +0000

A signed photograph showing Rod Stewart cheering on Celtic during a match against Dundee United at Tannadice is to be auctioned for charity in Dundee tonight.

Council budgets: Angus told it has a spending plan for the future

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:49:00 +0000

A budget guaranteeing the future of the county was the message from Angus Council's finance spokesman.

Locked out — parents barred as Angus Council votes to raise 'superschool' case at Court of Session

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:41:00 +0000

Town campaigners were shut out of a debate that determined Angus Council will pursue a Court of Session appeal in its bid to create a £8 million Arbroath "superschool".

Scottish Government pledges support in wake of Ross & Bonnyman collapse

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:41:00 +0000

A Government task force is to set up a Forfar event in a bid to help the workers hit by the collapse of town firm Ross & Bonnyman.

Group takes step forward in deciding Corse Hill windfarm community benefits

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:13:00 +0000

A group set up to discuss community benefits offered by a planned Angus windfarm has announced the area in which the windfall can be discussed.

Opposition councillors question level of support for 7.2% increase in Angus rents

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:05:00 +0000

Angus Council's proposed 7.2% rent rise for local authority tenants has triggered a political spat as opposition councillors question the level of local backing for the jump.

Contractors ready to start work on dangerous stretch of A92 in Angus

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:06:00 +0000

A £2.1 million project is about to get under way to realign a blackspot stretch of Angus coast road.

'Why do they want a secret meeting?' — councillors urged to open up debate on future of Arbroath schools

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:10:00 +0000

Angus parents have called for a council vote on the future of the Arbroath ''superschool'' proposal to be held in public.

Court gets to the bottom of women's Xbox spat

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:44:00 +0000

A Montrose woman has appeared in court for sitting on top of her ex-girlfriend after a spat over an Xbox.

'He was very cold' — Joanne Rennie's sister describes unease around man who went on to murder her sister

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:33:00 +0000

The grieving sister of Angus murder victim Joanne Rennie has spoken of the young woman's ''eerie'' killer as he faces a life sentence for the brutal crime.

British UFO Research Association says object seen in the sky was a 'moon dog'

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:04:00 +0000

The UK's elite UFO unit has revealed the analysis of a mysterious object seen above Angus.

Golden Haddock chip shop owner ready to survey damage after teatime fire

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:02:00 +0000

A senior fire officer has praised Arbroath chip shop staff for their textbook response to a dramatic tea-time blaze at the High Street premises.

More fun for Forfar Marafun

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:57:00 +0000

Forfar Rotary Club has moved to increase the popularity of its biennial Marafun by opening race donations up to other charitable organisations.

Angus Council tenants facing 7% rent rises

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:31:00 +0000

Hard-pressed council house tenants in Angus face a 7% hike in rents this week.

Angus Council planning to discuss Arbroath schools saga behind closed doors

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:34:00 +0000

The next turn in the Arbroath superschool saga looks likely to be taken behind closed doors.

Are Carnoustie folk really the unhappiest in Angus?

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:09:00 +0000

A Carnoustie councillor says he is not surprised residents are reported to be the unhappiest in Angus.

Fellowship Smokies will bring some net gains for charity

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:19:00 +0000

The Arbroath smokie is being sent off to hungry homes across the UK as part of a charity drive.

Developer ready to 'get the skates on' after winning Kirriemuir supermarket approval

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:35:00 +0000

An Angus developer has outlined his vision for Kirriemuir's new supermarket.

The fast show — Arbroath theatre company targets world record for new production

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:10:00 +0000

An Angus theatre company is aiming to break a world record held by a Dundee group for the last eight years.

Sheriff decides against confiscating Forfar pub landlady's car for second drink-driving conviction

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:42:00 +0000

A pub landlady's car will not be confiscated, despite a second conviction of drink-driving in three years.

Scottish Government halted Arbroath 'superschool' project because of council failings

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:54:00 +0000

The Scottish Government says inaccuracies and inconsistencies led to the refusal of the Arbroath ''superschool'' project.

Minister says Montrose railway station improvement work starts this month

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:36:00 +0000

Long-awaited access improvements to Montrose railway station are finally on the near horizon.

'People power' — parents relieved to have saved Arbroath primary schools

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:31:00 +0000

An Angus parent has expressed his ''relief'' after winning a 'David v Goliath' battle to save his children's school.

'They do nothing' — police and council accused of ignoring Brechin 'boy racer' complaints

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:31:00 +0000

An Angus man has warned that torment at the hands of ''boy racers'' may end in him taking the law into his own hands.

Angus housing figures engaged in extraordinary row over Shelter report

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:17:00 +0000

A leading housing association figure in Angus has prompted an angry response after challenging a senior councillor over his reaction to the area's place at the top of a national evictions league.

Education Secretary delivers shocking new twist in Arbroath school saga

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:19:00 +0000

The Scottish Government has killed off Angus Council's £8 million ''superschool'' application.

'Gull pie in the sky' — councillor says colourful idea to curb Arbroath's bird problem is a real red herring

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:39:00 +0000

An Angus councillor has described a Dragons Den-like idea to curb the county's seagull problem as ''gull pie in the sky.''

Businessman says Kirriemuir supermarket plan has 'overwhelming and unprecedented' public support

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:30:00 +0000

The developer behind plans for a Kirriemuir supermarket is preparing for his third — and final — bid for success.

Angus legal figures warn Scottish Courts Service review against proposing closures

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:08:00 +0000

The Angus legal fraternity is preparing a pre-emptive strike against any threat to the future of Forfar Sheriff Court.

Angus Council to build new data centre after suffering months of IT problems

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:16:00 +0000

A new Angus Council computer nerve centre has been given the go-ahead by councillors.

Brooke Ramsay's family feeling let down by NHS

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:21:00 +0000

The father of a disabled seven-year-old has claimed the NHS is ''stalling'' his daughter's progress.

Woman's arm trapped after crash on A90

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:47:00 +0000

A woman was cut from a car on the A90 in Angus after it flipped off the road, landing on her arm.

Town Hall meeting to decide fate of Kirriemuir supermarket plan

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 09:33:00 +0000

A fresh bid for a new supermarket in Kirriemuir will be determined at a meeting in the town.

Six months' detention for Brechin teenager who threatened to stab paramedics

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:26:00 +0000

An Angus teenager who threatened to knife two paramedics has been sent to a Young Offenders Institution for six months.

Angus secondaries to switch to standard timetable from start of new school year

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:42:00 +0000

A plan to standardise the school week at Dundee secondary schools may have been withdrawn, but pupils just over the local authority boundary will be switching to a new system.

'What have Shelter built?' — Angus councillor damns charity's eviction report as 'hand wringing and simplistic'

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:52:00 +0000

An Angus councillor and authority on housing has attacked a ''hand wringing, simplistic'' report on Scotland's eviction rates by charity Shelter Scotland.

Newsagent found guilty of sexual offences against underage girl is spared prison sentence

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:29:00 +0000

An Angus sex offender who used lewd practices towards a 13-year-old girl has been spared a prison sentence.

'It's medieval' — heating problems leave Angus Council staff feeling winter's chill

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:24:00 +0000

A chilly spell in Angus Council's headquarters in Forfar last week had employees reaching for their thermoses and gloves, it has emerged.

'I just burst into tears' — Forfar nursery owner distraught after 'inhuman' break-in

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:07:00 +0000

The owner of a Forfar children's nursery has criticised the ''inhuman'' burglars who broke in and wrecked the office.

Arbroath man tried to run down police officer after drink and drugs binge

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:24:00 +0000

A driver high on drink and drugs tried to run down a female police officer in an Angus street, a court has heard.

Angus absence figures show teachers feeling pressure of curriculum switch

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:51:00 +0000

Mounting pressure on Angus teachers has been revealed, with hundreds of teaching days lost to stress each term.

BT under fire for response to Edzell phone problems

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:03:00 +0000

A phoneline ''fog'' descended on an Angus village over the weekend, but its people and businesses felt ignored by their telecoms provider.

Last chance to join Corse Hill Wind Farm Community Benefit Forum

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:33:00 +0000

A new Angus community windfarm group is set for its inaugural meeting.

Internet helping dad keep up with Ayley and Chloe's progress

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:43:00 +0000

The father of Carnoustie twins Ayley and Chloe Hirsch has told The Courier of his heavy heart at leaving them in the US after life-changing operations.

Six months' jail for Forfar man whose domestic abuse left partner too scared to speak

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:52:00 +0000

An Angus domestic abuser has been jailed for six months for putting his girlfriend through a brutal ordeal over a spilt cup of juice.

Bail rules relaxed to allow Aberlemno man to attend baby scan

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:03:00 +0000

A sheriff has relaxed a dad-to-be's bail to allow him to attend the baby scan.

Community Payback Order for addict who threatened 89-year-old

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:15:00 +0000

A 28-year-old drug addict who preyed on a vulnerable 89-year-old has been sentenced to a nine-month Community Payback Order.

Brechin groups urged to have say on community campus plans

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:05:00 +0000

Angus councillors have urged local groups to have their say on the design and development of a £24 million community campus.

'The best feeling ever' — tears of joy for mum and dad as Ayley and Chloe take first steps

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:13:00 +0000

Carnoustie twins Ayley and Chloe Hirsch have amazed their parents — by walking just days after a life-changing operation.

'What a special person' — father leads tributes to Carnoustie woman Dr Leigh Ellison

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:15:00 +0000

Tribute have been paid to a high-achieving Angus woman, who died aged 31 after a diabetic episode earlier this month.

Willow Dome will help Grange Primary School pupils enjoy the great outdoors

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:55:00 +0000

Lessons at Grange Primary School in Monifieth are about to become a lot more fun.

Follow that cab! — Arbroath thief lined up taxi as getaway

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:54:00 +0000

An Angus court has heard how an Arbroath man asked a taxi to wait while he shoplifted from a local supermarket.

VIDEO: Glamis Castle's Macbeth features in new VisitScotland advert

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:05:00 +0000

One of the jewels in the Angus crown is set to enjoy UK-wide exposure in a new advert.

Nathro Hill exhibitions give public chance to respond to plans for biggest windfarm in Angus

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:31:00 +0000

Residents have been given the chance to see a windfarm developer's plans for a north Angus site.

'It means so much' — support from back home helping Hirsch family deal with trials of twins' treatment

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:34:00 +0000

Carnoustie twins Ayley and Chloe Hirsch have been discharged from hospital in America after starting the long road to taking their first steps.

Angus Council reports improvement in staff sickness rate

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:46:00 +0000

Council staff have been working hard to reduce the amount of working days lost to illness in Angus.

Education director says Arbroath school project is being 'needlessly protracted' by late questions

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:23:00 +0000

Angus Council has responded to questions raised by the Scottish Government over its handling of the Arbroath super-school project.

Carnoustie to pay new tribute to Victoria Cross heroes

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 10:49:00 +0000

Two historic Angus recipients of the Victoria Cross will receive an additional honour, now that space for commemorative plaques has been found.

Bomb disposal team perform controlled explosion after find on Montrose beach

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:25:00 +0000

Bomb disposal experts detonated a device on an Angus beach this week, it has emerged.

Dog put down after Angus sheep attack

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:31:00 +0000

A dog which killed four sheep and attacked another 15 at an Angus farm has been put down.

Residents hoping Scottish Water action will bring end to Montrose flooding misery

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:07:00 +0000

Montrose residents are pinning their hopes on work by Scottish Water ending nearly four decades of flooding misery.

Pot on Montrose beach sparks latest bomb scare

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:47:00 +0000

Bomb disposal experts were called to an Angus beach on Wednesday, marking the fourth scare in as many days across Tayside and Fife.

Angus plans new monument to mark links with Terra Nova expedition

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:34:00 +0000

Stunning Angus scenery which a century ago captivated Antarctic explorers Captain Robert Scott and Edward Wilson ahead of their fateful Terra Nova expedition is to be the setting for a new monument to the intrepid pair.

Angus looks at ways of boosting interest in council house downsizing scheme

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:38:00 +0000

Changes to an Angus scheme may provide a greater incentive to those occupying council houses larger than their need, but its visibility has been questioned.

'Fantastic!' — mum says Carnoustie twins Ayley and Chloe resting well after US surgery

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:13:00 +0000

The mum of Carnoustie twins Ayley and Chloe Hirsch says their overnight operation in Missouri has gone "very well".

Royal Mail apology — and £600 — for candidate whose election leaflets were never delivered

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:36:00 +0000

Royal Mail has apologised after admitting failing to deliver election leaflets for a Scottish Parliament hopeful.

Death certificate confirms stab wound killed Carnoustie man Tony English

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:15:00 +0000

It has emerged 59-year-old Carnoustie man Tony English was stabbed to death.

Councillors finally agree a future for former Wellbrae Primary School building

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:15:00 +0000

A former Forfar primary school that has lain empty since 2008 is set to be developed into 16 flats.

Angus MP concerned by threat to north-east's London train services

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:23:00 +0000

An Angus MP says a change to rail services would have a detrimental effect on the county's economy.

Police believe talk of the town could solve mystery of Carnoustie man Tony English's death

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:28:00 +0000

Police are hoping that local gossip can hold the key to solving a Carnoustie death riddle.

Gavin bags a free car with his weekly shop

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:05:00 +0000

An Angus man is celebrating after winning a car in a Forfar supermarket's weekend raffle.

'There has been a real buzz' — Arbroath prepares to welcome global audience

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:41:00 +0000

Arbroath chairman John Christison is counting the minutes until the whistle blows on the club's cup tie with Rangers.

Recycling centre vandalism raises questions about Angus Council's use of landfill

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:06:00 +0000

Angus recycling efforts have been dealt a blow at the very beginning of the year, as vandalism forced a town's green bin waste to be sent directly to landfill.

'One of the worst things I have ever seen' — Angus sheep farmer shocked by ferocity of dog attack

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:24:00 +0000

The farmer whose sheep were killed and maimed in a vicious dog attack has spoken of the ''total carnage'' he saw when he reached his flock.

Young Arbroath mum dies in childbirth

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:51:00 +0000

A 29-year-old Arbroath woman has tragically died while giving birth.

Hunt for owner after dog kills four sheep in savage Angus attack

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:19:00 +0000

The owner of a dog that killed four sheep and injured 15 others at an Angus farm is being sought by police.

45 Commando major says bond with Arbroath is too strong to be broken

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:45:00 +0000

A top-ranking officer from 45 Commando says the unit will always have a bond with the people of Angus.

Year of the Light chief Harry Simpson turns attentions to Spitfire festival plans

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:41:00 +0000

Plans for a festival to mark the 70th anniversary of an Angus Spitfire have been boosted by the announcement of a steering group chairman.

Sheep killed in Angus dog attack

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Four sheep have been killed and another 15 injured in a dog attack in Angus.

Balmashanner war memorial restoration finds hidden problems

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:30:00 +0000

Decades of weathering and the onset of winter have hit a project to repair Forfar's Balmashanner war memorial.

Dookers at the double at Angus New Year's Day dips

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 10:29:00 +0000

Make mine a double was the order of Ne'er Day for an intrepid trio of hardy 2012 dookers — including Angus 11-year-old Greig Matthew.

What a balloon! — Carnoustie family need help Finding Nemo

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:42:00 +0000

Most 10-year-old children would know the story of Finding Nemo, but for one Angus boy the plot has taken an unfortunate twist.

'It was just so weird' — UFO alert after mysterious light seen above Arbroath

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:15:00 +0000

An Angus man has told of his shock at sighting a mysterious object hovering over the county.

Norwegian sailor rushed to hospital after falling into Montrose harbour

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:13:00 +0000

A Norwegian sailor was rushed to hospital after being pulled out of Montrose harbour by his crewmates.

Pensioner dies outside Arbroath pub

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:49:00 +0000

A pensioner has died in front of regulars at an Angus pub, after suddenly taking ill.

Complaints load up after Asda applies to alter Forfar store delivery hours

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:06:59 +0000

A supermarket has been accused of moving the goalposts by applying to change a prerequisite of its planning permission — seven weeks after it opened.

Fishing groups worried River Isla hydro scheme could be a repeat of River Garry problems

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 12:29:00 +0000

Fishing groups have told The Courier of their concerns that a River Isla hydro turbine could ''kill'' the river and drain the region's economy.

Ayley and Chloe ready for US operation thanks to fundraising phenomenon

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:34:00 +0000

Carnoustie twins Ayley and Chloe Hirsch are packed and getting set to travel to America for life-changing surgery.

Are you brave enough to take on the challenge of the Arbroath Dook?

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:11:00 +0000

'BRRRRAVEHEARTS' are being encouraged to start 2012 with a cooling dip in the North Sea.

Call for action to protect shoppers from abuse outside Arbroath Sheriff Court

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 08:33:00 +0000

An Angus councillor says Arbroath residents are being ''intimidated'' by people hanging around outside the court.

Runners work off some extra pounds in the Forfar Plum Pudding Plod

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:49:00 +0000

Angus folk keen to run off the season's excesses were out in force in Forfar on Boxing Day.

Backing for Angus plans to cut gull numbers

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 08:08:00 +0000

Moves to reduce the number of gulls in Angus streets have been welcomed as a step in cleaning up the county's towns and villages.

China links bring stormy end to Angus Council's year

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 11:17:00 +0000

An independent Angus councillor has lodged a formal complaint over what he feels to be improper treatment during a debate on the county's links with China.

Fireballs celebration set to swing in the new year

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 14:24:00 +0000

The spectacular Stonehaven fireballs ceremony will go ahead as planned this Hogmanay, it has been announced.

Rangers tie proves just the ticket for Lichties fans

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:13:21 +0000

More than 5,000 tickets have been sold for Arbroath's Scottish Cup tie with Rangers next month.

Provost Ruth Leslie Melville to leave local government

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:04:00 +0000

The Provost of Angus has revealed her intention to leave local government at next May's election.

Scottish Government accused of 'failure to protect salmon stocks' on South Esk

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:14:00 +0000

An Angus angling club has lodged a legal complaint against the Scottish Government over its ''failure to protect salmon stocks.''

Angus Council sacks three employees after woman's death

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 10:32:18 +0000

Angus Council has sacked three employees following an investigation into the death of a 74-year-old woman.

Suspicious death remains a mystery, police say

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:32:14 +0000

The suspicious death of a Carnoustie man remains a mystery, police have said.

Soldier woke up in police cell on wedding day after race incident

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:50:00 +0000

An Angus soldier who woke up in a police cell on his wedding day was fined £500.

Lorry driver narrowly escapes Northwater Bridge plunge

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:33:36 +0000

A lorry driver narrowly avoided a 35ft drop over an Angus bridge, after his trailer tipped onto the road.

Migrant worker fatal accident inquiry delayed

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:41:00 +0000

Only one of the 16 migrant workers interviewed following an Angus fire is still in the country.

Government grant GlaxoSmithKline jobs boost for Montrose

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:47:00 +0000

Finance Secretary John Swinney has announced a jobs boost for Montrose pharmaceutical firm GlaxoSmithKline (GSK).

Reward offered after golf shop window smashed

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 17:01:00 +0000

A shop owner is offering a £100 reward after a vandal smashed his shop window at the weekend.

Man rushed to hospital after A90 crash near Stracathro

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:07:00 +0000

A man has been rushed to hospital after a car collision in Angus.

Kirriemuir joins other Angus towns in signing up to Pubwatch

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 12:58:00 +0000

The last link in Angus efforts to keep the county's bars safer at night was forged this week as Pubwatch officially arrived in Kirriemuir.

Documentary makers put Angus in the Chinese TV spotlight

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 10:52:00 +0000

The Angus message is being broadcast to millions of people in China.

'A talking point and a tourist attraction' — GlaxoSmithKline has high hopes for Montrose renewable energy project

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 07:53:00 +0000

GlaxoSmithKline this week submitted its plans for a contentious wind turbine development in Montrose.

Former council chief to lead Corse Hill windfarm community fund

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:48:00 +0000

A former chief executive of Angus Council will be responsible for channelling community funds from a local windfarm.

Kirrie teenager 'horrified' when confronted by footage of drunken assault

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:04:00 +0000

A Kirriemuir teenager who broke the wrist of an innocent bystander in an early-hours incident has been ordered to pay her victim £300 compensation.

Jail for former social care worker who stole from elderly woman weeks before her death

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 12:42:00 +0000

An Angus Council social care worker who cashed over £2,000 in cheques stolen from a frail OAP weeks before she died has been jailed for six months.

Back to prison for Forfar man who ate all the pies

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:33:00 +0000

A Forfar man has been jailed for eating his neighbour's pies after breaking into his house and stealing them from the fridge.

Local man warns serious accident is just around the corner at Letham Den

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:58:00 +0000

Two Angus car accidents happened on the same road on Thursday — prompting calls for better gritting in the area.

Energy efficiency built into new Angus Council housing

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:52:00 +0000

A vision of the first council housing development to be built in Angus for 15 years has been unveiled.

Angus Council looking for a new golfing partner

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:31:00 +0000

A deadlock in trading negotiations has forced Angus Council to find a new golf business partner in China, it has emerged.

Selling agent says there is 'early interest' in Noranside prison estate

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:35:00 +0000

Noranside open prison will be put on the open market.

Former Angus provost Bill Middleton standing down at next election

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:30:00 +0000

Former Angus provost Bill Middleton will step down from local government at May's elections.

Thief who threatened Arbroath shop worker with dirty syringe jailed for two years

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:06:00 +0000

A man who attacked a female shop assistant with a dirty syringe has been jailed for two years.

Year's detention for pair who kicked woman until she was unconscious

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:26:00 +0000

Two women who kicked another woman unconscious have been given given custodial sentences.

Roadworks relief for Forfar motorists

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:57:00 +0000

Major roadworks at a key Forfar junction have been completed, to the relief of drivers in the town.

KFC applies to open in Forfar

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:19:00 +0000

Fast food chain KFC is planning to take the fight for Forfar customers to one of its key rivals.

Urban disturbance — Forfar fight night spills out on to the streets

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:29:00 +0000

A man sustained serious head injuries in an Angus street brawl between rival fight fans, The Courier can reveal.

PEACE talks: group formed to discuss windfarm proposals

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:48:00 +0000

Contentious windfarm proposals for Angus have spurred residents to form a working group to discuss the matter.

'Lost for words' — locals in shock at 'suspicious' death in Carnoustie

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:32:00 +0000

Locals have expressed their shock after the discovery of a man's body in Carnoustie.

Castle staff and RSNO working to make Prom at Glamis a summer success

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 10:31:00 +0000

A major event on the 2012 Tayside summer calendar has been set with the announcement that the Glamis Castle open-air proms are to return to their traditional early-August slot.

Old Kinloch Primary bell has plenty of appeal for library visitors

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 09:20:00 +0000

The old bell from the former Kinloch School went on display at Carnoustie Library this week.

Angus man banned from two towns after fifth domestic assault

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:43:00 +0000

An Angus man has been banned from entering two towns in the area after a fifth domestic assault offence.

Repeat drink-driver spared jail but given 10-year ban

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:45:00 +0000

A Forfar man has been banned from the road for ten years for his third drink-driving offence.

Forfar business petition presses for a one-way U-turn

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 08:50:00 +0000

A petition to overturn a council roads decision has opened up a can of worms relating to traffic and parking in Forfar.

Farmer with strong Angus connections killed in tragic accident

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:20:00 +0000

A farmer with strong Angus connections has died in tragic circumstances at his Lincolnshire home.

Neighbours' petition fails to halt plan for wind turbine at Balduff Hill

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:17:00 +0000

Fears have been raised that the foothills of the Angus glens will become the ''echo chamber'' of Scotland's wind energy revolution.

Former Arbroath Community Council chairwoman rules out resignation rethink

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 11:56:00 +0000

The former chairwoman of Arbroath Community Council has ruled out making a resignation U-turn.

80-year-old man charged after dog hurt in Arbroath

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:01:00 +0000

The owner of a dog which was badly injured in Arbroath on Friday has thanked people who came to its aid.

Presentation remembers Arbroath lifeboat's darkest day

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:51:00 +0000

Arbroath RNLI received a £1,000 cheque in a presentation of special poignancy for one of the town's best-known cultural figures.

Re-enactment takes Arbroath railway station visitors on a return journey to 1911

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:40:00 +0000

Arbroath railway station visitors enjoyed a special weekend trip down memory lane ahead of the Angus stop's upcoming 100th birthday.

Walker spends hours lost in Glen Doll before early-morning rescue

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:27:00 +0000

Scotland's first serious bite of winter has delivered a warning of the deadly danger facing hillwalkers after a lucky escape in the Angus glens.

'Gaunt' attacker attempts to rob man in Forfar

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:06:00 +0000

Police in Forfar are hunting a man after an attempted robbery at the weekend which left a man requiring hospital treatment.

Book to tell fascinating story of Hospitalfield House

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 12:47:00 +0000

The story of the historic Hospitalfield House in Arbroath is being made into a book.

Second resignation from Arbroath Community Council

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:39:00 +0000

Arbroath Community Council — still reeling from its chairwoman's decision to step down — has been rocked by another resignation.

Angus newsagent guilty of sexual offences against underage girl

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:15:00 +0000

An Arbroath newsagent has been put on the sex offenders register after being found guilty of sexual offences against an underage girl.

Fears for future of Arbroath Community Council after chairwoman's sudden resignation

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:59:00 +0000

The chairwoman of Arbroath Community Council has suddenly quit her post — but stressed she has not being forced out.

People power forces a Forfar roadworks rethink

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:44:00 +0000

Angus Council has deferred the start of further road resurfacing work in Forfar until the spring, following complaints from the public, businesses and fire service personnel.

Animal rights defender contacts police to query details of Airlie dog shooting

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:16:00 +0000

A consultant for an animal rights group has inquired into the legal circumstances surrounding the shooting of a 15-year-old dog by a gamekeeper in Airlie.

Firms pick up Angus work after collapse of Ward Building Services

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:58:00 +0000

Angus Council members will hear about the impact a major contractor's liquidation has had on its repair works.

Edzell locals say library promises have turned out to be fiction

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:55:00 +0000

Rural book-lovers have branded an Angus Council mobile library ''decrepit'' after revealing they face being without a service until January 9.

Mackays chief Paul Grant named Angus Ambassador of the Year

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:18:00 +0000

The chairman of a renowned jam and preserves manufacturer has been named Angus Ambassador of the Year.

Kerr's Miniature Railway has some big plans

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 14:42:00 +0000

Scotland's oldest miniature railway line is set to be extended, for only the second time in its history.

Montrose cycle path complaints prompt repair work

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:37:00 +0000

Angus Council says it is continuing to make improvements after criticism of the condition of a £229,000 Angus cycle path.

21-year-old driver reported after Carnoustie collisions

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:22:00 +0000

A 21-year-old man is to be reported to the procurator fiscal for alleged driving offences in Angus.

Lingerie boss Michelle Mone's Carnoustie kitchen all part of her great support for Erskine charity

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 10:01:00 +0000

An Angus couple this week told how Scottish lingerie tycoon Michelle Mone cooked for them in their home — and then did the washing up!

'Glowing' reference from employer helps Forfar stand-off man avoid jail sentence

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:23:00 +0000

An Angus man who threatened to kill his wife in a drunken armed stand-off with police has been spared a jail sentence.

Forfar roadworks adding vital minutes to firefighters' response times

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:39:00 +0000

A retained firefighter in Forfar fears the town's roadworks could be putting lives at risk.

Arbroath rail repairs could see section of old A92 brought back into service

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:38:00 +0000

A section of the A92 at Arbroath will close over the Christmas weekend to allow repair work on a rail bridge.

Fatal accident inquiry to probe caravan fire death of migrant worker Petr Adamik

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:27:00 +0000

A fatal accident inquiry is to be held into the case of a Czech worker who died in a caravan fire in Angus.

Montrose woman spared jail after ripping out officer's hair in police cell attack

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:48:00 +0000

An Angus woman who ripped chunks of hair out of a female police officer's head has been spared a jail sentence.

Police say gamekeeper was within his rights to shoot pet dog for worrying cattle

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:54:00 +0000

Tayside Police have concluded that an Angus gamekeeper who shot a pet dog did not commit any offence.

Widow says spurious legal advice from MoD caused Private Mark Connolly burial dispute

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:02:00 +0000

The widow of an Angus war hero killed in Germany has told of her battle to grant his last wishes.

Monifieth community centre project wants to box up town's good ideas

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:20:00 +0000

Monifieth residents are being invited to step inside a giant IDEABOX that will be touring the town over the next week.

'Nobody knows the true story' — Liz McColgan speaks out after being cleared of assaulting husband

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:49:00 +0000

Olympian Liz McColgan has spoken of her relief and anger after she was dramatically cleared of assaulting her estranged husband.

Forfar gang confrontation linked to 'territorial dispute' with Kirriemuir youths

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 13:05:00 +0000

An Angus woman has given an account of the night a gang of ''fearless kids'' tussled with police in the street where she lives.

West Coast Energy submits Corse Hill windfarm application

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:10:00 +0000

Plans have been submitted for an Angus windfarm which, its backers say, should generate £75,000 for the community in its first year.

Letham Grange members set ambitious target for next year

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 12:18:00 +0000

Officials at a closure-threatened Angus golf club have vowed to increase next year's membership, despite its uncertain future.

After years of delay and appeals, Arbroath finally gets its Asda

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 10:47:00 +0000

More than 100 eager bargain hunters were on site from 8am at the new Asda store in Arbroath's Westway Retail Park this week, undeterred by a two-hour wait for the store to be declared officially open.

'Why someone would do that?' — family in shock after pet rabbit burned in hutch

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:26:00 +0000

An Angus family whose rabbit was burned to death have branded the killer ''mentally deranged''.

Angus Council says £400,000 Carnoustie Country golf tourism campaign more than pays for itself

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:38:00 +0000

Angus Council's finance chief has defended spending on the authority's golf brand, after it was revealed over £400,000 has been invested in the last five years.

Leading Angus Council figures targeted by threatening poster found in Edzell

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 13:53:00 +0000

A hate poster targeting two of the most senior public figures in Angus has been found displayed in a park.

'There is no restart button' — Safe Drive Stay Alive delivering dose of reality to drivers of future

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:43:00 +0000

The horrifying result of mixing inexperience with ill-placed driving confidence has been relayed to Angus school pupils.

Arbroath drink-driver had one of highest readings ever recorded in Tayside

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:07:00 +0000

An Arbroath man caught driving at fives times the legal alcohol limit has been told he had consumed enough to ''kill a normal man''.

Roadworks about to get a hole lot worse for Forfar drivers

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:31:00 +0000

Drivers are facing further major disruption at one of Forfar's busiest junctions.

Train services disrupted after lorry hits bridge in Arbroath

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:30:00 +0000

A lorry driver was taken to hospital after his vehicle struck a railway bridge in Arbroath.

Carnoustie Championship tee revamp to leave players in splendid isolation

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 12:15:00 +0000

A true sense of tradition is to be restored for golfers facing the challenge of Carnoustie's Championship links.

Monifieth High School teacher charged with child pornography offences

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 10:12:00 +0000

Police have confirmed that a Monifieth High School teacher suspended earlier this week has been charged in relation to alleged child pornography offences.

Asda rejects rumours it has filling station on Forfar shopping list

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:28:00 +0000

Asda has rejected rumours that it is considering adding a fuel station to its presence in Forfar.

Monifieth High School teacher suspended and pupil reported

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 08:39:00 +0000

A teacher has been suspended and a 17-year-old boy has been reported to the procurator fiscal in separate incidents at Monifieth High School.

Neighbours asked to play their part in protecting elderly from fire danger

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:08:00 +0000

Tayside fire chiefs have sent out a stark safety warning after a 93-year-old man died in an Angus house fire.

RM Condor remembrance garden pays tribute to heroes of 45 Commando

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 11:37:00 +0000

They may not have died in combat, but 45 Commando have ensured two marines killed in car crashes last year will never be forgotten.

Arbroath ceilidh visitors to dance the light away

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:40:00 +0000

The final event in Arbroath's Year of the Light takes place on Friday.

Neighbours pay tribute to elderly Arbroath fire victim

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:37:00 +0000

Tributes have been paid to a 93-year-old Angus man who died following a fire in Arbroath.

Final contingent home from 45 Commando's Helmand Province tour

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:25:00 +0000

The last marines from Arbroath's 45 Commando have arrived home safely from Afghanistan after a six-month tour.

UPDATE: 93-year-old man dies after Arbroath fire

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 13:00:00 +0000

A 93-year-old man who was rushed to hospital following a fire in Angus on Monday has died.

'Local hero' William Milne cuts ribbon on new Asda store in Forfar

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:49:00 +0000

After years of planning controversy and a less drawn-out construction phase, Asda has unveiled its latest supermarket on the former site of Angus Council's St James Road headquarters in Forfar.

Provost the latest to show support for Noranside rehabilitation centre idea

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:39:00 +0000

The provost of Angus has said she would be 100% behind the county playing a pivotal role in the nation's ''moral duty'' towards the care of its injured servicemen and women.

'It was a total buzz!' — twins inspire daredevil Nan's leap into the unknown

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:28:00 +0000

Daredevil pensioner Nan O'Rourke completed her ''fantastic'' first-ever parachute jump at the weekend — at the age of 70.

Senior Black Watch Association figure says Noranside rehabilitation centre idea deserves investigation

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:52:00 +0000

There is growing support for the idea of developing a former Angus jail into a war veteran rehabilitation centre.

More eyewitness reports — but still no answer to Angus microlight mystery

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:09:00 +0000

The mystery of a microlight seen to plunge into the chilly waters off the Angus coast this week has deepened with the emergence of new evidence and the admission of Tayside Police that they ''remain concerned'' about the incident.

Angus Council says Scarlett Johansson film location road was paved with good intentions

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:25:00 +0000

Angus Council says hosting filming of actress Scarlett Johansson's new movie is a ''tremendous showcase for the area''.

Monifieth Community Centre Steering Group banking on local support to take plans to next stage

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 16:33:00 +0000

The 200 people who signed up to support plans for a community centre in Monifieth are being urged to throw their weight behind the fundraising which will be vital to the project's success.

Independents ready to fight their corner in Forfar's 'store wars'

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:43:00 +0000

Independent Forfar traders are preparing to mount a customer offensive to stave off a hit from the crossfire of impending ''store wars''.

Witness worries fate of microlight pilot may never be known

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:38:00 +0000

An Angus businessman fears the mystery surrounding a microlight he saw plunge into the sea off the coast near Montrose may never be solved.

Survey finds Angus used car trade in tip-top condition

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 07:50:00 +0000

Second-hand car dealers in Angus are shattering the industry's 'Arthur Daley' image.

Protesters warn Angus College cuts would be devastating for young people and Arbroath

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 17:37:00 +0000

College cuts would decimate opportunities for young people in Angus and have just as damaging consequences for Arbroath, it has been claimed.

Veteran says Noranside estate would be ideal centre for recovering heroes

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:11:00 +0000

Noranside Prison could play a vital role for Scottish service heroes if it was developed as a rehabilitation centre, it has been claimed.

Early-morning search fails to find any trace of microlight pilot reported lost in North Sea

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:12:00 +0000

A search for the pilot of a microlight feared lost off the coast near Montrose has been scaled down.

Noranside closure leaves Angus with a prison-sized problem to solve

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:46:00 +0000

Nornaside's official closure has led to calls for a concerted effort to find a new use for the jail.

'The age of the Highland clearances is over' — Usan Salmon Fisheries defends itself against Esk District Salmon Fishery Board criticism

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 15:21:00 +0000

A Montrose fishery business has accused the Esk District Salmon Fishery Board (DSFB) and the angling lobby of ''blatant, shameful anti-netting propaganda.''

Scarlett Johansson's sci-fi film Under The Skin touches down at Auchmithie

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:48:00 +0000

A sleepy Angus village got a taste of Hollywood when actress Scarlett Johansson arrived for filming on her latest movie.

'Local heroes' will help Asda celebrate its big week in Angus

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 10:52:00 +0000

Two Angus supermarkets that have brought hundreds of jobs to the county are to open within a week of each other.

Court relaxes Forfar stand-off man's bail conditions to allow him to go home

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:49:00 +0100

A drunk Angus man who threatened to kill his wife during a stand-off with armed police has been allowed back to the family home in Forfar.

'I feel really sorry for it' — abandoned Arbroath swan starts new life in Broughty Ferry

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 16:16:00 +0100

A cygnet that was ostracised by its family was found wandering the streets of Arbroath.

Angus Women's Aid says rapist's sentence appeal victory will only add to victims' trauma

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 13:07:00 +0100

Angus Women's Aid has branded the Scottish justice system ''archaic and deplorable'' after a rapist won the right to seek early release.

Pensioner suffers two broken legs in early-morning Arbroath road accident

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:38:00 +0100

Residents were woken by screams on an Angus street when a pensioner was seriously injured in a car collision.

Forfar car garage owner says roadworks have seen business stall

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:02:00 +0100

An Angus business owner fears seven weeks of roadworks will bring his firm financial ruin.

'It is a disgrace' — appeal judges cut rapist Scott Watson's minimum sentence

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:38:00 +0100

A serial sex attacker could soon be back on the streets of Angus.

'The greatest privilege of my life' — 45 Commando CO pays tribute to his men after successful Afghanistan mission

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:53:00 +0100

The commanding officer of Arbroath-based 45 Commando says serving in Afghanistan with his men was the greatest privilege of his life.

Road improvements and oil helped to fuel Angus house price boom

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 08:37:00 +0100

Improved transport links and the oil sector are said to be two of the factors behind a 10-year house price boom in Angus.

Monifieth man who claimed almost £20,000 in benefits fraud told he was close to being jailed

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:51:00 +0100

A Monifieth man who embezzled almost £20,000 in benefits has narrowly avoided a jail sentence.

Arbroath man headbutted takeaway worker in kebab price row

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:30:00 +0100

An Angus man headbutted a shop worker following a dispute over the price of his kebab, a court has heard.

Pictish Arts Society says 'Disney' criticism of Pictavia was the personal opinion of one member

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 14:31:00 +0100

The vice-president of a historic society has moved to distance it from one member's opinion that it has allowed Pictish history to be ''Disney-ised.''

'How could anyone be so thoughtless?' — Carnoustie Panmure nail attack puts young footballers at risk of serious injury

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:10:00 +0100

Young Angus footballers have been put at serious risk after vandals scattered four-inch nails across their club pitches.

Rush hour delays at start of major roadworks in Forfar

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 08:57:00 +0100

Seven weeks of roadworks have begun in Forfar.

Owner puts up £1,000 reward in final effort to trace dog missing since April

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:48:00 +0100

An Angus dog owner has put up a large reward in one final plea for information on its whereabouts.

Pictish Arts Society accuses Pictavia of 'Disney-type' distortions of history

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:02:00 +0100

The Pictish Arts Society (PAS) has launched a stinging criticism of an Angus heritage visitor attraction.

Night in the cooler for Arbroath man who hid in wife's fridge

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:54:00 +0100

A man who breached bail conditions by hiding in his wife's fridge was remanded overnight ahead of a further court appearance.

Cancer Research UK 'overwhelmed' by Kirriemuir Relay For Life's record-breaking support

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:45:00 +0100

Kirriemuir's Relay for Life raised an incredible £182,670 for Cancer Research UK — beating 2009's record sum by nearly £10,000.

Part of former Montrose airfield site to be cleared for housing

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:23:00 +0100

Angus Council's development standards committee has approved an application for housing where Montrose airfield once stood.

Monifieth residents vote to sack property factor Greenhome

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 10:54:00 +0100

Monifieth residents have voted to sack the factor for their estate, even as the firm threatened a fine far in excess of its dues.

Angus Council happy with schools' Curriculum for Excellence progress

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 07:49:00 +0100

Angus schools have made significant progress in implementing the Curriculum for Excellence, councillors have been told.

Angus legal figures concerned by rumours of threat to county's courts

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:57:00 +0100

Forfar has emerged as the latest Tayside and Fife sheriff court rumoured to be facing the axe under a service shake-up.

Homeowner found vodka thief climbing out of bedroom window

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:43:00 +0100

A sheriff has sent a Forfar teenager to custody after a householder encountered him reaching into his home to steal a bottle of vodka.

Darts world champions Adrian Lewis and Martin Adams heading for Kirrie showdown

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:37:00 +0100

The two reigning world champions are set to play out the biggest match in darts — squaring up in Kirriemuir.

'I fear there may be more' — Forfar West End's problems a sign of financial pressures facing junior football

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:11:00 +0100

Difficulties at one of Tayside's oldest football clubs have signalled a sad moment in the junior game.

'Get that dog on a leash' — van driver's cruel taunt after fatally injuring family pet

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 11:54:00 +0100

An Angus mother has spoken of her family's grief after their dog was knocked down by a hit-and-run driver.

Seven weeks of roadworks due to begin at Forfar's Westport junction

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:47:00 +0100

Forfar drivers are facing seven weeks of disruption at one of the town's busiest junctions from Monday.

Shanwell Wildlife Rescue comes to aid of injured swan in Monifieth

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:01:00 +0100

Police threw up a protective cordon around an injured swan at The Seven Arches, Monifieth, on Tuesday.

Emotional tributes to Arbroath girl Amber Beaton

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:32:00 +0100

Tributes have been paid to a popular Angus schoolgirl who has died at the age of 15.

Council leader warns Angus faces more tough budget decisions

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:52:00 +0100

A senior councillor has admitted next year's Angus Council budget will be more challenging than the last.

Angus Council suspends four staff amid Yvonne Carrie death investigation

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:24:00 +0100

Angus Council has suspended four employees in the wake of the death of a 74-year-old woman.

SSPCA warns Daryl Beech's Easy Walkers group 'poses a risk to public safety'

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:03:00 +0100

The Scottish SPCA believes an under-fire Angus animal welfare organisation ''poses a risk to public safety.''

Labourer dies after falling ill at Carnoustie building site

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 08:23:00 +0100

Tragedy struck at an Angus building site on Monday when a labourer took ill and died.

SNP councillors angrily reject Montrose master plan accusations

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 16:04:00 +0100

A war of words has broken out after a Montrose councillor was accused of making a false allegation in a regeneration row.

'A special day' — Carnoustie family have much to celebrate at wedding

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:03:00 +0100

Carnoustie twins Ayley and Chloe Hirsch beamed with joy at the weekend as their parents were married.

Angus Council looking at ways to improve Arbroath town centre road system

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:33:00 +0100

Angus Council is to investigate making changes to a major access road into Arbroath town centre.

Regeneration masterplan under scrutiny in Montrose

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:22:00 +0100

Plans to regenerate the south of Montrose and attract millions of pounds of investment to the town came under public scrutiny at the George Hotel.

Forfar dog walker has terrifying encounter with cat 'lynx'

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:50:00 +0100

An Angus dog walker has spoken of her terrifying early morning big cat encounter near a popular beauty spot.

Retailing is on the 'up' as Iceland sets up shop in vacant Forfar store

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:59:00 +0100

A major frozen food retailer is to move in to a vacant shop on a prime town centre site in Forfar.

Arbroath common good property consultation goes online

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 09:49:00 +0100

The public consultation over a controversial review of common good properties in Arbroath has gone live online.

Parents asked not to use 'high risk' Carnoustie school car park

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:55:00 +0100

Parents of children at an Angus primary school have been warned not to drop their children in the school car park due to safety fears.

Dundee-Aberdeen trains disrupted by bull accident

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:50:00 +0100

Train services between Dundee and Aberdeen were disrupted after a bull was struck in Angus.

Lines are blurring as Angus wardens apply parking amnesty

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 10:30:00 +0100

Angus drivers are enjoying an unofficial parking amnesty after delays in a line-painting programme.

Bridie war not heating up, according to new Forfar store Goodfellow and Steven

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 09:15:00 +0100

Bridies made in Broughty Ferry have gone on sale in Forfar.

Perth and Kinross residents responding well to recycling, council says

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:57:00 +0100

Survey findings have shown the majority of locals make good use of recycling facilities and want to see them extended, according to Perth and Kinross Council.

'What a man' — funeral of Carnoustie haulier David Murray

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:38:00 +0100

The strain of bagpipes filled a still Angus morning on Saturday as one of the county's best-loved sons was laid to rest.

Staffie campaign backed by latest shocking statistics

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 11:55:00 +0100

Shocking statistics from the Scottish SPCA support an Angus man's Staffordshire bull terrier campaign.

Rogue trader warning after Arbroath pensioner targeted

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:55:00 +0100

Police have issued a warning to Angus residents after rogue traders targeted a pensioner.

Ceilidh to mark end of Arbroath's Year of the Light

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 07:50:00 +0100

The curtain is set to come down on Arbroath's Year of the Light celebrations.

KFC would 'love' to open Forfar outlet

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:08:00 +0100

Fast food chain KFC has given the strongest hint yet that Forfar may be in its sights — saying it would love to open a restaurant in the town.

Colliston Inn to open soon under new ownership

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:23:00 +0100

An Angus landmark hostelry is to reopen, following months of speculation about its future.

Tributes to Angus motorbike crash victim Stephen McMillan

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 10:14:00 +0100

Tributes have been paid to an Angus man who died in the second fatal crash on the county's roads in three days.

Stagecoach defends decision to not follow signs to Inverkeilor

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:45:00 +0100

Stagecoach says it will continue to review its timetables after criticism from residents in an Angus village.

Hundreds sign up to object to plans for windfarm between Forfar and Glamis

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:09:00 +0100

A community backlash has left the developers of a proposed windfarm near Forfar in no doubt that it is not wanted.

Montrose motorcyclist dies in crash outside Brechin

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:01:00 +0100

A motorcyclist has been killed in a multiple-vehicle crash on the outskirts of Brechin.

Angus Council evicts second tenant in less than a month

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 15:40:00 +0100

A drug addict has been evicted from her Forfar home — the second such action in recent weeks.

45 Commando marines opt for a low-key return from Afghanistan

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:26:00 +0100

The Royal Marines of Arbroath's 45 Commando have made a low-key return after six months in Afghanistan.

Monifieth residents lose case against factor firm Greenhome Property Management

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:25:00 +0100

A factor services firm says court action raised by Angus residents was ''totally unjustified and completely misguided''.

Friockheim crash continues tragic spell on Courier Country roads

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:49:00 +0100

A man was killed on an Angus road on Monday — the third fatality in four days across Tayside and Fife.

Opera fans keen to see Lesley Garrett in Arbroath

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:16:00 +0100

Opera diva Lesley Garrett's appearance in Angus has generated interest from far and wide.

BREAKING NEWS: Man dies in Angus road crash

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:39:00 +0100

A man has died after a road accident near Friockheim this afternoon.

Riley Murray back home after life-changing surgery in US

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:03:00 +0100

An Angus youngster returned home at the weekend from America after seeing his dream of walking come true.

'He loved the town' — Carnoustie mourns businessman David Murray after motorbike tragedy

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:17:00 +0100

Carnoustie is in mourning following the death of a well-known businessman in a motorbike accident.

Carnoustie community pulling together for Brooke Ramsay

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 12:05:00 +0100

The fundraising effort to help Carnoustie youngster Brooke Ramsay realise her dream of being able to walk unaided continues to enjoy massive local support.

AA names Inverkeilor restaurant Gordon's as best in Scotland

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 09:27:00 +0100

A rural Angus restaurant has been put at the centre of the culinary map after being named best in Scotland at the AA Hospitality Awards.

Millden estate on the market for £17 million

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 09:01:00 +0100

A prime Angus sporting estate has gone on the market with a £17 million price tag.

Former Angus man admits offences against young girls

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:50:00 +0100

A former Angus man has been placed on the sex offenders register after admitting a string of offences against young girls.

Arbroath man Graham Buist in court on murder charge

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:37:00 +0100

A man has appeared in private at Arbroath Sheriff Court charged with murder.

SSE's Cormaud exhibition hears locals' concerns about spread of windfarms

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:48:00 +0100

A two-day public exhibition has heard of locals' concerns about the "proliferation" of windfarms in the Kirriemuir area.

'I just burst into tears' — Carnoustie twins' mum describes joy on hearing of surgery dates

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:05:00 +0100

Angus mum Averil Fleming broke down in tears after finally receiving the dates her twins will receive life-changing surgery.

Alfred Dunhill Links Championship gives pupils a new course of study

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 09:48:00 +0100

Senior pupils from Carnoustie High School are leaving the classroom to mix with celebrities and pro golfers on the fairways.

Court told driver who was four times alcohol limit didn't feel drunk

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:41:00 +0100

A man who drove while nearly four times the alcohol limit has claimed he did not feel drunk.

Man charged with murder after death of Arbroath woman Joanne Rennie

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:29:00 +0100

A 30-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman in Arbroath on Tuesday.

Forfar's new Asda store has 10 applicants for every job

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 09:49:00 +0100

Asda has been flooded with almost 2,500 online applications for jobs at its new Forfar store.

Parent fears Curriculum for Excellence plans will put Angus pupils at a disadvantage

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 18:12:00 +0100

Concerns that Angus secondary school youngsters will be out of exam step with other parts of Scotland under the new Curriculum for Excellence have been rejected.

SSE Renewables' Cormaud Windfarm plans go on public display

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:55:00 +0100

Plans to build a windfarm on two Angus grouse shooting estates will go on public display today.

Staffies campaigner heartbroken to see another dog lost because of past abuse

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:48:00 +0100

An Angus dog charity worker has told how he "cried like a bairn" after taking a Staffie to be put down.

Arbroath Infirmary's Queen Mother wing celebrates 50 years of life

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:21:00 +0100

Special memories and new beginnings were shared on a red letter day at Arbroath Infirmary on Sunday.

Arbroath promises a heroes' welcome for 45 Commando marines

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:18:00 +0100

The heroes of Arbroath-based 45 Commando will return home to Angus this week following a hugely successful mission.

'It was something pretty sizeable' — Angus councillor reports big cat sighting

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:39:00 +0100

A councillor says he could be the latest person to have witnessed a big cat roaming in Angus.

Angus urged to preserve memory of educationist A. S. Neill

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 13:14:00 +0100

The depute provost of Angus has launched a bid to ensure the memory of a visionary educationalist is not forgotten in the rural village where the seeds of his innovative teachings were sown.

Asda claims its move into Arbroath retail park will see empty units start to fill up

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 08:15:00 +0100

Supermarket giant Asda has claimed its new Arbroath store will "stimulate interest" in vacant shop units.

Angus Council turns to the public to sort out Common Good Fund row

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:38:00 +0100

Angus Council will turn to the public to establish the controversial ownership of Arbroath Library.

Montrose to see first new council homes for 30 years

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:58:00 +0100

Montrose is to get its first new council homes for 30 years as part of a double Angus social housing boost.

GlaxoSmithKline faces public to outline case for wind turbines at Montrose

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 09:48:00 +0100

Representatives from GlaxoSmithKline have delivered a public presentation on a wind turbine proposal for Montrose.

Montrose Heritage Trust seeking lottery funding to build 'community quayside'

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 15:29:00 +0100

Montrose Heritage Trust has unveiled plans for a 'community quayside' on the waterfront.

Court hears of wife's terrifying hours with Forfar stand-off man

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:50:00 +0100

A 52-year-old Forfar man who triggered an armed police response after subjecting his wife to hours of terror has appeared in court.

Firm behind 200-plus Forfar housing plan says it is building while others 'run for cover'

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:44:00 +0100

Forfar's biggest housing development for almost two decades has been given the planning green light.

Scottish Fishermen's Federation warns on new safety rules

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:32:00 +0100

Fishermen have claimed new rules forcing the use of buoyancy aids at sea will be "impossible to police".

Armed police deal with stand-off in Forfar house

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 07:51:00 +0100

Armed officers were involved in a 45-minute stand-off in a Forfar house on Monday.

Angus venues hold Doors Open Days for inquisitive visitors

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:41:00 +0100

Many historic buildings in Angus threw their doors open to the public at the weekend.

Angus volunteers join Marine Conservation Society's national beach clean-up

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:32:00 +0100

An army of volunteers stormed the beaches of Angus at the weekend as part of a national clean-up.

Arbroath Guildry dean says library proposal would represent 'immoral quarrying of common good funds'

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:24:00 +0100

The head of Arbroath's oldest secular organisation has added his voice to the ''hands off'' cry over the town library.

Angus Council opts out of lending struggling first-time buyers a hand

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 08:43:00 +0100

A new local authority mortgage scheme that assists first-time buyers will not be available in Angus.

Child found safe and well after Montrose alert

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 08:21:00 +0100

A police hunt was sparked in Angus by a false alarm at the weekend, following reports of a man carrying a ''lifeless'' toddler.

Visitors follow trail to Gateway to the Glens Museum's hunting exhibition

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 11:52:00 +0100

An Angus museum's sporting exhibition is pulling in visitors.

Forfar pubs team up to counter anti-social behaviour

Sat, 17 Sep 2011 08:29:00 +0100

Forfar hostelries joined the Angus Pubwatch scheme this week.

Arbroath Library campaigners get off to good start

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 13:30:00 +0100

Campaigners fighting to retain Arbroath Library as part of the town's common good have claimed an initial victory.

Father and son sentenced for Hogmanay assaults in Forfar

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:51:00 +0100

A recently bereaved Forfar father has been jailed for nine months for a Hogmanay assault.

Angus family taking caravan fight to Court of Session

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:53:00 +0100

A family are taking their fight to stay together to the Court of Session.

Public asked for reaction to Montrose masterplan

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:57:00 +0100

A masterplan that backers say could attract £100 million of investment to Angus and create up to 500 jobs has been unveiled.

'The council should tear it up' — locals question new Monifieth pedestrian crossing

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:45:00 +0100

Locals are questioning the worth of a new pedestrian crossing and traffic lights in the heart of Monifieth — only days after a man was hit by a vehicle.

Windfarm meeting called off — because of high wind

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:03:00 +0100

A meeting to discuss a controversial Angus windfarm proposal was postponed — because it was too windy.

Forfar plant hire firm's licence revoked

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:09:00 +0100

Scotland's traffic commissioner has revoked the licence of a Forfar plant hire operator over professional competence and financial standing concerns.

Arbroath dad was growing cannabis in the loft

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:49:00 +0100

An Arbroath man was growing six cannabis plants in the loft of his family home, a court has heard.

Mearns man 'embarrassed and ashamed' after falsely claiming sister had been raped

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:52:00 +0100

A Mearns man who falsely told police his sister had been raped was said to be "embarrassed and ashamed".

Montrose Facebookers backing a seagull cull

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:19:00 +0100

Angus people are overwhelmingly calling for a cull of gulls — if a new Facebook page is anything to go by.

Elderly woman falls victim to Montrose High Street's 'shambolic' pavements

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:46:00 +0100

A 79-year-old Montrose woman is in Ninewells Hospital after tripping over a dislodged paving stone on the High Street.

Future of swimming in Montrose starts to become clearer

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:43:00 +0100

Montrose's new swimming pool is taking shape, with the steel framework now in place.

Give me a break! — bad luck comes in threes for Marion

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:36:00 +0100

A Montrose woman has had a series of bad breaks and wonders when her luck will turn.

Angus police chief promises war on vandalism after 19% summer spike

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:23:00 +0100

Angus's top police officer has made a rallying cry on vandalism, following a 19% increase in the county.

Arbroath Community Council makes its position clear on Common Good fund review

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:43:00 +0100

Arbroath Community Council has waded into the Angus Common Good funding row.

Woman suffers leg injuries in crash with minibus in Arbroath

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:41:00 +0100

A woman was cut free from her car after it was involved in a collision with a minibus in Arbroath in the early hours of Sunday.

Wedding friends defend generations-old 'blackening' tradition

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 11:12:00 +0100

A Laurencekirk man wants to put the record straight following a "blackening" that sparked water pollution fears.

Police appeal after suspected Arbroath street stabbing

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:57:00 +0100

Tayside Police are appealing for information regarding a suspected stabbing in James Street, Arbroath, on Friday afternoon.

Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre visitors urge Angus folk to support gem on their doorstep

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 07:53:00 +0100

Angus has been urged to appreciate the heritage gem in its midst after a special reunion at the Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre.

New hopes for site of former Seaforth Hotel in Arbroath

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:11:00 +0100

An Angus eyesore site has been put up for sale, five years after the hotel that once stood there burned down.

Probation for Forfar man badly injured in fire he started

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:54:00 +0100

A Forfar man who spent four weeks in intensive care after starting an £11,000 fire in his own flat has been placed on probation.

Angus Council evicts tenant found guilty of supplying drugs

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 09:49:00 +0100

A tenant has been evicted from her council home in Angus following a recent drugs conviction.

Mountains Animal Sanctuary needs help to make it through winter

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 17:34:00 +0100

Scotland's largest equine sanctuary is facing closure within months in the face of a £300,000 financial crisis.

'There should be a level playing field' — call for end to fuel price inconsistency

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 14:51:00 +0100

An Angus councillor has hit out at the county's fuel-price postcode lottery.

Craws Nest pub in Carnoustie hit by 'very professional' thieves

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:08:00 +0100

An Angus pub boss has described the "couple of dramatic days" following a destructive break-in.

Yet more years of uncertainty facing Letham Grange resort

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 10:18:00 +0100

An Angus golf resort faces another two years of uncertainty after the latest development in an ownership dispute.

Monifieth fire victim Craig Henderson still in critical condition in hospital

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:33:00 +0100

Monifieth man Craig Henderson remains in a critical condition on a ventilator — over a week after being rescued from his burning Monifieth flat.

Dog walker is no lover of wedding 'blackening' tradition

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:58:00 +0100

A dog walker has raised concerns that high jinks ahead of a wedding posed a pollution threat to a burn and river near Laurencekirk.

Name it, I'll bring it — cancer patient finds novel response to hospital ID demand

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:21:00 +0100

A Carnoustie cancer patient decided to leave no room for doubt after being denied treatment at Ninewells Hospital because he couldn't prove his identity.

'I don't sleep right at nights' — Montrose man on edge after repeated fire attacks

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:18:00 +0100

A Montrose man is at the end of his tether after six fires near his home over the summer.

Scotland's Countryside Festival organisers delighted by turnout

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 17:33:00 +0100

Bathed in glorious sunshine, Scotland's Countryside Festival drew the crowds to Glamis Castle on Sunday.

New lease deal will see Angus Council take 30% of Arbroath Vics' car boot sale profits

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:06:00 +0100

Angus Council is to take a slice of profits from an Arbroath junior football club's car boot sales.

Kirrie Festival strikes a chord with traditional music lovers

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 14:07:00 +0100

Top-quality music and rekindled friendships put Kirriemuir at the centre of Scotland's traditional music map over the weekend.

'Unplanned maintenance' at Angus House puts repair budget £10,000 in the red

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 10:54:00 +0100

Problems with the heating and electrical systems at Angus Council's showpiece Forfar HQ have led to thousands of pounds of unplanned repairs.

Trio sought after serious assault in Arbroath

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 08:10:00 +0100

The police are seeking three teenagers after a serious assault in Arbroath on Friday night.

RM Condor agrees recycling plan with Angus Council

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 16:01:00 +0100

Angus Council is to embark on a new green scheme with the men who wear the green beret.

Arbroath's Westport Bar cleans up in beer cellar awards

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 15:44:00 +0100

An Angus pub has scooped an award for the best beer cellar in Scotland.

Cameron Stephen hoping for Olympic games double

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 12:02:00 +0100

An Angus teenager is making a bid for Olympic glory in one of the biggest fast food restaurants in the world.

Delma Wilson dance school classmates help David step out on a high

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 09:20:00 +0100

A world champion's final fling has capped a sensational summer for an Angus Highland dancing school.

Angus Training Group seeing positive signs for engineering sector

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:06:00 +0100

An Angus training provider has seen a dramatic rise in the number of engineering apprentices finding jobs.

Angus extends public drinking ban to all town centres

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 08:51:00 +0100

Public drinking has been banned in all Angus town centres for the first time.

Consent granted for 1,000-job Arbroath business park

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 20:36:00 +0100

Angus Council's proposed multi-million-pound business park in Arbroath has taken another step forward, as planning consent has been granted.

Question marks still hang over Angus common good fund, despite assurance

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 18:29:00 +0100

An assurance that Angus will not have a single common good fund has failed to quell concerns over Arbroath Library's future.

New owners lined up for administration-hit Arbroath pubs

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:17:00 +0100

Arbroath's pub trade may be set for a boost, with two bars in line for new owners.

Angus Council praised by Shelter Scotland for work on homelessness

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:29:00 +0100

Angus Council is on track to achieve Scotland's homelessness reforms.

Public delighted after Sainsbury's given go-ahead for Montrose store

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 11:20:00 +0100

Montrose people have been celebrating after hearing a supermarket will be built on the former distillery site.

Councillor makes appeal for calm on Angus Common Good funds

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:19:00 +0100

A call for calm has been made in the row over the administration of Angus Common Good funds.

Forfar man fined for assault on mother and stepfather

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 17:17:00 +0100

An Angus man threw a glass tumbler at his stepfather before punching his mother, Arbroath Sheriff Court heard.

24-year-old Angus man told child he wanted to kiss her

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 16:10:00 +0100

An Angus man who told a seven-year-old girl he wanted to kiss her was placed on the sex offenders register for three years.

Carnoustie woman Fiona Wallace living out her racing dreams

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:59:00 +0100

A young racing driver from Angus is preparing to take on the British Touring Cars at Knockhill.

Montrose knife struggle an 'Indiana Jones' incident

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:30:00 +0100

A Montrose man put a knife to his partner's face and told her he was going to kill her.

£10 million Sainsbury's approved for Montrose

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:53:00 +0100

Montrose will get a new Sainsbury's supermarket, after Angus councillors overwhelmingly voted for the £10 million development.

Angus Council eager to unleash wrecking ball on Forfar's Newmonthill flats

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 17:20:00 +0100

A funding decision which could set the wrecking ball rolling on "ghetto" Forfar flats is expected within weeks.

Action group agrees to give Brechin abattoir a month to prove it can be a good neighbour

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:56:00 +0100

Angus residents will assess the impact of a reopened slaughterhouse before reporting back to bosses.

'We are trying hard' — Arbroath shop owner calls for some positive thinking

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:12:00 +0100

An Angus trader insists a high street resurgence can be more than just a fairytale for Arbroath.

Angus Council staff's return to County Buildings finally under way

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:53:00 +0100

Almost 200 Angus Council staff have begun the return to County Buildings in Forfar.

Opposition to GlaxoSmithKline's Montrose wind turbines plan ahead of public meeting

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:43:00 +0100

A petition has been launched against an £8 million plan to install two 400ft wind turbines in Montrose.

Arbroath Bell Rock Blues Festival lights up the weekend

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:23:00 +0100

Music fans headed to Arbroath for the Bell Rock Blues Festival at the weekend.

Angus Council considers allowing advertising in a roundabout way

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:15:00 +0100

Roundabouts at key locations across Angus could become prime sites for advertising.

Monifieth man Craig Henderson seriously injured in early-morning flat fire

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:09:00 +0100

A disabled Monifieth man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being dramatically rescued from a fire at his home in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Body found at rail line near Arbroath after 'missing person' report

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 09:58:00 +0100

A 40-year-old man was found dead near an Angus railway line at the weekend.

Geddes set to submit proposal for Edzell quarry

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 07:42:00 +0100

Plans for a 90-hectare sand and gravel quarry in Angus are set to be lodged.

Sainsbury's 'disappointed' to learn Montrose store plan is recommended for refusal

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:53:00 +0100

Planning officers have given a thumbs down to plans for a Sainsbury's supermarket in Montrose.

Education chief attributes big fall in exclusions to 'addressing the needs of vulnerable pupils'

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:52:00 +0100

There has been a big drop in Angus pupils being excluded from school.

'I couldn't believe it' — Ernie vows to play on despite theft of beloved cornet

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 11:11:00 +0100

An 85-year-old Angus musician has appealed for thieves to return his beloved instrument ahead of a major show.

Growing support for Carnoustie skatepark plans

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 09:21:00 +0100

Angus Council has earmarked an area that could be considered as a venue for a skatepark in Carnoustie.

'Let's see the evidence' — Muirfield Action Group questions closure-threatened school's heating assessment

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:26:00 +0100

The Arbroath schools merger row has taken a new twist, with alleged heating problems coming under the spotlight.

Mercy for Angus motorbike rider after High Court hears imprisonment would only compound family's grief

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:36:00 +0100

An Angus man who killed his father in a motorbike accident has been spared a jail sentence.

Figures show road improvements at Angus accident black spots are paying off

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 09:52:00 +0100

Improvements at an Angus accident black spot have slashed the number of accidents.

Arbroath woman admits pretending to be police officer

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:52:00 +0100

An Arbroath woman has admitted impersonating a police officer before asking teenagers to empty their pockets.

People power wins Muirhead and Birkhill Millennium Hall crossing approval

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:06:00 +0100

Birkhill and Muirhead residents have won their battle for a pedestrian crossing to their village hall.

Street thief steals 85-year-old musician's £1000 cornet

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:51:00 +0100

An 85-year-old Arbroath musician was a victim of theft as he waited to be picked up for band practice at about 7pm on Monday.

Police investigating indecent assault outside Arbroath supermarket

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:55:00 +0100

Police in Arbroath are investigating an indecent assault outside a supermarket.

Black belt Jack is punching above his weight in martial arts

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:34:00 +0100

A real karate kid from Angus has become the youngest black belt in Britain at his discipline.

Two taken to hospital after crash on Coupar Angus road

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:10:00 +0100

Two drivers were rushed to hospital after a dramatic three-vehicle crash on a busy country road on Tuesday.

'It's all whispers' — Angus Council refuses to comment on claims of another waste services probe suspension

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:05:00 +0100

Angus Council has refused to comment on allegations that another employee has been suspended.

Home Bargains move bucks trend of Arbroath shop closures

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:34:00 +0100

A discount retailer's new £500,000 store is set to open in Arbroath.

'It's almost like selling the family silver' — more opposition to common good asset changes

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:15:00 +0100

A leading community figure has warned Angus Council against "selling off the family silver."

Royal Marine with 30 years' service faces new battle — to keep family home

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 11:47:00 +0100

An Angus marine who is being forced from his home after taking a desk job to look after his cancer-stricken wife has resigned.

Angus Council preparing for worst of winter

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 10:37:00 +0100

Angus Council is trying to make sure it will cope this winter if the weather turns nasty on the roads.

Final service marks end of centuries of worship at Dunnichen Church site

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:34:00 +0100

A thousand of worship on the site of Dunnichen Church near Forfar came to an end with a final service on Sunday.

'The scale is incredible' — Against Kinnettles Turbines group claims 'overwhelming local solidarity' against plan

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 11:41:00 +0100

Wind turbines proposed for farmland near Forfar would be twice the height of the town's East and Old Parish Church.

'A complete swamp' — flooding forces cancellation of Kirriemuir music event Live In The Den

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 09:34:00 +0100

Hundreds of music fans were disappointed when Live in the Den at Kirriemuir was washed out at the weekend.

Montrose railway station provides a platform for wildlife watching

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:57:00 +0100

Bird's-eye viewers have been installed at an Angus railway station so travellers can enjoy the local wildlife.

Arbroath Male Voice Choir offering new recruits chance to sing with star Lesley Garrett

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 10:28:00 +0100

An Angus choir is giving local singers the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform on stage with opera diva Lesley Garrett.

Scottish Water tells Arbroath residents 'foul' supply is safe and will soon return to normal

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:50:00 +0100

Smelly and foul-tasting tap water which sparked complaints in Arbroath is safe to drink, residents have been told.

Arbroath Sea Fest crowd fail to see quit4u anti-smoking scheme as much of a draw

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 13:28:00 +0100

Up to 4700 people in Arbroath could get £12.50 a week if they give up smoking.

'Corporate theft' claim over Angus burghs

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 11:46:00 +0100

Local libraries, halls and parks could be asset stripped from Angus common good funds under new proposals.

Fire destroys 15 tonnes of grain at Angus farm

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:50:00 +0100

An Angus farming family are counting the cost of a blaze which destroyed around 15 tonnes of grain.

Two Angus Council waste services staff suspended on full pay

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:52:00 +0100

Two Angus Council employees are off work on full pay after being suspended from posts in waste services.

Ending Facebook page appears too late to save Arbroath Seafront Spectacular

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 08:17:00 +0100

A Facebook page that sparked the demise of Arbroath's Seafront Spectacular is being taken down.

Local landmarks inspire plans for Arbroath's West Links

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:34:00 +0100

Concept designs have been released showing how Angus Council aims to restore the shine to a jewel in the county's tourist crown.

Panmure Estate puts 477 acres up for sale

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:51:00 +0100

A major part of a £21 million Angus estate with its roots stretching back into the 12th century has gone up for sale.

Drunk Montrose man tried to look up 15-year-old's skirt

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 10:16:00 +0100

An Angus man who attempted to look up a 15-year-old girl's skirt has been placed on the sex offenders register.

Councillor says chief executive willing to 'consider' external probe into Arbroath primary school consultation

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 16:20:00 +0100

External scrutiny of the consultation surrounding plans for Arbroath's new super-primary could yet be on the horizon.

Family distraught to learn there will be no legal action after attack on cat

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:18:00 +0100

An anguished Angus family whose cat was killed say they feel let down by the justice system.

Letham locals asked to help stamp out 'fly-tipping' at recycling site

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:18:00 +0100

People in an Angus village are being urged to help identify a mystery dumper responsible for "fly-tipping" at a recycling site.

Thousands turn out to enjoy Arbroath's Sea Fest

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:23:00 +0100

More than 30,000 people lapped up two days of fabulous attractions, performances and displays in Arbroath's Sea Fest maritime heritage celebration at the weekend.

Carnoustie traders report business was up and down during Women's British Open

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:38:00 +0100

Businesses in Carnoustie experienced mixed fortunes during the staging of the Women's British Open, a review of trade has found.

Driver has amazing escape from 80ft cliff plunge near Lunan Bay

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 09:56:00 +0100

A woman has cheated death after her car plunged over a cliff on to rocks 80 feet below.

Hedzup Racing ready for Manx GP challenge

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 15:36:00 +0100

Youngsters in an Angus youth project are revving up for their first foray into the world of international motorcycle racing.

'Deeply disturbing' — Fury in Angus as terminally-ill to keep paying for final meal

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:57:00 +0100

Terminally-ill people in Angus are at the centre of a care row after a councillor's "shock" that they will continue to pay for their last supper.

Arbroath railway station letters r back where they used to b

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:39:00 +0100

Arbroath railway station's missing letters have been reinstated following pressure from the public.

Sunnyside Royal Hospital to mark end of an era

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:57:00 +0100

As Sunnyside Royal Hospital by Montrose prepares to end a 230-year history of mental health care later this year, a number of events to celebrate the history of Scotland's first asylum have been arranged.

Call for Arbroath schools merger inquiry to avert Angus Council 'Watergate scandal'

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:22:00 +0100

Opposition councillors have called on the chief executive to set up an independent inquiry into the Arbroath schools merger controversy to get to the bottom of what was described as Angus Council's very own Watergate scandal.

Angus Council staff will return to County Buildings as inquiry continues

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 08:57:00 +0100

Almost 200 Angus Council staff are preparing to return to Forfar's County Buildings, six months after the offices were closed due to major electrical problems.

Xtreme Action jet ski team to strut their spectacular stuff at Arbroath Sea Fest

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:22:00 +0100

Having been one of the hits of last year's Sea Fest, world-class freestyle jet ski team Xtreme Action are returning to wow the crowds this weekend.

Enlargement of Lundie Loch will 'improve biodiversity'

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:21:00 +0100

Fields around Lundie Loch near Muirhead are to be flooded and the surface area of the loch significantly increased.

Banned Montrose driver Craig Duncan was 'drooling' when stopped by police

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 12:14:00 +0100

A 26-year-old Montrose man was incoherent, unsteady on his feet and drooling when stopped in his car by police, a court heard.

Angus provost attacks critics of Arbroath Seafront Spectacular

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:01:00 +0100

The provost of Angus has launched a blistering attack against critics of Arbroath Seafront Spectacular as an online war continues to rage over the event.

Online row over Arbroath Seafront Spectacular intensifies

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:28:00 +0100

The internet row over charges at this year's Arbroath Seafront Spectacular has rumbled on, with a new online group set up supporting the organisers.

Town's roads worse than the dirt tracks of Patagonia, claims Carnoustie man

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:18:00 +0100

An Angus pensioner has claimed he was told by visiting friends that a Carnoustie road was in worse condition than the dirt tracks of Patagonia.

Concern over Noranside closure's impact on prisoner work placement scheme

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:13:00 +0100

Angus — and inmates — will suffer a double prison work party whammy when the shutters come down on Noranside open jail, it has been claimed.

Assessing impact of 45 Commando's departure from Arbroath

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:07:00 +0100

Angus Council is set to carry out a full impact assessment in preparation of 45 Commando being replaced by the army at RM Condor.

Brooke Ramsay only dreams of playing with her friends

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:32:00 +0100

"I just want to be able to to run and play on my bike with my friends." That was the appeal from seven-year-old Carnoustie girl Brooke Ramsay, who is understood to be the first Scottish child to undergo a specialist procedure in the UK to reverse the effects of cerebral palsy.

Calls for Carnoustie's Barry Road to be repaired before it collapses

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 11:05:00 +0100

Calls were made for the repair of an Angus road that is near a "state of collapse."

Facebook page creator defends criticism of Seafront Spectacular

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:11:00 +0100

The creator of an internet site protesting against the price of this year's Arbroath Seafront Spectacular hit back at criticism of his viewpoint.

Calls to repair damaged Barry Road in Carnoustie before it "collapses"

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 08:42:00 +0100

Calls have been made to repair an Angus road that is near a "state of collapse".

Chemical hazard poses threat as blaze rips through Mearns farm

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:08:00 +0100

A savage fire ripped through buildings at a Mearns farm causing damage estimated to run into six figures.

Councillors launch nationwide search for solution to gull problem

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 13:10:00 +0100

Angus councillors are preparing to scour the nation in search of potential solutions to the menace posed by the area's gull population.

Closure of Noranside Prison angers community's leaders

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:21:00 +0100

Fallout from the Noranside Prison closure decision intensified amid growing frustration over its loss to Angus and fears for the future of buildings at the site near Forfar.

GlaxoSmithKline plans two 130-metre wind turbines at Montrose site

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 08:29:00 +0100

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) is hoping to install two wind turbines on its Montrose site, taller than the ones at the Michelin tyre plant in Dundee.

Councillors demand apology from Seafront Spectacular's Facebook critics

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +0100

Angus councillors have rounded on critics who set up an online site to protest against prices at the Arbroath Seafront Spectacular.

Scottish Prison Service confirms Noranside is to close at end of October

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:39:00 +0100

The axe has finally fallen on Noranside open jail in Angus after a Scottish Prison Service (SPS) closure announcement described as "criminal" by one local politician.

Dilapidated St Columba's Church in Brechin attracts mystery bid for its purchase

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 08:02:00 +0100

An eyesore of a building on a prime site in Brechin could be about to undergo a transformation after a bid from a mysterious prospective purchaser.

Gulls could scupper Stonehaven's bid for beauty gold

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 17:12:00 +0100

It is feared littering gulls could place the Mearns town's bid for recognition in a Beautiful Scotland competition in jeopardy.

Four people injured in head-on collision

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:10:00 +0100

Four people were injured in an Angus accident involving an ambulance patient transfer minibus and a car.

Councillor concerned Angus schools project money could go elsewhere

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:41:00 +0100

Angus Council's education convener admitted he does not know whether a controversial project to merge two Arbroath schools into one site will be given the go-ahead at Holyrood.

Councillor denies review of bus services will result in cuts

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 13:41:00 +0100

A number of Angus bus services, including some serving Stracathro Hospital, Brechin Infirmary and Sunnyside Royal Hospital, are being reviewed.

Seafront Spectacular organisers hit back at Facebook critics

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 11:59:00 +0100

Organisers and supporters of an under-fire Angus show are preparing to hit back at online critics.

Council installs warning signs on Seaton Cliff path

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:41:25 +0100

Angus Council has installed warning signs at a crumbling path on a cliff that has been the scene of numerous rescue operations and the death of an 11-year-old girl.

Public airing of tune composed to mark Bell Rock lighthouse's bicentenary

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:36:00 +0100

An Angus pipe major was at Arbroath harbour at the weekend for the first public rendition of a piece composed to mark the bicentenary of the Bell Rock Lighthouse.

Carnoustie hopes success of Women's British Open will convince top golfers to return

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 14:15:00 +0100

Carnoustie is determined to attract the top women golfers in the world after its hosting of a major event was deemed a big success.

Preventing access may be only solution to vandalism problem at Auchmithie

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 09:46:00 +0100

An Angus councillor said he fears blocking off access to a beauty spot might be the only way to stop littering and vandalism.

West Coast Energy says it is 'delighted' by public response to Corse Hill wind farm plan

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:47:00 +0100

The firm behind proposals for a £21 million wind farm between Arbroath and Carnoustie claims there are high levels of public support for the project — despite only 74 people completing a survey form during a two-day exhibition.

Late-night harbour rescue just the latest in a busy spell for Arbroath lifeboat

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:22:00 +0100

The late-night rescue of a pensioner who fell into freezing water at Arbroath Harbour is just the latest drama in a busy spell for the local lifeboat crew.

AC/DC fans lured by Bon Scott exhibition help Kirriemuir museum smash attendance records

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:22:00 +0100

Rock fans have smashed attendance records at an Angus museum to see a collection of memorabilia from the career of legendary AC/DC singer Bon Scott.

Carnoustie going all out to capitalise on its week in the golfing spotlight

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:21:00 +0100

The eyes of the golfing world are on Carnoustie this week as the Women's British Open gets under way for the first time at the Championship Course.

Montrose man admonished after 'storm in a teacup'

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 15:15:00 +0100

A man flew into a rage after being denied a second cup of tea after having spilled his first while waiting in custody at an Angus court.

Hope Paton members far from bowled over by council's response to seagull problems

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:18:00 +0100

An Angus bowling club has been left less than impressed by advice from council officers on deterring invading seagulls — which included deploying "human scarecrows" overnight to scare them off the green.

Countdown to return of Glamis Prom begins in earnest

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:55:00 +0100

The final preparations for this year's Glamis Prom have been getting under way.

Rotting bodies of seals finally to be removed from Lunan Bay beach

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:37:00 +0100

Angus Council is to finally take action after seal carcases were left rotting on a beach for three weeks.

Local businesses urged to seize opportunities thrown up by British Women's Open

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:30:00 +0100

Tourism chiefs have described Carnoustie's staging of this week's Women's British Open as a "huge opportunity" for businesses in the area.

Hope Paton Bowling Club at war with Montrose's soaring seagull population

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:54:00 +0100

An invasion of seagulls in an Angus town is causing significant problems for locals — even leading to a bowling club being forced to move fixtures for the first time since the second world war.

Almost 100 birds killed in 'frenzied' fox attack at Angus farm

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 10:52:00 +0100

A bloodthirsty fox killed nearly 100 valuable game birds at an Angus farm in what has been described as a "frenzied attack."

Scottish Water to investigate Montrose flooding

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 09:34:00 +0100

Scottish Water is to carry out an investigation in a bid to resolve a severe flooding problem that Montrose residents say goes back over 35 years.

Latest emergency brings new Seaton Cliffs safety warning

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:06:00 +0100

Walkers have been urged to heed warnings at an Angus cliff, after a woman was rescued from the exact spot at which an 11-year-old girl plunged to her death.

Victims of Norway attacks remembered at Montrose tribute to Bamse

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 14:43:00 +0100

Owners of St Bernard dogs from across the UK held a minute's silence for the victims of the Norway terror attacks when they gathered in Montrose on Sunday to pay their respects to a second world war canine hero.

Arbroath Seafront show is a Spectacular success

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:33:00 +0100

The Seafront Spectacular was hailed a huge success after thousands of visitors from Angus and beyond packed Victoria Park in Arbroath to enjoy a day of thrills, spills and excitement in glorious sunshine.

Woman airlifted to Ninewells Hospital after stumbling on Seaton Cliffs

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:04:00 +0100

The dangers of the Angus cliffs was highlighted dramatically when a 42-year-old woman was airlifted from a notorious danger spot by a Royal Navy Sea King helicopter following a full-scale rescue operation.

VIDEO: 45 Commando leader's thanks for support from home

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 11:59:00 +0100

The commanding officer of 45 Commando has hailed the "tremendous support" they have received from back home.

Name it — Brandon opts for Guthrie Castle visit when asked to make a wish

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 09:43:00 +0100

An American teenager with a life-threatening illness this week visited the Angus castle that shares his surname.

Circus of the Orient coming to Forfar

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 07:56:00 +0100

Circus of the Orient will pitch its big top in Forfar next week.

New Arbroath Rotary Club president on a mission to challenge 'misconceptions'

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:53:00 +0100

The new president of Arbroath Rotary Club says he wants to shatter any misconceptions people might have about the organisation.

Forfar man who stole his nurse's mobile phone breaks down in tears at start of prison sentence

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 14:29:00 +0100

A Forfar man has been jailed for eight months for stealing a mobile phone from a nurse who had just treated him.

Arbroath ready to welcome visitors to Seafront Spectacular

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:42:00 +0100

Arbroath will welcome visitors from across Angus and beyond to the annual Seafront Spectacular on Saturday.

Tragic Angus schoolgirl's father's anger at cliff hoaxers

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:42:00 +0100

The father of an Angus 11-year-old who died after falling from a cliff, has slammed hoaxers who called emergency services out to the same spot eight years on.

Work to improve Big Tree Bends stretch of A92 could be complete by next summer

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:13:00 +0100

A £3 million programme of work to improve a notorious stretch of road could be completed as early as next summer, it has been announced.

Woodlands Primary parents to be asked to keep cars away from school

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:18:00 +0100

Parents at an Angus school will be advised not to drop their children off by car unless absolutely necessary, after the grounds were identified as "high risk".

Boy suffers serious injuries in road crash near Carmyllie

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 09:01:00 +0100

A seven-year-old boy was fighting for his life in hospital last night following a serious road accident in Angus.

Level crossing fault disrupts preparations for British Women's Open at Carnoustie

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:26:00 +0100

A broken level crossing on one of the busiest roads in Carnoustie has been causing traffic chaos for lorries bringing in supplies for the Women's British Open.

West Coast Energy shares Corse Hill wind farm plans at exhibition

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:24:00 +0100

Plans for a £21 million wind farm in Angus have gone on display, and seem to have been well received by community groups.

Carnoustie mum's back-seat birth after baby Finlay decided red lights meant go

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 11:57:00 +0100

An Angus father has told how he watched his newborn son delivered in the back of his own car, in the middle of rush hour at Dundee's busiest junction.

Sheriff agrees to spare Arbroath Staffie's life after hearing of owner's efforts after attack

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:19:00 +0100

An Angus dog owner has reacted with joy after his Staffordshire bull terrier was spared death by a sheriff.

Local organisations hoping to benefit from Corse Hill wind farm community funding urged to come forward

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:42:00 +0100

The Corse Hill Wind Farm Community Group — formed to take advantage of funding from a proposed Angus wind farm — has appealed for input from local organisations.

Plans for Arbroath's RM Condor marine base described as 'best of a bad deal'

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:25:00 +0100

The UK Government's decision to pull Royal Marines out of Arbroath and turn RM Condor into an army base has been described as "the best of a bad deal."

Kirkton of Auchterhouse family told caravan has to go

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:30:00 +0100

A family have lost their bid to keep an 11m caravan in their cottage garden.

Darren Clarke's Open championship victory is a real rub of the green for Forbes of Kingennie

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 10:37:00 +0100

Darren Clarke's Open Championship victory is set to boost tourism in Angus, a prominent local businessman says.

Plans to build 45 council houses in Montrose warmly welcomed

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 07:53:00 +0100

Montrosians are hoping the first council houses to be built in the town for nearly 30 years will get the go-ahead.

Community mucks in to make the most of Kirriemuir Show

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:46:00 +0100

An estimated 2000 people descended on the showground at East Muirhead of Logie for the Kirriemuir Show on Saturday determined to enjoy the huge variety of events and activities on offer.

Former councillor Ron Scrimgeour says Angus Alliance treats others with 'contempt'

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:15:00 +0100

A former SNP Angus councillor has claimed that "party and tribal politics" contributed to his stepping down from office.

Hot air balloon landing by street shocks Forfar residents

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 13:58:00 +0100

A Forfar man had "a big surprise" when he looked out of his window to see a hot air balloon land at the end of his street.

Rescue services hoaxed into Arbroath search for '10-year-old girl'

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 08:29:00 +0100

A 'sick' hoaxer sparked a rescue operation at an Angus cliff after calling ChildLine to claim a 10-year-old girl had fallen to the sea.

European AC/DC fans pledge to make another Bon voyage to Kirriemuir

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 18:36:00 +0100

A group of AC/DC fans from Germany and Austria who rocked Kirriemuir during a Bon Scott tribute say they can't wait to return to the town next year.

Father of girl who died at Seaton Cliffs says equipment — not signs — saves lives

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:51:00 +0100

An Angus father whose 11-year-old daughter died after falling from a clifftop has called for "equipment to save lives" at the spot, rather than the replacement of vandalised signs.

Jail for addict identified by mother as pensioner's bag snatcher

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:09:00 +0100

A drug addict whose horrified mother identified him as the man who robbed an Angus pensioner of her handbag in the street has been jailed for three and a half years.

Montrose councillors' saltire row shows no signs of dying down

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:15:00 +0100

An Angus SNP representative has claimed there is only one true independent councillor in the county, as a row over a saltire escalated.

Angus marine receives his war medals — 65 years later

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 12:12:00 +0100

Former marine Alex Adam has just received his medals, 65 years after he came home from the war he fought in.

45 Commando apprehensive of Afghanistan summer fighting season

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 08:54:00 +0100

The commanding officer of Arbroath's 45 Commando says the Royal Marines on the Afghan frontline are waiting to see what the fighting season may bring.

Saltire flying again at Montrose beach — but councillor raises red flag about rival's comments

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 17:34:00 +0100

A saltire is once again flying over an Angus beach after a controversial saga on its use appeared to reach a conclusion.

Arbroath school plans worrying for family with traumatic experience of pedestrian accidents

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:42:00 +0100

An Angus mother whose daughter was involved in a car accident on a busy road has spoken out against proposals for a new school on Arbroath's Westway.

Site between Forfar and Glamis identified for latest Angus wind farm project

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:18:00 +0100

Plans have emerged for the latest Angus wind farm — with the company behind the project claiming it could provide enough energy to power the equivalent of 90% of Forfar's homes.

GlaxoSmithKline says job cuts in Ireland 'have absolutely no impact' on Montrose

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:54:00 +0100

Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline insists jobs at its Angus factory are safe, after local concerns were raised following cuts in Ireland.

Amber gets the green light to go home after anti-freeze poisoning almost killed her

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 18:31:00 +0100

A cat not expected to survive after being poisoned with anti-freeze is now back home with her five-week-old kittens in Kirriemuir.

As others see us — Mac turns lens on Caledonia Hotel regulars

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 17:53:00 +0100

An Angus artist, intrigued by the way a pub toilet window distorted the view, has showcased a gallery of photographs taken from behind the glass.

Chapelpark Primary School building being 'left to rot'

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:29:00 +0100

A town councillor says Forfar's former Chapelpark Primary School building is sliding towards decay.

Bon Fest praised for putting visitors on the highway to Angus

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:23:00 +0100

An Angus councillor has hailed the tourism boost for the county generated by the weekend Bon Fest tribute to former AC/DC lead singer Bon Scott.

Muirfield Action Group claims emails show Angus Council ignored own road safety expert's advice

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 10:54:00 +0100

Angus Council roads division raised serious concerns over pedestrian safety and traffic disruption at a proposed Arbroath school site before councillors passed the plans, it has been revealed.

Unexploded WWI ordnance found on Monifieth beach

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 09:29:00 +0100

Navy bomb disposal experts were called to Monifieth beach after two wartime relics were found.

Scottish Transport Extravaganza's old timers weather the storm

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:22:00 +0100

Scotland's largest gathering of automotive old timers managed to plug through the mud of the Glamis Castle showground to make the 37th running of the Scottish Transport Extravaganza a hit.

Let there be rock — AC/DC fans invade Kirriemuir for Bon Fest 2011

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:38:00 +0100

AC/DC fans from across the globe rocked Angus at the weekend to pay tribute to one of Kirriemuir's most famous sons.

'We need to get that dog off the streets' — Staffie kills pet chihuahua in Arbroath

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:32:00 +0100

The Angus public are being urged to help get a killer dog off the streets after a pet chihuahua was mauled to death.

Councillor's support for Montrose beach saltire described as electioneering

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 09:42:00 +0100

A Montrose councillor has been accused of double standards and electioneering in the wake of the row over the beachfront saltire.

Pair complete 72-hole golf challenge in memory of Susan Crosbie

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 16:24:00 +0100

A pair of Angus golfers completed four rounds on four different courses during a fund-raising effort close to both their hearts.

Angus Talking Newspapers bringing news to those in need

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 13:34:00 +0100

An Angus charity is seeking volunteers who can spare one evening a month to deliver local news to blind and visually impaired people.

45 Commando's CO seeing 'cause for optimism' in Afghanistan

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 10:37:00 +0100

The commanding officer of Arbroath's 45 Commando has said there is "cause for optimism" in the area of Afghanistan where his men are operating.

House of Dun key detectives trying to unlock the ultimate puzzle

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 08:41:00 +0100

A project to match hundreds of keys with cabinets and cupboards is under way at the National Trust for Scotland's House of Dun near Montrose.

Council and businessman still poles apart after Montrose saltire clash

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 18:18:00 +0100

A Montrose businessman is involved in a war of words with Angus Council in a bid to see the saltire flying again at the town's beachfront.

'We are just so overwhelmed' — Ayley and Chloe appeal crashes through six-figure barrier

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:53:00 +0100

Just five short months ago they set out to scale what must have seemed an impossibly large fund-raising mountain to reach a new point in the lives of their darling twin daughters.

West Coast Energy says wind farm planned for Angus coast would operate for 25 years

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:24:00 +0100

A wind farm being proposed for the Angus coast could be sited in the area for quarter of a century, it has been revealed.

Arbroath Royal Marines base and MoD tight-lipped on phone hacking scandal

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 09:13:00 +0100

Officials at RM Condor in Arbroath have closed ranks on the phone hacking scandal.

Lorraine uses wedding to give something back to Ninewells Cancer Campaign

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 11:39:00 +0100

An Arbroath woman who had treatment for breast cancer at Ninewells Hospital has handed over a cheque to express her thanks for the care she received.

Taylor Shepherd development at former Wellbrae Primary rejected

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 09:52:00 +0100

Angus councillors have refused planning permission for a housing development on the site of the disused Wellbrae Primary School in Forfar.

Driving test trial 'extremely positive' for Forfar and Arbroath

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 07:14:00 +0100

Angus driving instructors have said that a trial to bring driving tests closer to candidates "bodes well" for tests in Arbroath and Forfar.

New buses launched but Stagecoach boss can't promise new Ninewells Hospital services

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:54:00 +0100

Not every town and village in Angus can expect a direct connection to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, a bus boss has said.

Tayside Police go to town on under-age drinking in Arbroath

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:20:00 +0100

Officers from Tayside Police community task force capped their latest deployment to Arbroath, by disposing of alcohol taken from under-age drinkers.

Group to take up concerns with Brechin abattoir bosses

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:21:00 +0100

Brechin residents are to take up a series of concerns with abattoir bosses before a controversial slaughterhouse reopens.

Dramatic rescue of 50ft cliff plunge dog at Mariners Grave

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:41:00 +0100

An Angus man climbed down a treacherous cliff in pitch darkness to rescue his dog after it fell 50ft.

Fly-tipping remains a scourge across Angus

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 09:40:00 +0100

Angus Council is investigating over 300 reports of illegal fly-tipping every year.

Proposed wind farm near Arbroath 'to power 10,000 homes'

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 09:20:00 +0100

A proposed new wind farm in Angus could produce enough electricity per year to power 10,000 homes.

Waterfront Nightclub hosts fight night for good causes

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 18:38:00 +0100

While all eyes of the boxing world were on Hamburg for the weekend's heavyweight bout, a series of lesser-known pugilists went toe to toe in Angus.

Stracathro Hospital supporter attacks inspectors on 'minor' faults

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 17:18:00 +0100

One of Stracathro Hospital's most ardent supporters has launched a blistering attack on a national inspection body that highlighted faults in a report published last week.

Councillor undertakes firefighting triathlon for The Moira Fund

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 16:22:00 +0100

An Angus councillor spent a day in the boots of a firefighter, as part of a personal fund-raising effort following the abduction and murder of her niece.

Singing dream over but vision remains for Montrose singer Jenna White

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 16:01:00 +0100

One woman's dream of making the Hollywood semi-final of a global singing talent search is over — but she has vowed to continue to follow her dream of becoming an international star.

Celebrities take steps to help twins Ayley and Chloe Hirsch

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 15:24:00 +0100

Tayside celebrities took part in a fund-raising walk for Angus twins Ayley and Chloe Hirsch.

Son Andrew's life is 'a gift that keeps giving'

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 09:09:00 +0100

An Angus mum who lost her teenage son to a brain haemorrhage and donated his organs to help others from just 10 months old is urging people to sign up to the organ donor register during National Transplant Week, which begins today.

Record attendance expected for 2011 Arbroath Sea Fest

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 11:27:00 +0100

Organisers of the Arbroath Sea Fest have revealed that more than 30,000 visitors are expected at this summer's event.

Four! — family members taking on golfing challenge in memory of Susan Crosbie

Sat, 02 Jul 2011 07:53:00 +0100

An Angus mum's tragic battle against a rare form of cancer has inspired her family to embark on a longest-day golf challenge in her memory.

Albert Bar in Montrose forced to shut until noise problem is addressed

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 17:07:00 +0100

An Angus pub has had its licence suspended following a long-running battle with the council over noise complaints.

Carnoustie group launches early bid for share of wind farm community cash

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:38:00 +0100

An Angus community group has bid for spin-off funding from a new wind farm — before an application for the development has even been submitted.

Bulgarian jailed for stealing purse from 92-year-old woman

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:17:00 +0100

A young Bulgarian has begun a nine-month prison sentence after snatching the purse of an Angus 92-year-old.

Businessman given two-year ban and £1500 fine for driving at 133mph on A90

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:09:00 +0100

A Tayside businessman clocked at 133mph in a high-powered Aston Martin near Forfar has been fined £1500 and banned from the road for two years.

Muirfield Action Group asks Scottish ministers to put brakes on schools merger

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:36:00 +0100

A group of parents has submitted a written plea to the Scottish Government in a last-ditch effort to stop the merger of two Arbroath primary schools.

TalkTalk debt collectors finally hang up thanks to a little help from The Courier

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:11:00 +0100

A widowed Angus pensioner hounded by debt collectors over a bogus £30 charge has claimed a victory thanks to help from The Courier.

Arbroath mini lighthouse cleaned of artistic additions

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:46:00 +0100

A mini lighthouse at the entrance to Arbroath has been cleaned up after being the subject of some unwelcome attention.

Naval officer fined and banned for 111mph drive on A90 in Angus

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:57:00 +0100

A naval officer has been fined and banned after admitting driving at 111mph on an Angus road.

West Coast Energy reveals plan for seven-turbine wind farm between Arbroath and Carnoustie

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:18:00 +0100

Proposals have been unveiled for a £21 million wind farm between Arbroath and Carnoustie.

Scales of justice weigh down on Arbroath man smoked out during haddock heist

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 07:56:00 +0100

An Arbroath man who broke into a fish merchant wearing an apron and rubber gloves while high on drugs to "smoke himself some haddock" has been jailed for eight months.

Revised Carrach wind farm plans have one fewer turbine — but lower cash rewards for community

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:29:00 +0100

Angus landowners with ambitions to establish the county's first wind farm on land near Kirriemuir have submitted a formal planning application to the local authority.

RM Condor assault allegation: marine will not be court martialled

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:12:00 +0100

An Angus Royal Marine at the centre of allegations that a recruit was forced to eat human excrement and drink urine will not be court martialled and has not been deployed to Afghanistan.

AP Jess says incinerator is not part of plans to reopen Brechin abattoir

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:23:00 +0100

Brechin residents have been assured that the reopening of an abattoir in the town will not mean a return to action for a controversial incinerator.

Sunday no rest day for RNLI crews at Montrose

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:04:00 +0100

Montrose's lifeboats were called out twice on Sunday afternoon.

Arbroath man beat addiction — and found love with his support worker

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 10:17:00 +0100

A former Arbroath heroin addict has celebrated his first wedding anniversary — with the wife who used to be his support worker.

Angus Council gives backing for campaign to control Staffie breeding

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:12:00 +0100

Angus Council has become the first Scots authority to back a local man's campaign for stricter controls over the breeding of Staffordshire Bull Terriers.

Crossing campaigners take a step closer to victory

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 11:44:00 +0100

Campaigners are a step closer to winning their battle for a crossing to an Angus village hall, after councillors voted to bring forward fully-costed proposals for the project.

45 Commando Marines and Afghans working together on area safety

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 11:00:00 +0100

Arbroath-based Royal Marines have this month been working with Afghan soldiers and local police in Nad-e Ali South to provide greater security and stability in the area of Zaborabad.

Questions about £500,000 Arbroath West Links project at time of severe financial pressure

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:17:00 +0100

The announcement of a £500,000 upgrade for Arbroath's seafront West Links has been overshadowed by a row over how cash-strapped Angus Council has found the funds for the scheme.

Scott Nichol's father struggling to get over his grief

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 09:15:00 +0100

A Forfar father is facing the first anniversary of his son's death next month, still with more questions than answers.

Supporters staging marathon to help St Cyrus Playgroup survive financial pressures

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:28:00 +0100

St Cyrus Playgroup is facing a cash shortage that could threaten its existence.

Councillors back move to merge Muirfield and Timmergreens primaries in new-build school

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 10:38:00 +0100

Angus councillors have finally rung the bell on two Arbroath primaries with a vote in favour of creating an £8 million 500-pupil school for the west of the town.

Man fears how possible Southern Cross collapse would affect care home

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 18:22:00 +0100

As Britain's biggest care home group struggles to stay afloat, financial wheeling and dealing is dominating the headlines. But in all of the group's care homes across Tayside, uncertainty is blighting the lives of individuals. Marjory Inglis spoke to one relative with a wife in an Angus care home.

Angus Council to introduce means testing for social work services

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:35:00 +0100

Angus residents who receive social work services in their home may now be charged for provision they previously got for free, it has been revealed.

Brechin caravan park owner concerned at council's stance on flood prevention

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:21:00 +0100

An Angus caravan park owner, facing the prospect of losing his firm to compulsory purchase, has hit out at councillors opposing flood alleviation measures.

Athens or bust for Forfar magnificent seven

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:17:00 +0100

Jim Morrison may not yet know it, but from this morning he might have to get used to answering to the name of Jeremy.

Boys charged over Peter Pan mosaic damage

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:30:00 +0100

Tayside Police have charged three young boys in connection with alleged vandalism to a Peter Pan mosaic in J. M. Barrie's home town, Kirriemuir.

VIDEO: Pupils react with Glee to Forfar Academy teachers' YouTube efforts

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 08:05:00 +0100

Forfar Academy staff are on track to become internet stars with a send-up of the hit show Glee.

New council chief Richard Stiff seeing the 'wow factor' in Angus schools

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:01:00 +0100

The chief executive of Angus Council has suggested that schools in the county are "ahead of the game" after being left hugely impressed by the quality of the rural authority's education establishments.

Police and council 'aware' of Arbroath traveller encampment

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:52:00 +0100

Police have spoken to travellers who set up an illegal encampment in Arbroath.

Residents' group seeking answers as Brechin abattoir gears up for reopening

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:46:00 +0100

Brechin residents who staged a long-running campaign against emissions from an animal plant say they will be looking for answers over what new plans to resume abattoir operations hold.

Report finds Angus Council's funding shortfall will be even greater than predicted

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 08:52:00 +0100

Angus Council is standing on the edge of a funding abyss, which could stretch to almost £35 million in the next four years.

Promising start to Mountains Animal Sanctuary's Dayzee Appeal

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:53:00 +0100

An Angus horse sanctuary has been given a galloping start to its fund-raising appeal.

Usan Salmon Fisheries warns Christmas trade will be hit by post office closure

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 14:25:00 +0100

The owners of an Angus salmon fishery have claimed the closure of a post office could badly affect trade this Christmas.

Hardy few wait for better weather to complete Bell Rock Lighthouse regatta

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 13:20:00 +0100

The weather cast a shadow over the latest weekend event to mark the bicentenary of the Bell Rock Lighthouse — but did not completely thwart a group of hardy sailors.

Letham Grange members celebrate 25 years of golf — and promise there are many more to come

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:49:00 +0100

A closure-threatened Angus golf club has celebrated its 25th anniversary, with members predicting it will survive "well into the future."

Angus youngster Adam Lear-Jones loses his battle with leukaemia

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 07:03:00 +0100

A young Angus leukaemia sufferer who left an indelible impression on all he met has lost his battle against the illness.

Spanish family pay homage to legend of rock Bon Scott

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 16:18:00 +0100

Kirriemuir has welcomed a rock-mad Spanish family who made a pilgrimage of almost 2000 miles from their home in Cordoba to pay tribute to one of the town's most famous sons.

Prison sentence for man who carried out brutal attack on friend in Brechin

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 18:17:00 +0100

A "Jekyll and Hyde character" who punctured a friend's skull several times with an ornament in a drunken attack has been sentenced to almost three years in prison.

34-year-old Kirriemuir grandmother set upon men with metal dog lead

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:57:00 +0100

A 34-year-old grandmother has admitted injuring three men by assaulting them with a metal dog lead after her son became involved in a brawl in Kirriemuir.

'It's unbelievable' — £10,000 donation puts Ayley and Chloe appeal within touching distance of target

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 08:40:00 +0100

An Angus mother aiming to raise £80,000 to send her twin daughters to the USA for life-changing surgery has said she "can't stop crying" after receiving a £10,000 donation to the campaign.

Year of the Light Regatta appropriate for Bell Rock bicentenary

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:38:00 +0100

A special yacht race to and from the Bell Rock Lighthouse will take place on Saturday during the Year of the Light celebrations.

Excessive speeding forces Angus Council to move obscure sign

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 17:48:00 +0100

Angus Council has pledged to move a flashing sign ordering motorists to keep to 30mph on a notorious stretch of road after a barrage of complaints.

Large variations in Angus Council FoI fulfilment times

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:41:00 +0100

Angus Council took almost five months to respond to a single request under Freedom of Information (FoI) legislation, new figures have revealed.

Monifieth raises a flag to celebrate beach winning Rural Seaside Award

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 12:15:00 +0100

Monifieth has raised the flag to mark its first Rural Seaside Award.

David Lloyd gym evacuated during gas alert at Breedon Aggregates

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 10:12:00 +0100

Staff had to be evacuated 200 metres from an Angus quarry warehouse on Wednesday after an industrial gas cylinder caught fire.

Preparations in full swing at Glamis for biggest Grand Scottish Prom yet

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 08:02:00 +0100

The biggest orchestra and the biggest stage yet are coming to Glamis Castle for the return of the Grand Scottish Prom.

Arbroath FC step in to offer new venue for car boot sale

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 17:35:00 +0100

A weekly car boot sale at the centre of a row that forced an Angus junior football team to fold is to be resurrected on another site.

Detention for Arbroath teenager who carried out racially-aggravated assault

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 16:20:00 +0100

A serial offender who injured a man as he punched and kicked him in a racist assault has been given a four-month custodial sentence.

Councillors vote to bar Orange Lodge members from laying wreath at Forfar Cross

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:37:00 +0100

Councillors have moved to block Scottish Orange Lodge marchers from laying a wreath at Forfar Cross during a procession.

Family in shock at death of Carnoustie man Steven Lyon in Spain

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 10:35:00 +0100

An Angus father-of-three has collapsed and died while on holiday in Spain.

Parents have it spelled out to them after testing time on return to Letham Primary School

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 09:28:00 +0100

Parents played hookey from work to go back to school at Letham Primary.

Angus Council pays out £6000 in pothole damage compensation claims

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:43:00 +0100

Angus Council has received over 230 compensation claims and paid out nearly £6000 to motorists who say their vehicles were damaged by potholes on the county's roads.

Mothballed Brechin abattoir to be reopened

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:08:00 +0100

A west coast company has declined to confirm when it will be reopening an Angus slaughterhouse in a move that could create 30 jobs.

Trump group goes on offensive as Scottish premiere of You've Been Trumped approaches

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:47:00 +0100

An Angus film director who made a documentary about the Donald Trump golf development saga has been accused of lacking professionalism and integrity by the billionaire's firm.

'Get in touch' — wife issues appeal to missing Arbroath man Scott Watson

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:20:00 +0100

The search is continuing for an Arbroath man who has not been seen for more than a week.

Montrose diver recovering from decompression sickness after weekend accident

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:09:00 +0100

An Angus diver has been recovering from decompression sickness following a dramatic sea rescue.

Council business awards raise a toast to marmalade maker Mackays

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:56:00 +0100

Provost Ruth Leslie Melville has hailed an Arbroath firm as "an inspiration to local businesses".

'It was a real honour' — NASA astronaut Colonel Alvin Drew thrilled to attend Strathmore Highland Games

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 11:32:00 +0100

The sun shone on Glamis Castle on Sunday as it welcomed a special visitor to the Strathmore Highland Games.

Arbroath congregations gather to remember the men who built the Bell Rock Lighthouse

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:52:00 +0100

Congregations from churches across Arbroath have joined for a special ceremony to mark the 200th anniversary of the Bell Rock Lighthouse.

Pick someone you like — diamond wedding couple's simple advice for a happy marriage

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 19:29:00 +0100

A Carnoustie couple celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary this week — and hinted at the secret for a happy marriage.

Arbroath service to remember the men who gave their lives during the building of the Bell Rock Lighthouse

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 17:53:00 +0100

A ceremony for people of all faiths and churches will take place in Arbroath on Sunday in memory of those who died during the construction of the Bell Rock Lighthouse.

Dayzee rascal inspires Mountains Animal Sanctuary appeal

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 16:39:00 +0100

An animal refuge in the foothills of the Angus Glens has launched a special appeal to mark the first birthday of one of its best-loved residents.

Cairnie Chip Shop celebrates 50 years

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 13:15:00 +0100

The Cairnie Chip Shop in Arbroath is celebrating half a century of feeding the town.

It's Fisherman's Friend to the rescue for calamity-prone Kalisto

Sat, 11 Jun 2011 07:03:00 +0100

A fishing boat bought for around £30,000 suffered a calamitous journey home to Angus after being stormbound, breaking down three times and catching fire.

94-year-old runner Andy Coogan nominated to carry Olympic torch

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 20:04:00 +0100

A 94-year-old athlete from Carnoustie could pound the streets again after being nominated to carry the Olympic torch in the run-up to next year's London games.

Police taskforce will 'hit criminals where it hurts'

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 18:47:00 +0100

An Angus community taskforce has told organised criminals and drug-dealers, "We're going to hit you where it hurts — in the pocket."

Jail warning for Bulgarian purse snatchers

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:28:00 +0100

A pair of young female Bulgarian thieves who brazenly targeted Angus OAPs, aged 92 and 79, in town centre purse snatches have been warned by a sheriff they are facing jail.

Court hears how lorry smashed into stranded car on A90

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:30:00 +0100

A court has heard how a lorry driver's unblemished 40-year record behind the wheel came to an end with what could have been catastrophic consequences after his vehicle ploughed into a broken-down car on the A90 dual carriageway.

Forfar woman jailed after policewoman's syringe ordeal

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:23:00 +0100

A female drug addict whose hidden needle pricked a woman police sergeant's thumb during a body search has been jailed for nine months.

'There is so much potential' — Inch Cape offshore wind farm seen as start of something big

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 19:05:00 +0100

A proposed 180-turbine wind farm 10 miles off the Angus coast will benefit the area's economy immeasurably, according to one councillor.

Realise Renewables claims survey reveals majority support for Carrach wind farm near Kirriemuir

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:39:00 +0100

A renewables company has published a survey which it claims proves the majority of residents are in favour of a wind farm being constructed five miles north-west of Kirriemuir.

Pig slurry poured through pensioner's letterbox

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 11:11:00 +0100

An Angus pensioner woke to find what is believed to be pig slurry had been poured through her letterbox.

Angus service veterans set off on poignant cycle to Wootton Bassett

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 17:34:00 +0100

Three Angus service veterans took to the saddle this morning at the start of a symbolic 400-mile journey to the small English market town which has become synonymous with the sacrifice of today's war heroes.

Arbroath teenager started fire near petrol station

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 11:11:00 +0100

An Arbroath teenager who set a fire close to a petrol station — forcing it to shut down its pumps — has been put on probation for a year and ordered to undertake 120 hours of unpaid work.

Noranside prisoner Gary McMenamin guilty of assaults on officers

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 09:26:00 +0100

A prisoner serving a 28-year sentence for a brutal 1980s Edinburgh murder has been found guilty of assaulting and threatening to kill three prison officers at Noranside open prison in Angus.

Historic papers discovered at Hospitalfield House

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:28:00 +0100

Fascinating material providing a missing link in the history of Arbroath's Hospitalfield House has emerged in perfect time for a special open doors event this weekend.

Artist who led Peter Pan mosaic project says Kirriemuir won't give in to vandals

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:37:00 +0100

The artists who led the creation of a gateway sculpture to Kirriemuir's Peter Pan play area has added her voice to the local anger and disappointment expressed after vandalism at The Hill.

Marines of 45 Commando will 'inevitably' leave RM Condor

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 08:51:00 +0100

A military expert has said it is "virtually inevitable" that the Royal Marines of 45 Commando will leave their Angus base for England.

45 Commando base rumours raise fears of another Edzell

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 11:55:00 +0100

An Angus councillor says closing the Royal Marines Arbroath base if 45 Commando are relocated would be "madness".

Anger as Peter Pan mosaic vandalised in Kirriemuir

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 09:31:00 +0100

There was outrage and revulsion in Kirriemuir after vandals trashed a Peter Pan mosaic at the entrance to a new play area to mark the 150th anniversary of the birth of the town's famous son.

Angus Young Carers launch website

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 14:38:00 +0100

Young carers in Angus have launched a website which was built using their ideas and suggestions.

Angus Council bullish about County Buildings PC glitch resolution

Sat, 04 Jun 2011 07:44:00 +0100

Angus Council chiefs said they are confident the authority has finally resolved major electrical problems, which have plagued Forfar's County Buildings for months.

Arbroath schools merger approved after heated debate

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:25:00 +0100

Angus Councillors have voted in favour of merging two Arbroath primary schools during a heated meeting at Forfar County Buildings.

SEPA signs for Monifieth beach after water quality success

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 11:17:00 +0100

An Angus beach which has been awarded designated bathing water status for the first time is to benefit from new information signs.

No room for complacency in Afghanistan, warns 45 Commando CO

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 09:01:00 +0100

The commanding officer of Arbroath's 45 Commando has warned his unit against complacency, despite a drop in insurgent activity on the Afghan front line.

Post Office is called on to reopen branch after sudden closure

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 14:28:00 +0100

The Post Office has said it is making every effort to get an Angus village shop open again following its sudden closure.

Forfar bra-flasher placed on sex offenders register

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 08:00:00 +0100

A 63-year-old Angus cross-dresser showed two young girls he was wearing a black bra, before following them around a supermarket.

Timmergreens and Muirfield primary schools merger plan scrutinised

Tue, 31 May 2011 18:06:00 +0100

Plans for the merger of two Arbroath primary schools on a new site, have been put under the microscope by inspectors.

Angus Council's progress in collecting rent arrears slowing

Tue, 31 May 2011 11:39:00 +0100

A warning has been sounded that Angus Council may have hit a plateau in the fight against rent arrears, which have seen a dramatic decline in non-payment over four years.

Residents back Muirhead and Birkhill Millennium Hall crossing campaign

Mon, 30 May 2011 15:30:00 +0100

A campaign for a pedestrian crossing on an Angus road was given a boost at the weekend, as over 100 people signed a petition in the first half hour of its launch.

Kirriemuir darts players enjoy a right old Barney with Raymond van Barneveld and Gary Anderson

Mon, 30 May 2011 11:44:00 +0100

Dutch darts legend Raymond van Barneveld is accustomed to performing in front of TV audiences of millions, but it was a crowd of 250 that greeted him in Kirriemuir Town Hall at the weekend.

Membership boost for Letham Grange Golf Club

Mon, 30 May 2011 10:37:00 +0100

An Angus golf club caught up in a course ownership dispute for over a decade is preparing to celebrate its 25th anniversary next month, boosted by news that membership has now exceeded 450 golfers.

Michael Anstice — the young lieutenant who was 'fearless' under fire

Sat, 28 May 2011 06:40:00 +0100

The courage during the Korean War of Colonel Michael Anstice — who died in a tragedy on the River South Esk on Thursday — earned him the Military Cross, and makes for an inspiring story.

Tributes to war hero Colonel Michael Anstice

Sat, 28 May 2011 06:20:00 +0100

The Queen's representative in Angus has led tributes to a decorated octogenarian war hero after he was named as the victim of Thursday's river tragedy north of Forfar.

Groundwork being laid for Arbroath supermarket arrival

Fri, 27 May 2011 19:56:00 +0100

Supermarket chain Asda looks to be coming to Arbroath's Westway retail park after a 14-year wait.

Arbroath sex offender banned from contacting twin brother

Fri, 27 May 2011 16:24:00 +0100

A repeat sex offender has been banned by a sheriff from having any contact with his twin brother after breaching a probation order imposed against the pair for earlier indecent behaviour.

Councillor declines royal day invitation after Signal Tower Museum 'snub'

Fri, 27 May 2011 14:23:00 +0100

An Arbroath councillor revealed he declined an Angus Council invitation to today's visit from the Princess Royal, after the chairman of the Year of the Light Committee was "snubbed".

Carnoustie Links residents asked to stay off balconies until checks for possible storm damage

Fri, 27 May 2011 14:04:00 +0100

Residents of an upmarket development of flats overlooking Carnoustie's golf links have been told to stay off their balconies pending an investigation into storm damage.

UPDATE: Angler who died in South Esk accident named as Lintrathen man Michael Anstice

Fri, 27 May 2011 13:24:00 +0100

The elderly man who died in an angling accident north of Forfar on Thursday has today been named by police.

Hillwalking, cycling and a trip to Dundee all on offer during Angus teachers' work/life balance programme

Fri, 27 May 2011 11:38:00 +0100

Hillwalking, a degree show and a fact-finding trip to Dundee, cycling and gym sessions are all part of controversial in-service days Angus teachers will be taking part in today and on Monday

Arbroath man shouted 'kill' and set Staffordshire bull terrier on neighbour

Thu, 26 May 2011 20:31:00 +0100

A man who shouted "kill" before setting his Staffordshire bull terrier on a 51-year-old widow stood trial at Arbroath Sheriff Court.

Year of Light chairman's omission from Princess Anne guest list 'a slap in the face'

Thu, 26 May 2011 14:41:00 +0100

A row is threatening to overshadow the Princess Royal's visit to Angus on Friday — with the chairman of the group at the centre of the Year of the Light celebrations being left off the guest list for an event he and his colleagues played a major part in.

Angus Council still finalising programme for teachers' work/life balance afternoon

Thu, 26 May 2011 10:51:00 +0100

With less than 24 hours to go, Angus Council has yet to finalise plans for a controversial in-service afternoon which could see teachers take part in "life-enhancing" activities — originally rumoured to include go-karting and walks in the countryside.

Court hears Monifieth teenager attacked man because of comment posted on Facebook

Wed, 25 May 2011 19:50:00 +0100

A Monifieth teenager who attacked a man in broad daylight after an alleged dispute on Facebook has been told he could be facing a spell in a young offenders' institution.

Storm round-up: businesses counting the cost of wind damage

Wed, 25 May 2011 15:47:00 +0100

Angus businesses have been left counting the cost of Monday's storms after high winds wreaked havoc across the county.

SNP risks rift over closure of Noranside open prison

Wed, 25 May 2011 14:58:00 +0100

The Scottish Prison Service has insisted that the closure of Noranside open prison is "not imminent" — as correspondence seen by The Courier suggested that it could lead to a rift in the SNP.

£15,000 winter repair bill leaves Brechin's Caledonian Railway hoping for assistance

Wed, 25 May 2011 13:28:00 +0100

Volunteers at an Angus tourist attraction have asked for support to repair the ravages of the big freeze.

Community service for opportunistic theft from Arbroath man's safe

Wed, 25 May 2011 11:59:00 +0100

An opportunist thief who admitted stealing over £4000 from the safe of an Arbroath man while visiting his home has avoided jail.

Tayside Police honours best Angus employees

Wed, 25 May 2011 10:53:00 +0100

Excellence among serving officers and civilians involved with Tayside Police in Angus has been recognised.

Signal Tower Museum gets ready for royal visitor

Tue, 24 May 2011 19:49:00 +0100

Finishing touches are being put to displays at Arbroath's revamped Signal Tower Museum ahead of its royal reopening when Princess Anne visits the attraction during a tour of Angus on Friday.

Man faces prison for Brechin assault with ornament

Tue, 24 May 2011 17:59:00 +0100

An Angus man has been warned he faces a lengthy spell behind bars after an assault with a heavy ornament that fractured his victim's skull and wrist.

Scouts' honour for saving man after electric shock on Forfar countryside walk

Tue, 24 May 2011 10:59:00 +0100

A proud Forfar father relived the moment his son came to the rescue when he was knocked unconscious by a jolt from an electric fence.

£40 million proposals to redevelop the former Strathmartine Hospital site move forward

Tue, 24 May 2011 08:29:00 +0100

Plans for the £40 million transformation of the former Strathmartine Hospital — in a project which could bring hundreds of homes and a care village to the site — have taken a step forward.

Marines old and new walk together to celebrate conclusion of charity challenge

Mon, 23 May 2011 16:58:00 +0100

Former Royal Marines completed an epic 100-mile weekend Trans-Tayside challenge to cross the region by kayak, raft, bike and on foot in a major fund-raising effort.

Art finds a fitting home at Pictavia

Mon, 23 May 2011 13:43:00 +0100

An exhibition of Pictish and Celtic-inspired art by Perthshire designer Larry Scrimgeour opened at the Pictavia centre near Brechin at the weekend.

The two Andys find summit to trump last year's fund-raising efforts

Sat, 21 May 2011 14:46:00 +0100

A pair of intrepid fund-raisers have devised their own Route 66 from the roof of Scotland to its North Sea shore in a unique charity challenge.

Hospitalfield House jazz nights up for string of awards

Sat, 21 May 2011 14:11:00 +0100

A popular Angus music venue is up for a top gong after being nominated in the country's national jazz awards.

Keren David wins Angus Book Award 2011

Sat, 21 May 2011 10:58:00 +0100

Author Keren David was this week named the winner of the 2011 Angus Book Award for her novel When I Was Joe.

Final whistle beckons for Arbroath Sporting Club

Fri, 20 May 2011 19:13:00 +0100

An Angus junior football team with over 50 years of history will play for the final time on Saturday, after last ditch rent negotiations failed.

Tourists from China and India contributing to Bell Rock tourism effect

Fri, 20 May 2011 17:35:00 +0100

Boat trips to the Bell Rock lighthouse off the coast of Arbroath are providing Angus with a tourism boost with visitors from as far as China and Brazil flocking to the town.

Mother claims Hillside was 'left out' by traffic calming measures

Fri, 20 May 2011 16:59:00 +0100

An Angus mother fears it will take a child to be knocked down before action is taken to slow traffic on a road through her village.

Court hears 76-year-old victim of Kirriemuir bag snatcher is still afraid to go out

Fri, 20 May 2011 09:44:00 +0100

A depressed drug addict wept as he admitted to police officers that he had robbed an elderly woman in a Kirriemuir street before burning her belongings — after his own mother identified him as the man responsible.

MSP joins those calling for a rethink of Arbroath primary schools merger

Thu, 19 May 2011 17:41:00 +0100

An Angus MSP has added fresh controversy to plans to merge two Arbroath primary schools by calling for a rethink.

Angus South candidate given rap on knuckles for campaign flyer error

Thu, 19 May 2011 13:53:00 +0100

An Arbroath councillor who stood for election to Holyrood has been handed an official warning from Angus Council after using a local authority phone number on his campaign flyer.

Dad and grandad green with envy after nine-year-old boy's hole-in-one

Thu, 19 May 2011 12:36:00 +0100

An Angus youngster has become the envy of the greens after an amazing start to his golfing career.

Programme for teachers' work/life balance day yet to be decided, council says

Thu, 19 May 2011 12:12:00 +0100

The programme for an Angus teachers' training day has not been finalised yet, the local authority says.

Dr Nigel Peyton appointed Bishop of Brechin

Thu, 19 May 2011 07:49:00 +0100

The canon of St Ninian's Cathedral in Perth has again failed in her bid to become the first woman bishop of a major UK church.

Year's ban for Letham man who drove at 111mph

Wed, 18 May 2011 15:56:00 +0100

A man recorded travelling at 111mph on the A90 as he drove his girlfriend home to Forfar from a party in Dundee has been convicted of dangerous driving and banned from the road for a year.

Angus postie suspended as reports of non-delivered mail are investigated

Wed, 18 May 2011 12:39:00 +0100

An Angus postie has been suspended amid an investigation into undelivered mail in towns across the district.

Angus parents left to find childcare cover during teachers' work/life balance day

Wed, 18 May 2011 11:32:00 +0100

Angus teachers are being paid to go on organised "life enhancing" activities next week, such as going go-karting, visiting the cinema or even taking drives or walks in the countryside with colleagues during school hours.

Female drugs mule sentenced to 11 months' detention

Wed, 18 May 2011 09:34:00 +0100

A female drugs mule who took a train to Liverpool to bring heroin back to Angus has been detained for 11 months.

Angus Council approves of joint bid to revitalise Arbroath's West Links

Tue, 17 May 2011 19:18:00 +0100

A fresh public/private partnership approach is being launched in an effort to breathe new life into Arbroath's West Links.

Councillor claims Angus Council's treatment of Arbroath Sporting Club is like a 'gangland protection racket'

Tue, 17 May 2011 13:47:00 +0100

An Arbroath councillor has compared Angus Council to a "gangland protection racket," after the local authority demanded a share of a junior football club's income.

Shelter staff troubled by number of 'death row' dogs bred by drug culture

Tue, 17 May 2011 13:29:00 +0100

An Angus animal campaigner behind a drive to clamp down on the unlicensed breeding of Staffordshire bull terriers has said he will not volunteer his time only for dogs to be "put on death row."

Arbroath jet ski rescue prompts safety reminder from RNLI

Tue, 17 May 2011 09:49:00 +0100

The RNLI has issued a safety warning to those taking part in water sports following a rescue on the North Sea off the coast of Arbroath at the weekend.

Surgery announcement marks another milestone for Ayley and Chloe fund-raising effort

Mon, 16 May 2011 12:32:00 +0100

An Angus mum battling to raise funds for life-changing surgery for her disabled twins burst into tears after getting the news the girls have been accepted for treatment by a Missouri surgeon.

Angus Council approves £45,000 funding to tackle Keptie Pond algae

Mon, 16 May 2011 11:12:00 +0100

A £45,000 borehole project has been approved in an effort to rid Arbroath's Keptie Pond of unsightly summer algae.

Tribute paid after death of former Brechin City director Steve Mitchell

Mon, 16 May 2011 09:15:00 +0100

Former director of Brechin City FC Steve Mitchell has died suddenly at the age of 42.

Arbroath street pastors scheme offers a helping hand

Sat, 14 May 2011 13:08:00 +0100

Clubbers and pub-goers now have the offer of a helping hand from Christian volunteers hoping to make a difference on Arbroath's streets.

Paul gets Greece green light after achieving fund-raising goal

Sat, 14 May 2011 11:37:00 +0100

After months of hard work and fund-raising, Angus College SkillZone student Paul Rudunski is celebrating after he was handed the cheques that will fund his dream trip to the 2011 Special Olympics in Greece.

FMS Construction falls into administration and Arbroath benefit centre is marked for closure on dark day for Angus

Sat, 14 May 2011 09:04:00 +0100

Angus has suffered a crushing double economic blow in the public and private sectors which could have an impact stretching to almost 100 local jobs.

Angus Council electrical faults could be foul play

Sat, 14 May 2011 07:59:00 +0100

Investigations into electrical problems which have closed key Angus Council offices in Forfar have taken a sinister twist after police were called into the inquiry.

Scottish Prison Service was considering options for Noranside in August 2009

Fri, 13 May 2011 18:39:00 +0100

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) has been considering options for the redevelopment of Noranside Open Prison in Angus since at least August 2009, confidential documents accessed by The Courier have revealed.

Arbroath Sporting Club says it's game over after failing to reach rent agreement with council

Fri, 13 May 2011 13:14:00 +0100

An Angus junior football team caught up in a rent row has decided to fold after 50 years — and has laid the blame firmly at the door of the council.

Royal Mail investigating claims candidate's election leaflets were 'dumped in the bin'

Fri, 13 May 2011 11:27:00 +0100

Royal Mail is investigating claims from an Angus election candidate who believes his campaign leaflets were "dumped in the bin."

Scottish Prison Service again refuses to give Courier access to Noranside documents

Thu, 12 May 2011 11:31:00 +0100

The future of Noranside Open Prison in Angus remains shrouded in secrecy after the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) again refused to release key documents which could be central to securing its closure — claiming that discussions between officials and Holyrood ministers would be "significantly constrained" under the threat that their views may be published.

Monifieth woman fears dead seal will become a 'macabre spectacle' if it is not removed

Thu, 12 May 2011 10:18:00 +0100

A Monifieth resident has voiced her disbelief at Angus Council's decision not to remove the decaying carcase of a grey seal from a popular beach area.

Arbroath pensioner drove for six miles not noticing tyre was missing

Wed, 11 May 2011 13:37:00 +0100

A 76-year-old Angus pensioner drove for six miles on the A92, oblivious to the fact he had a tyre missing.

Arbroath man shouted sexual remarks at 76-year-old woman

Wed, 11 May 2011 08:11:00 +0100

A 24-year-old man who got drunk and made inappropriate sexual comments to a 76-year-old woman has been spared a jail sentence at Arbroath Sheriff Court.

Family encouraged by improvements since Rhys' stem cell treatment

Tue, 10 May 2011 15:54:00 +0100

An Angus toddler who suffers from cerebral palsy is "improving all the time" after travelling to Germany for stem cell treatment six months ago.

Overall expenses paid to Angus councillors up 1.5%

Tue, 10 May 2011 11:40:00 +0100

Angus councillors' expenses have maintained an upward trend with a claim total of just under £620,000 last year.

Landmark year for Arbroath FC's superfan

Tue, 10 May 2011 09:38:00 +0100

An Arbroath FC superfan of nearly 50 years now shares his manager Paul Sheerin's record of visiting every league ground in Scotland.

Group Captain Neil Laird collects CBE

Mon, 09 May 2011 15:05:00 +0100

An Angus airman honoured for a history-making role in Afghanistan has received his CBE from the Queen at Windsor Castle.

Party of the century for championship-winning Arbroath FC

Mon, 09 May 2011 11:38:00 +0100

On a historic Saturday 133 years in the making, there was nothing which could properly rain on Arbroath Football Club's championship parade.

Angus Council in talks over crumbling coastal path along Seaton Cliffs near Arbroath

Mon, 09 May 2011 08:58:00 +0100

Angus Council and the Scottish Wildlife Trust are set to discuss how to tackle a dangerous, crumbling clifftop in a popular tourist area.

HMS Montrose's captain and crew praise Angus support after Somali tour

Sat, 07 May 2011 14:13:00 +0100

The commanding officer of pirate-fighting HMS Montrose has praised the support of the Angus community during their action-packed deployment.

Summer works to shore up Forfar's Balmashanner war memorial

Sat, 07 May 2011 14:04:00 +0100

A summer works programme is planned for Balmashanner war memorial in Forfar.

Brechin feud ended with man stamping on enemy's head in bed

Fri, 06 May 2011 17:54:00 +0100

A serial offender who forced his way into another man's home before stamping on the head of his sleeping victim has been jailed for four months.

Guild Homes boss says local housing market is still 'shot'

Fri, 06 May 2011 13:16:00 +0100

An Angus housing developer, with nearly 400 homes in the pipeline for the region, has said the market for new houses is showing no sign of picking up.

SNP's Angus wins no surprise — but margin of victory exceeds all expectations

Fri, 06 May 2011 10:18:00 +0100

The SNP wrote a new chapter in Angus politics as they stormed to victory in the county's two reshaped constituencies with thumping majorities.

Driver escapes ban despite being clocked at almost 107mph

Fri, 06 May 2011 07:01:00 +0100

A heartbroken design engineer caught travelling at almost 107mph on the A90 Dundee to Aberdeen road after an emotional meeting with his former girlfriend escaped without a driving ban when he appeared at Forfar Sheriff Court.

Angus community alarm price hike attacked as 'tax on the elderly'

Thu, 05 May 2011 15:59:00 +0100

A leading local campaigner has come out in support of a 95-year-old Edzell man's comments over what he described as the "outrageous increase" in the cost of the community alarm system.

Arbroath centenarian Helen Gibb celebrates 105th birthday

Thu, 05 May 2011 11:18:00 +0100

An Arbroath woman celebrated her 105th birthday this week.

Poignant visit for nephew of Polish pilot killed in Mearns wartime crash

Thu, 05 May 2011 08:34:00 +0100

The nephew of a Polish pilot killed on a training flight in the Mearns 70 years ago will visit his uncle's grave this weekend.

Angus Council outlines strong opposition to emergency service proposals

Wed, 04 May 2011 17:50:00 +0100

Angus Council has approved its response to "one of the most flawed consultations" the local authority's leader believes it has ever encountered.

Ex-evacuee Paul Douglas releases novel based on life in wartime Angus

Wed, 04 May 2011 08:52:00 +0100

An author who was evacuated to Angus as a child during the Blitz, has written a novel based on his wartime experiences.

Councillor questions merits of Brechin gaining official city status

Tue, 03 May 2011 15:59:00 +0100

Angus Council's leader has said he is unsure what would be achieved by Brechin being officially recognised as a city.

Angus Council community alarm costs called a 'betrayal of trust'

Tue, 03 May 2011 11:02:00 +0100

A 95-year-old Edzell man has accused Angus Council of a "betrayal of trust" and said pensioners are now being stretched beyond their limits as budget-tightening measures begin to take hold.

Fun in the sun for Ayley and Chloe's bank holiday fund-raiser

Mon, 02 May 2011 09:58:00 +0100

The sun was shining on a Carnoustie family at the weekend as they continued their mammoth fund-raising drive aimed at sending their daughters to the United States for life-changing surgery.

Helping Stracathro Hospital is child's play for Scott

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 16:18:00 +0100

An Angus teenager who has attended a dermatology clinic since he was a child this week donated a selection of toys to the unit.

Fund for Angus twins Ayley and Chloe Hirsch boosted by Monifieth wedding party

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 07:58:00 +0100

Residents of a Monifieth retirement complex raised a toast to the royal couple, as well as £300 to go towards life-changing surgery for Angus twins who suffer from cerebral palsy.

Brechin man left with speech problem after concrete assault by David Ramsay

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 18:31:00 +0100

A court has heard how a 44-year-old man was left with "slurred speech" and "memory problems" after being struck on the head by a piece of concrete thrown by a Brechin teenager.

New supermarket for Arbroath after 14-year wait

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:38:00 +0100

Arbroath will get a supermarket at the Westway Retail Park, following a 14-year wait for planning permission.

Forfar woman fined for underage tattooing

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 11:33:00 +0100

An amateur Angus tattooist who illegally inked two boys was fined £300 by Sheriff Kevin Veal.

Eviction-threatened Arbroath Sporting Club hold 'positive' meeting with council

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 09:37:00 +0100

An Angus junior football club due to be booted out of their ground could get a two-year reprieve, following a "positive" meeting with council officials.

Murray Taylor can count on world beater Caroline

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 18:31:00 +0100

An Angus accountancy student is celebrating achieving the highest worldwide score for an internationally recognised exam.

Caroline preparing for a dream wedding of her own on Friday

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:42:00 +0100

A critically ill Angus woman who has twice endured the heartbreak of having her dream wedding postponed is hoping for a day fit for a princess as she aims to make it third time lucky on Friday.

Arbroath Sporting Club's rent rise is in another league

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 14:50:00 +0100

A junior football team could fold after Angus Council hiked the rent on their home from £900 to an eye-watering £11,000.

Arbroath man evicted for 'disgusting' anti-social behaviour

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:28:00 +0100

Residents of Sidney Street in Arbroath have spoken of their relief following the eviction of a 24-year-old man.

Angus Council electrical problems remain a mystery over two months on

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 10:29:00 +0100

Work to identify an unexplained electrical fault at Angus Council's HQ has gone on for nearly 70 days, with no sign of any solution.

Backing for bridies: Forfar's glorious food to go far

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 07:25:00 +0100

The humble Forfar Bridie could soon join an exclusive menu alongside Champagne and Parma ham and receive protected name status.

Group goes lizard-combing before diggers move in at Kinnaber

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:55:00 +0100

Conservationists battling to save lizards in Montrose will today walk in front of diggers when excavation work begins on a £229,000 cycle path.

Ex-serviceman given community service for part in RM Condor ration pack fraud

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:01:00 +0100

A former member of the armed forces was told he had narrowly avoided prison after helping mastermind a scheme which saw over £22,000 worth of goods fraudulently obtained from the Ministry of Defence.

Newtyle holiday village plan given outline backing despite couple's complaints

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:13:00 +0100

A Meigle couple who could soon have a holiday village development and 685 people on their doorstep have spoken of their despair after Angus councillors approved the plans.

Anger in Angus at Australia's decision to deport paedophile William Milne

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:11:00 +0100

Australia's decision to deport an Angus paedophile back to Scotland has sparked outrage in the area.

Senior figure backing bullying row minister the Rev Dr Laurence Whitley

Wed, 27 Apr 2011 09:34:00 +0100

A former Angus minister at the centre of a bullying row at Glasgow Cathedral has been backed by a senior Church of Scotland official.

Brechiners back repeal of gay ministers ban

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 15:30:00 +0100

The people of Brechin — where Scott Rennie served as a minister for over a decade — appear to be united in their belief that the Church of Scotland should not refuse to ordain those in same-sex relationships.

RNLI expects Montrose lifeboat station work to start in May

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:09:00 +0100

Work on a new lifeboat station serving Angus is set to begin next month, following nearly a year of delays.

Killer Jason Campbell moved amid safety fears

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:30:00 +0100

One of Scotland's most notorious killers — sentenced to life for knifing a young Celtic fan — has been moved from Noranside open prison near Forfar over fears for his safety.

Angus Council staff's 314 years off sick

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:28:00 +0100

Angus Council staff have taken the equivalent of 314 years in sick days in the past two years, The Courier can reveal.

Monifieth minister's final services after 37 years

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:12:00 +0100

Rev David Jamieson has conducted his final services after 37 years in the ministry in Monifieth.

Reassurance of Condor marines' presence in Helmand

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 13:50:00 +0100

Angus Royal Marines have been developing a reassurance role in the early stages of their six-month posting to Afghanistan.

Afghans try rugby thanks to 45 Commando

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 10:02:00 +0100

Royal Marines from Arbroath's 45 Commando have taken time out of their military role in Afghanistan to undertake a joint sporting mission with the soldiers of the home nation.

Astronaut Alvin Drew's special mission to Strathmore Highland Games

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 07:01:00 +0100

An astronaut who surprised an Angus countess with a call from space has promised to join her on a special mission as a highland games chieftain.

Tutties Neuk all set for a derby party — just don't mention the league title

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:21:00 +0100

Whether it is called a jinx, a hex or a hoodoo, regulars at Arbroath's best-known football pub are determined not to dent the chances of their local heroes on Saturday.

Application for 250ft wind turbine near Inveraldie

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 14:28:00 +0100

Drivers on the A90 north of Dundee could soon be passing a 250ft-high wind turbine.

Common good land may provide answer to Arbroath Infirmary parking problems

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:33:00 +0100

Angus councillors have agreed to enter into "detailed dialogue" with NHS Tayside over the ongoing problem of parking at Arbroath Infirmary — with the possibility of a £75,000 car park being constructed on nearby common good land.

'Vigilantes' pledge to help Montrose Oxfam beat thieves

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 11:53:00 +0100

An Angus town has come together to form a "vigilante" guard, following the theft of hundreds of pounds worth of donations from a charity shop.

JD Wetherspoon's Angus expansion plans raise fears for local pub trade

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 07:45:00 +0100

Fears for small, privately-owned pubs in Angus are growing after it was revealed an industry giant has added another town to its shopping list of sites in the region.

ACCESS office plan will see Tayside Police museum moving to Kirriemuir

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 19:25:00 +0100

Angus Council is to install an ACCESS office under the same roof as Tayside Police in Kirriemuir under a £150,000 plan.

Man assaulted former partner in her own home after 'stalking' her

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 17:32:00 +0100

A man who "stalked" his former partner before assaulting her in her own home has been jailed.

Sheriff set to spare dog's life after attack

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:01:00 +0100

A Staffordshire bull terrier that left an Angus woman requiring surgery is to be castrated and kept muzzled, but could escape destruction.

Man launched knife attack after catching victim with girlfriend

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:17:00 +0100

A knife attacker who stabbed a man he caught naked and kissing his girlfriend was jailed for two years and eight months at Arbroath Sheriff Court.

Council tax freeze and education cuts dominate as Courier hustings series visits Angus South

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 11:34:00 +0100

The council tax freeze and "disgraceful" cuts proposed for Angus College were among issues debated by candidates vying to represent the new Angus South constituency at Holyrood as they went head to head at the latest Scottish Parliamentary hustings organised by The Courier.

Drink-drive killer Alistair Ferrier's mother brands victims' daughter a 'spiteful, vindictive woman'

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 09:53:00 +0100

The mother of an Angus drink-drive killer has accused his victims' daughter of being "spiteful" and "vindictive" about his bid to appeal a nine-year sentence.

Summer of discontent feared at Lunan Bay

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:59:00 +0100

The owners of farmland adjoining an Angus beauty spot are bracing themselves for another summer of trouble as a result of the anti-social behaviour of a minority of irresponsible visitors and wild campers.

Harry Potter star Timothy Spall spellbound by Arbroath's charms

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 10:23:00 +0100

Arbroath has received a glowing endorsement from Harry Potter actor Timothy Spall and wife Shane, and their time in the Angus town will feature in a BBC documentary next month.

Angus Council to move Forfar staff after new electrical fault

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:38:00 +0100

Major problems at Angus Council offices in Forfar appear no closer to resolution after the authority revealed its intention to move staff to other accommodation.

Afghanistan duty proves eventful for Brechin mum Captain Lisa Irwin

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:36:00 +0100

A Brechin mum returned at the weekend from an extremely eventful six-month tour of duty in Helmand province.

Ownership of land threatens plans for Ferryden cairn

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:34:00 +0100

A community council's efforts to build a sea wall and prevent a cairn on a popular Angus walking route from toppling into the sea could be in jeopardy because of ownership issues.

Match celebrates the life of Andrew Crowe

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:42:00 +0100

A charity football match has been held to celebrate the life of an Angus teenager who died unexpectedly last year.

Success for far-travelled Loon Barry Stevens

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:48:00 +0100

Station Park success could not have tasted sweeter for one far-travelled Forfar fan.

Stay of execution for Montrose lizards

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:26:00 +0100

The race to save lizards from being crushed by diggers working on a £229,000 Angus cycle path has been given more time.

'Need for change' after killer drink-driver Alistair Ferrier bids for appeal

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:31:00 +0100

An Angus woman petitioning a drink-driver's appeal against his nine-year sentence for killing her parents has said she hopes her fight will highlight the need for change in the justice system.

Father Brian McLean 'ashamed' of drink-driving offence

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 09:55:00 +0100

An Angus priest has expressed his shame to a court after being caught driving at almost three times the legal limit on a rural road.

Angus Council's County Buildings offices close after 'flames' spotted in sockets

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 07:07:00 +0100

Key Angus Council offices in Forfar have been closed on health and safety grounds amid claims that wall sockets caught fire and began to melt.

Taxing role for Condor marine in Afghanistan

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 17:58:00 +0100

A marine from RM Condor in Angus is working in 40-degree heat to keep military vehicles on the road during a six-month deployment to Afghanistan.

Scott Harper ordered to pay £6000 for breaking man's jaw in Forfar assault

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:59:00 +0100

A man whose Angus street assault left his victim with a broken jaw and cheekbone was ordered to pay £6000 compensation for the vicious attack.

Former Angus Council care worker to compensate blind person for theft

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:54:00 +0100

A care worker who stole a blind pensioner's purse escaped a court punishment despite a sheriff describing the offence as a "pretty dreadful crime."

Roadshow brings flood warning hotline to Arbroath

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:27:00 +0100

A Floodline roadshow for at-risk Angus residents arrived in Arbroath, giving people living in communities threatened by river or coastal flooding the chance to register for advance flood warnings.

Former PC Karen Howie jailed for 27 months over tip-off and insurance charge

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:13:00 +0100

A former Tayside Police officer who tipped off a suspect in a counterfeit cash inquiry because she feared a photograph of her taking drugs could wreck her career has been jailed for 27 months.

PC felt like a "leper" after being pricked with a dirty needle

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:46:00 +0100

A court heard how a Tayside Police officer felt like a "leper" during a six-month wait for the outcome of tests after being pricked by a drug-user's needle.

Nine-year-old boy left fighting for life after car flips over near Forfar

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:04:00 +0100

A nine-year-old boy was fighting for his life in Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, after a car left the dual carriageway near Forfar, flew 20 feet down an embankment and flipped over, landing on its roof in a field.

Inchcape Park sea defences extension planned

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:15:00 +0100

Angus Council is proposing to extend the sea defences at Inchcape Park in Arbroath to reduce the risk of coastal erosion.

Turbine applications lodged for Glen Trusta, Colliston, Kirriemuir

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:19:00 +0100

A pair of 47-metre wind turbines could be installed in an Angus glen if a planning application is successful.

Court finding places Letham Grange golf resort's future in balance

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:41:00 +0100

The future of an Angus golf resort is once again hanging in the balance after a bitter 10-year ownership dispute finally came to an end.

Young kart racer Sandy Mitchell zooms to big win

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:18:00 +0100

A rising young Angus kart star has notched his maiden win in the British Championship.

Petition to keep drink-driver Alistair Ferrier in prison

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:44:00 +0100

The daughter of an Angus couple who died in a car crash is starting a petition after learning her parents' killer is to appeal his sentence.

Arbroath man's relationship with 12-year-old 'hugely inappropriate'

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:50:00 +0100

An Angus man who had a relationship with a 12-year-old girl less than two months after being placed on the sex offenders register escaped a custodial sentence at Arbroath Sheriff Court.

Former postman Adam Gummer left 1458 items of mail at his house

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:42:00 +0100

A former Angus postman dumped 1458 items of mail in his house the day he was fired, after developing problems with drugs.

Council chief puts Montrose's case to GlaxoSmithKline

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:13:00 +0100

Angus Council's new chief executive has approached pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline after the firm's Montrose plant emerged as a contender for investment which could bring hundreds of jobs to the town.

Supermarket driving tests backed by Angus instructors

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:24:00 +0100

Angus driving instructors have backed a scheme that could see tests conducted from libraries, community centres and supermarkets.

House proposed for Letham/Arbroath road wins approval

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:47:00 +0100

Angus councillors have given the green light for a new house on a rural site near the village of Letham.

Teenager stole three purses from Montrose nightclub

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:42:00 +0100

A teenager who stole purses from the handbags of three women at an Angus nightclub was fined at Arbroath Sheriff Court.

Arbroath project to help the young homeless

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:40:00 +0100

A two-year project aimed at tackling the scourge of young persons' homelessness is to be piloted in Angus.

Artist's porcelain tribute to Bell Rock milestone

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 20:12:00 +0100

An Angus artist is creating an unusual piece of porcelain to mark the bicentenary of the Bell Rock Lighthouse.

Father awaits answers from NHS Tayside over Scott Nichol's death

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:12:00 +0100

An Angus father whose son took his own life after leaving a psychiatric unit says he is still searching for answers from NHS Tayside.

Glamis Burn and Kerbet Water to be checked for pollution

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:21:00 +0100

Two Angus waterways are to be analysed by environmental experts in the coming weeks for pollution levels.

Proposal to save Ferryden cairn threatened by erosion

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:58:00 +0100

A community council is considering building a concrete wall to prevent a cairn on a popular Angus walking route from toppling into the sea.

Guide Dogs for the Blind seeks volunteers going into 80th year

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 14:22:00 +0100

Guide Dogs for the Blind marks its 80th birthday this year with the charity hoping there may be more people willing to give up some time to support the organisation.

Couple's wedding gifts and hotel discount go towards helping Ayley and Chloe walk

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:12:00 +0100

An Angus couple battling to raise funds for life changing surgery for their disabled twins will give up their wedding gifts to boost the cause.

Lunan Bay parking upgrade nears completion

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:36:00 +0100

Work to upgrade the car park at one of Angus' most attractive beauty spots is nearing completion.

GlaxoSmithKline news hailed as 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity' for Montrose

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:36:00 +0100

The news that Montrose is in the running to become the location for pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline's first new UK factory in three decades was last night described as "a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

Pupils' railway station art is fit for a king

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 17:46:00 +0100

King Robert the Bruce was among those this week taking a closer look at images of Arbroath which are brightening up the town's railway station.

National award for Selwood Funeral Directors

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 15:20:00 +0100

Monifieth and Carnoustie funeral directors Selwood have scooped a national award -- beating off competition from 1500 other firms across Scotland.

Church decides shortlist of candidates to succeed Dr John Mantle as Bishop of Brechin

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 14:18:00 +0100

The Scottish Episcopal Church has unveiled the shortlist of candidates for the office of the Bishop of Brechin.

GlaxoSmithKline transfers work from India to Montrose

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 08:50:00 +0100

Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline has delivered a massive vote of confidence in its Angus operation with news that it is to move production from India to its Montrose plant.

Sheriff tells assailants Chloe Beattie and Stacey Scrimgeour to cut alcohol from their lives

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 16:06:00 +0100

Two young women who carried out an unprovoked Angus high street assault on a defenceless 15-year-old were advised by a sheriff to cut alcohol from their lives.

Alan Carnegie Plastering Services unfairly sacked labourer by text message

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:21:00 +0100

A Forfar man was sacked from his labouring job with an Angus plastering firm by text message, an employment tribunal has heard.

Riley Murray will get the chance to walk and run like his friends at school

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 12:45:00 +0100

The parents of a six-year-old Montrose boy have decided to risk his life in an operation that could let him walk for the first time.

Lunan Bay rescue prompts councillor's warning to clifftop walkers

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 11:04:00 +0100

An Angus councillor warned clifftop walkers not to "take their lives in their hands," after two men fell 60ft from a path near Arbroath.

Drink-driver Alistair Ferrier's jail bride believed to be pregnant

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 09:47:00 +0100

An Angus woman who was married in jail to a drink-driver who killed two pensioners is heavily pregnant, it has been claimed.

In pictures: celebrating the Declaration of Arbroath

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:44:00 +0100

History has been brought to life at one of Angus's most famous landmarks as visitors from far and wide flocked to celebrate the 691st anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath.

Angus Council moves to plug gap following £435,000 procurement mix-up

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:10:00 +0100

Angus Council has moved to plug a gap in its procedures after a mix-up over a £435,000 order for a fleet of 65 community-care vehicles.

Police will not pursue criminal proceedings over Mearns bus crash

Thu, 07 Apr 2011 09:46:00 +0100

Police have confirmed there will be no criminal proceedings after concluding an investigation into a bus crash in the Mearns that left 19 pupils injured.

Graham Bell detained after attacking man in a jealous rage

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:03:00 +0100

A teenager who broke a man's jaw in a jealous rage after hearing he had slept with his partner has been detained following a hearing at Arbroath Sheriff Court.

John Foy (70) is fined for assaulting sheltered housing staff member

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:02:00 +0100

A 70-year-old sheltered housing resident was fined at Arbroath Sheriff Court after a drunken assault on staff.

Angus hopefuls appear at The Courier's first Holyrood hustings

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 08:01:00 +0100

A blend of topics from the district's doorstep to the desert sands of the Middle East set the ball rolling on The Courier's 2011 election hustings.

Angus youth project's achievements are making Hedz turn

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 13:36:00 +0100

An Angus project aimed at diverting Angus youngsters down a positive life track is revving up for a new season on Scotland's race circuits.

Angus business community urged to seize renewables opportunity

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 10:11:00 +0100

Angus has been told it has all the assets to be Scotland's hub for the offshore wind industry.

Woman appears on Forfar murder petition

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:30:00 +0100

A woman accused of murder has made a private appearance at Forfar Sheriff Court.

Charity football match to be held in honour of tragic teenager Andrew Crowe

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:41:00 +0100

A charity football match in memory of a Brechin teenager who died of a brain haemorrhage last year will take place at Glebe Park.

Vintage cars are the hub of attention at Glamis

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:48:00 +0100

Angus was the weekend draw of the vintage vehicle world as the sale of a unique Scottish collection drew interest from across the globe.

Angus councillor doubts increased dog fouling patrols will deter irresponsible owners

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:46:00 +0100

An Angus councillor has said he doubts whether increased dog fouling patrols in the county will make an impact on the "hard core" of irresponsible owners.

Arbroath Yompers put heart and sole into fund-raising efforts

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 13:13:00 +0100

Community supporters donned their walking boots at the weekend to raise money for two good causes in Angus.

'Mind-boggling' generosity to help Chloe and Ayley Hirsch

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 07:45:00 +0100

Former Dundee striker Ian Fleming has fought many a battle on the pitch, but he admits he has been almost reduced to tears by the generosity of others as he and his family prepare for the biggest fight of their lives so far.

Glamis Castle opens its doors for the 2011 season

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 07:02:00 +0100

Home and abroad have combined for a memorable start to the 2011 season at Glamis Castle.

Race to Bell Rock added to Year of the Light line-up

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 14:50:00 +0100

A special yacht race from Arbroath harbour to the Bell Rock Lighthouse has been arranged as part of the Year of the Light celebrations.

CBE for Angus-born officer Group Captain Neil Laird

Sat, 02 Apr 2011 10:31:00 +0100

An Angus-born RAF officer has been awarded Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in recognition of his history-making leadership role on the Afghanistan front line.

Man jailed for ordering drugs from India over internet

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:52:00 +0100

A Forfar man who imported thousands of diazepam tablets from India after ordering them on the internet to feed his habit was jailed for nine months.

Royal Montrose Golf Club appeals after flag theft

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 17:55:00 +0100

The Royal Montrose Golf Club flag has been stolen from its pole, just days after it was raised to mark the start of the new season.

Sheriff condemns social work report after bottle assault

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:35:00 +0100

A sheriff has launched a scathing attack on Angus Council's social work department after rejecting an "unrealistic" background report recommending a deferred sentence for a bottle assault offender.

Fine and ban for 117mph motorist Robbie Miller

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:24:00 +0100

A young Monifieth driver clocked at 117 miles an hour on the A90 trunk road through Angus has been fined and banned.

Arbroath Sporting Club fearing for future after learning Seaton Park tenancy won't be renewed

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:18:00 +0100

Officials at a junior football club with 50 years of tradition behind it say the club could be set to fold when Angus Council kicks them out of their ground.

Amateur admits tattooing teenage boys

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:35:00 +0100

An amateur Angus tattooist will be sentenced later this month for illegally inking 14 and 15-year-old boys.

Angus Council investigating Tarfside Primary School bus crash

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:47:00 +0100

Angus Council has launched an investigation after a school bus crashed in the Glenesk area.

Carnoustie boy will lead FA Cup finalists out at Wembley

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:48:00 +0100

A 10-year-old boy from Angus is set to lead out the teams at the FA Cup final at Wembley in May.

Football For Change turning troubled lives around in Arbroath

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 19:38:00 +0100

A successful Angus community project that uses football to help troubled young people turn their life around, could be set to expand.

Supporters face the pain to raise money for Ayley and Chloe

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:02:00 +0100

A brave group of seven car salesmen — and a "random guy in the pub" — raised £2600 in a bid to send a set of Carnoustie twins to the US for life-changing surgery by having themselves waxed at the town's All Stars bar.

Angus College staff protest against funding cuts

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:46:00 +0100

Angus College staff have taken part in a day of action against cuts to funding.

US golfers find fitting way to say thanks for Carnoustie hospitality

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:47:00 +0100

A group of American golfers have made a life-saving donation to Carnoustie Links, following the tragic deaths of two former club captains on the town's Championship course.

Angus Council insists progress is being made on solving electrical problems at County Buildings

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 06:56:00 +0100

Staff at the Angus Council County Buildings in Forfar should finally resume normal service this week after over a month of disruption due to an electrical fault.

Man jailed for attacks on 'defenceless women'

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:44:00 +0100

A man who assaulted a series of "defenceless women" has been detained for a total of 14 months.

Save the lizards! — Montrose cycle path work puts protected species at risk

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 13:13:00 +0100

People in Montrose are being urged to help save lizards from being crushed or buried during the construction of a £229,000 cycle path.

Robbie Miller banned after 117mph A90 drive

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:24:00 +0100

A Monifieth man has been banned from driving after being caught travelling at 117mph on the A90 Dundee to Aberdeen road.

Members club together to reopen Letham Grange courses

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:04:00 +0100

An Angus golf resort that ceased trading because of an ownership dispute will reopen its courses this weekend thanks to members.

Caravan Club pledges seven-figure investment in Forfar's Lochside site as lease extended

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:39:00 +0100

The Caravan Club has pledged to accelerate a seven-figure investment in Forfar's Lochside site after a final decision by Angus Council to grant the organisation a 50-year lease there.

The Olde 78th Fraser Highlanders youth pipe band in tartan pilgrimage to Forfar

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:08:00 +0100

Talented young musicians from Canada brightened a damp Angus morning with a special performance on Monday.

DP&L Travel agency staff say thanks

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:06:00 +0100

Staff from a long-established travel agency in Arbroath have been left "overwhelmed" by the response from customers to its closure after 30 years.

Angus Coastal Path remains closed at Seaton Cliffs after landslips

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:03:00 +0100

A stretch of the Angus Coastal Path remains closed more than a week after it was inspected by officers from Angus Council.

Arbroath man brandished two kitchen knives outside nightclub

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:56:00 +0100

A man who had two kitchen knives outside an Angus nightclub has been jailed for six months.

Liberal Democrat Robert Brown hits out at Noranside 'smokescreen'

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 08:34:00 +0100

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) is abusing Freedom of Information legislation in a bid to conceal documents that could be instrumental in closing Noranside open prison, the Scottish Liberal Democrats' justice spokesman says.

Doubt cast on revamp for Kirriemuir flats

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:04:00 +0100

Empty housing in Marywell Gardens, Kirriemuir, is in line for a revamp — but doubt has been cast over just how far the repair cash will go.

Delight as Eassie, Nevay and Kirkinch community hall is opened

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:43:00 +0100

The new £540,000 community hall at Balkeerie was officially opened this weekend, after more than a decade of fund-raising on the part of the Eassie, Nevay and Kirkinch Community Association.

Ayley and Chloe's story inspires family of Arbroath Yompers

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 11:54:00 +0100

An Angus family have signed up to the Arbroath Yomp after being "touched" by Courier coverage of two-year-old twins battling to walk for the first time.

Noranside open prison plans to remain secret

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 09:13:00 +0100

The Scottish Prison Service has refused to release key documents regarding the future of Noranside open prison in Angus following a freedom of information request from The Courier — claiming this would not be in the "public interest."

Super Nan signs up for Ayley and Chloe skydive

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 14:41:00 +0000

Daredevil Carnoustie woman Nan O'Rourke may have turned 70 last month but she is determined her age will not stop her from pulling off a special stunt in an attempt to change the lives of two local girls.

Mike's Buggies keeping youngsters on the straight and narrow

Sat, 26 Mar 2011 12:07:00 +0000

A mature Angus student is driving ahead a new community project aimed at getting young people off the streets of Angus.

Angus agrees temporary licensing extension for royal wedding

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:23:00 +0000

Those wishing to toast next month's royal wedding will have an even longer opportunity to do so after Angus licensing board agreed to a temporary extension of licensing hours.

Glamis Castle Virgin balloon's sudden landing causes a stir

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:47:00 +0000

A hot air balloon has caused a stir after it landed at a farm near Forfar.

60 days' jail for Forfar man who feels 'entitled to use cannabis'

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:55:00 +0000

An Angus man has been jailed for 60 days because of his "philosophy" that it was his right to use cannabis.

Royal Marines band speaks a 'universal language' in support of comrades

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 09:41:00 +0000

A trumpet may not weigh as heavy as an assault rifle, but for the men and women of the Royal Marines Band Scotland, both are vital tools.

Campaigner's anger at snubbing of Arbroath Abbey's world heritage site bid

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:29:00 +0000

The vice-chairman of Arbroath Abbey's failed campaign for World Heritage Site status has accused selectors of trying to "wriggle out of the blame" for the site being snubbed.

Sainsbury's announces revised Montrose plans

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 19:29:00 +0000

Supermarket firm Sainsbury's has announced revised plans for its bid to establish a presence in Angus.

Animals died after cable was chewed

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 17:58:00 +0000

Further details of how five calves were killed after being electrocuted at a Forfar farm have emerged.

County Buildings fire alarms stopping Angus Council work

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:59:00 +0000

A faulty fire alarm at Angus Council's County Buildings in Forfar has disrupted staff for the last three weeks.

Arbroath Abbey's World Heritage Site bid 'did not provide outstanding universal value'

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 15:56:00 +0000

Arbroath Abbey was turned down as a World Heritage Site because experts thought it wouldn't provide "outstanding universal value".

Gruesome cow carcasses mystery at Barry Buddon

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 14:12:00 +0000

Dead cows have been discovered on the army training range at Barry Buddon near Carnoustie.

Woman overcome by gas fumes

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:09:00 +0000

A woman has been taken to hospital after being overcome by gas fumes at her Arbroath home.

Woman hurt in Arbroath van incident

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:05:00 +0000

School children watched in horror as a young woman was knocked unconscious in an accident with a vehicle on a busy Angus road.

Animal campaigner tells of crisis facing Staffordshire terrier breed

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 09:43:00 +0000

The case of a neglected Staffordshire terrier is a clear example of a crisis in the breed which an Angus animal campaigner said has reached "epidemic" proportions.

Biker sentenced to 15 months in jail after terrifying Arbroath family

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 17:04:00 +0000

A biker who repeatedly sped past a grandmother, her two grandchildren and their dogs on an Angus footpath, while shouting abuse, has been jailed at Arbroath Sheriff Court.

World Heritage Site snub for Arbroath Abbey will see town 'miss out'

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:46:00 +0000

VisitScotland claimed Arbroath's tourist trade would miss out on "proven advantages" after the town's most famous landmark was snubbed as a World Heritage Site candidate.

Arbroath dog left to starve in flat

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:44:00 +0000

A dog was left to starve and live in its own faeces at a flat in Arbroath.

US astronaut's stellar call to an old Glamis friend

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 07:21:00 +0000

An astronaut's out of this world idea to catch up with a faraway friend has led to an Angus memento from the space shuttle Discovery's final mission.

Carrach Wind Farm proposals go on display

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:35:00 +0000

Proposals which could see a new wind farm established on the outskirts of Kirriemuir are set to go on display.

Call for solidarity with the Fight For Fairer Fuel

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:34:00 +0000

An Angus councillor has called on his fellow elected members to "unite in solidarity" to force action on the price of fuel.

Angus funeral for Goa cycling accident victim Wally Shuff

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:23:00 +0000

The funeral of an Angus man killed in a road accident in India will take place later this week.

Montrose wind turbines discussions confirmed

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 11:39:00 +0000

Angus Council has confirmed it is in discussions with a renewables company on the development of wind turbines in Montrose, following a series of reports in The Courier.

All roads lead to Glamis for vintage car sale of the century

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 08:02:00 +0000

One of the most remarkable automotive collections to ever go under the hammer in Scotland is attracting major international interest ahead of an Angus auction early next month.

Name of the rose no longer an issue for Montrose cash

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:44:00 +0000

Funding for a long abandoned project to develop a rose promoting Montrose could yet be used to benefit the community.

Family humbled by community's support for twins Ayley and Chloe

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:38:00 +0000

An Angus couple could soon be one step closer to realising their dream of chasing their twin girls along the beach near their Carnoustie home as the doctors with the power to perform life-changing surgery begin examining their case.

Montrose urged to say RATTs to turbines

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:27:00 +0000

Montrose residents should take immediate action to prevent "extremely inefficient" wind turbines from becoming an "eyesore" on the landscape of their town, according to the man who led the opposition to a similar proposal in Dundee.

Hungry hordes head to new Arbroath KFC

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 11:38:00 +0000

Arbroath's new KFC fast food restaurant has opened after months of delays.

Arrest made following cash raid on Forfar Co-op

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 08:23:00 +0000

A woman has been arrested in connection with the alleged robbery of a three-figure sum of money from the East Angus Co-op in Dundee Road, Forfar.

Salvation Army confident Angus folk will respond to Japanese disaster in usual 'magnificent' way

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 18:40:00 +0000

The head of the Salvation Army in Angus has made a special plea to the people of the district to replicate their previous generosity in support of the people of Japan.

Twin boost for group bidding to create community hub in Carnoustie

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 15:20:00 +0000

The bid to establish a community hub in Carnoustie has received a double boost.

Loons Ale gives Forfar FC fans new excuse to be stationed at the bar

Sat, 19 Mar 2011 12:34:00 +0000

It may not be the ideal training elixir but a Forfar Athletic fan hopes he has been able to tap into a brew which may yet be a toast for a successful Station Park season.

Banned driver Paul Hosie jailed after 39th conviction at 25

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 17:50:00 +0000

A serial offender was knocked down by a police car as he fled the scene of a Forfar chase has been jailed for nine months.

Former police officer Karen Howie has tip-off sentence deferred

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:49:00 +0000

A former Tayside Police officer who resigned after tipping off a suspect in a criminal investigation has been back in court.

Police called in after councillor targeted on Facebook

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:42:00 +0000

The leader of the Scottish National Party opposition on Angus Council has been the victim of a cyber-bullying campaign, The Courier can reveal.

Forfar knifeman Mark Smith is jailed for 39 months

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 08:06:00 +0000

A "Jekyll and Hyde" knifeman has received a 39-month sentence after a dramatic Angus street incident captured on CCTV.

Work begins on Angus cycleway

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 21:09:00 +0000

Work has begun on a long-awaited footpath and cycleway in Angus costing £229,000.

Angus agrees extra annual leave — but no bank holiday — for royal wedding

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:21:00 +0000

Angus Council workers are to get an extra day of annual leave to celebrate the royal wedding on Friday, April 29.

Letham Grange members' determination to keep courses open wins more praise

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:39:00 +0000

A move by Letham Grange Golf Club to save the course from closure has been heralded as fantastic news for the tourism industry.

45 Commando thank Angus public for their support

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 08:47:00 +0000

The commanding officer of Arbroath's 45 Commando has paid tribute to the "invaluable" support of the people of Angus as the Royal Marines prepare to embark on a six-month tour of duty in war-torn Afghanistan.

SNP councillor responds to rival's Montrose swimming pool comments

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 18:25:00 +0000

An Angus SNP councillor has hit back at claims his party had been embarrassed by the fact its own public health minister welcomed plans for a £9 million swimming pool complex in Montrose.

Reward offered in bid to trace Mundamalla House thieves

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:28:00 +0000

An undisclosed reward has been offered in the bid to trace thieves who stripped a former Angus care home in a £20,000 raid.

Letham Grange courses to open

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:39:00 +0000

Letham Grange Golf Course in Angus could re-open in around two weeks.

RM Condor marines go to Helmand Province

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:47:00 +0000

The early hours of this morning saw the latest Arbroath exodus of Royal Marines from RM Condor bound for the Afghanistan front line.

A word with StAnza poetry festival director Eleanor Livingstone

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:50:00 +0000

Since it began as a small gathering of poets and poetry lovers in St Andrews in 1998, the StAnza festival has gone from strength to strength. Preparing for its return this week, festival director Eleanor Livingstone describes its efforts to engage with new audiences.

The Angus hotel and golf course plans draw international interest

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:00:00 +0000

A £55 million golf, hotel and housing plan for rural Angus is drawing international interest.

Work to establish fault continues at Angus Council Buildings

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:07:00 +0000

Angus Council's communications nerve centre has been relocated as the authority continues its efforts to pin down an electrical fault plaguing vital computer systems.

Angus Council rejects seven-figure education cut claim

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:48:00 +0000

Angus Council's education convener has rejected a claim that a seven-figure schools spending cut is on the cards if controversial changes planned for teachers' conditions of service are not achieved.

Angus man Wally Shuff killed while cycling in Goa

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 12:09:00 +0000

Family and friends of a popular Angus man have been left devastated after he was knocked down and killed while cycling in the Indian tourist paradise of Goa.

Thieves march off with £1000 worth of shoes after breaking into Brechin firm E. J. Croll Joinery

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:28:00 +0000

The police have appealed for witnesses after a business premises in Brechin Industrial Estate was broken into for the second time in a month.

New administrator has high hopes for iconic Glamis Castle

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:43:00 +0000

The historic ramparts of Glamis Castle may rock to a 21st century tune as part of the drive by the Angus landmark's new administrator to keep the attraction at the top of the tourist charts.

Stamp-ede for Bell Rock covers

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:08:00 +0000

A philatelic stampede for a piece of Angus maritime history has brought a boost for the men of the RNLI.

Shona Robison praise for Montrose Pool embarrasses SNP — claim

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:33:00 +0000

Public Health Minister Shona Robison's glowing endorsement of Montrose's new £9 million swimming pool was last night described as an "embarrassment" for Angus SNP councillors who opposed the project.

Period features stolen in raid of Mundamalla House in Newtyle

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 10:03:00 +0000

A former Angus care home has been stripped by thieves.

Major General Andrew Whitehead gives a ringing endorsement of 45 Commando

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:15:00 +0000

As Arbroath's 45 Commando begin to deploy to Afghanistan for the fourth time, one of their most respected former leaders has assured families the men are up to the task.

Professor Roland Paxton hails Stevenson's Bell Rock wonder

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 11:18:00 +0000

One of the UK's most highly-regarded civil engineers was at Angus College in Arbroath this week to give a presentation on the construction of the Bell Rock Lighthouse.

Scott Imray's emotional search for bodies in Christchurch's rubble

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 11:27:00 +0000

A Mearns father-of-two has spoken of the most "emotional" experience of his 29-year career as he helped search for survivors of the Christchurch earthquake.

Ferryden cairn at increasing risk from coastal erosion

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:53:00 +0000

Action is required to prevent a cairn on a popular Angus walking route from toppling into the sea as a result of further coastal erosion, it has been claimed.

Turf cut to get Montrose swimming pool project up and running

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:33:00 +0000

The £8.9 million project to build a combined swimming pool and sports complex in Montrose is now under way.

Tattooing under-18s lands Forfar woman in court

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:29:00 +0000

A Forfar woman has admitted tattooing three boys under the age of 18.

Family of Monifieth dad-of-three Christopher 'Sas' Richardson thank community for support

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 14:26:00 +0000

A Monifieth woman mourning the death of her husband has hailed the "overwhelming support" her family received during his illness.

Carer admits stealing purse of blind pensioner

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:49:00 +0000

An Angus Council carer has admitted stealing a blind 89-year-old woman's purse.

Ongoing electrical fault could have council staff on the move

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:29:00 +0000

Angus Council staff will be relocated to other buildings from the weekend if an electrical fault that has been plaguing its Forfar headquarters for weeks cannot be rectified.

Royal Marines from Arbroath's 45 Commando join Afghanistan effort

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:25:00 +0000

Arbroath's Royal Marines have already begun to deploy to the front line in Afghanistan, it has been confirmed.

Heated debate on Arbroath schools merger raises grave concerns

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:21:00 +0000

"Deep concerns" over the potential merger of two Arbroath schools have been raised following a "very heated" debate organised as part of the consultation process.

Big step forward for Carnoustie Centre Action Group

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 14:33:00 +0000

A winning building design has been selected in the bid to establish a community hub for Carnoustie on the site of the former Kinloch School.

45 Commando marines set for Afghan mission

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:21:00 +0000

Royal Marines from 45 Commando in Arbroath will be deployed to Afghanistan as early as this weekend, sources have told The Courier.

All roads lead to Brechin for exiled fans coming home for Scottish Cup tie

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 11:15:00 +0000

It will be a case of trains, planes and automobiles as Brechin fans arrive from the far-flung reaches of the globe for Saturday's Scottish Cup quarter-final against St Johnstone.

Personality of the Year Drew Christie heads up Angus Sports Awards

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:07:00 +0000

Commonwealth Games sharpshooter Drew Christie has been named Angus Sports Personality of the Year.

Fears for Forfar and Montrose pools 'at risk of catastrophic failure'

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:43:00 +0000

Spending fears over Angus swimming pools have resurfaced amid concerns that Forfar's pool is operating on borrowed time, with no chance of a replacement on the horizon.

Kirkton of Auchterhouse family devastated by order to remove caravan

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 14:29:00 +0000

An Angus woman has been left distraught by a council decision ordering the removal of a residential caravan in her Sidlaws garden which is home to her disabled mother.

Guild Homes to resubmit Kirriemuir supermarket plans for Pathhead

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:31:00 +0000

Battle has resumed in the Kirriemuir supermarket fight after a local developer was given the go-ahead to resubmit his proposal for a previously rejected site.

Arbroath man avoids jail despite 'propensity for violence'

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 11:57:00 +0000

A serial offender with a "propensity for severe violence" avoided prison on Tuesday after an assault in a pub seriously injured and permanently disfigured his victim.

Carnoustie Caledonia Golf Club meeting to discuss female member's expulsion

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:08:00 +0000

Members of a Carnoustie golf club are being called to a special meeting tonight to discuss the expulsion of a female member.

Spar owner's £1000 boost to fund to help Carnoustie twins Ayley and Chloe walk

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 07:02:00 +0000

An Angus couple's bid to send their twin daughters to the US for life-changing surgery has received a £1000 boost.

Investors sought to further conservation efforts on county's rivers

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:43:00 +0000

Private interests are being encouraged to invest in the ongoing effort to pursue biodiversity and conservation initiatives on Angus rivers.

Fund-raising drive for Angus twins off to promising start

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:30:00 +0000

An Angus couple are one step closer to realising their dream of seeing their twin daughters walk after a campaign to send them to the US for life-changing surgery raised £5000 in under two weeks.

Fears Noranside's stay of execution merely a 'cynical ploy'

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 11:13:00 +0000

A stay of execution for Noranside open prison has been branded a "cynical ploy" by opponents of the closure, who say campaigners should use the valuable extra time to strengthen the case for its retention.

Wheelie bin damage costs Angus Council thousands

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 08:22:00 +0000

Cash-strapped Angus Council bosses have paid out over £20,000 in the past two years replacing damaged or stolen wheelie bins.

Brechin mother-of-three Captain Lisa Irwin set for three-year Afghanistan stint

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 18:25:00 +0000

A Brechin mum serving on the front line in Afghanistan has successfully applied for a job that will see her going back on another tour of duty.

Montrose Museum opens after delayed access improvements

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 17:55:00 +0000

Montrose Museum has finally reopened after a much-delayed access improvement scheme.

Restorative approaches the new way to manage behaviour in schools

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:33:00 +0000

A new system for tackling bullying, indiscipline and conflicts is to be rolled out across Angus schools.

Cat owner fears next victim of Coupar Angus speeders may be human

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 16:20:00 +0000

A mother who watched in horror as her cat was run over by a speeding driver in Coupar Angus has urged motorists to slow down before a human life is taken.

Forfar farmer backs Fight For Fairer Fuel

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:50:00 +0000

Forfar farmer Andrew Steel has added his voice to The Courier's Fight For Fairer Fuel campaign.

79 not out for Arbroath and District Musical Festival

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:44:00 +0000

Arbroath's popular music festival starts this week for its 79th year running, with organisers delighted by the tally of entries.

Organisers delighted with first month of Year of the Light celebrations

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 10:49:00 +0000

A month after a rainbow of colours lit up the sky to mark the start of a year of celebrations, organisers say they have been blown away by the amount of interest and participation in Arbroath's Year of the Light.

Lives turned around: Sheriff Norrie Stein on his time in Arbroath

Sat, 05 Mar 2011 12:45:00 +0000

Arbroath Sheriff Court's most prominent figure, Sheriff Norrie Stein, stepped down this week after almost 20 years. Here, he tells Geraldine McKelvie about some of the highs and lows of his time in Angus.

Jan Wilson's killer fails in appeal against sentence

Sat, 05 Mar 2011 06:23:00 +0000

The killer of Angus jockey Jan Wilson has failed in a bid to have his sentence cut.

Angus Council admits important emails may have been lost for good

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:41:00 +0000

Important emails to Angus Council may have been permanently lost due to an electrical fault that has been plaguing its Forfar HQ for a fortnight.

Roads in Angus badly affected by harsh winter weather

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:27:00 +0000

A survey has found Angus had some of the best roads in Scotland — but that was before the severe winter weather took its toll.

Decision on HMP Noranside's fate delayed until after Holyrood elections

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 12:14:00 +0000

Noranside open prison campaigners were celebrating the news the under-threat establishment's fate will not now be decided until after May's Scottish elections.

Celebrating the life of brave 'doting mum' Susan Crosbie who lost her battle with cancer

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 10:41:00 +0000

An Angus mother of two who "doted on her family" has died aged 38 after a long battle with an aggressive and rare form of cancer.

Forfar Resource Store vows to continue supplying furniture

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:43:00 +0000

An assurance has been given on the future of an Angus furniture charity battling other local organisations in a council tender process.

New councillor caught up in committee blunder

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:40:00 +0000

Angus Council's newest elected member has been caught up in a committee make-up blunder.

Brechin finally succeeds in campaign to obtain Fairtrade city status

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:21:00 +0000

Brechin has officially obtained Fairtrade city status following a campaign dating back to 2009.

Community policeman says force needs help to tackle vandalism

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 13:46:00 +0000

Vandalism is "almost on the verge of becoming an acceptable crime" in Angus, a senior police figure has warned.

Opinion divided over removal of South Esk gravel bank to ease flooding in Brechin

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:12:00 +0000

Work to remove a gravel bank that is exacerbating a flooding problem in Brechin could be under way this summer, but the move has divided local politicians.

Councillors demand action on Arbroath Infirmary parking problem

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 11:14:00 +0000

Angus councillors have ordered infrastructure services officials to re-examine the parking situation around Arbroath Infirmary after "two years of procrastination and delay."

Council approves plan to stabilise Bervie Braes in Stonehaven

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 09:49:00 +0000

Proposed measures to stabilise a crumbling cliff face and prevent future landslips have been approved by councillors.

Norwegian golfers pledge to return to Letham Grange should rescue bid succeed

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 08:40:00 +0000

Big-spending golfers from Norway have said they will return to a collapsed Angus hotel resort if its famous fairways are saved.

Angus Council to switch on to electric-powered vehicles

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:14:00 +0000

Angus Council is gearing up to go greener with the first electric cars in its transport fleet.

Man is remanded in custody for breach of the Trespass Scotland Act 1865

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:12:00 +0000

An Angus man who defied a council eviction order has been remanded in custody after being prosecuted under a rarely used 146-year-old law.

Emergency meeting will seek to reopen Letham Grange golf courses

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 14:02:00 +0000

An emergency general meeting will be held in Arbroath this month as the rescue bid to save famous fairways at a collapsed Angus resort hotel picks up pace.

Retiring sheriff Norrie Stein tells of love for Arbroath and its people

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:51:00 +0000

Arbroath Sheriff Court's most prominent figure, Sheriff Norrie Stein, has stepped down after almost 20 years.

Sheriff critical of accused as he finds indecency case against him not proven

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:13:00 +0000

A man walked free from court after being acquitted of indecency charges against two women, but only after being criticised by the sheriff for what he believed to be "quite inappropriate and unacceptable" behaviour.

Robert Docherty guilty of indecent assault and ordered to pay compensation to victims

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:23:00 +0000

A man who indecently assaulted a number of women in a busy Angus pub was yesterday ordered to pay £2000 compensation to his victims.

Tributes to former footballer Bill Ogilvie and his wife who died in Turriff house fire

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 08:51:00 +0000

Forfar Athletic have paid tribute to a former player and official who died with his wife in a north-east fire tragedy.

Kirriemuir golf clubs agree to amalgamate

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 19:15:00 +0000

Kirriemuir Golf Club has entered a new era with the signing of a formal agreement streamlining the way the body is run.

Edzell residents get chance to view plans for gravel quarry

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 13:47:00 +0000

Edzell residents had the chance to view plans for a 90-hectare sand and gravel quarry that will soon be submitted to Angus Council.

Scottish Cup excitement building in Brechin

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 12:38:00 +0000

Some of Brechin City's youngest fans got their hands on the world's oldest piece of association football silverware, as the club gears up for the most important match in its 106-year history.

Permission granted to convert Arbroath's Baltic Works Bond warehouse to affordable housing

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:58:00 +0000

An Arbroath warehouse, described as one of Scotland's most important industrial buildings, is set to be turned into affordable housing, after planning permission was finally granted.

Noranside prison campaigners present petition

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:36:00 +0000

Campaigners aiming to save Noranside Open Prison in Angus from closure have met North Tayside MSP John Swinney to hand over a petition in a bid to secure its future.

Angus Threeway Fund-raisers' charity efforts thwarted by high fuel costs

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 09:24:00 +0000

The cost of filling the tank is "crippling" the efforts of a dedicated band of Angus fund-raisers.

Far sighted Helping Hands nursery appeals for glasses for Africa

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:16:00 +0000

A nursery in Angus has issued a rallying call for unwanted glasses to "help an unmeasurable amount of people in the developing world."

Councillor praises Carnoustie care home project

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:36:00 +0000

An Angus councillor has claimed the £9 million Carnoustie care home project has come "not a moment too soon."

Community council calls for action to tackle Arbroath Infirmary parking problems

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:55:00 +0000

Arbroath Community Council has written to Angus Council and NHS Tayside in a bid to solve car parking problems at the town's infirmary.

Brechin pub offers a pint and a painting

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:53:00 +0000

A Brechin pub was turned into an art gallery on Saturday.

Travel firm DP&L to close Arbroath branch

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 06:02:00 +0000

Arbroath's struggling High Street has been dealt another hammer blow with the news that a long-established travel agency is to shut next month.

Historic Scotland to celebrate Arbroath Abbey's maritime links

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 16:11:00 +0000

Historic Scotland has organised a series of events at Arbroath Abbey next month, exploring the site's maritime past.

Report proposes sponsoring top women's golfers to advance 'Carnoustie Country' brand

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 20:20:00 +0000

Plans to pay out £71,000 in sponsorship to capitalise on this summer's Women's British Open at Carnoustie Golf Links are to be considered by Angus Council.

Work begins on £9m care centre at Carnoustie

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:51:00 +0000

Work has begun on Angus Council's £9 million care centre and supported housing project in Carnoustie.

Arbroath man one of first to be fined under snares legislation

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 13:54:00 +0000

An Angus country sports enthusiast was fined £200 on Thursday, becoming one of the first people to be prosecuted under laws relating to the use of snares.

£260,000 bill for vandals' handiwork last year

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:14:00 +0000

Vandals caused over £260,000 worth of damage to property in Angus last year — but police have yet to catch those responsible for more than half of the incidents.

Kirriemuir couple caught up in Marrakech riots

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 07:57:00 +0000

An Angus woman has relived the drama of being caught up in rioting on the streets of Marrakech on a weekend break to Morocco.

Angus Consortium of Recycling Charities bids for crucial council contract

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:36:00 +0000

Three Angus recycling charities have formed a consortium to bid for an Angus Council contract, fearing failure to secure it could lead to job losses.

Future of Noranside prison still hangs in the balance

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:58:00 +0000

Uncertainty continued to hang over Noranside open prison on Wednesday night following a full board meeting of the Scottish Prison Service (SPS).

Forfar plumbing firm Skene Blair's collapse blamed on delays receiving money owed

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 12:12:00 +0000

The Angus economy has been dealt another hammer blow with the collapse of a long-established Forfar firm — the second plumbing business in the district to fold within a week.

Angus parents made to wait for royal wedding holiday decision

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 10:41:00 +0000

A senior Angus councillor says a "corporate decision" is the reason parents have been left waiting to discover whether their children get the day off school for the royal wedding.

Greater cash incentive for council house tenants to downsize

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:51:00 +0000

A £2500 carrot is to be dangled in front of Angus Council house tenants in an effort to free up some of the area's properties for larger families.

Angus Council asked to remember and use Arbroath theatre's full name

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:46:00 +0000

The Tayside branch of the Western Front Association has warned Angus Council not to drop the word "memorial" from the Arbroath theatre's title.

VisitScotland praises bid to reopen Letham Grange golf courses

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:23:00 +0000

Scotland's national tourism organisation is extremely encouraged to see so much time and effort being placed on ensuring the fairways at Letham Grange are back in use as soon as possible.

Carnoustie Tyres' business deflated by sewerage works

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:09:00 +0000

Trade at a Carnoustie garage has been driven down since roadworks got underway directly in front of the premises.

Hatchets buried over Nechtansmere battle site oversight

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:09:00 +0000

Campaigners readying themselves for the 21st century Battle of Nechtansmere have been given encouragement that their modern-day foe may be more open to constructive engagement than that faced by their Pictish forebears.

Woman who attacked partner with potato knife jailed for a year

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:03:00 +0000

A woman who threatened her partner and stabbed him with a potato knife on Hogmanay has been jailed for a year by Sheriff Norrie Stein at Arbroath.

Over 250 people join Facebook campaign in bid to raise cash for twins' surgery

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 06:13:00 +0000

More than 250 people have already joined a Facebook group set up by Angus woman Averil Fleming in a bid to send her twin daughters to the United States for life-changing surgery — just hours after the mother of inspirational Perthshire toddler Jack McNaughton helped design the page.

Forfar shoppers lament knock-on effect of soaring fuel prices

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:01:00 +0000

People in Forfar rushed to pledge their support for The Courier's Fight for Fairer Fuel campaign on Monday — and to demand action is taken to curb spiralling petrol prices.

One-year reprieve for Angus test centres hailed as a 'fantastic outcome'

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 10:22:00 +0000

Two Angus driving test centres that were to be closed next month have been given a one-year reprieve following pressure at Westminster.

Savings to be made by closure of HMP Noranside questioned

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 07:00:00 +0000

Scottish Prison Service (SPS) will make no significant savings by closing Noranside Open Prison in Angus, according to the chairman of its visiting committee.

Forfar Academy to welcome back Holocaust survivor Eva Clarke

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 20:01:00 +0000

Forfar Academy pupils preparing to extend the school's relationship with a Holocaust survivor are hoping the wider community will turn out in numbers to galvanise the bond.

Good news for Angus Council as sickness absence falls steeply

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:39:00 +0000

The final quarter of 2010 saw a dramatic improvement in sickness absence among Angus Council staff — but the authority still witnessed 32 years' worth of days off in just three months.

Financial climate prompts Councillor Helen Oswald to turn down conference

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:06:00 +0000

A Carnoustie councillor has decided to ease the burden on the public purse and pull out of attending the annual COSLA conference and awards dinner this year.

Sharky's Bar snaps up big names for darts night

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 13:51:00 +0000

An Angus bar has scored a bullseye by luring two of the biggest names in world darts to appear in an exhibition match next month.

Campaigner says it's time to get tougher on lorry attacks

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 11:52:00 +0000

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) fears lorry drivers are being targeted by missile-throwing hooligans following an incident in Brechin.

RNLI issues invitation to join the heroes of Arbroath lifeboat

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 11:51:00 +0000

People from all walks of life — from former CEOs and company directors to an ambulance driver and students — are joining forces to save lives at sea as part of the crew of the Arbroath lifeboat.

Bonspiel held in honour of tragic teenage jockey Jan Wilson

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 06:27:00 +0000

Forfar Young Curlers shared a special afternoon on the ice in poignant memory of one of their number at the first Jan Wilson Bonspiel.

Help for Abandoned Animals dealing with more arrivals

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 21:45:00 +0000

A miserable start to 2011 is continuing to place severe pressure on an Angus animal charity.

Customers raise a pint of Bell Rock Light to toast pride of Arbroath

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 18:58:00 +0000

Customers at an Arbroath pub had the chance to exclusively sample a new type of ale this week -- brewed especially to mark the Year of the Light celebrations.

Glenfarg Folk Club sending Bell Rock Lighthouse tribute to Brazil

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 11:01:00 +0000

Members of a Perthshire folk club are to give a copy of a song about the Bell Rock Lighthouse off Arbroath to a Brazilian couple who flew 6000 miles just to see the structure.

James rallies support for our Fight For Fairer Fuel

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:46:00 +0000

A budding Angus rally driver has given The Courier's Fight For Fairer Fuel campaign his backing as he prepares for his first stage rally.

Court sees shocking CCTV footage of Forfar knife incident

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:42:00 +0000

A knife-wielding thug has been warned to expect a significant sentence of detention after a court saw shocking CCTV footage of him threatening four police officers with the foot-long weapon in a busy Angus street.

Graves at Brechin Cemetery affected by subsidence

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:55:00 +0000

Angus Council has sent a maintenance team to Brechin Cemetery after graves began to subside.

Businessman accuses Angus Council of double standards for approving Arbroath lighthouse tribute

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 11:52:00 +0000

A furious businessman has accused Angus Council of double standards after hearing of its plans to place a mini-lighthouse on the A92 at the entrance to Arbroath — terming the structure a "monstrosity".

Bouncer John Spink to pay £5000 for nightclub attack

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 10:17:00 +0000

An Angus bouncer who caused retinal damage to a clubber he violently ejected from a nightclubclub after losing his temper with him has been ordered to pay £5000 for the attack.

Sleepyhillock war graves renovation underway

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:16:00 +0000

The fallen airmen of the first and second world wars were remembered on Wednesday as a programme of grave renovation began in an Angus cemetery.

No 1 For Youth centre in Forfar living on borrowed time

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:56:00 +0000

A budget move which will see a Forfar youth centre vacated has been criticised by a town councillor.

Anger at Angus Council staff for holding on to car 'perk'

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 11:12:00 +0000

Angus Council car lease "fat cats" have been given a mauling after declining to change to a money-saving new scheme.

Hospitalfield Trust and Angus Council agree price for Arbroath primary site

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 17:39:00 +0000

Buying the land for a new £8 million Arbroath school will cost Angus Council around £800,000.

John Dempster resigns from Montrose Community Council

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:53:00 +0000

The treasurer of Montrose Community Council has dramatically resigned after eight years, following a disagreement over a Christmas fund-raising group.

Green light for cast-iron tribute to Arbroath's lighthouse heritage

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 10:11:00 +0000

A plan to site a mini lighthouse as a gateway feature for Arbroath will go ahead -- but without a glowing all-round welcome.

Golfers' rescue bid for Letham Grange courses

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 07:15:00 +0000

A rescue bid is being mounted by golfers at a collapsed Angus resort hotel to bring world-famous fairways back into use as soon as possible.

Angus pubs encouraged to take up the real ale challenge

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:33:00 +0000

The chairman of the Tayside Campaign for Real Ale has challenged pubs in Angus to go up against award-winning bars in the rest of Scotland.

Rising costs force Arbroath Oxfam shop to close

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:02:00 +0000

A popular Arbroath charity shop will close its doors at the end of this month, with its long-standing manager set to lose her job.

Geddes to consult with locals on plans for major quarry at Edzell

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:03:00 +0000

Plans for a 90-hectare sand and gravel quarry near Edzell have been revealed.

Stewart's Butchers in Carnoustie saved from closure

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 13:14:00 +0000

Carnoustie's last butcher shop has been spared the chop after a well-established local firm agreed to take over the business.

Architect canvassing support for public art tribute to Kirriemuir's Peter Pan links

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:54:00 +0000

A public art concept has been launched to chase the dream of seeing Peter Pan take flight in a towering Angus roadside sculpture.

Crafty cobbler customers are lacking sole

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 11:55:00 +0000

A Montrose cobbler this week told The Courier how he has been left out of pocket by crafty customers with one foot bigger than the other.

Captain Lisa Irwin on road to recovery from fall in Afghanistan

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 08:12:00 +0000

A Brechin soldier on the front line in war-torn Afghanistan had to be airlifted to hospital after being injured falling down the stairs of a watchtower while on lookout.

Montrose train station bridge work won't start until November

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 17:41:00 +0000

A Montrose councillor has expressed disappointment that work to improve disabled access and end years of "undignified manhandling" at the town's railway station has been delayed.

Arbroath school consultation is overshadowed by row over 'railroaded' report

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 13:49:00 +0000

Progress towards the next stage of consultation over an £8 million Arbroath school has been overshadowed by a political row, amid a claim the way the council is being run is a "disgrace."

Victory for leisure centre creche campaigners in Angus

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 13:13:00 +0000

Leisure centre creche services will be provided for the "lifetime" of the Angus Alliance administration — leaving campaigners "absolutely thrilled".

Angus Council's budget set with £8.5 million of savings

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 10:49:00 +0000

Angus Council has hit its £8.5 million savings target in agreeing the authority's 2011/12 budget — but the effect of cuts on residents may take some time to strike home.

Takeover of Arbroath firm Mechserve Ltd looks set to provide jobs boost

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 10:14:00 +0000

An Arbroath manufacturing firm has been taken over by US energy giant Axon in a move that looks set to create jobs for the town.

Brechin Mechanics' Institute wins £59,000 common good funding

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 17:49:00 +0000

A landmark building in Brechin is to have a revamp as part of a £267,000 investment.

Hospitalfield site picked for £8m Arbroath primary school

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:48:00 +0000

A site next to Arbroath's historic Hospitalfield House has emerged as the preferred location for an £8 million primary school.

Unscrupulous thieves stealing charity bags from outside Montrose homes

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:22:00 +0000

Heartless criminal preying on people's goodwill by masquerading as charity collectors are stealing collection bags from outside homes in Montrose.

Battle for Noranside goes to Holyrood

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 10:12:00 +0000

The fight against the closure of Noranside open prison in Angus has been taken to Holyrood.

Angus roads spend to be twice £2m budget

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 07:13:00 +0000

The cost of dealing with the worst weather in the history of Angus Council looks like being more than twice the £2 million set aside by the local authority for keeping the area's roads open during the winter months.

Norwegian golfers offer support for campaign to save Letham Grange

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:45:00 +0000

A group of Norwegian golfers who have been travelling to Angus to play at Letham Grange golf estate for the last decade, have offered their support to a campaign to save the course.

Angus Council ready to raze problem Forfar flats as part of house-building programme

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 13:39:00 +0000

Problem Forfar flats are finally to be razed as a "new era" of council house building is ushered in by Angus councillors.

Forfar mother launches Facebook petition to save Angus leisure centre creches

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 11:41:00 +0000

An opposition councillor has insisted axing creche facilities at Angus Council's leisure centres would be "short-termism of the worst possible kind" as a group of parents launch a Facebook campaign to secure their future.

Montrose woman sentenced for stealing over £31,000 from mother

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 08:13:00 +0000

An voluntary worker who stole over £31,000 from her 93-year-old mother, who suffers from dementia, has been sentenced at Arbroath Sheriff Court.

Vigilance required as thieves strip lead flashing from Montrose roofs

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:42:00 +0000

A man scaled a number of buildings in Montrose and ripped lead flashing from the roof of flats.

Norwegian golf tourists make new plans following Letham Grange closure

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 16:46:00 +0000

The fragile Angus economy has already lost £10,000 and other tourism bookings are “leaking away” following the closure of a golf and country estate in the county.

Councillor says Keptie Pond vandals should be ashamed

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 13:47:00 +0000

An Angus councillor has hit out at vandals targeting Keptie Pond in Arbroath, claiming they should be "downright ashamed of themselves."

Mother voices fears for future of Angus Council's leisure centre creches

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:09:00 +0000

A mother has pleaded with Angus Council not to axe its "excellent" leisure centre creche services as the local authority prepares to deliver its most stringent budget in 15 years.

Condemnation after 75-year-old man mugged in Arbroath

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 08:56:00 +0000

Police have launched a major investigation after a 75-year-old man was mugged in an early-morning incident in Arbroath.

Princess Anne shows support for Bell Rock Lighthouse celebrations

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:35:00 +0000

The Princess Royal made a secret trip to the Bell Rock Lighthouse last week to mark Arbroath's Year of the Light celebrations.

Angus Council tenants facing inflation-busting rent rise

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 19:00:00 +0000

Angus council house tenants are set to feel the impact of an inflation-busting rise to their weekly rent.

Vandals target cars parked in Friockheim

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:53:00 +0000

Police are appealing for information after seven vehicles were vandalised in an Angus village.

Prison officers take fight to save Noranside to the streets of Forfar

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:50:00 +0000

The fight against the closure of Noranside open prison in Angus has been taken to the streets.

Last Bell Rock lighthouse keeper lights up the classroom with tales of the past

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 15:03:00 +0000

The last keeper of the Bell Rock lighthouse was at Ladyloan Primary School in Arbroath this week to talk to pupils about the famous building's bicentenary.

Montrose dad putting in the hours to build a brighter future for disabled son

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 12:28:00 +0000

A Montrose father has been spending every spare waking hour working on a major redevelopment of the family bungalow to make it suitable for his severely disabled son.

HMIE reports dramatic improvement in Dundee's child protection services

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 18:07:00 +0000

Child protection services in Dundee have improved dramatically since the death of toddler Brandon Muir in 2008, Her Majesty's Inspector of Education (HMIE) has found.

Prison officers ready to step up campaign to save Noranside

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 13:49:00 +0000

Noranside prison officers are to take the campaign to save the Angus open jail from closure into the heart of the local community.

Jail sentence for 'prolific offender' Kevin Paton

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:38:00 +0000

An Angus thief described by a sheriff as one of the county's most prolific criminals has been jailed for eight months.

Increase in the number of looked-after children in Angus

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 16:15:00 +0000

The number of children across Angus who are being looked after by foster parents — in residential care or at home — to keep them from abuse, neglect and harm by others has gone up.

Angus turns to community wardens in battle against dog fouling

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 12:47:00 +0000

Community wardens on street patrol in Angus are to be given new powers to dish out fines for dog fouling.

Angus driving test centres may get a temporary reprieve

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 11:17:00 +0000

The battle to save two driving test centres in Angus has been given a boost, with the prospect of an extension on the closure date.

Fireworks get Bell Rock lighthouse's Year of the Light off to spectacular start

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:53:00 +0000

A rainbow of colours lit up the sky in Arbroath as people from across Angus and beyond turned out to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Bell Rock lighthouse.

Brechin funeral for Fettercairn fire victim Jean Murray

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:51:00 +0000

Jean Murray, the elderly woman who died in a blaze at her Fettercairn home, will be buried on Wednesday.

The impact of rising fuel prices on Angus Council's budget

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:26:00 +0000

Rising fuel costs have come into the Angus calculations as the authority's budget-setting process enters its final stages.

Thieves steal takings from Pert Farm shop honesty box

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:43:00 +0000

An Angus farmer has told how thieves hacked off the padlock of a farm shop "honesty box" and made off with the takings after disabling a security camera.

Fireworks display to herald year of Bell Rock lighthouse celebrations

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 11:33:00 +0000

Tonight will see a fireworks display in Arbroath to mark the 200th anniversary of the Bell Rock lighthouse.

Letham Grange's closure sends Arbroath couple into wedding tailspin

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 09:11:00 +0000

An Arbroath couple have been forced into a scramble to find an alternative venue for their upcoming wedding after being left in the lurch by the sudden closure of an Angus golf and country estate.

Getting into spirit of Bell Rock bicentenary celebration

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:14:00 +0000

Robert Stevensn returned to Arbroath to toast one of his most iconic creations and celebrate the bicentenary of the Bell Rock lighthouse.

Recycling project opens a new warehouse in Arbroath

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:12:00 +0000

Furniture Recycling Project Angus (FRPA) has opened a third warehouse at its base in Arbroath, which will allow the group to double the size of its refurbishing and electrical appliance testing workshops and release space in its existing salerooms.

Angus Council's commitment to volunteers questioned

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:52:00 +0000

Arbroath councillor Donald Morrison has questioned the commitment of the ruling Angus Council administration to the county's thousands of volunteers ahead of public sector budget cuts.

Calls to relax rural alcohol licences to boost tourism in Angus

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 11:38:00 +0000

Rural Angus hostelries that are key to the area's tourism sector may be considered for a licensing relaxation under new guidelines.

Norwegian golfers' trip bunkered by Letham Grange closure

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:01:00 +0000

Twenty golfers from Norway who were due to holiday in Angus have been forced to cancel their plans following the closure of a golf and country estate.

Golfers in bid to take over Letham Grange golf courses

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 08:36:00 +0000

Golfers affected by the sudden closure of Letham Grange because of an ongoing legal dispute over ownership are looking to take over the running of the courses.

Signal Tower Museum shipshape for Year of the Light celebrations

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 14:51:00 +0000

A £425,000 overhaul of the Signal Tower Museum will benefit Arbroath for years to come, it has been claimed.

Year of the Light: Arbroath ready to mark 200 years of the Bell Rock Lighthouse

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 13:13:00 +0000

The Bell Rock Lighthouse, 11 miles off the coast of Arbroath, is considered one of the world's greatest feats of engineering. Next week will see the bicentenary of Robert Stevenson's landmark first shining across the North Sea, and Jennifer Cosgrove discovered more about a whole year of celebrations to mark the occasion.

Arbroath mechanic earns lorry driver's licence at 18

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 11:01:00 +0000

An 18-year-old Arbroath mechanic has become one of the youngest people in the country to pass his lorry driver's licence.

Winter bug closes Whitehills community care centre ward

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 14:56:00 +0000

The Clova ward at Whitehills Health and Community Care Centre in Forfar has been closed to new admissions after cases of vomiting and diarrhoea thought to be caused by norovirus, also known as the winter vomiting bug.

Bodybuilder Billy Paton jailed after terrorising his teenage girlfriend

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 10:48:00 +0000

A bodybuilder who waged a two-week reign of terror against his 17-year-old girlfriend has been jailed for six months.

Safety campaigner issues seatbelt warning after Forfar minibus crash

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 07:52:00 +0000

A narrow escape for 14 Angus youngsters in this week's Forfar minibus crash should serve as a "wake-up call" over the importance of wearing seatbelts.

Mike Weir MP takes Angus driving test centre fight to Westminster

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:48:00 +0000

Angus MP Mike Weir continued the fight against the closure of driving test centres in Arbroath and Forfar by raising the issue at Westminster.

Angus Women's Aid concerned by domestic abuse sentence

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 13:43:00 +0000

A leading women's charity has admitted it is "frightened" by the message being sent to domestic abuse victims after a man convicted of assaulting his partner of 17 years walked free.

Prison officers' union prepares business plan to save Noranside

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:53:00 +0000

Scotland's largest prison workers union is developing a business plan it hopes will save Noranside Open Prison.

Three pupils hurt in minibus accident on outskirts of Forfar

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:49:00 +0000

A group of schoolchildren escaped serious injury on Wednesday after their minibus journey home ended in a crash on the outskirts of Forfar.

UPDATE: Forfar Academy and Langlands Primary school bus in accident

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:08:00 +0000

A minibus carrying 14 pupils has left the road in Forfar, leaving three children with minor injuries and several others suffering from shock.

Teenager Murray Campbell admits Arbroath High Street attack

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 11:10:00 +0000

A teenager admitted attacking his sister's former partner as he shopped with his grandmother in a busy Angus street, leaving him with a head injury.

Glamis Castle battles to retain visitor numbers

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 09:27:00 +0000

Glamis Castle is getting ready for a battle to hold on to thousands of visitors in the face of rocketing fuel prices.

Items stolen from Brechin Golf Club thrown from flyover

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:20:00 +0000

Security at Brechin Golf Club has been stepped up in the wake of several thefts that led to equipment stolen from their premises being thrown from the town's bypass on to the A90 Dundee to Aberdeen dual carriageway — in one case causing a potentially devastating accident.

Overnight district nurse service to be withdrawn

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 18:16:00 +0000

The overnight district nursing service in Angus is being withdrawn and eight members of the overnight team — five nurses and three healthcare assistants — have been told to look for alternative jobs in the health service.

Rural hotel feeling effect of soaring fuel prices

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 11:07:00 +0000

The management at a remote Angus hotel have become the latest business to back The Courier's fight for fairer fuel.

Letham Grange staff seeking answers after sudden closure

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:06:00 +0000

Sacked staff from an Angus golf and country estate have hit out at the way they have been treated following the shock shutdown and are seeking answers from the men at the top.

Montrose FC looks to net cash from recycling scheme

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 18:50:00 +0000

Any new signings brought in by Montrose FC before the January transfer window shuts will be part-subsidised by old ink cartridges, broken mobile phones and unwanted DVDs.

Housebuilder has plans to expand Friockheim

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:59:00 +0000

Proposals for significant expansion of Friockheim — including a new health centre — have been drawn up.

Spectacular show promised to mark beginning of Year of the Light

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:12:00 +0000

A fireworks display to officially open the Year of the Light Festival in Arbroath is expected to attract more than 2000 people.

JP Mini Coaches facing difficult time over fuel costs

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:53:00 +0000

John Petrie (63), owner of Forfar-based JP Mini Coaches, has been in the industry for more than 40 years and was quick to back The Courier's campaign.

Council decision forces Arbroath Sporting Club to seek new home

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:51:00 +0000

A long-standing junior football club is now in search of a new home after councillors declared Arbroath's Seaton Park surplus to requirements.

Letham Grange golfers vow to overcome latest 'challenge'

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 10:56:00 +0000

The club captain and committee say they are "hugely disappointed" by last week's decision to close the hotel and golf courses at Letham Grange.

Prison officers against HMP Noranside's closure

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 09:28:00 +0000

The Prison Officers' Association Scotland has committed itself to campaigning against the closure of Noranside Open Prison.

Sudden closure of Letham Grange Hotel

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 06:40:00 +0000

An Angus golf and country estate boasting two 18-hole courses has closed with immediate effect because of a fresh legal contest over ownership.

Angus Council's budget consultation reaps few responses

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:58:00 +0000

Fewer than 300 people responded to Angus Council's budget consultation ahead of the authority rising to the biggest fiscal challenge in its history when the financial road map for 2011-12 is laid out next month.

Angus transfer deal secures residents' rights

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 13:47:00 +0000

Angus Council's decision to make it easier for residents in private housing estates to transfer the upkeep of open spaces to the council has been described as "local government at its best."

Brechin High School revamp will go ahead

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:42:00 +0000

Angus Council last night approved revised plans that will set the wheels in motion for the £24 million revamp of Brechin High School.

Christopher Findlay drove wrong way up one-way Forfar street

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:11:00 +0000

Forfar Sheriff Court has heard how a Friday the 13th car chase ended with a young driver ramming his car into a town centre shop after fleeing in the wrong direction up a one-way street.

Mephedrone dealing got 'too much' for Forfar man

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 09:14:00 +0000

A first offender caught with almost £900 worth of the illegal party drug ‘bubbles' was told he had come "perilously close" to prison.

Forfar's Castle Street to become one-way system

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 19:00:00 +0000

A green light has been given to a permanent one-way traffic system along Forfar's busy Castle Street.

Bob Spink accuses alliance of marginalisation

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 18:24:00 +0000

Angus Council's independent councillor Bob Spink has delivered a forthright attack on the authority's ruling alliance, claiming marginalisation and manipulation by the rainbow coalition.

Montrose residents urged to report public drug use

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 15:16:00 +0000

Angus Council has urged Montrose residents to report drug use in public places, after hypodermic needles were found in a children's playpark.

Hauliers give their backing to The Courier's campaign

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:04:00 +0000

A long-standing Angus haulier backed The Courier's fight for fairer fuel — claiming he is so "crippled" by rising costs that he is thinking of "giving it all up."

Spate of fuel thefts leads to warning for Angus householders

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:42:00 +0000

As fuel prices continue to soar, rural Angus householders have been urged to guard against losing their 'black gold'.

Awards recognise acts of bravery

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 10:15:00 +0000

An Angus farmer and his son who rescued motorists stuck in rising flood water on a busy dual carriageway, and a group of heroes who saved a woman's life in a Dundee river plunge drama, were among those honoured at the Tayside Police awards ceremony.

Holyrood to hear of Carnoustie vandalism fury

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 08:12:00 +0000

Members of Carnoustie and District Crime Prevention Panel are to write to justice secretary Kenny MacAskill in a bid to address the "disgraceful" vandalism blighting the golf town.

Padanaram housing scheme bucks trend

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 21:12:00 +0000

The official opening of a £2.5 million housing association development between Forfar and Kirriemuir has been hailed as a boost for Angus in the face of the current economic climate.

Angus Council to lease land to Rotary club

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 17:28:00 +0000

Angus Council has agreed to lease land to Kirriemuir Rotary Club for the development of a community garden for the nominal rent of £1 a year.

Spotlight on travellers as public asked for potential strategies

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 16:26:00 +0000

Treatment of travellers in the Mearns is set to come under the spotlight, as part of an Aberdeenshire Council policy review.

Apology for driving test centre closures

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:02:00 +0000

UK transport minister Mike Penning has apologised for the decision to close driving test centres in Forfar and Arbroath without any consultation with those affected.

Angus Council pursuing over £690,000 of rent arrears

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 10:48:00 +0000

Rent arrears in Angus have increased due to Christmas and bad weather, with the local authority now chasing more than £690,000 of unpaid dues.

Energy firms warned over cold calling

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 15:40:00 +0000

Energy firms have been warned to make sure their sales staff don't make a pest of themselves on Angus streets.

Owners of flood-hit Arbroath businesses seek action

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 14:56:00 +0000

An urgent meeting is to be arranged between Angus Council and angry business owners in Arbroath, who have yet to receive any compensation for loss of earnings and stock after contractors were said to have damaged their stores.

Haut de la Garenne abuser Morag Jordan 'harassed' council staff

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 08:50:00 +0000

Convicted child abuser Morag Jordan was the subject of at least two harassment complaints while working with Angus Council, The Courier can reveal.

Opposition to closure of Forfar and Arbroath driving test centres mounts

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 18:06:00 +0000

Following the shock announcement by the Driving Standards Agency that the burgh facilities are scheduled to close within weeks, local driving instructors have rallied in a concerted campaign to force a U-turn over the plans.

Angus Council refuses to reveal details of staff pay rises

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 13:19:00 +0000

Angus Council has refused to disclose details of pay rises granted to employees over the last three years — claiming the process is too expensive.

Police investigation after suspicious fire at Angus cottage

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 11:42:00 +0000

Police have launched an investigation into a suspicious fire at a remote Angus cottage.

Money-saving Heatseekers scheme nearly ready after winter delay

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 14:51:00 +0000

A heat detection scheme to help save Angus householders money will soon hit the area — after being delayed by the big freeze.

Website benefiting from worldwide interest in Bell Rock Lighthouse

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 11:11:00 +0000

A website dedicated to the history of the Bell Rock lighthouse has received hits from over 165 countries in the run-up to the 200th anniversary of Robert Stevenson's masterpiece.

Health and safety ban branded ‘ridiculous’ by Carnoustie councillor Helen Oswald

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 08:28:00 +0000

Carnoustie councillor Helen Oswald has described a health and safety ban on council premises being used for public meetings as "extremely depressing" and "utterly ridiculous."

Powmyre Quarry firm Bardon Aggregates wins Scottish Wildlife Trust's Biodiversity Benchmark

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 20:35:00 +0000

Staff at an Angus quarry are celebrating after receiving an award for their commitment to local wildlife.

Vote on Angus social housing provider scrapped at last minute

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 17:31:00 +0000

A council vote on selecting and appointing a preferred social housing provider in Angus has been scrapped after an 11th-hour request from the Scottish Government.

Robbers con their way into Montrose OAP's home

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 10:43:00 +0000

An 89-year-old Montrose woman was robbed in her own home by thieves who conned their way into her kitchen.

'No evidence' of work at blocked Carnoustie street

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 21:02:00 +0000

Frustrated residents of a Carnoustie street have hit out at repairs that have closed their road for almost two months.

Royal Hotel in Forfar not up for auction

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 19:12:00 +0000

The owners of the historic Royal Hotel in Forfar have knocked on the head any rumours that the empty premises are to go under the hammer.

Claim of 'duplicity' over Noranside closure fears

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 17:47:00 +0000

Staff at Noranside open prison in Angus were told the institution was likely to shut four days before fears over its future were dismissed as "groundless" by the Scottish Government, it has been claimed.

Angus social housing reports called 'totally misleading'

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 15:15:00 +0000

Angus Housing Association has claimed reports going before councillors regarding the selection and appointment of a preferred social housing provider are "factually inaccurate and misleading."

Arbroath and Forfar driving instructors in moves to oppose closures

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:10:00 +0000

Angus driving instructors have hit out at the DSA in a protest against the closure of two of the region's test centres.

Grieving widow Maria Pritchard attacks husband's killer's sentence

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 11:41:00 +0000

A grieving widow has described the sentence given to an Angus man, whose careless driving killed her husband, as "a slap on the wrist."

Scottish Prison Service to discuss Noranside at end of January

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:29:00 +0000

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) will consider the views of relevant trade unions over the future of Noranside at its board meeting on January 25.

Extra Brechin funding for renovation of disused flats

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 13:34:00 +0000

Brechin will see six disused flats revamped after Angus Council successfully secured £100,000 from a Scottish Government allowance that had been thought lost.

Call centre's closure a blow to Forfar economy

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 11:57:00 +0000

Forfar's economy has suffered a hammer blow as the year begins with the confirmation of a call centre's closure and the loss of 20 jobs.

Angus car dealers wary of VAT hike's impact

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 10:17:00 +0000

The UK Government's VAT hike could hit Angus car traders in the pocket — despite most dealers getting off to a steady start to the year.

Wife pays tribute to Arbroath garage owner Steven Addison

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:09:00 +0000

The heartbroken wife of an Angus garage owner who lost his long battle with an extremely rare form of cancer at the weekend has spoken of her love for her "easygoing and laid back" husband who "got on with everybody."

Arbroath bouncer John Spink admits assaulting nightclub visitor

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:52:00 +0000

An Angus nightclub bouncer who injured a man so badly he required surgery to repair retinal damage to both eyes will be sentenced next month.

Driving instructors to protest Arbroath and Forfar test centre closures

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 07:02:00 +0000

Furious driving instructors across Angus will unite in protest tonight against the impending closure of test centres in Arbroath and Forfar.

Decant centre approved for Montrose fitness suite

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 17:47:00 +0000

Angus councillors have unanimously approved a decant centre for Montrose sports centre fitness suite during construction of the town's new multi-million-pound swimming pool.

Council leader defends Carnoustie's spending inequality

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:49:00 +0000

The leader of Angus Council has rejected figures showing Carnoustie has been the poor relation as regards spending over the last 14 years.

Angus Council set to press minister for more housing cash

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 14:06:00 +0000

Angus Council has called on the Scottish Government to deliver fairer cash allocations for housing.

Warning over turning to 'evil scourge' loan sharks

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 11:42:00 +0000

People in Angus struggling for cash have been urged not to turn to doorstep lenders and loan sharks to pay off Christmas debt.

Caroline James hopes postponed wedding will be fit for a king

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 07:31:00 +0000

A critically-ill Angus woman whose dream wedding has been postponed twice hopes to tie the knot on the same day as Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Crash family thank anonymous heroine from Edzell

Sun, 09 Jan 2011 10:21:00 +0000

A Brechin family want to thank the anonymous woman who came to their rescue when their car skidded and overturned on black ice.

Pictavia closing for a month for access improvements

Sat, 08 Jan 2011 11:24:00 +0000

An Angus tourist attraction is to receive a £50,000 New Year makeover.

Arbroath's Cliffburn Hotel could reopen in April

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 19:33:00 +0000

The Cliffburn Hotel in Arbroath is set to reopen under new ownership, providing a welcome jobs boost for the town, The Courier can reveal.

Asda given green light to build £24m Forfar superstore

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 14:32:00 +0000

Forfar's multi-million-pound Asda superstore has been given the planning green light after town councillors found themselves out on a limb in opposing the development.

The Big Freeze could hit Angus Council's social work budget

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 11:56:00 +0000

The full impact of the Arctic blast may yet be felt on Angus Council's social work budget.

Second inspection looming for Montrose Academy

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 18:43:00 +0000

Angus councillors will be advised that Montrose Academy should be inspected for the second time in two years after a damning education inspector's report which criticises aspects of teaching and pupil support at the school.

Councillors to decide on new future for former Flicks nightclub site

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:19:00 +0000

Angus councillors have been asked to approve an application by the local authority to build a selection of two-storey townhouses at a site in Brechin which includes the former Flicks nightclub.

Angus councillor says county's free parking supports town centres

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 10:58:00 +0000

An Angus councillor says local authorities in Scotland could do worse than follow Angus' lead and introduce free car parking.

Angus woman outraged by 'appalling' Scottish Water service

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 07:43:00 +0000

An Angus woman left without water for over a week has hit out at Scottish Water's "appalling" customer service.

Angus Council wants to keep leisure centres in public hands

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 15:50:00 +0000

Angus Council's culture and leisure spokesman has ruled out handing over control of the county's leisure facilities to a trust in the immediate future after a heating crisis at a popular sports centre.

Scottish Prison Service accused of 'disgraceful' attitude to Noranside concerns

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 13:23:00 +0000

The chairman of the visiting committee at Noranside Open Prison in Angus has branded the Scottish Prison Service "disgraceful" for failing to reply to correspondence regarding the institution's future.

Councillor and wife saved by seatbelts after hitting black ice

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 11:27:00 +0000

An Arbroath councillor and his wife are lucky to be alive after their car skidded on black ice, overturned, careered down an embankment and rolled over several times.

Missing 81-year-old man turns up after search

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 07:38:00 +0000

A full-scale search and rescue operation was launched in Arbroath to find an 81-year-old man, who turned up in his next door neighbour's flat.

Burst pipes cause thousands of pounds of damage to widow's home

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 14:43:00 +0000

An Angus widow is suffering a terrible start to 2011 after burst pipes wrecked her bungalow while she was holidaying in Spain.

Angus Council sought to collect samples of children's DNA

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 10:54:00 +0000

Angus Council's use of biometric systems continues to provoke a backlash, with one parent revealing the council asked to collect DNA samples from her child.

Forfar firm aids Irish and locals in water crisis

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 07:17:00 +0000

Strathmore Spring Water in Forfar mounted a Hogmanay emergency effort to help those without water many miles apart in Angus and Northern Ireland.

Plans for RM Condor's garden of reflection

Sun, 02 Jan 2011 10:12:00 +0000

The Woodlands Garden Trust in Arbroath will host an awareness evening on January 20 to allow potential sponsors to view plans for a £150,000 outdoor remembrance area at RM Condor.

Strathmore Spring Water's aid mission to Northern Ireland

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 19:27:00 +0000

An Angus water firm's 2010 has reached a frantic conclusion after a Scottish Government request to step in to assist the Irish water shortage situation.

Arbroath dookers assured of water quality (if not the temperature)

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 17:33:00 +0000

Hardy souls participating in the New Year's Day dook in Arbroath can be reassured about the quality of the water, even if the temperature causes concern, research has shown.

Woman's outrage as East Skichen's water is cut off

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:46:00 +0000

An Angus woman has hit out at Scottish Water after being left without water with no explanation.

Anger at Angus Council's 'appalling' use of school biometrics

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:03:00 +0000

A number of parents have reacted angrily to Angus education convener Peter Nield's assertion that no family has decided to opt out of biometric identity systems involving school children — with one terming the technology "appalling."

Businessman fears Asda's Forfar plan could kill high street businesses

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:33:00 +0000

A Forfar businessman fears the go-ahead for another town superstore will signal the death knell for the heart of the burgh.

Angus education chief claims unanimous support for pupil fingerprint system

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 12:37:00 +0000

Angus Council's education convener has defended a biometric identity system used for school meals, claiming the local authority has never received a complaint about it.

Joy for Angus brewery as pipes thaw and beer flows

Wed, 29 Dec 2010 06:43:00 +0000

A Carnoustie Brewery is back in business, after more than a week without water due to frozen pipes.

Still time to register for Arbroath's Cancer Research UK New Year's Day dook

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 11:51:00 +0000

A cancer charity is encouraging people from Angus and beyond to brave the sub-zero temperatures for its first ever New Year's Day dook at the West Links in Arbroath.

Motorist escapes serious injury in accident on A90 at Finavon

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 10:29:00 +0000

A motorist had a lucky escape after his car careered off the A90 near Finavon and came to rest on its roof.

Carnoustie Gala Committee reaches fund-raising milestone

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 17:56:00 +0000

Carnoustie Gala Committee has now donated around £100,000 to local clubs, associations and charities.

Skimming device found on Montrose cash machine

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 12:19:00 +0000

Last-minute shoppers were targeted by fraudsters who attached a skimming device to a cash machine at a busy supermarket in Montrose on Christmas Eve.

Wife pays tribute to much-loved family man Gordon Cooper

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 10:29:00 +0000

The wife of an Angus lorry driver killed in a horrific crash just two days before Christmas has spoken of her devastation at having to spend the festive season without him.

Praise for unsung heroes

Sat, 25 Dec 2010 11:07:00 +0000

Unsung heroes of Angus have been given special praise in this year's Christmas message from the Provost of Angus.

Brechin loses out on £1m after council delays

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 14:37:00 +0000

Dithering Angus Council have cost Brechin nearly £1 million after missing a deadline for using town centre regeneration funding.

Water leak shuts off Laurencekirk's gas supply

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 19:33:00 +0000

Around 140 homes in Laurencekirk were left without gas for two of the most bitterly cold nights of the year, after water got into the supply pipes.

Domestic abuse victims urged to seek help over Christmas

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 17:42:00 +0000

For some Angus women this year's Christmas spirit will be replaced with "violence, fear and broken toys."

Councillors add their voices to keep Noranside open

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 13:12:00 +0000

The campaign to save Noranside open prison in Angus from the axe is continuing to gather pace.

Eddie Nichol picks up help for a hero

Thu, 23 Dec 2010 08:34:00 +0000

A special presentation to a Black Watch soldier has given a festive filip to the Help for Heroes charity.

Pensioner freed from car after A90 crash near Forfar

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 11:49:00 +0000

A pensioner was rushed to Ninewells Hospital after sustaining serious injuries in a crash on the A90 Aberdeen to Dundee road.

Fresh fears over erosion at Montrose beach

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:51:00 +0000

Steps leading to Montrose beach have fallen victim to coastal erosion, adding to already grave concerns on the issue.

John Swinney challenges prison chiefs on HMP Noranside

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 07:33:00 +0000

Scottish finance minister John Swinney has thrown down the gauntlet to Scottish Prison Service chiefs and cabinet colleague Kenny Macaskill with a vow to fight plans for the closure of Noranside open prison in rural Angus.

Owner hits back at Central Bar and Newgate Inn tax claims

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:22:00 +0000

An Arbroath pub owner has criticised HM Revenue and Customs over what he claims are "misleading figures" about the liquidation of his company.

Lorry driver's lucky escape on A90 near Brechin

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 11:52:00 +0000

A lorry driver miraculously escaped severe injury on the A90 near Brechin after his vehicle lost control in icy conditions then plunged 12 feet down a steep embankment.

Questions over £90,000 Lunan Bay car park upgrade

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 20:32:00 +0000

Two councillors have questioned Angus Council's controversial decision to spend £90,000 upgrading a car park on privately-owned land at Lunan Bay.

Authors Kate Mosse and Alan Gibbons join fight for Edzell Library

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 18:26:00 +0000

An action group fighting for the reinstatement of a book-lending service in Edzell has gained the support of two famous authors.

Call to support region's pubs

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 17:16:00 +0000

The Angus Branch of the Scottish Licensed Trade Association has appealed for residents to support the region's pubs after the firm behind two Arbroath bars went into liquidation.

Ban on Angus public drinking set to be extended

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:48:00 +0000

A ban on drinking alcohol in public places in Angus is to be extended countywide in a bid to crack down on booze-related bad behaviour.

Youngsters playing 'incredibly dangerous' game on A92

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:22:00 +0000

Reckless Angus teenagers who have taken to throwing themselves into oncoming traffic on the A92 have been told that they are dicing with death.

Arbroath's creel fishermen fear disruption caused by offshore wind farms

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 07:48:00 +0000

Arbroath fishermen have claimed a proposed wind farm off the coast of the town could cut through "prime" fishing ground.

Support for plans to protect Forfar monuments

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 13:03:00 +0000

Ambitious proposals have been drawn up to protect two Forfar monuments.

Pioneering youth project gains some new wheels

Sat, 18 Dec 2010 12:23:00 +0000

A pioneering Angus project which aims to steer youngsters away from trouble is revving up for a new season on the motorcycle race track.

Frontline mother Lisa Irwin records experiences in Afghanistan

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 15:16:00 +0000

A Brechin mother has posted a series of personal reports from the front lines while on a tour of duty in war-torn Afghanistan.

Scottish Government's budget demand is 'blackmail' — councillor

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:12:00 +0000

Independent Arbroath councillor Peter Nield has called the Scottish Government's budget settlement "tantamount to blackmail."

Family terrified by property developer Brian Stewart's driving

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 09:57:00 +0000

An Angus property developer has been banned from getting behind the wheel, after a winter dual carriageway road rage incident in his 4x4.

Norfolk becomes Helmand for 45 Commando marines

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 14:29:00 +0000

Over 600 Royal Marines from Arbroath's 45 Commando unit have completed an elaborate training exercise in Norfolk ahead of their possible deployment to Afghanistan.

Angus man Colin Paton dies of pneumonia

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 12:12:00 +0000

An Angus man has died from pneumonia after initially thinking he had a cold.

Angus Council to grapple with Holyrood funding proposals

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 10:40:00 +0000

The stark choice of toeing the Scottish Government line or losing millions of pounds which could only be made up with a massive council tax rise will be laid before Angus councillors.

Noranside earmarked for closure by Scottish Prison Service

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 09:35:00 +0000

Staff at Noranside open prison in Angus have been told it is likely to close -- despite speculation over its future being dismissed as "groundless" by the Scottish Government just last month.

Stagecoach ordered to pay former driver £7989

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 19:01:00 +0000

The Stagecoach bus company has been ordered to pay thousands of pounds in compensation after it was found guilty of discriminating against a disabled driver.

EIS fears Angus effect of government teacher target

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 16:50:00 +0000

Young Angus teachers on temporary contracts could be sacrificed to meet targets on employment rates for post-probationary teachers in light of proposed job cuts, according to Scotland's largest teaching union.

Councils told to 'lead by example' on executive pay

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 14:55:00 +0000

Scottish local authorities have been urged to stop awarding "bumper deals" to their "top brass" after it was revealed Angus Council's new chief executive will take home a six-figure salary.

Potatoes land Montrose man in hot water

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 11:24:00 +0000

A Montrose man has admitted breaching a bail order — by leaving a bag of potatoes at his ex-partner's front door.

Body of James Stewart found impaled on fence

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 06:42:00 +0000

The death of a 33-year-old Montrose man who was found impaled by the leg on a fence at an oil services yard just south of Aberdeen is still being treated as unexplained.

Hundreds of Angus Council social workers assaulted

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 17:39:00 +0000

Angus Council has said it takes the safety of staff seriously after figures obtained by The Courier revealed that 279 of its social workers have been assaulted in the last two years.

Views sought on RAF Edzell proposal

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 13:52:00 +0000

A major public consultation will get under way this evening on a £250 million proposal to redevelop a mothballed air base with the creat-ion of 1000 jobs.

Death of Forfar man Mark White remains 'unexplained'

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 10:30:00 +0000

Police have refused to rule out foul play over the "unexplained death" of a Forfar man.

Angus Council urged to adopt Canadian-style snow bylaws

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:51:00 +0000

A Barry pensioner has urged Angus Council to consider introducing a by-law to ensure pavements are kept snow-free.

Angus landscape gradually reveals itself again

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 17:11:00 +0000

A couple of weeks on from the worst winter storms to hit the county, the Angus landscape has begun to reveal itself from under a blanket of white.

Montrose swimming pool project £1m under budget

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 16:33:00 +0000

Montrose's controversial new swimming pool has come in £1 million under its projected build budget

Angus Council approval for Arbroath affordable housing scheme

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:17:00 +0000

Affordable housing plans for Arbroath have taken a step forward with approval for 11 homes on the site of the former Harry Farmer Court sheltered housing complex.

Richard Stiff to take the reins of Angus Council

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 10:47:00 +0000

Angus Council has appointed a new man to take the helm of the rural authority.

Man fights for life after road accident by Forfar

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 08:33:00 +0000

A man continues to fight for his life following a serious Angus road accident.

Angus Help for Abandoned Animals reports encouraging trend

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 21:27:00 +0000

The number of dogs being dumped by owners in Angus has gone down because the message is finally getting through, it was claimed last night.

Land donation plots way for healthy eating project

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 20:18:00 +0000

An old patch of ground in Arbroath will be used to give families a chance to harvest homegrown vegetables and encourage healthy eating.

Angus Council shows support for Carnoustie community centre plans

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 15:48:00 +0000

Plans for a new community centre in Carnoustie have received a conditional £300,000 boost from Angus Council.

Forfar's Postcode Lottery winners plan to share their good fortune

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 08:29:00 +0000

A kind-hearted Angus couple have decided to spread a little goodwill this Christmas after winning £30,000 in the People's Postcode Lottery.

Lorry blaze causes chaos on A90

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:35:00 +0000

An Arbroath lorry driver was said to be "lucky to be alive" yesterday after fleeing his smoke-filled cab as his vehicle caught fire on the A90 just outside Dundee.

Jan Wilson's killer Peter Brown jailed for fire deaths

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:40:00 +0000

The killer of Angus jockey Jan Wilson has been told he must serve at least seven and a half years in prison.

Community planned for RAF Edzell site

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 11:12:00 +0000

A 20-year vision to build a new community on the former site of RAF Edzell, massively increasing the number of houses there, was formally announced yesterday.

Concern for funding as £1m Brechin redevelopment plan fails

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 08:55:00 +0000

A million pound redevelopment of Brechin town centre has collapsed, sparking fears government funding for the project will be lost.

Developer wins approval for housing at former Seaview nursery in Monifieth

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 20:15:00 +0000

The residential redevelopment of Monifieth's former Seaview nursery looks set to go ahead after Angus councillors voted against an official recommendation to block plans for four houses in the grounds of the listed building.

Angus Council already facing a £600,000 chill bill

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 17:15:00 +0000

Winter has already blasted a £600,000 hole in Angus Council's severely stretched budget.

Angus Council keeping fuel bills in check

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 15:55:00 +0000

Angus Council has promoted its energy-saving credentials in response to a new report which suggests Scotland's public bodies should be doing more to soften impact of predicted price rises and reduce carbon emissions.

Decision on £10m Montrose swimming pool a 'tragedy'

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 14:36:00 +0000

A leading Angus campaigner has branded the decision to spend £10 million on a new swimming pool for Montrose a "tragedy" — insisting that the money should be invested in creating jobs for young people.

Supermarket giants blamed for Arbroath shops' woes

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 11:55:00 +0000

An Arbroath councillor has said that supermarkets must take their share of the blame for the increasing number of empty shops in the town.

Councillor Colin Brown finds there is nothing like a dame

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 10:11:00 +0000

An Angus councillor is made up — literally — over his chance to enjoy a festive switch from the political stage.

Mystery benefactors put smiles back on faces at Southesk Primary School

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 20:13:00 +0000

Christmas came early at an Angus primary school when pupils were told their beloved playhouse would be replaced, after it was damaged beyond repair by vandals.

Businessman shares frustration as Hillside Hotel plans rejected

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 15:55:00 +0000

An Angus hotelier has hit back at his critics during a failed attempt to secure a lifeline planning permission for the business.

William and Jane Christie celebrate 73 years of marriage

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 11:05:00 +0000

The chill grip of winter has been broken by a heart-warming Angus tale of love.

Angus residents warned of danger from above

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 09:24:00 +0000

Tayside Fire and Rescue and Angus Council have urged property owners and tenants to check their buildings for large icicles and heavy hanging snow.

Deputy provost praises Angus' unsung heroes

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 13:03:00 +0000

The deputy provost of Angus has hailed the unsung heroes who have been going the extra mile to look after the sick, elderly and vulnerable cut off by the extreme weather.

Angus budget document starts to find way through

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 10:03:00 +0000

The document setting out challenges lying ahead of Angus Council in its efforts to make £9 million of savings next year is finally dropping through letterboxes after a delay due to the weather.

Hillside Hotel plans condemned by council official

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 07:16:00 +0000

Plans to build eight houses on the site of an Angus village's only hotel should be refused as the applicant has "scant regard" for the effect it will have on neighbouring households, according to a senior council official.

Leaflet on Angus Council budget cuts delayed by bad weather

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 16:31:00 +0000

Angus Council has admitted that many residents may not receive a pamphlet asking them to contribute their views on controversial budget cuts on time.

Monifieth captain reports progress in Afghanistan

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:07:00 +0000

An army officer from Monifieth has deployed to Afghanistan for the second time to work alongside Afghan National Security Forces.

Business booming at former RAF Edzell site

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 12:20:00 +0000

There is to be a further multi-million-pound investment at the industrial business centre at the former RAF Edzell air base, on top of the £6 million invested by the owners, the Carnegie family, on the site in the last 10 years.

Killer of Angus jockey Jan Wilson to learn his sentence

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 06:51:00 +0000

The killer of promising Angus jockey Jan Wilson will this week learn the length of time he will spend behind bars.

Businesses band together to push the 'buy local' message

Sat, 04 Dec 2010 13:45:00 +0000

Business groups in Angus have thrown their weight behind a new push to encourage shoppers to stay local during the festive season.

Widow's tears at verdict on crash death driver Alan Stewart

Sat, 04 Dec 2010 11:22:00 +0000

A widow wept in court on Friday as an Angus man was found guilty, by a jury at the High Court in Dundee, of causing her husband's death by driving carelessly.

4x4 heroes battle snow to bring vital supplies to dialysis patients

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 19:13:00 +0000

Three volunteer drivers from Montrose have been hailed after delivering supplies for kidney patients to Arbroath Infirmary.

Services rally round in frigid Angus climate

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 15:17:00 +0000

Doctors in Angus have been going the extra mile to ensure patients' needs are attended to as the snow refused to let up on Thursday — with many walking to the homes of the sick to provide treatment.

Praise for the neighbours helping elderly through worst snow for decades

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 13:29:00 +0000

An 82-year-old Angus woman has praised the neighbours who have kept an eye on her since the Arctic weather conditions began.

Government has 'failed' Angus school-leavers

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 12:49:00 +0000

Angus school-leavers with no job prospects have been failed at a "government level" it has been claimed.

Peter Harrison sees Steptoe's Yard antiques firm become global success

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 10:49:00 +0000

Farmer Peter Harrison's beef export business collapsed after the BSE crisis but he has reinvented himself as a global antiques export phenomenon.

St Cyrus father in call for bus route checks

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 09:29:00 +0000

The father of a pupil injured when a school bus toppled in high winds in the Mearns said he would continue to campaign for a full assessment of all school routes where double-decker buses are used.

Councillor concerned Noranside prison closure would lead to more crime

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 17:39:00 +0000

An Angus councillor has expressed fears that reoffending rates in Scotland will soar if one of the country's only two open prisons is to close.

Arbroath bus passengers still waiting to come in from the cold

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 14:45:00 +0000

As temperatures plummet and fierce winds menace the coast, passengers face freezing waits at Arbroath bus station, revamped at a cost of £420,000.

'Green paper' item on Angus Council job cuts was kept private

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 13:27:00 +0000

The administration at Angus Council blocked moves to allow employees and other members of the public access to part of a meeting that ultimately contributed to a decision to axe around 500 posts, it has emerged.

Rural health services get a big lift from farmers

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:24:00 +0000

Farmers in Angus have played a crucial role in getting health service staff to their patients during the whiteout.

Heartache for Caroline James as wedding plans ruined — again

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 06:12:00 +0000

An Angus woman who is critically ill with an extremely rare condition has been left devastated after her dream wedding was postponed for the second time amid this week's snow.

Lauren Martin pays tribute to blood donors who saved her life

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 18:10:00 +0000

A young Arbroath woman has paid tribute to the strangers who saved her life as she battled leukaemia.

Ciara Howie is new face of high street fashion

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:22:00 +0000

A Carnoustie teenager has seen off competition from across Scotland to land a modelling contract.

Angus Council education, social work staff will not be spared

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 15:24:00 +0000

Angus Council leader Bob Myles has said that education and social work staff are "living in a cocoon" if they expect to be spared from the swingeing job cuts announced on Monday.

Parents frustrated by exam guide pricing policies

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 14:14:00 +0000

Hard-pressed parents are facing a price lottery when shopping for exam revision books, it has been claimed.

Journeycall MD leads from the front by battling way through the snow

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 14:11:00 +0000

Train information firm boss Tricia Pirie wasn't prepared to let the wrong kind of snow derail her firm's services to passengers across the UK.

Government actively considering Noranside Prison closure — claim

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 08:43:00 +0000

The Scottish Government is "actively considering" closing Noranside open prison, it has been claimed.

Tributes to son Graeme Russell after sudden death

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 07:52:00 +0000

An Angus man has paid tribute to the "generous, kind and fun-loving" son whose sudden and unexplained death in Australia has left him and his family "devastated".

A final farewell to Michael and Maia Strachan

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 06:12:00 +0000

An Arbroath-based Royal Marine officer and his sister, who were both killed in a car crash near Stonehaven, have been laid to rest.

Delivery drivers at centre of several Angus Council bullying probes

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:41:00 +0000

Angus Council has launched 10 investigations into workplace bullying over the past three years following numerous employee complaints, almost half of them involving meal delivery drivers on either side of the disputes.

St Andrew's Day fun in Angus despite weather

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 16:58:00 +0000

St Andrew's Day events in Angus were accompanied by the first blast of winter, but bitter winds and icy conditions could not dampen the celebrations.

Angus Council to shed equivalent of 500 jobs

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:13:00 +0000

Angus Council has unveiled plans to shed 10% of its workforce by 2014, the equivalent of around 500 jobs.

Angus sports centre deficits prompt question about Montrose pool move

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 13:34:00 +0000

An Angus councillor has questioned the local authority's decision to build a £10 million swimming pool in Montrose in light of figures that show no council-run leisure centre has made a profit over the last three years.

Ambassador award caps 'blistering week' for Mike Forbes

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:09:00 +0000

Entrepreneur Mike Forbes has won the Angus Ambassador of the Year Award — just days after his plans for a £55 million golf resort and housing development in the area were approved by councillors.

Arbroath Marines help ex-colleague with soup kitchen

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 11:34:00 +0000

Members of 45 Commando Association have donated £100 to a Saturday night soup kitchen which provides a lifeline to homeless and vulnerable people living on Dundee's streets.

Angus and the Mearns residents dig in for the long haul

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 09:17:00 +0000

Heavy snow across north Angus and the Mearns has left many workers effectively trapped in their rural homes.

Daughter's safety fears over killer father Roger Geddes

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 06:45:00 +0000

The daughter of Carnoustie killer Roger Geddes has said she won't feel safe unless her father is locked away.

Work to begin on Montrose RNLI station

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 13:52:00 +0000

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution has said work on Montrose's lifeboat station should start in the near future.

Angus Council sports venues failing to balance their books

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 10:56:00 +0000

New figures have revealed that not a single council-run sports facility in Angus has made a profit over the past three years, with this year's combined losses totalling over £2.5 million.

Drivers report 'nightmare' road conditions in Angus

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 08:12:00 +0000

The snow storms have brought major disruption across Angus and the Mearns.

Rescuer Joyce Riddell reunited with lucky William Waters

Sat, 27 Nov 2010 06:56:00 +0000

A heroic Angus mother has shared an emotional reunion with the teenager she saved after a horrific cycle accident

Wellbank golf resort could create 300 local jobs

Fri, 26 Nov 2010 16:02:00 +0000

A planned £55m golf resort and housing development in Angus could bring a jobs boost to the area - but there can be no guarantees, the entrepreneur behind the scheme has said.

Sharky's still the big fish of Angus bar scene

Fri, 26 Nov 2010 13:29:00 +0000

Sharky's Bar in Montrose has swept the opposition aside after being crowned the overall winner of the Best Bar None scheme in Angus for the second year in a row.

Concern at plan for black stripes in wee red town

Fri, 26 Nov 2010 09:54:00 +0000

A row has kicked up over Kirriemuir crossing plans which will see historic stone setts lifted from the heart of the burgh and under the eye of the town's famous fairytale son.

Woman rescued from shore at Ferryden

Fri, 26 Nov 2010 07:52:00 +0000

Emergency services attended an incident on the foreshore at Ferryden, Montrose, on Thursday after police received a call that a woman was on the rocks.

Son hopes fatal crash driver Alistair Ferrier faces 'years of hell'

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 13:31:00 +0000

The son of a Montrose couple killed in a horrific road crash says he hopes the Arbroath drink-driver who caused the tragedy faces "years of hell" in jail.

Chilling maintenance figures prompt Angus Council 'hot-box' approach to potholes

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 11:59:00 +0000

Angus is looking at the idea of a new hot-box fast response approach to tackling potholes in the district.

Opposition to £90,000 Lunan Bay car park work

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 10:19:00 +0000

A £90,000 upgrade plan at one of Angus' most popular beauty spots has divided the area's councillors.

Sarah facing uncertain future as Marine Subsea enters liquidation

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 07:35:00 +0000

The 8500-tonne oil well intervention vessel Sarah is being berthed indefinitely at Montrose while the future of its owner, Marine Subsea (UK), is determined.

Southesk PS pupils distraught after playhouse vandalised

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:45:00 +0000

Pupils at an Angus primary school have been left "gutted" after their playhouse was vandalised beyond repair.

Furniture recycling project concerned by council decision

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 11:47:00 +0000

Angus Council has come in for criticism after its neighbourhood services committee agreed to cut its help to tenants in need of furnishings by almost half.

Wellbank golf resort plan approval raises fears of overcrowding

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 09:43:00 +0000

Wellbank residents have spoken of their fears of traffic chaos and overcrowded classrooms following the approval of a 160-home golf resort on their doorstep.

Noranside Prison closure concerns dismissed as 'groundless'

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:41:00 +0000

Fresh fears over the possible mothballing of Noranside open jail in rural Angus have been dismissed as "groundless" by the Scottish Government.

Plan to open starter packs work to commercial operators

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:52:00 +0000

Fears have been raised that Angus furniture projects which help the vulnerable and homeless may suffer a fall in local support from a move towards a commercial open tender approach.

Date set for Jan Wilson killer's sentence

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:40:00 +0000

The killer of Angus jockey Jan Wilson is due to be sentenced next month.

Mike Forbes' £55m Wellbank golf resort plan clears first hurdle

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:21:00 +0000

Plans for a £55m, five-star hotel, championship-standard golf course and 160 houses at Shank of Omachie near Wellbank have been approved by Angus councillors at a marathon meeting.

Angus sees 50% drop in affordable housing built over decade

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 18:20:00 +0000

The number of affordable houses being built in Angus has almost halved over the past decade — prompting a call for action from housing and homelessness charity Shelter Scotland.

Plans for Wellbank golf resort go before councillors

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:52:00 +0000

Plans for a £55m golf resort in Wellbank will go before Angus councillors this evening after more than 1200 people responded to a public consultation exercise.

Threat of Angus ghettoes prompts hard-line stance on problem lets

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 14:12:00 +0000

An SNP councillor has said problem tenants in Angus must face a "line in the sand" if the county is not to become blighted by ghettos of hard-to-let council flats.

Hygiene appraisals of Angus food businesses published online

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:49:00 +0000

Angus Council's food safety specialists have launched a project that will give consumers at-a-glance information about hygiene standards in local businesses.

Champion of Gaelic teaching encouraged by Edinburgh University study

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:34:00 +0000

Evidence that some pupils who are taught exclusively in Gaelic can go on to outperform their peers in English reading skills shows that an under-fire Angus Gaelic class is still relevant, according to a councillor.

'Shocking' Kirriemuir bag snatch attempt

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 07:41:00 +0000

An Angus councillor has delivered a safety warning to young women after a "shocking" incident which occurred in his constituency on Friday night.

Mary Ramsay is Montrose Citizen of the Year

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 13:23:00 +0000

Mary Ramsay has been named Montrose's Citizen of the Year.
The award, given by Montrose Rotary Club, recognised her 45-year involvement in the Guiding movement.

Family's tributes to tragic Michael and Maia Strachan

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 06:19:00 +0000

The family of an Arbroath-based Royal Marine officer and his sister, who died together when the car they were travelling in was involved in an accident near Stonehaven on Wednesday evening, yesterday paid tribute to them.

Addicts rehabilitation centre plans dismissed on appeal

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:04:00 +0000

Angus Glens residents face a waiting game over the future of a former restaurant and hotel after the local authority's refusal of a rehab centre plan was upheld at appeal.

RM Condor suffers double tragedy with death of Captain Michael Strachan

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:41:00 +0000

Tragedy has struck Arbroath's RM Condor base for the second time in nine days after the death of another young serviceman and his sister in a horrific car crash.

Angus Council's social housing plans hit by blunder

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 11:29:00 +0000

An administrative blunder has thrown into chaos Angus Council's plan to appoint a new consortium as its preferred social housing provider.

Council planning £90,000 repairs to Lunan Bay car park

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 08:20:00 +0000

Lunan Bay attracts thousands of visitors every year but its popularity is causing a car parking headache.

Housebuilder Guild Homes enters affordable housing row

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 16:12:00 +0000

A leading housebuilder has entered the row over a plan to name a preferred affordable housing provider for Angus.

Barbed threat in Usan Salmon Fisheries dispute

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 11:50:00 +0000

A Montrose fishery business has found itself drawn into an international row over competing salmon fishing interests.

Kirriemuir may adopt Monifieth's shared offices structure

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 09:57:00 +0000

A proposal has been drawn up which could see Kirriemuir follow Monifieth with a shared police-council office.

Angus Housing Association's dismay at affordable homes move

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 19:15:00 +0000

A housing association has expressed "huge disappointment" at Angus Council's proposals to appoint another firm as its registered social landlord (RSL) developer — arguing that potential job losses could be disastrous for the local economy.

Dredging 'essential' to keep Montrose's port open

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:50:00 +0000

The Port Authority of Montrose has "observed shortcomings" in an initial report indicating that the harbour's dredging operations contribute significantly to coastal erosion.

Co-op invests £850,000 in Montrose supermarket

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 14:30:00 +0000

The Co-operative is investing £850,000 in Montrose to convert and transform the former Somerfield store on Basin View.

Date set for funeral of Royal Marine Carl Harrison

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:12:00 +0000

The funeral of Arbroath-based Royal Marine Carl Harrison, who died following a car accident near RM Condor last week, is to take place in his home town on November 26.

Rower Sam Scrimgeour seeks North Pole position

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 07:13:00 +0000

A young Angus rower whose sights are set on the Olympics is bidding for a place in an extreme warm-up adventure — to the North Pole.

Arbroath marina still subject of huge demand

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 19:14:00 +0000

The continued success of the marina at Arbroath harbour has been graphically illustrated in the latest report on the workings of the port, which reveals that there are a total of 120 vessels waiting for a residential berth.

'Staggering' support for campaign to save Edzell's library

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:56:00 +0000

Members of the Edzell Library Action Group (ELAG) who are fighting for the reinstatement of the book lending service at Inglis Memorial Hall, have said that a survey of residents showed "staggering" support for their campaign.

Anglers' anger at Usan Salmon Fisheries grant

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 11:34:00 +0000

A £100,000 European grant to a Montrose firm has prompted the angling lobby to accuse the Scottish Government of ignoring accepted conservation principles and dealing a major blow to conservation.

Brave cleaner Lorna Burness foils masked Forfar office raid

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 08:02:00 +0000

A heroic Angus cleaner who took on a balaclava-clad thief and his accomplice after they stormed her workplace has spoken of how she thought she "wouldn't get out alive."

Support grows for Kirriemuir supermarket plan

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 21:04:00 +0000

A councillor has led support for the Scottish Government's green light to a Kirriemuir town centre supermarket plan.

Revealed: South Esk dredging's impact on beaches

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 16:41:00 +0000

The routine removal of sediment dredged from the South Esk estuary has probably exerted a greater influence on the Montrose beach and dune system than initially thought.

Inquiry into Arbroath crash that killed marine Carl Harrison

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 07:31:00 +0000

Accident investigators spent much of Saturday at the scene of the crash that claimed the life of a young Royal Marine.

Sheriff appalled by obscene text messages

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 19:41:00 +0000

A sheriff has expressed disgust over the nature of a string of offensive text messages a 59-year-old Angus man bombarded a woman with.

Sand plan to beat coastal erosion

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 17:58:00 +0000

Using sand from Montrose Port Authority's dredging operations to replenish the beach is one of the options being considered to counter the impact of coastal erosion.

Green light for Kirriemuir supermarket — and 200 jobs

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 14:42:00 +0000

One of the three developers who sought planning permission for a supermarket in Kirriemuir has had its application approved on appeal by Scottish Government officials, a move which is expected to create 200 jobs in the town.

Luke Atherton jailed for under-age sex after rape claim

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:42:00 +0000

An Angus man who found himself the subject of a false rape allegation has been imprisoned for having unlawful sex with the 14-year-old girl who made the claim.

Man had shotgun in public as practical joke

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 11:17:00 +0000

An Eastern European migrant who waved a double-barrelled shotgun in an Angus street as a late-night practical joke has been fined £450 at Forfar Sheriff Court.

Father tells of son's distress over alleged assault on referee

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 08:41:00 +0000

The father of a football-loving Angus youngster spoke of his son's distress at finding himself at the centre of a Scottish Football Association probe into an alleged referee assault at the Station Park home of Forfar Athletic.

Newtyle housing development given go-ahead

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 17:29:00 +0000

Angus Council's development standards committee has approved plans for a major new housing development in Newtyle.

Arlene says 'stick it' to hockey and forms women's rugby team

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 15:23:00 +0000

An Angus mum of five has finally beaten the boys at their own game — nearly 20 years after she was told she had to swap her beloved rugby for hockey.

Carnoustie bakery firm on the rise with new Arbroath shop

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:29:00 +0000

In these (hopefully) post-recession times, everyone is looking to have a bit more bread and, thanks to an expansion of J. M. Bakery of Carnoustie, the people of Arbroath will soon be able to do just that.

Commanding officer's tribute to 'superb' young marine Carl Harrison

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 08:41:00 +0000

The commanding officer of Arbroath's 45 Commando paid tribute to a "superb" young Royal Marine who tragically lost his fight for life on Tuesday afternoon.

Hawkhill bend accident blackspot to see £3 million upgrade

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:49:00 +0000

Angus councillors have agreed that improvement works costing £3 million should be carried out on an accident blackspot north of Inverkeilor.

'Shocking' theft of £40,000 of equipment

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 18:52:00 +0000

Police in Forfar have launched a major investigation after goods totalling over £40,000 were stolen from a construction company last weekend.

OBE for Carnoustie man Ian Hutcheson

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 17:07:00 +0000

An Angus man who is responsible for safeguarding some of Britain's biggest airports has received an OBE at Buckingham Palace.

SFA to probe Forfar referee slap

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 14:19:00 +0000

The Scottish Football Association has launched an investigation into an incident which saw an 11-year-old Forfar fan slap a match official on the back of the head at the weekend.

Cloud hangs over Ross and Bonnyman jobs

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:18:00 +0000

Uncertainty has been cast over the future of Forfar jobs, after a long-standing town firm announced its decision to cease a key part of production.

£55m Wellbank golf resort plan wins council director's backing

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:47:00 +0000

Angus plans for a £55 million golf resort have been given a green light recommendation by planners ahead of a crunch public meeting later this month.

Road tragedy a 'nightmare' for family and community

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:23:00 +0000

The tragic death of a Royal Marine a day after he was involved in a horrific Angus road accident has been described as a "nightmare" for his family and the community.

UPDATE: Royal Marine Carl Harrison dies following road crash

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 16:59:14 +0000

A Royal Marine has died, a day after he was involved in a horrific accident on the outskirts of Arbroath.

Fan who struck referee at Forfar match was 11-year-old boy

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 11:29:00 +0000

The spectator who slapped the referee on the back of the head during Forfar's 1-1 draw with Peterhead on Saturday was just 11 years old, it has emerged.

Decision looms for former Flicks nightclub

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 14:53:00 +0000

Angus Council will take another step towards breathing new life into Brechin's town centre this week when it asks its development standards committee for permission to prepare the former Flicks nightclub site for redevelopment.

Royal Marine badly injured in crash near RM Condor

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 12:09:00 +0000

A 24-year-old Royal Marine has been critically injured in an early-morning crash near RM Condor.

Council expected to give green light to A92 safety improvements

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 10:54:00 +0000

The re-routing of a notorious stretch of the A92 coast road between Arbroath and Montrose is set to be given the green light this week.

Hundreds say final farewell at tragic Andrew Crowe's funeral

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 06:37:00 +0000

His dream was to join the Royal Marines — and he pledged to stop at nothing until he got his green beret.

Special public meeting to pass judgment on £55m golf and spa plan

Sun, 07 Nov 2010 14:13:00 +0000

A £55 million Angus spa hotel and championship golf course plan will be determined this month.

Hunt is on for best bar in Angus

Sat, 06 Nov 2010 12:11:00 +0000

The licensed trade in Angus is set to find out which of the county's premises are best managed, have the best customer service and ambience.

Cross-party support for retiring Carnoustie councillor Ralph Palmer

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 11:08:00 +0000

There were tears in Angus Council's chamber as Carnoustie representative Ralph Palmer made his final address before standing down as a councillor due to his severe ill health.

Human rights advocate emphasises Angus Council's responsibilities

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 10:03:00 +0000

Angus Council welcomed the chairman of the Scottish Human Rights Commission to the county.

Forfar woman threatened to cut off police officer's head with sword

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 06:51:00 +0000

An Angus woman who threatened to chop off a police officer's head with a samurai sword escaped a prison sentence.

Arbroath community fireworks effort toasted

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 19:47:00 +0000

The organisers and main sponsors of the Arbroath Community Fireworks Display gathered at the Bell Rock Chipper to celebrate reaching their fund-raising target of £4500.

Improvements made at Gaelic language unit after critical report

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 10:15:00 +0000

The headteacher of an Angus primary school has assured councillors that moves are afoot to improve the academic performances of pupils in the area's only specialist Gaelic class, after it was heavily criticised in an HMIe report.

Quick response helps prevent more serious fire in Montrose

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 12:55:00 +0000

A fire in a bin store beneath a terrace of houses in Montrose is being treated as suspicious.

Former legal drug bubbles still a problem for Angus — sheriff

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 10:57:00 +0000

The continuing devastating impact of the former legal high drug bubbles in Angus has been highlighted by an Arbroath sheriff.

Angus Council defends its position on temporary workers

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 06:41:00 +0000

Angus Council has defended its position on the hiring of stand-in staff after a report revealed temporary, agency and supply employees are costing it the equivalent of £17,000 a day.

The Courier helps retired Monifieth couple reclaim £1888 from glazing firm

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 18:23:00 +0000

A retired Angus couple who have been fighting for months to get a refund promised to them by a leading window company will finally get their money back — after an intervention by The Courier.

Montrose harbour opportunities on the horizon

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 14:51:00 +0000

Montrose Port Authority's chief executive has said that "a time of opportunity" is opening up for the harbour.

Mediation board advised to stop Angus Council squabbling

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 13:29:00 +0000

Angus officials have come up with a plan to smooth the divisions that have brought the council under a negative national spotlight.

Angus making greater use of temporary staff

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 10:24:00 +0000

Angus Council is paying out what equates to around £17,000 every day of the week for stand-in staff.

Monifieth turns out to thank retiring minister Donald Fraser

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 11:11:00 +0000

One of Scotland's longest-serving clerics retired on Sunday after more than half a century as a minister in Monifieth.

Changing energy needs lead GlaxoSmithKline to review land sale plan

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 10:03:00 +0000

GlaxoSmithKline in Montrose is reviewing its decision to offer surplus land and facilities for sale.

Andrew Crowe's family pay tribute to 'fantastic' teenager

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 08:29:00 +0000

The family of an Angus teenager who died tragically of a brain haemorrhage have spoken of their love for a "fantastic and determined" young man who was in a "rush to live."

Usan Salmon Fisheries receives six-figure European grant

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 19:34:00 +0000

Usan Salmon Fisheries of Montrose — one of the few remaining salmon netters in the country — has been awarded a European grant of more than £100,000 to invest in its business.

Arbroath bricklayer wins national apprenticeship award

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 18:11:00 +0000

Arbroath apprentice Ronnie Morrison has won the James Birnie Apprentice of the Year award.

Police in Forfar ask for help against anti-social behaviour

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:56:00 +0100

A police task force targeting Forfar's Viewmount estate has said locals there or anywhere else in Angus should not be frightened to identify those blighting their community.

UPDATE: Betsy the Asquith van back with owner

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 10:13:00 +0100

A 1930s-retro-style Asquith van which was reported missing in Carnoustie has been found.

Invertay on tops in Monifieth community centre plans

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:51:00 +0100

A site at Invertay House emerged as the best location for the proposed Monifieth community centre at a meeting in the Panmure Hotel.

Montrose bowlers upset by sudden venue change

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:47:00 +0100

The closure of Montrose Town Hall has drawn fire from several organisations in the town, accusing Angus Council of "shabby" treatment.

Police community task force out in Forfar

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 11:35:00 +0100

The police will be on patrol in the Viewmount area of Forfar today following complaints about anti-social behaviour — particularly the disposal of drug paraphernalia.

Angus 'risk register' highlights threat posed by funding cuts

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 10:12:00 +0100

Funding cuts pose a critical risk to Angus Council services, a report has warned.

Adult protection caseload rises by 62% in Angus

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 18:24:00 +0100

Adult protection activity in Angus is set to continue its upward climb as frontline staff increase their awareness of those at risk.

Effects of Montrose pool's closure to be discussed

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 13:28:00 +0100

The implications of closing Montrose sports centre for up to two years will be aired at a meeting for user groups tonight.

Montrose dancers delight Chinese public

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 11:12:00 +0100

A school of dancers — who have performed around the world from the chill of Nova Scotia and heat of Trinidad, busked outside the Pompidou Centre in Paris and celebrated the Queen's 80th birthday at Balmoral — have reached new heights.

Tenant praised for preventing serious Arbroath fire

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 10:49:00 +0100

The owner of a block of bedsits in Arbroath has spoken of his gratitude to the tenant who raised the alarm when she smelled smoke from a neighbouring property.

Man's grief at partner Marie Stewart's collapse in Arbroath Morrisons

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 07:35:00 +0100

The partner of a young Angus woman who collapsed on her way to work and died shortly afterwards has spoken of the dreadful shock of receiving the phone call to tell him what had happened just minutes after he had said goodbye to her.

Proposed change in housing contract prompts fear for Angus jobs

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 11:23:00 +0100

A council scheme to deliver affordable housing in Angus could have a potentially devastating impact on employment, it has been claimed.

Shop worker dies after collapsing at Arbroath Morrisons

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 08:57:00 +0100

A 32-year-old woman died on Monday after collapsing at the Morrisons store in Arbroath.

Pupils' voluntary role in Kirriemuir recognised

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:46:00 +0100

Volunteering Angus youngsters have been held up as a shining example of the valuable citizens the youth of today can be.

Cautious praise for Montrose Golf Links' efforts

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:27:00 +0100

Councillors have praised Montrose Golf Links Ltd after it succeeded in turning around its financial fortunes.

Monifieth's community centre dream 'never closer'

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:03:00 +0100

Monifieth has "never been closer" to achieving its long-craved community centre — but it is now time for the burgh to throw its weight behind a fund-raising drive, according to the woman leading the effort.

Residents have their say on Forfar development

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 10:37:00 +0100

The people of Forfar have grasped the opportunity to air their views on the town's largest housing development in a decade.

League of nations using Montrose Seafarers Haven

Sat, 23 Oct 2010 13:34:00 +0100

Montrose Seafarers Haven has welcomed 3000 sailors through its doors since opening two and a half years ago.

Worldwide ripples from Robert Saddler's legacy to Salvation Army

Sat, 23 Oct 2010 10:58:00 +0100

An Angus architect's six-figure lifeline legacy to the Salvation Army in Angus has helped propel the vital work being done in the district to a global audience.

Brechin High School replacement agreed in principle

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 17:22:00 +0100

A plan which would create a multi-purpose "community campus" to replace the ageing Brechin High School has been approved in principle by Angus Council's education committee.

Town pays tribute to 45 Commando Falklands marine Paul Callan

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:45:00 +0100

The name of a member of Arbroath-based 45 Commando Group — one of 13 men from the unit to die in the campaign to liberate the Falkland Islands following their invasion by Argentina in 1982 — has been added to the war memorial in his home parish of Great Sutton, Cheshire.

Threatened Newbigging Village Store a 'vital local amenity'

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 12:35:00 +0100

Use it or lose it — that is the stark message to Newbigging residents after it was revealed the village shop and post office are under threat of closure.

Victim in A92 crash still critical

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 09:32:00 +0100

A 30-year-old Arbroath man remains in a critical condition in Ninewells Hospital in Dundee following a weekend accident on the A92 Arbroath to Montrose road.

Brave Ben Parish gets ready for his first day at school

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 07:17:00 +0100

A five-year-old Angus boy whose life hung in the balance after contracting a rare form of E. coli is to join his twin sister for their first full day at school together next week.

Drink-driver Alistair David Ferrier killed couple

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 10:43:00 +0100

A disabled driver, close to three times the legal drink-drive limit, killed a Montrose couple as they returned home from a Scottish country dance night in Arbroath.

Angus Glens Film Club offers night at the movies

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 13:55:00 +0100

An Angus film club has announced plans to screen a number of contemporary movies when its winter season kicks off.

Day of action to tackle unemployment in Brechin

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 11:24:00 +0100

Brechin jobseekers are to be offered advice on how to find employment, improve their skills or retrain.

Angus Ambassador Awards finalists revealed

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:42:00 +0100

This year's Angus Ambassador awards finalists have been announced, and include the likes of a county resort and mezzo soprano opera singer.

Tony McCoy helps to present Jan Wilson jockey awards

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 09:56:00 +0100

Honours in memory of a young Angus jockey have been presented to two of the brightest prospects in horse racing.

Bright future for Stracathro Hospital

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 07:33:00 +0100

Stracathro Hospital by Brechin is laying siege to new territory, 10 years after the battle to save the place from closure was launched.

Planning fees rise receives Angus backing

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 16:10:00 +0100

Angus councillors are backing the idea of closing a north/south planning application fees divide that could see costs rocket.

Angus golf links with China set to boost economy

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 13:49:00 +0100

Angus confidence is high that the area will continue to benefit from China's burgeoning golf industry.

Exile Brian Chapman is still the Best of friends with Arbroath FC

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 11:41:00 +0100

A former Angus footballer with a special claim to fame was a welcome weekend visitor at Arbroath FC's Gayfield Park.

Montrose Operatic Society needs new voices

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 09:42:00 +0100

A long-established feature of the cultural life of Montrose, the amateur operatic society, is in danger of a permanent exit off the musical stage unless new members can be found.

Mottram family's distress as grave flowers targeted

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:48:00 +0100

A St Cyrus couple have spoken of their continuing distress at the recurring theft of flowers from a family grave in Arbroath.

Council to review public internet access controls after library incident

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:35:00 +0100

The leader of Angus Council has said the authority will be "looking into" reviewing its internet access policy after a teenager was caught touching himself inappropriately while he viewed pornographic material in Brechin Library.

Ex-45 Commando CO is military adviser to David Cameron

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 08:01:00 +0100

The former commanding officer of Arbroath's 45 Commando Group has landed a top government posting after being named military adviser to Prime Minister David Cameron.

Carnoustie couple's Corfu flight nightmare

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 06:06:00 +0100

A Carnoustie man has described the moment he thought he and his wife and 270 fellow passengers were going to "end up in the drink" during a holiday flight terror.

Fears rural areas will lose out in flood management plan

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 17:39:00 +0100

Fears have been raised in Angus that "postcode lottery" flood funding could leave the area in deep trouble.

Map details Carnoustie's dog poo 'hot-spots'

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 06:41:00 +0100

A map of where Carnoustie's worst "dog mess" offenders fail to clean up after their pets has been created by the community council.

Forfar man Christopher McIntosh jailed over heroin trafficking

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 06:26:00 +0100

An Angus man described by police as a key figure in local organised crime has been jailed for his part in a £50,000 heroin trafficking operation.

Haunting experiences at Montrose Air Station

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 12:29:00 +0100

An overnight stay at the old Montrose aerodrome by a local paranormal research team has confirmed what many already know — the place is haunted.

Brechin Pools winner Michael Elliott meets goalscorer who changed his life

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 14:59:00 +0100

The non-league footballer whose two goals helped Brechin punter Michael Elliott scoop a record £3 million on the Football Pools admitted he should have scored a hat-trick — but is now glad he missed the target.

The unkindest cut as ban puts Arbroath stylists on the dole

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 06:39:00 +0100

Two young hairdressers were effectively banned from cutting hair in Arbroath for three months on Monday after a sheriff ruled against them in a case brought by their former employer.

Agreement hoped to end energy firm cold calls

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 18:49:00 +0100

Trading Standards watchdogs hope to cut the number of cold-callers in Angus after they entered into an agreement with energy providers.

Taylors of Montrose auction house completes move

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:58:00 +0100

Auction house Taylors of Montrose has completed its move to new premises, which were opened by the Earl of Airlie.

Angus path system work to cost £37,000

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:36:00 +0100

Angus councillors are to be asked to back improvements to existing burgh path networks and signposting on sections to the coastal path that could cost £37,000.

Accent on history of language in Angus

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:31:00 +0100

The history of the languages spoken around Angus will be the subject of an illustrated talk on Tuesday by Dr David Horsburgh to members of Montrose Natural History and Antiquarian Society.

Legal process holds up Drumtochty Arms Hotel work

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 09:46:00 +0100

Plans to rebuild the Drumtochty Arms Hotel, Auchenblae, which was destroyed in an explosion 19 months ago are on hold.

Brechin man's 'shock' at £3m pools win

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 07:01:00 +0100

Brechin man Michael Elliott has scooped over £3 million in the football pools, making him the biggest-ever individual winner in its 87-year-history.

SNP's Balmossie Fire Station row reignited

Sat, 09 Oct 2010 14:05:00 +0100

New fears for the future of the "very inefficient" Balmossie fire station on the outskirts of Dundee have re-ignited a bitter rift within the SNP.

Michael Bell avoids jail for biting Tolbooth Bar boss' finger

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 13:50:00 +0100

A Forfar man who bit a pub landlord's finger in a vicious attack avoided custody on Thursday — despite the fact that his victim was hospitalised after the incident.

Hut'll do nicely — sold for £1500

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:05:00 +0100

A wooden tea hut with a corrugated iron roof where over the years refreshments have been served to many of the world's leading professional and amateur golfers, and a fair number of celebrity players, has been sold on internet auction site eBay for £1500.

Rare Queen Mother stamps donated to Glamis Castle

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:30:00 +0100

A generous donation by a visitor to Glamis Castle has helped safeguard a fascinating piece of Queen Mother memorabilia for future generations.

Diabetes hits Caroline James's US wedding dream

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 14:55:00 +0100

An Angus woman who is critically ill from the effects of diabetes has had her wedding dreams dashed.

HMS Montrose confronts pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 10:12:00 +0100

HMS Montrose, the Type 23 frigate affiliated to Angus District and her namesake town, has been helping foil pirates in the Gulf of Aden.

'Shanghai Pudong Development Bank' scam alert

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 21:52:00 +0100

A Monifieth man is warning Courier readers of a scam offering a half share of $10 million supposedly sitting in a Chinese bank.

Warning over Angus council tax rise

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:53:00 +0100

Council tax in Angus would have to rise by around £200 per year if it was to have any significant effect on the local authority's budget, a senior SNP councillor has warned.

Police identify body found on shore near Monifieth

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 06:45:00 +0100

Tayside Police have identified a body that washed up on the shore near Monifieth on Monday as a 79-year-old woman from Dundee.

Warning after rabbit found starving dies

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 13:14:00 +0100

A leading animal welfare charity has expressed concern after a rabbit starved to death after being found in communal gardens in Forfar.

Brechin flood prevention plan progressing slowly

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 08:47:00 +0100

A plan for a flood prevention scheme for Brechin intended to stop the South Esk further breaching its banks is making slow progress, members of the panel formed to oversee the development have been told.

Samuel L. Jackson's signature helps the storm in a tea hut

Sat, 02 Oct 2010 12:00:00 +0100

The man who has run the much-loved tea hut on Carnoustie's Championship course for the past 17 years yesterday spoke of his delight at the enormous interest the sale of the iconic kiosk has generated on eBay.

Mother's sorrow for family of dead addict Stuart Carrie

Sat, 02 Oct 2010 07:14:00 +0100

The anguished mother of an Angus drug addict found lying unconscious in an Arbroath street has spoken of her sorrow for the family of a young man who died yards from her daughter.

Forfar couple at the end of their tether with rubbish risk

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:13:00 +0100

A young Forfar couple say they are close to sleeping on the street rather than enduring the "nightmare" of living in a block of flats.

Three people released after Arbroath suspected drugs overdose

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 06:14:00 +0100

Three people arrested in connection with an incident in Arbroath on Wednesday have been released.

Reassurance on commitment to new Brechin High School

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:37:00 +0100

Education convener Peter Neild has said that Angus Council remains committed to a £10 million capital allocation towards a new high school for Brechin.

Man found dead in Arbroath street named by police

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 11:45:13 +0100

Arbroath residents were in shock after a man was found dead in the street and a woman left battling for her life at the height of the school run.

Kirriemuir Museum in appeal for Polish wartime memorabilia

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 20:27:00 +0100

Kirriemuir Museum has launched an appeal to boost its collection of material celebrating the community's wartime link with eastern Europe.

Family helps Mrs Ethel Butchart mark 100th birthday

Wed, 29 Sep 2010 17:34:00 +0100

Mrs Ethel Butchart celebrated her 100th birthday with a party for family and friends at the Kendale Hall residential home in Arbroath.

Befuddled family left asking 'Moodunnit?'

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:27:00 +0100

One of Glen Esk's more eccentric inhabitants has gone missing.

Mystery surrounds St Cyrus fatal crash

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:50:25 +0100

Mystery continues to surround an horrific car smash in which a Mearns couple died.

A winning season for City of Brechin Pipe Band

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 19:29:00 +0100

The City of Brechin Pipe Band took to the streets of its home town on Saturday to mark the end of a successful competitive season.

Fight will go on for Edzell library campaigners

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 11:16:00 +0100

Members the Edzell Library Action Group (ELAG) are refusing to throw in the towel following their latest setback in the fight for the reinstatement of the book-lending service at Inglis Memorial Hall.

Brechin Cathedral's new minister retraces family's steps

Sun, 26 Sep 2010 10:21:00 +0100

Brechin Cathedral's new minister, the Rev Roderick Grahame, was inducted this week.

Father's gratitude after dramatic rescue in Angus glens

Sat, 25 Sep 2010 09:05:00 +0100

Parents of a young woman at the centre of a 20-hour mountain drama in the Angus glens have paid tribute to search teams whose rescue efforts may have saved her life and that of a walking companion.

'Health and safety' rules scupper Monifieth burgh chambers meetings

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 11:14:00 +0100

Community groups in Monifieth have been left stunned by a ban on them using the burgh chambers as a meeting place because of new "health and safety" rules.

Shortage of candidates as Angus community council elections near

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 09:33:00 +0100

As the deadline approaches for candidates to put themselves forward for election to the 25 community councils in Angus, only a handful of nominations have been submitted.

Couple lost in Glen Clova 'lucky to survive'

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 07:51:00 +0100

A mountain rescue specialist said a young couple were lucky to survive a glens ordeal that sparked one of the area's largest multi-agency search operations in recent years.

Bord na Gaidhlig chief seeks talks on future of Whitehills unit

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 19:11:42 +0100

The head of a government body designed to promote the Gaelic language in schools is seeking talks with Angus Council over the future of its specialist unit at Whitehills Primary in Forfar.

Hunt for culprits after spate of Brechin car thefts

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 14:49:00 +0100

Police are appealing for witnesses after a series of cars were broken into and stolen in the Brechin area late on Tuesday night and early on Wednesday morning.

Arbroath's Corner House Deli aims to be the big cheese

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:58:00 +0100

Arbroath's first specialist delicatessen is in line for a national award just seven weeks after it opened.

Sainsbury's silence raises fears for Montrose store

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 10:58:00 +0100

A major supermarket chain was staying tight-lipped on Wednesday on whether a plan for a new store in Montrose — promising to create over 200 jobs — had been put on hold.

Display highlights Montrose's role in Battle of Britain

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 17:51:00 +0100

An exhibition to mark the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain will open at the newly refurbished Montrose Museum on Saturday.

Newtyle housing halted by 'overly restrictive' conditions

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 14:51:00 +0100

Plans for a new Angus housing development have been put on hold after the applicant raised concerns about the number of units required to be set aside as supported housing for the elderly.

Forfar Gaelic class may be in doubt after critical report

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 13:19:00 +0100

Angus Council's education convener has hinted that the area's only specialist Gaelic class could be under threat after it was heavily criticised in a recent HMIe report.

Deals approved for surplus council-owned land

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 11:41:00 +0100

Land deals in which Angus Council will sell off surplus ground in Montrose and Brechin are to go ahead, despite complications.

Court delays passing sentence on Jan Wilson's killer Peter Brown again

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 07:18:00 +0100

The sentencing of Angus jockey Jan Wilson's killer has been delayed yet again.

Interactive show just the job for honing pupils' skills

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 18:56:00 +0100

An Angus theatre has combined with an employability scheme to help young people pick up essential skills before heading out into the workplace.

Call for Lochside lollipop patrol to be reintroduced

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 12:57:00 +0100

Montrose councillors have called for the reinstatement of an axed lollipop patrol on one of the town's busiest roads.

Angus Council absences fall — but bill still tops £4m

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 10:39:00 +0100

Angus Council staff have recorded their lowest absence figures since 2006 — but the authority's sick note bill still topped £4 million last year.

Kino cinema volunteers roll up their sleeves

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 18:56:00 +0100

Armed with paintbrushes and cleaning props, a husband-and-wife team from Glenrothes are helping transform the town's Kino cinema from derelict disaster to marvellous movie theatre.

Rollin' back to the 50s for roof restoration funds

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 18:09:00 +0100

St Mary's and St Peter's Church in Montrose has its roots in the first quarter of the 18th century but the congregation is going back just over half a century when it holds a fund-raising 50s night.

New boards help Ferryden tell its story

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:26:00 +0100

Ferryden community council has completed the installation of information boards around the village.

Call for leeway in rural pub hours for children

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:03:00 +0100

Special consideration should be given to rural pubs and hotels when setting rules on the hours in which children can be present in licensed premises, according to a councillor.

Out of the old and into the new for Taylors Auctions

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:13:00 +0100

Taylors Auction Rooms held their final sale in their old premises in Montrose on Saturday.

Pet owners warned after family's cat suffers fatal injuries

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 09:57:00 +0100

Pet owners in Letham have been given a warning after a family suffered the loss of their much-loved cat in a weekend attack.

Overpaid benefits in Angus worth over £250,000

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 06:20:00 +0100

Angus benefit fraud investigators have registered a massive increase in identified overpayments during the past 12 months.

Arbroath woman Agnes Ferrier dies one month after being hit by car

Sat, 18 Sep 2010 06:15:00 +0100

A 78-year-old Arbroath woman, who sustained severe injuries when was involved in a collision with a car in the town's East Muirlands Road on August 18, has died in Ninewells Hospital in Dundee.

Angus Council 'gagging' jibe made about Montrose swimming pool

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:39:00 +0100

The provost of Angus has been accused of "gagging" free speech after a row over Montrose's new £10 million swimming pool sparked heated exchanges in the council chamber.

Edzell Library debate remains a closed book for Angus Council

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:52:00 +0100

A last ditch bid to save Edzell library lies in tatters after Angus Alliance councillors "point blank" refused to reopen the debate over its closure.

Arbroath regeneration project almost finished

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:43:00 +0100

The final phase of the Cliffburn regeneration project in Arbroath has been all but completed with the removal of the scaffolding that has shrouded the Mayfield Terrace shopping centre for the past seven months.

Homeless nightmare for Angus couple

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 10:41:00 +0100

An Angus couple with two children claim they have been forced to sleep rough in a tent in Kirriemuir after being made homeless.

Further costs for £10m Montrose pool questioned

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 18:13:00 +0100

Opposition councillors in Montrose have demanded to know if the town's £10m swimming pool is in danger of running over budget after new figures left them with "unanswered questions."

SSE makes overtures to build wind farm near Kirriemuir

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 14:29:00 +0100

Energy firm Scottish and Southern Energy has taken the first step in a potential bid to site a wind farm a few miles north-west of Kirriemuir.

Worry that Rhianna attack backlash led to dog abandonments

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:51:00 +0100

Worries have emerged that panicked dog owners may be dumping their pets in the wake of recent attack incidents across the country.

Angus rail bridge cracks causing concern

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 09:34:00 +0100

A railway bridge on the main east coast line between Arbroath and Montrose is showing worrying signs of damage.

Angus fiddlers to battle it out at Glenfiddich event

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 07:49:00 +0100

A pair of musicians from Kirriemuir have been named as finalists in this year's Glenfiddich Fiddle Championships.

Forfar priest feels elderly have been excluded from papal visit

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:02:00 +0100

An Angus priest has spoken out against the organisation of the papal visit, saying it "excludes" a large sector of his congregation.

Part demolition planned for Brechin's famous Flicks nightclub

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:13:00 +0100

A plan to partly demolish the former Flicks nightclub building in Brechin is to go before councillors this week.

Montrose women raise £2300 for juvenile diabetes research

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 17:16:00 +0100

A fund-raising disco and auction in Montrose has helped two women raise over £2300 for a diabetes charity.

Montrose to gain from £225,000 sport investment

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 12:54:00 +0100

Angus Council is to spend £225,000 providing temporary sports areas for Montrose residents while the new swimming pool is being built.

Edzell Library campaigners to put case to council

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 11:47:00 +0100

A campaign to save a rural Angus library is set to make another roll of the dice later this week.

Incumbent says £120,000 council chief role is too valuable to lose

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 09:57:00 +0100

Angus Council's departing chief executive has advised the authority not to take the risk of axeing the £120,000-a-year role to cut costs.

Montrose retirement beckons for Sea Vampire

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:12:00 +0100

One of the attractions at Leuchars Air Show was a Sea Vampire destined for Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre.

Forfar youth injured in fall at former council offices

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 11:27:00 +0100

A youth sustained serious injuries when he fell on glass after gaining unauthorised entry into a vacant building in Forfar.

Search on for Angus Ambassadors

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 09:58:00 +0100

The organisers of the Angus Ambassador Awards are reminding potential contributors that the deadline for nominations for this year's awards is September 24.

Last orders at Arbroath's Cliffburn Hotel

Sat, 11 Sep 2010 17:37:00 +0100

The Cliffburn Hotel in Arbroath will close its doors for the last time on Sunday.

Smokie Blues Festival cancelled due to lack of interest

Sat, 11 Sep 2010 08:55:00 +0100

The man behind the acclaimed Smokie Blues Festival — which this year was set to bring some of the world's leading blues and jazz musicians to Carnoustie's Golf Hotel for a weekend of top-class entertainment — has been forced to cancel the event due to lack of interest.

Disgust as robbers target car in Forfar cemetery

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:32:00 +0100

Criminals who broke into a car as its occupants visited a loved one's grave in a Forfar cemetery have been condemned by a local councillor.

Death crash driver Craig McKinnon spared prison

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:24:00 +0100

A young Montrose man who caused the death of his teenage girlfriend in a smash on a notorious stretch of road in Angus has been told that sending him to jail would "not be in the public interest."

Geddes family 'treated with utter contempt' by justice system

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:35:00 +0100

The family of a man who killed his wife at their Carnoustie home say a further delay in sentencing is just the latest episode in "decades of controlling emotional and physical abuse."

Kirriemuir dancers cap impressive season at gathering

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:32:00 +0100

Kirriemuir Highland dancers have had a ball in a 2010 season which was capped with a royal weekend seal of approval.

Public consultation on cuts promised by council

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:11:00 +0100

No decision will be taken over council service cuts until after the public is consulted, Angus Council's chief executive has promised.

Angus shut-out for Doors Open Days 2010

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:13:00 +0100

People hoping to get the chance to explore some of the less accessible buildings in Angus during Scotland's national Doors Open Days are in for a disappointment.

Forfar youths warned away from disused sites

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:29:00 +0100

Children playing in derelict Forfar buildings are risking a repeat of the tragedy which killed Dundee teenager Jonathan Hayburn eight years ago, a councillor has warned.

Porky pair star attraction at Flower and Food Festival

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:39:00 +0100

The Hairy Bikers weren’t the only stars of the Dundee Flower and Food Festival at the weekend — the "hairy porkers" followed a close second.

Campaigners call for end to Montrose port dredging

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:28:00 +0100

A campaign group which is demanding urgent action to counter erosion along Montrose beach has called for a stop to larger ships using the town's port until there has been an environmental assessment of dredging operations.

Amazing escape as storm sweeps van into Arbroath Harbour

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:14:00 +0100

Two men have had a remarkable escape from serious injury — or even worse — when their works van was smashed by a huge wave as Arbroath felt the full force of the storm on Tuesday.

Services facing unprecedented challenge at Angus Council

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:22:00 +0100

A new report has warned that public services in Angus are facing the "most significant challenge" in the council's history.

Award-winning Oasis youth centre to close

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:13:00 +0100

Arbroath's award-winning Oasis youth drop-in centre is closing after 16 years, prompting shock and sadness in the town.

Angus councillor hits back at minibus sale critics

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:40:00 +0100

The Angus councillor at the centre of a minibus sale row has hit back at his critics, claiming they are only trying to make political mileage from the vehicle heading to the football club he chairs.

Provost defends rise in civic receptions bill

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:43:00 +0100

The amount being spent on civic receptions by Angus Council has risen almost eight-fold in the last three years, an investigation by The Courier has found.

Moves to protect Forfar's town centre

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 14:52:00 +0100

Conservation consultation is back on the agenda over a proposal to extend protection for Forfar's historic heart.

Low-cost homes plan for vacant schools in Angus glens

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 11:14:00 +0100

Three mothballed primaries in Glenisla, Lintrathen and Kilry could be set for a new life as affordable homes.

Sun shines on Glamis for Scotland's Countryside Festival

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:41:00 +0100

The sun came out over Glamis as visitors from across the country attended Scotland's Countryside Festival.

Ceremony to remember jockey Jan Wilson

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 08:24:00 +0100

A year to the day since her death, family and friends gathered to remember Angus jockey Jan Wilson in a poignant ceremony on the outskirts of Forfar.

Poignant pilgrimage in aid of road safety charity

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:40:00 +0100

A Newtyle couple are to make a poignant pilgrimage between Brechin and Arbroath next month to raise money for charity and highlight a potential consideration for the new double jeopardy law reforms.

Alliance under fire for minibus sale to councillor's football club

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:19:00 +0100

The Angus Alliance administration has been accused of bringing the council into disrepute with the sale of a minibus to one of its own members.

Brechin man's 'hashish pizza' joke ends in violence

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:29:00 +0100

A man responded to being put out of a takeaway in the early hours for asking for a hashish pizza by breaking the windows.

Council rejects closure threat to schools

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:52:00 +0100

Angus education chiefs have rejected the prospect of a closure threat to local schools through the double whammy of budget pressures and under-occupancy.

Community blog keeping tabs on Eassie hall construction

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:03:00 +0100

An Angus community group is keeping a watchful eye on a project to deliver a new £500,000 community hub.

Montrose beach erosion study identifies main cause

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 10:27:00 +0100

Coming months could bring a clearer picture of how damaging erosion of the Montrose coastline is to be tackled.

Carnoustie care complex gets unanimous approval

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:37:00 +0100

A planning green light has been given to a near £10 million Carnoustie care complex.

Stewart Milne's Arbroath housing plan approved

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:27:00 +0100

Angus Council has approved developer Stewart Milne's plans for 338 houses to be built in Arbroath, at Montrose Road.

SNP 'fear-mongering' over parking charges

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:41:00 +0100

The Angus Alliance has accused the SNP of fear-mongering after they raised the spectre of car parking charges in the county.

Body found on Montrose beach

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:02:01 +0100

A man's body has been found on Montrose beach this morning.

Kirriemuir youth project to go into former bank building

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:53:00 +0100

Work is finally under way on a long-awaited youth facility in Kirriemuir.

Brechin boy Hamish achieves martial arts aim

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:24:00 +0100

A sports-mad Brechin boy is marking his amazing near-complete recovery from a rare muscle condition by being regraded at the weekend in his favourite pursuit of taekwondo.

Cricketing tribute to Kirriemuir's famous son

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:24:00 +0100

The cricket square on Kirrie Hill is being smoothed ahead of an event which will roll back the years to the era of the town's best known son.

Pictavia holds on to its four-star rating

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:41:00 +0100

One of the top visitor attractions in Angus is celebrating after it retained its coveted four-star rating from VisitScotland.

Brechin Town House Museum open after two-year revamp

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:32:00 +0100

Brechin's new-look Town House Museum has reopened after a major £380,000 refit.

Parking meter trial 'thin end of the wedge' for Angus

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:00:00 +0100

New moves to clamp down on drivers who overstay their welcome in free Angus car parks have been attacked as the thin end of a wedge which could lead all the way to meters reappearing on local streets.

Friends hail accident bike victim Callum Morrison

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:30:00 +0100

Devastated pals of tragic Angus teenager Callum Morrison have flooded a tribute website to the motorcycle accident victim described yesterday as a "brilliant kid."

Angus councillors back push for flyover at A90 "death-trap"

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:53:00 +0100

Angus has delivered its strongest message of support yet for a Laurencekirk flyover in the neighbouring Mearns.

Angus Council defends treatment of volunteers

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 08:47:00 +0100

Angus Council has hit back at suggestions there are numerous problems related to volunteering within its social work and health department — by pinpointing a new report which praises management within the service.

Anger in Montrose over return to overflowing bins

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:03:00 +0100

Montrose town centre residents are set to create a stink over plans to withdraw a recycling centre that they claim will see a return to overflowing refuse bins.

Disgust at latest Union Flag vandalism in Edzell

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 09:00:00 +0100

The repeated targeting of an Angus village's entrance feature has been criticised by the council's most senior political figure.

Animal charity fears dog's pups have been left to die

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:18:00 +0100

A desperate plea has been made over a dumped Angus dog whose puppies animal charity volunteers fear may have been left to die.

Loss of Lochside Primary lollipop patrol a cut too far

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:48:00 +0100

A Montrose councillor has attacked Angus Council after it axed a school lollipop patrol on one of the town's busiest roads.

County keen to capitalise on wind power boom

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:04:00 +0100

Angus has declared its determination to grab a slice of the multi-billion-pound offshore wind farm bonanza predicted for Scotland in the next decade.

Business park blow shows Carnoustie treated like 'forgotten burgh'

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:38:00 +0100

Carnoustie has been tagged a 'forgotten burgh' after a Euro funding U-turn left new business park plans in tatters.

Councillor disgusted at attack on barely-fledged gull

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:07:00 +0100

Arbroath councillor David Fairweather has expressed his outrage after seeing a young herring gull being kicked in the street.

Appeal boost for paralysed Carnoustie father

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:27:00 +0100

A father left blind and paralysed from the chin down following an accident at a summer barbecue a number of years ago has expressed his lasting gratitude to all those who continue to support and care for him.

Montrose couple despair of fence 'like prison bars'

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:39:00 +0100

An elderly Montrose couple have been made to feel like prisoners in their own home since a fence was put up just a few feet from their windows.

Bishop of Brechin Dr John Mantle to retire

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:13:00 +0100

An Angus bishop who is battling cancer has announced plans for his early retirement.

Angus Council given volunteers warning

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:14:00 +0100

Angus Council's social work and health committee has been warned that volunteers are becoming "frustrated" with a number of issues relating to the services they provide.

Threat of closure lifted from ward at Ashludie Hospital

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:39:00 +0100

NHS Tayside has onfirmed that controversial plans for a ward closure at Ashludie Hospital in Monifieth have been scrapped — but fears remain over the future of the site.

Arbroath pupils excel in new Baccalaureate in Science

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:17:00 +0100

Pupils at Arbroath High School are celebrating being awarded the Baccalaureate in Science and the associated interdisciplinary project.

Carmyllie stone inspires sculptor's latest work

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:14:00 +0100

Mother Earth has risen from Angus sandstone laid down more than 300 million years ago in the latest creation of a renowned local sculptor.

Arbroath flood strategy to be considered

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:04:00 +0100

Angus councillors will look at combining a multi-million pound project to repair Arbroath's sea wall defences with a flood alleviation scheme for the town's Brothock Burn, to create an all-encompassing Arbroath flooding strategy.

Montrose cycleway plans finally set to move up a gear

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:37:00 +0100

The creation of a footpath and cycleway between Montrose and the Northwater Viaduct — mooted in the mid-1990s and started more than 10 years ago — looks as if it might at last get out of first gear.

Caravan park owners fear flood plan will hit them hard

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 15:03:00 +0100

The owners of a Brechin caravan park have hit out at Angus Council plans for a flood prevention scheme which they say will have a severe impact on their business.

Weeds warning as council counts cost of EU ban

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:09:00 +0100

Fears over the potential decline in the state of Angus beaches have been followed up by a warning that a council cash crisis could dull the appearance of the county's flower beds.

Crowds throng Arbroath during 14th Seafest

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 06:48:00 +0100

Although the attendance was slightly down on last year's event, thousands of people converged on the area around Arbroath harbour and the Beacon Green over the weekend for the 14th annual Seafest.

Brechin flood defence cost estimate rises again

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 17:34:00 +0100

Like the waters of the South Esk when they swamp homes in Brechin, the cost of implementing a scheme to prevent flooding in the burgh keeps rising.

Peter Pan-inspired work starts at Kirriemuir Hill

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:24:00 +0100

Work is under way on a £350,000 upgrade of Kirriemuir Hill which will take its inspiration from J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan.

Edzell Library campaign may be living on borrowed time

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:05:00 +0100

Edzell Library campaigners have taken their plea for a rethink over its closure direct to the heart of local decision-making.

Growing pressure to justify the cost of new Montrose pool

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:22:00 +0100

Pressure is mounting on Angus Council to produce figures to justify spending £10 million on a Montrose swimming pool which protesters claim is merely an excuse to expand the town's sports centre.

Child Protection Register figure above national average

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:56:00 +0100

The number of Angus children being placed on the Child Protection Register has risen over the past year and is now above the national average — with parental substance abuse a factor in 80% of cases.

Arbroath pensioner still in critical condition after collision

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 11:41:00 +0100

A 77-year-old Arbroath woman who was involved in a collision with a car in the town's East Muirlands Road on Wednesday remains in a critical condition in Ninewells Hospital.

John Burt hails Angus College's continuing achievements

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:34:00 +0100

"Achieving excellence" was the key message in Angus College principal John Burt's welcome back speech to college staff.

New Taymouth Golf Club's home demolished

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:55:00 +0100

Part of Carnoustie's golfing heritage was lost this week when diggers began demolishing the New Taymouth Golf Club.

Homes sought for influx of ferrets at Petterden rescue centre

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:41:00 +0100

Furry friends are threatening to over-run an Angus animal rescue centre after a surge in the number of ferrets arriving at the site.

Montrose vet's reptile reputation brings him exotic clients

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:13:00 +0100

If the patient comes in a shoebox then an Angus veterinary practice has the man to help it.

Elderly woman injured crossing road in Arbroath

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:09:30 +0100

A 77-year-old woman has been taken by ambulance to Ninewells Hospital following a collision in Arbroath this morning.

Angus co-operative bids to bring fibre-optic broadband to glens

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:53:00 +0100

Angus glens residents are driving ahead a campaign to bring high- speed broadband to the rural area.

Raymond Munro's damages claim is dismissed

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:23:00 +0100

A champion rally driver has lost a £2 million damages claim after alleging route notes provided by Brechin-based Scotmaps failed to accurately describe a bend where he crashed at a motor event on Speyside.

Montrose roadworks to tackle flooding problem

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:05:00 +0100

A £257,000 contract to resurface Rossie Island Road and improve drainage at the southern entrance to Montrose is expected to take 10 weeks to complete.

Child sex abuse toll may be even worse than reported

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 13:16:00 +0100

Almost 200 Angus children — including several under the age of one — have been victims of sex crimes since the start of 2008.

Family's grief for Arbroath teenager

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:39:00 +0100

The family of a young Arbroath man who took his own life at home at the weekend are said to be "devastated" by their sudden loss.

Trinidad teenager awaiting surgery wins visa extension

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 10:51:00 +0100

A teenager from Trinidad who was brought to Scotland by a Montrose couple so she could receive life-changing surgery has been given permission to stay by immigration officials.

Montrose Corner House Hotel attracting interest

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:24:00 +0100

A historic Montrose hotel that has gone on the market at a knock-down price of £295,000 is attracting considerable interest -- giving rise to hopes that it could reopen its doors in the not too distant future.

Montrose hailed in quality-of-life survey

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:50:00 +0100

Montrose has been hailed as a town with living standards among the highest in the country.

Arbroath teenager Andrew Robb found dead at home

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:04:49 +0100

A teenager has been found dead at home in Arbroath, police have confirmed.

Theatre company 'upset' by Arbroath pantomime move

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:37:00 +0100

The theatre company which last year brought the first professional pantomime to Arbroath is considering taking legal action against Angus Council after its plans for a repeat performance this year were scuppered when a rival production company was hired — and promptly appointed its leading man.

Heroin figures prompt call to shop dealers

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 17:54:00 +0100

Police in Angus have appealed to the public to out drug dealers in their communities, as the value of heroin being seized on the county's streets this year is already almost double last year's total.

Kirriemuir woman a victim of puppy dog lies on internet

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 18:52:00 +0100

An Angus woman has issued a warning after losing out on £200 to an internet scam as she tried to purchase a puppy.

Glen Lethnot couple win postcode lottery on lucky 13th

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 10:31:00 +0100

Friday the 13th proved anything but unlucky for an Angus couple who scooped £30,000 as winners in the People's Postcode Lottery.

Tower mystery puts Arbroath refit on hold

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 09:31:00 +0100

Contractors busy on the opening stages of a £425,000 refurbishment of the Signal Tower Museum in Arbroath have come across a mystery that would offer a challenge to Tony Robinson and his Time Team.

Siblings save the day in Angus house fire drama

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 06:35:00 +0100

Two Angus youngsters were the heroes of the hour when they alerted their mum to a potentially devastating fire in their home — just seconds before the family was set to leave the house.

Angus Council ordered to stop in-fighting

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:52:00 +0100

Two scathing standards commission reports have slammed Angus Council's "ongoing political failure" and have demanded that it take urgent steps to eradicate its petty in-fighting.

Thieves steal £8000 of copper from Sunnyside Royal Hospital

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 20:01:00 +0100

A call has been made for tighter security at an Angus mental hospital after thousands of pounds' worth of material was stolen.

Brechin jobs blow as abattoir is mothballed

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:08:05 +0100

Brechin has been dealt another jobs blow with closure of the abattoir on the eastern outskirts of the burgh.

Angus Council chief makes stark warning on savings

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 07:59:00 +0100

The financial crisis facing Scotland’s local authorities “cannot be bridged by efficiency savings alone,” a report from the chief executive of Angus Council has said.

Forfar resident signals anger in TV reception row

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 06:37:00 +0100

A Forfar woman has attacked a housing association for "refusing" to fix her TV after the digital switch-over left her staring at static.

First win for tragic Jan Wilson's first racehorse

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 06:36:00 +0100

The first racing mount of Angus jockey Jan Wilson has delivered a remarkable winning tribute to her memory.

Montrose trader's problems with 'brazen' seafront gulls

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:20:00 +0100

The shrill cry of a seagull was once associated with a fresh sea breeze — but now it is just as likely to bring a red mist down on coastal communities.

Hope Paton bowling club's fears over council rent demands

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 10:38:00 +0100

The Hope Paton bowling club in Montrose is one of many in Angus waiting to hear if they are to be charged a rent by Angus Council.

Swedish visitors help celebrate Scouts and Guides' 25-year milestone

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 10:11:00 +0100

A 25-year exchange link between the young people of Scotland and Sweden has been celebrated in the heart of Angus.

Montrose man found guilty of causing girlfriend's death in crash

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 10:11:00 +0100

A Montrose man sat with his head bowed in the dock as a jury at Arbroath Sheriff Court found him guilty of causing the death of his teenage girlfriend in a horrific crash on the Montrose to Brechin road last year.

Proposal to make Montrose festive lights permanent

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:00:00 +0100

A plan to keep the Christmas lights strung up in Montrose permanently has been proposed by the community council chairman as part of a cost-saving exercise.

Forfar residents irked as the taps run dry

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:58:00 +0100

Residents in Forfar whose taps ran dry on the hottest day this week have hit out at Scottish Water for failing to supply them with drinking water.

Internet Romeo's indecent proposal

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:32:00 +0100

A spurned internet Romeo was given two years' probation for sending an indecent image of himself to a woman who pulled the plug on their online connection.

Jan Wilson's killer to learn fate on anniversary of funeral

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 07:07:00 +0100

The killer of Angus jockey Jan Wilson is to be sentenced on the first anniversary of the tragic teenager's funeral.

Plans for Montrose's £10m pool called into question

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 21:40:00 +0100

Claims by Angus Council's corporate services convener that the removal or substantial reduction of the Montrose swimming pool project from the capital plan will result in the £10m earmarked going elsewhere have been described as "complete and utter nonsense."

Expert warns runaways are in danger

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 11:21:00 +0100

Almost 200 Angus children who have run away from home this year have placed themselves at risk of sexual exploitation and becoming involved in drugs or other criminal activities, a charity spokeswoman warned.

Arbroath level crossing closed after car damages barriers

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 19:52:00 +0100

The level crossing over the east coast main railway line in Arbroath's Wellgate, which links Stobcross with John Street west beside Angus Council's Bruce House office, has been closed to traffic after the gates were damaged by a motorist.

Alberto Costa billboard location offended vandals

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 12:48:00 +0100

Two Arbroath men who torched a billboard supporting a Conservative general election candidate thought its location was disrespectful to a friend who died in a car crash.

Residents urged to support Montrose pool

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 10:35:00 +0100

Back it or lose it, is the warning to Montrose on the plan for a new £10 million swimming pool due to begin work next year, along with expansion of the town's sports centre.

Councillor Bob Spink defends festive light fund

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 19:05:00 +0100

A 'hands off' warning over common good cash has been delivered by Angus's only independent councillor as the debate over county Christmas lights funding hots up.

Firms told to help pay for festive lights in Angus

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 14:20:00 +0100

Several Angus councillors have insisted businesses in Arbroath will have to play their part if they want to see any major improvements to the town's festive lighting.

Montrose anti-traveller measures plan

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:35:00 +0100

Montrose residents enraged at the repeated mess on the links caused by illegal traveller encampments have come up with their own solution to prevent repeated invasions.

Mystery tents at Elephant Rock spark police plea

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 11:20:00 +0100

Police in Montrose have appealed for information after the discovery of three empty tents on the southern outskirts of the town.

Brechin man Lyall Cameron jailed for stabbing policeman

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:36:00 +0100

A Brechin man who repeatedly stabbed a police constable and injured one of his colleagues has been jailed for five years and four months.

Forfar heroin dealer is jailed for eight months

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:06:00 +0100

A drug-dealing serial offender who threatened to knife a policeman has been jailed for eight months.

Angus woman's distress as power supply is cut off

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:00:00 +0100

An Angus woman who suffers from a chronic disease has spoken of her distress after being left without electricity suddenly and without notice.

Forfar weapon teen gets second chance

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:09:00 +0100

A Forfar youth may face custody if he does not "grasp the opportunity" provided by a community sentence, a sheriff warned.

Small towns dream of light Christmas

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:43:00 +0100

Smaller towns in Angus are being discriminated against when it comes to Christmas lighting as they have little or no common good fund.

Farm worker fined for hitting child on Montrose pedestrian crossing

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:34:00 +0100

A 51-year-old migrant farm worker was fined £850 and had the maximum nine penalty points placed on his driving licence at Arbroath Sheriff Court yesterday when he admitted being responsible for an accident in which a two-year-old Montrose girl was injured as she crossed the road with her mother and older sister.

Glenogil sanctuary grateful to public

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:00:00 +0100

An Angus animal sanctuary's appeal for cash has won the hearts of several Courier readers.

Aussie fivesome shine at Montrose

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:30:00 +0100

A group of young Australian golfers made their mark on the Montrose Open this week, all five qualifying for the scratch matchplay round by recording some of the best scores in the field of 195.

Residents express opposition to Hillside hotel closure

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:17:00 +0100

A packed Hillside hall last night left the owners of the village hotel and pub in no doubt about their opposition to plans to convert most of it into flats but retaining a refurbished bar, lounge and kitchen.

Brechin Co-op ushers in new era in food shopping

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:46:00 +0100

The Co-operative is investing £350,000 in Brechin to convert and transform the Somerfield store on Trinity Road.

Former chairman argues for Angus community councils

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:17:00 +0100

Community councils in Angus still have a relevant role to play in local democracy and represent good value for money, according to a former chairman forced to demit office after some bitter in-fighting.

Kinneff church is put on the market

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:28:00 +0100

Empty pews in a Mearns coast church has resulted in a decision to close it and put it up for sale.

Town centre improvements a high priority for Montrose Together

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 09:33:00 +0100

Proposals to spruce up Montrose High Street and promote the town centre remain a major item on the Montrose Together agenda.

Mearns food firm hires Kirsty

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:26:00 +0100

Mearns Junior Apprentice finalist Kirsty Cleaver has landed her first job since the hit BBC show — with a local food firm.

Rebellious lovebirds return to Arbroath 50 years on

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:08:00 +0100

A pair of lovebirds who stole away to Arbroath to get married have returned to the town to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary.

Council confident of Senior Open knock-on benefits

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:11:00 +0100

Angus Council's tourism spokesman has insisted the Senior Open Championship at Carnoustie provided a "massive boost" for Carnoustie Country golf.

Weakened economy may stimulate green roots

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:22:00 +0100

The weak economy has yet to halt the surge in businesses that are “going green” and could even be accelerating the process, a Tayside body has said.

Matrix expresses confidence in Brechin site

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:41:00 +0100

Matrix International, one of Brechin's major employers, is intent on staying in the area.

Arbroath visitor makes a donation before departing

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:48:00 +0100

A German visitor who brought his custom-built motor cruiser to Arbroath harbour made quite an impact during his short stay.

Arbroath Seafront Spectacular 'a complete success'

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:21:00 +0100

The seventh Arbroath Seafront Spectacular was voted one of the best ever, with more than 14,000 people flocking to Victoria Park to see top-class displays on land, sea and in the air.

First phase of Carnoustie respite home complete

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:08:00 +0100

The Scottish Spina Bifida Association (SSBA) has unveiled the £70,000 first-phase renovation of their Carnoustie respite holiday home.

Business is blooming booming in Monifieth

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 14:02:00 +0100

Monifieth's economy has come on in leaps and bounds in recent years, buoyed by the opening of new shops, according to locals.

Tom Watson accepts Arbroath marines' abseil challenge

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:36:00 +0100

Legendary US golfer Tom Watson "dropped in" to RM Condor to accept a challenge from the marines to try out their abseiling facilities.

Work begins on Stracathro mental health centre

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:16:00 +0100

The first sod in construction of a mental health centre at Stracathro has been cut.

Flat treated as crime scene in Forfar fire drama

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:17:00 +0100

Investigations are continuing into a Forfar flat fire which saw an Angus man rushed to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee with serious injuries.

Prosen Bridge may close for repairs

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:03:00 +0100

A bridge on an important access road in the glens could close for a £20,000 refurbishment later this year.

Man seriously injured in Forfar fire

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:31:00 +0100

A 39-year-old man is in a serious condition in Dundee's Ninewells Hospital following a fire at his home in Forfar this morning.

Lorna on fund-raising trail for China adventure

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:13:00 +0100

A Forfar teenager is gearing up for the trip of a lifetime as she sets off to teach English in China for a year.

Birth leads to appeal by Glenogil animal sanctuary

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:27:00 +0100

An Angus horse rescue centre has used the arrival of its latest newborn to issue an appeal for financial help.

Bereaved father and husband welcomes crash inquiry

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:03:00 +0100

The husband and father of a family killed in a horrific crash near Montrose has welcomed the announcement that there is to be a fatal accident inquiry into their deaths.

Kirriemuir volunteers sought for Neverland mosaic

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:07:00 +0100

Ambitious plans to bring a piece of Neverland to Kirriemuir have entered a new phase.

There's fun in the sun in Arbroath

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:00:00 +0100

Good old-fashioned family seaside entertainment made a welcome return to Arbroath when Jade Mitchell and her helpers staged a revival of the much-missed West Links Family Funtime.

Med Adventure arrives in Arbroath

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:36:00 +0100

Less than 24 hours after the departure of the ultra-luxurious Sunseeker 80 motor cruiser from the marina at Arbroath harbour, keen boat spotters have been delighted with the arrival of yet another impressive — and expensive — water craft.

Jolanta Bledaite flats block sold for £180,000

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:58:00 +0100

A block of flats in Brechin where young Lithuanian woman Jolanta Bledaite was murdered has been bought by a local businessman for £180,000.

Help! Where did family's parrot Jo-Jo go-go?

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:08:35 +0100

People in the Carnoustie area are being urged to look out for an African grey parrot that went missing on Saturday after being startled by a gust of wind.

Luxury cruise ship stops off at Montrose

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:04:00 +0100

Montrose harbour has not welcomed many cruise ships in its time but this week it provided a haven for a stylish visitor — the Harmony 11.

Golfers defend Carnoustie link's maligned facilities

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:20:00 +0100

Carnoustie golfers have taken exception to criticism of changing facilities for players on the links, claiming they are first class.

Hillside residents' anger at plans to close hotel

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:07:00 +0100

Residents of Hillside, near Montrose, are angry at plans to close the village's only hotel and have accused the owners of deliberately running the business down.

Disability campaign group claims money has disappeared

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:36:00 +0100

A leading children's disability campaign claims hundreds of thousands of pounds have "disappeared into council coffers" in Angus when the money should have been used to provide support to disabled children and their families.

Friockheim road crash victim named as David Hockin

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:14:00 +0100

The driver who died in an in Angus last Friday has been identified as David Courtney Hockin, of Renmure, by Arbroath.

Big crowds flock to Kirriemuir Show

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:31:19 +0100

Crowds flocked to a field just south of Kirriemuir for the ever-popular Kirrie Show.

Concern over Montrose swimming pool

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:52:00 +0100

Plans for a £10 million swimming pool in Montrose are meeting with growing discontent within the council.

Hillside Hotel plans altered after complaints

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:01:00 +0100

Controversial plans to close an Angus village's only hotel have been altered to safeguard the building's bar area, after complaints from locals.

£3.5m yacht glides into Arbroath harbour

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:34:00 +0100

Arbroath harbour is playing host to its most expensive visitor this week.

Man dies in car crash near Friockheim

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:23:27 +0100

The man was driving his Mitsubishi Colt on the B961 Redford to Legaston Road at around 4pm today when his car left the road and struck a wall.

Montrose dunes BMX track plan clears another hurdle

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:31:00 +0100

A controversial plan for a BMX track on the sand dunes at Montrose has cleared another hurdle with studies by environmental experts showing it would be unlikely to cause any significant damage to wildlife.

Arbroath retailers' rage at new flood fiasco

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:21:00 +0100

Shop owners in Mayfield Terrace, Arbroath, are again facing thousands of pounds' worth of devastation following this week's torrential rain.

'Cowboy' builders fleece Carnoustie pensioner for £650

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:04:00 +0100

The elderly and vulnerable are warned to be on their guard after cruel 'cowboy' builders left a Carnoustie pensioner £650 worse off -- and with a mess for a driveway.

Former addict Craig Maxwell paid £50 to steal £52,000 tractor

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:10:00 +0100

A former heroin and crack cocaine addict who stole a £52,000 tractor “to order” in Angus has been jailed for 15 months.

Warddykes Primary pupils rise to the Active Schools challenge

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:42:00 +0100

Primary children across Angus have had a variety of diversions to keep them occupied during the school holidays.

Drop in pupil exclusions not sign of 'soft touch'

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:49:00 +0100

"Drastic" changes in the way problematic pupils are dealt with has led to the number of school exclusions falling over the last three years, according to Angus Council's education convener.

Glenisla post office finds room at inn

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:21:00 +0100

Glenisla Post Office is set to move to new premises at the Glenisla Hotel later this year.

Barry travellers move on — but leave trouble behind

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 09:23:00 +0100

The travellers who set up home in a field in Barry have finally moved on — but left the site strewn with rubbish.

Hole in Brechin street causing deep dismay

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:04:00 +0100

A stinking hole left gaping in a Brechin street has residents fearing for the safety of children.

Bistro 'future' for Arbroath's Erskine Church

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:50:00 +0100

Plans to transform a former Arbroath church into offices and a trendy wine bar-bistro will secure the building’s future “for the next 100 years,” its owner has said.

Questions remain after Sacone plant report published

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:22:00 +0100

An assessment of the public health effects of emissions from the Sacone Environmental Ltd plant in Brechin has suggested that there is no indication of a high likelihood of health effects beyond "annoyance".

Full steam ahead for 75th anniversary of Kerr's Miniature Railway

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 11:09:00 +0100

One of Arbroath's best-loved attractions kicked off its 75th anniversary celebrations at the weekend.

Formal complaint after Monifieth Medical Practice snub

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:51:00 +0100

A Carnoustie woman who had to summon an ambulance to a health centre car park to treat her sick husband is to formally complain to NHS Tayside.

Retired marine Roddy Campbell is plane fearless

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:18:00 +0100

A retired Royal Marine is set to swap terra firma for terror of a more vertical nature when he takes to the air above Dundee later this month for a wing-walk on a biplane.

Teenagers locked up for 'degrading' attack on man

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:08:00 +0100

Two teenage Arbroath girls who committed an assault which was branded “totally outwith the boundaries of civilised conduct” were ordered to be detained at a young offenders’ institution when they appeared at the town’s sheriff court.

Elderly Ashludie Hospital patients to move to locked ward

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:12:00 +0100

Elderly and infirm patients at Ashludie Hospital in Monifieth are to be moved to a locked psychiatric ward.

'Sick joke' of Wellbrae Primary demolition plans

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:21:00 +0100

The developer at the centre of plans to bulldoze an iconic Forfar school building has been accused of making a “sick joke” by furious Angus councillors.

Aberdeen woman Limi Mostafa victim of A90 crash

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:04:42 +0100

The woman who died in a car crash on the A90 north of Finavon in Angus on Wednesday has this morning been named as Limi Sharmeen Mostafa, of Aberdeen.

Online tributes to crash victim Philip McDougall

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 07:51:00 +0100

Friends of Arbroath teenager Philip McDougall, who was killed in a road accident earlier this week, have been paying tribute to him online.

Woman passenger dies in crash on A90

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:38:34 +0100

A woman has died in a car crash on the A90 north of Finavon in Angus.

Angus GPs' stand-off comes to an end

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 17:28:00 +0100

Angus GPs have ended a five-month stand-off with Tayside health chiefs over controversial plans for community hospitals.

Teenage attackers too ashamed to watch phone footage

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:10:00 +0100

Two teenage girls who admitted carrying out a sickening assault on a vulnerable young man hung their heads as a video recording of part of their attack was shown to Sheriff Kevin Veal at Arbroath Sheriff Court.

Arbroath man Philip McDougall dies in car crash

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 07:42:00 +0100

Arbroath man Philip McDougall has died after a car crash near the town on Tuesday afternoon.

Textiles firm J. & D. Wilkie fosters close links with China

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 21:00:00 +0100

An Angus textiles firm which has proved ahead of the game in fostering close links with a developing market in China needed little advice from Scotland’s First Minister when he visited the Shanghai Expo offering words of wisdom to business leaders.

Scene of Jolanta Bledaite's murder to be sold

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 16:44:00 +0100

A house in Brechin where a young Lithuanian woman was brutally murdered is up for auction with an asking price of more than £160,000.

Quirky conversion to feature on Homes Under the Hammer

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:30:00 +0100

A Montrose man’s plans to convert an old water tank into a family home is to feature on one of the UK’s most popular daytime TV shows.

Montrose Corner House Hotel closed down

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 10:03:00 +0100

The Corner House Hotel — one of the longest established in Montrose — has closed its doors and will be placed on the open market.

Arbroath firm R R Spink to create 30 jobs

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:03:00 +0100

Management and staff at Arbroath smoked fish specialists R R Spink are celebrating securing two contracts worth a total of £4.5 million in the first year.

NHS Tayside faces mother of all battles in Angus

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:30:00 +0100

NHS Tayside looks to be facing a double battle, in Arbroath and Montrose.

Council to splash out on new pool for Montrose

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:35:00 +0100

Montrose's new £10m swimming pool is still affordable despite the need for Angus Council to make up to £30m of cuts in the next four years.

Six-year wait for Montrose play area

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:14:00 +0100

A new £140,000 children's play area is being built in Green Park, Montrose, after a six-year wait.

Family's grief at death of son James Mathieson

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:50:00 +0100

Tragedy has struck an Angus family with the loss of one of three sons who shared a lifetime fight against a cruel muscle-wasting disease.

Owners look to reopen Forfar's Royal Hotel

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:43:00 +0100

The owners of the Royal Hotel in Forfar have begun moves to bring the premises back into use.

North-east energy ambitions high despite setbacks

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:41:00 +0100

The offshore wind farm industry may not provide the jobs bonanza first expected at north east ports.

War questioned after death of Marine Paul Warren

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:50:00 +0100

A leading Arbroath figure has questioned the need for troops in Afghanistan, after another marine with a local connection was killed in action.

Scarecrow festival fun in Kirriemuir

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:50:00 +0100

The children from Southmuir Primary School nursery, Kirriemuir, have lined up their straw-filled creations in an end-of-term scarecrow festival.

South Esk safety warning follows tragic death

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:11:00 +0100

A campaign alerting youngsters to the dangers of bathing in the South Esk has been launched by Brechin Community Council.

Creamola Foam fizzes with nostalgia

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:40:00 +0100

Along with Spangles, Midget Gems and Wagon Wheel biscuits the size of CDs, the very mention of Creamola Foam is enough to have a whole generation of Scots becoming moist-eyed with nostalgia for the good old days of the 60s, 70s and 80s.

Deal 'insult' to Ann Geddes' memory

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:50:00 +0100

The daughter, and only child, of Carnoustie wife-killer Roger Geddes spoke of her intense dissatisfaction and disappointment at the Crown's decision to accept a plea of guilty to culpable homicide, branding it an insult to her mother Ann's memory.

Crown gives reason for Geddes plea bargain

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:40:00 +0100

The Crown Office has outlined the reasons behind accepting killer Roger Geddes' plea of guilty to the culpable homicide of his wife.

Family of Ann Geddes furious at killer's plea deal

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:30:00 +0100

The family of a Carnoustie woman, bludgeoned to death by her husband, criticised police and the Crown for their decision not to press ahead with a charge of murder.

Intrepid Kirrie quartet trek across Scotland

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 13:49:00 +0100

Four intrepid Angus lads are taking on a cross-Scotland trek in support of good causes.

Brechin locals tell of late-night fire drama

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 17:07:00 +0100

Three people trapped in a blazing first-floor flat in Brechin have spoken of their ordeal.

Chapelpark Primary building put on market

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:59:00 +0100

Forfar councillor Bill Middleton has accused the Angus Alliance of "selling off the family gold" after it backed a report agreeing to sell Chapelpark Primary School in the town.

RM Condor garden to provide contemplation for 45 Commando

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:32:00 +0100

Professional gardener Toby Buckland has taken centre stage at RM Condor to unveil his ambitious plans for a Garden of Contemplation at the home of 45 Commando.

Young Kirrie snapper Brandon Warden wins national contest

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 09:24:00 +0100

A six-year-old boy from Kirriemuir has proved that age is no barrier to talent after his photo won a national competition.

Community's shock at Arbroath teenager Lisa Hutton's death

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:22:00 +0100

People in Arbroath are in shock after learning that a 15-year-old girl died at her home in Strathairlie Avenue.

John Anderson (78) dies after Glen Clova rescue

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 11:28:10 +0100

A 78-year-old Dundee man who was rescued from the summit of Cairn of Barns in the Glen Clova area of Angus on Monday night has died in hospital.

Arbroath girl Lisa Hutton found dead at home

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:45:00 +0100

A 15-year-old girl who was found dead at her home in Arbroath this morning has been named by police as Lisa Hutton.

Model Cat Rennie aims to make front-page views

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 11:38:00 +0100

A young Arbroath woman who suffers from a debilitating medical condition has taken big steps towards her ambition of becoming a front page cover model.

Forfar man Ryan Nicoll is first Tayside bubbles dealer to be convicted

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:22:00 +0100

The conviction of a 21-year-old Angus man as the first in Tayside for dealing the party drug 'bubbles' has been highlighted as a warning that police are determined to hunt down those involved in supplying the class B drug.

Loss-making Pictavia has spin-off benefits: council

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:51:00 +0100

Despite losses at Pictavia averaging around £18,500 a year since it opened 10 years ago, Angus Council maintains the Pictish heritage centre at Brechin is "a four-star attraction."

Arbroath shops counting the cost of flooding

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:04:00 +0100

Staff at several shop units in Mayfield Terrace, Arbroath, have been left mopping up and counting the cost of flooding after water poured through their ceilings over the weekend.

Spaniel Glen survives 60ft fall at Lunan Bay

Mon, 31 May 2010 10:21:00 +0100

A Montrose family are celebrating an amazing escape for their pet spaniel after a plunge 60 feet from the top of a cliff.

Legaston quarry plunge victim named as Gordon Brass

Fri, 28 May 2010 17:10:04 +0100

The 34-year-old man who died in a fall at a quarry near Friockheim on Friday has been named as Gordon John Brass, of Dundee.

Carnoustie pensioner dies in fire at home

Fri, 28 May 2010 10:01:00 +0100

An elderly Carnoustie woman has died after an early-morning fire at her home in the town's Panmure Street.

Webster Theatre doubles up as cinema

Thu, 27 May 2010 19:40:00 +0100

After a 20-year intermission, movie lovers in Angus will have the opportunity to watch selected films on the big screen in Arbroath from this weekend, as the town's Webster Theatre takes on a new dual role.

Lunan Bay and Arbroath boosted as Angus beaches win Seaside Awards

Thu, 27 May 2010 17:02:00 +0100

Angus is celebrating after four of the county's main beaches won Seaside Award flags through the Keep Scotland Beautiful (KSB) campaign.

Elderly Carnoustie woman dies in house fire

Thu, 27 May 2010 10:10:05 +0100

An elderly woman has died in an early-morning house fire in Carnoustie.

As heroic St Bernard is honoured, another seeks a home

Wed, 26 May 2010 10:14:00 +0100

On the day that memories were being revived of a wartime St Bernard hero, an appeal was issued for a home for a modern version of the giant of the canine world.

Arbroath Harbour riding the crest of a wave

Wed, 26 May 2010 08:31:00 +0100

Arbroath Harbour has once again bucked the economic trend which seems to be affecting other parts of the town with seaborne visitors to the marina up nearly a quarter on last year.

Glamis Castle manager Mary Shields resigns after only month

Tue, 25 May 2010 09:07:00 +0100

Glamis Castle's summer season has been dealt another significant blow with the departure of a key figure after just weeks in post.

Montrose couple disgusted at theft from baby twins' grave

Mon, 24 May 2010 13:28:00 +0100

A Montrose couple grieving after the death of their twins have been shocked by a callous theft from their sons' grave.

Brother recounts Arbroath couple's deer crash

Fri, 21 May 2010 21:13:00 +0100

An Arbroath biker and his girlfriend are recovering after their machine struck a deer on the outskirts of the town on Wednesday night.

Bell Rock wind farm plan off the radar

Fri, 21 May 2010 16:47:00 +0100

Plans to create a wind farm near the Bell Rock off the coast of Arbroath have been abandoned.

Jan Wilson's parents' relief at guilty verdict

Fri, 21 May 2010 13:17:00 +0100

The parents of Angus jockey Jan Wilson have spoken of their "relief" that justice had been served after the conviction of a Scottish labourer for the killing of their teenage daughter and a young Irish colleague in a North Yorkshire fire last year.

Blacksmith explosion firm cleared of systems failures

Fri, 21 May 2010 09:55:00 +0100

A Montrose man killed in an explosion at a St Cyrus blacksmiths might have been saved if he and his bosses had been more familiar with safety guidelines, a sheriff has ruled.

Brechin pupils taste success at cooking academy

Fri, 21 May 2010 09:24:00 +0100

Brechin High School pupils who have been on a cooking academy course have catered for and served 55 paying customers — including their families and teachers — at Kookaburras restaurant in Forfar.

Angus motorbike pair hurt in deer collision

Thu, 20 May 2010 08:51:40 +0100

A motorcyclist and his pillion passenger were involved in an accident near Arbroath last night.

Reopened Mearns station doing brisk business

Tue, 18 May 2010 22:39:00 +0100

The number of travellers using a Mearns train station are more than double what was predicted and the campaigners who succeeded in reopening the platform are now calling for more trains to stop there.

Playpark cash no consolation after axe falls on Letham library

Mon, 17 May 2010 17:01:00 +0100

A budget backlash against Angus Council has taken hold in the region's largest village after closure of the local library was branded a "disaster."

Moving to a different beat at Montrose showcase

Mon, 17 May 2010 12:12:00 +0100

Montrose took on Latino and African flavours when locals flocked to a street-dancing workshop.

Lunan Bay cliff accident pair lucky to be alive

Fri, 14 May 2010 14:38:00 +0100

The two Angus farmworkers seriously injured when their telehandler plunged over a cliff have told their families they were lucky not to be taken with their vehicle.

Kitesurfer rescued at Lunan Bay

Fri, 14 May 2010 08:07:00 +0100

A kite surfer has been rescued after he got tangled up in his gear at Lunan Bay, near Montrose.

Men injured as tractor slips down Lunan Bay cliff

Thu, 13 May 2010 16:20:00 +0100

A 52-year-old Angus farm worker was airlifted to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee with serious back injuries after an accident which left his tractor halfway down the sea cliffs south of Montrose.

'Not enough lead time' to stage Glamis Castle Prom

Thu, 13 May 2010 08:12:00 +0100

Lord Strathmore has expressed disappointment that this year's Glamis Prom will not go ahead.

Glamis Castle Prom: organiser blames venue for cancellation

Wed, 12 May 2010 09:47:00 +0100

The man behind this year's Glamis Castle Prom has said the blame for the concert's cancellation lies squarely at the door of the castle.

Confusion surrounds Glamis Castle Prom cancellation

Tue, 11 May 2010 09:24:00 +0100

The Angus summer season calendar has suffered a major blow with the cancellation of this year's Glamis Castle Prom.

Interest in Kirriemuir author's anniversary brewing

Fri, 07 May 2010 22:27:00 +0100

As the anniversary of J. M. Barrie’s birth nears this weekend, those taking part in the celebrations will be able to toast the great man with a specially commissioned ale.

Weather's true toll on Angus authority's finances

Thu, 06 May 2010 19:12:00 +0100

Flooding and winter storms have battered Angus Council’s accounts to the tune of £750,000.

Gift is a symbol of county's regard for 45 Commando

Thu, 06 May 2010 16:45:00 +0100

The men of Arbroath’s 45 Commando received a memento from the people of Angus, which looks back on a proud day in the illustrious history of the unit.

Turbines among suggested power sources for Montrose plant

Wed, 05 May 2010 18:58:00 +0100

Wind and wave power may provide all the future energy needs of GlaxoSmithKline’s Montrose site.

Arbroath woman taken to hospital after dog attack

Wed, 05 May 2010 15:57:00 +0100

A 45-year-old woman was rushed to hospital in Dundee with serious facial injuries after being attacked by a dog on Tuesday morning.

Teenagers put compelling case for Arbroath skate park

Tue, 04 May 2010 19:23:00 +0100

More than seven years after hopes of a dedicated skate park for Arbroath evaporated, a group of local skateboarders, inline skaters and BMXers have banded together to call for help in creating one in the town.

Award announced in Forfar jockey's memory

Tue, 04 May 2010 10:15:00 +0100

What would have been the 20th birthday of jockey Jan Wilson has been marked with the announcement of an award in the rider's name.

Lintrathen rehab centre protest campaign gets co-ordinated

Tue, 04 May 2010 09:27:00 +0100

Campaigners against a drug and alcohol rehab centre planned for the heart of a rural Angus community have united to co-ordinate opinion locally and in the wider area.

Why Peter Pan's creator put name to fame

Mon, 03 May 2010 11:54:00 +0100

The National Trust for Scotland hopes to see countless Wendys in the visitors' book at one of its Angus properties this summer.

Montrose swimming pool project tendering 'restrictive'

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 21:12:00 +0100

An Angus councillor clashed with a top official over the tender process for Montrose's £10 million swimming pool project.

'Dune jumping' discouraged at unstable spot

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:10:00 +0100

The dangers of “dune jumping” at Montrose beach where coastal erosion has undermined the sands has been highlighted by Angus Council.

Restorers (temporarily) take great panes

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:32:00 +0100

Forfar residents have been assured that the impressive stained glass windows of the historic Town and County Hall have not been permanently removed from the building.

Collapsed promenade left an 'eyesore'

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:18:00 +0100

A Montrose businessman has attacked Angus Council over the time it is taking to re-open the beach promenade.

Tributes to ex-teacher who died playing golf

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:53:00 +0100

Tributes have been paid to a former Dundee art teacher who collapsed and died while playing the game he loved on the Championship Course at Carnoustie.

Three-year jail term after dowsing Angus girlfriend with petrol

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:33:00 +0100

A drink and bubbles-fuelled paranoid schizophrenic has been jailed after he dowsed his Brechin girlfriend in petrol and threatened to set her alight.

Carnoustie course arson ahead of major golf event

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:21:28 +0100

Police have hit out at those responsible for starting an early-morning blaze which swept through gorse bushes at one of Scotland's most famous golf resorts.

Decade of Airlie silver surfing celebrated

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 06:13:00 +0100

One of Scotland's most successful "silver surfer" groups celebrated a decade in cyberspace with congratulations from across the globe.

Rift widens over Angus voluntary funding freeze

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:27:00 +0100

The leader of Angus Council has defended the decision to freeze payments to partner voluntary sector agencies amid a deepening rift over the move.

Beautiful game links Forfar to African nation

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:31:00 +0100

Forfar has forged a new sporting connection with far-flung Guyana on the back of the beautiful game.

Angus port crosses fingers for dual boost

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 18:38:00 +0100

Montrose Port Authority is hoping to hear within the next few days that two multi-million pound investments are to come to a head.

Funding freeze for voluntary sector attacked

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:23:00 +0100

Following the announcement of a funding freeze for the voluntary sector, the head of Angus Mental Health Association has attacked the council and its social work director, Dr Robert Peat.

Angus Council announces £300,000 debt 'write-off'

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 08:10:00 +0100

Angus Council looks set to take a huge financial hit after its officers recommended writing off more than £300,000 of bad debts.

Bomb scare at Angus beach

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 19:02:00 +0100

Residents of Tayview Caravan Park on Monifieth coastline were evacuated after a bomb scare at the beach on Sunday night.

Mearns village stunned by bell theft

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 12:50:00 +0100

A Mearns village was in shock this week after the theft of its church bell.

Angus rehab unit pitch fails to impress

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 22:36:00 +0100

Lintrathen residents were unimpressed by an "amateurish and imprecise" performance given by key figures behind plans for a drug and alcohol rehab unit there.

North Esk minke whale rescue fails

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:09:00 +0100

A minke whale found stranded near Montrose at the North Esk estuary has had to be humanely destroyed after efforts to refloat it failed.

Forfar Orange march goes ahead quietly

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 21:58:00 +0100

An Orange march in Forfar passed by without incident on Sunday.

Montrose seafront collapse swallows statue

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:58:00 +0100

A section of Montrose seafront has collapsed and swallowed up a bronze statue which overlooked the beach.

Jolanta still in family's hearts

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:47:00 +0100

Nightmares of the brutal head-on-the-beach slaying continue to haunt the grandmother of victim Jolanta Bledaite.

Four Angus libraries are victims of cuts

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 15:20:00 +0100

Angus Council has confirmed the timing of the closure of part-time libraries at Edzell, Friockheim, Letham and Newtyle.

Arbroath moves on from brutal killing

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:55:00 +0100

Two years on from when Jolanta Bledaite's head and hands were found on the foreshore, community council chairwoman Patricia Millar said she believed Arbroath had "by and large recovered from the initial shock of the horrific death and the attendant negative publicity."

Scots thanked for their generosity

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:31:00 +0100

Jolanta Bledaite's grandmother has used the second anniversary of the young Lithuanian's murder to thank the people of Scotland for their kindness.

Jolanta house of horrors could be demolished

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 11:31:00 +0100

The block of flats in Brechin where a young Lithuanian woman was brutally murdered could be demolished to rid the burgh of an unwanted reminder of one of the most gruesome episodes in its history.

Malton to remember Angus jockey Jan

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 05:56:00 +0100

Fire tragedy Angus jockey Jan Wilson is to be remembered in a new Yorkshire community accolade.

Laurencekirk Playgroup closure fears

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 06:20:00 +0100

Parents with children at a Mearns playgroup fear it is doomed to closure as a result of the withdrawal of local authority funding.

Angus swimming hours cut

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:17:00 +0100

Angus Council has confirmed the already-restricted public opening hours of its school swimming pools in Carnoustie, Monifieth and Brechin are to be cut further, due to lack of demand and to reduce costs.

SSPCA attacked over abandoned dog

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 07:32:00 +0000

A tethered dog left in an Angus village without adequate shelter, food or water was finally taken into care this week by the SSPCA after repeated calls about the animal's welfare.

‘Horrified' by Angus drug rehab centre plan

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:35:00 +0000

A "horrified" Angus community have condemned plans for a drug rehab centre on their doorstep.

Teenager recognised for Jessica rescue attempt

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:52:00 +0000

The father of Arbroath girl Jessica McCagh, who tragically died in a fire at the hands of her boyfriend, called for recognition of the actions of the selfless young neighbour who tried to rescue Jessica from the ferocious blaze.