Shock in Forfar at second sudden death
Forfar has been rocked by two sudden deaths in 36 hours. (...)
'I feel intimidated' — charity shop worker considers walking away after attempted break-in
A charity worker from Forfar who has devoted years of her life to fundraising is ready to walk away from it all after two men tried to break into her shop. (...)
Young woman found dead in Forfar
A 31-year-old Angus woman has died of a suspected drugs overdose. (...)
Farmer fined £600 for allowing bullock's horn to grow back into its head
A bullock's horn grew to gore its own head after a farmer failed to take action, a court has heard. (...)
Friends rallying round to show support for Forfar girl Laura Forbes
School pupils are rallying around a friend whose life has been devastated by cancer. (...)
Yellow line teams cause red faces in Forfar
Angus yellow line teams have left the local authority red faced, after painting around a parked car in a town centre street. (...)
Forfar man jailed for carrying out unprovoked attacks with metal bar
An Angus man has been jailed for 11 months for two unprovoked attacks with a metal bar. (...)
April parades will give public the chance to thank Black Watch's homecoming heroes
A Black Watch soldier who lost both legs in an explosion in Afghanistan will be among those to receive a heroes' welcome home next month. (...)
Osnaburg Bar publican has personal licence suspended for six months
Angus Licensing Board has suspended the personal licence of a Forfar publican following a drink-driving conviction. (...)
Organ donation providing some comfort for family of Forfar woman Dawn Coverdale
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
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. (...)
Delivery error forces Scottish Water to apologise for apology
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! (...)
XL Group's move for Ross and Bonnyman assets brings some Forfar jobs cheer
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. (...)
Councillors reject schoolgirl's KFC objections — but praise her pluck
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. (...)
Scottish Government pledges support in wake of Ross & Bonnyman collapse
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. (...)
Sheriff decides against confiscating Forfar pub landlady's car for second drink-driving conviction
A pub landlady's car will not be confiscated, despite a second conviction of drink-driving in three years. (...)
Accounts Commission says Balmossie saga shows fire board put politics before public purse
A spending watchdog has criticised councillors for failing to back the downgrading of a Tayside fire station. (...)
Angus legal figures warn Scottish Courts Service review against proposing closures
The Angus legal fraternity is preparing a pre-emptive strike against any threat to the future of Forfar Sheriff Court. (...)
'It's medieval' — heating problems leave Angus Council staff feeling winter's chill
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
The owner of a Forfar children's nursery has criticised the ''inhuman'' burglars who broke in and wrecked the office. (...)