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Arbroath businessman urges new Angus Council administration to work with local firms
Angus Council's new administration was this week urged to get the message out that Arbroath is ''open for business.'' (...)
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Asda's supermarket victory over Tesco hailed as 'absolutely fantastic news' for Dundee
Almost 500 retail jobs will be created in Dundee after Tesco lost a two-year legal fight to block a bid by rival Asda to build a new supermarket in the city. (...)
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'Start of a renaissance' — Perth business leaders look for a boost from city status
Perth's business leaders are hoping that this week's confirmation of city status will lead to a renaissance for its flagging economy. (...)
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Dundee hopes to reclaim some of the Tesco jobs lost in 2006
Almost five years after Tesco's distribution centre in Dundee was axed with the devastating loss of more than 400 jobs, hopes have been raised that the supermarket giant's announcement of 20,000 new positions could ultimately benefit the City of Discovery. (...)
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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. (...)
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Council leader describes opponent's Kingdom Bakers comments as 'shameful'
Fife Council's leader has given his full backing to officers for their efforts to safeguard jobs at Kingdom Bakers in Kirkcaldy following criticism from his opposite number this week. (...)
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Labour group leader accuses Fife Council of being the 'catalyst' in Kingdom Bakers' demise
Fife Council has been accused of speeding up the demise of a crisis-hit bakery. (...)
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Samsung offshore wind trials raise prospect of massive jobs boost for Fife
Global giant Samsung Heavy Industries' plan to invest up to £100m in Fife and create 500 jobs is being hailed as a massive shot in the arm for east central Scotland. (...)
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Cities Outlook report concerned by Dundee's reliance on public sector
Dundee's dependence on public sector jobs could make it harder for the city to escape the clutches of the global economic downturn, a major new report claims. (...)
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Malmaison signs lease to take over the Tay Hotel
Dundee's economic revival has received a major boost with confirmation that a prestigious Malmaison hotel will be moving into the waterfront. (...)
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Enterprise area status a boost for Dundee's renewable energy hopes
Dundee's fledgling renewables sector has been given a major boost by being declared as one of Scotland's new enterprise areas. (...)
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RBS says changing habits are behind decision to close Coupar Angus branch
Coupar Angus has suffered a further high street blow with news a national bank is closing its town branch. (...)
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Partnership model at heart of Labour group leader's 'New Year challenge' to council chiefs
Dundee City Council must focus its efforts on economic development, the leader of the main opposition group has demanded. (...)
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Organisers hope businesses will be enchanted by sound and light show's call for support
Companies directly benefiting from the Enchanted Forest show will be asked to help raise £40,000 for next year's event. (...)
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Businesses relieved to see new-look Perth High Street officially opened
The eagerly-awaited Perth High Street repaving project was officially completed on Saturday and opened by Provost John Hulbert. (...)
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Thousands jump at the chance to face the Highland Fling Bungee
A leap into the unknown has proved to be a money spinner for a fledgling Highland Perthshire firm. (...)
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Amazon centre brings jobs bonanza to Fife
Amazon has delivered a bumper package of Scottish jobs with the official opening of its massive fulfilment centre in Dunfermline. (...)
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Independents ready to fight their corner in Forfar's 'store wars'
Independent Forfar traders are preparing to mount a customer offensive to stave off a hit from the crossfire of impending ''store wars''. (...)
Dundee retailers bank on having the right mix to tempt Christmas shoppers
Retailers in Dundee will provide a shopping ''experience'' this Christmas, despite claims that many customers are planning to cutback on spending this winter. (...)
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'We just can't do it any more' — Perth's Honeypot Cafe the latest to fall victim to tough economic times
A popular child-friendly cafe in Perth is set to close its doors, mainly because of the economic recession. (...)
