Angus Centre for Enterprise sees business opportunities amid the economic turmoil
The head of the new Angus Centre for Enterprise says the downturn is the perfect time for new business ventures. (...)
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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. (...)
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Dundee and Angus boast among highest disposable income rates
Despite the turbulent economy, it appears living in Dundee and Angus is good if you want to treat yourself. (...)
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'He should get real' — David Cameron accused of 'simplistic' views on debt
Prime Minister David Cameron has been accused of holding an over-simplistic view of how to tackle personal debt. (...)
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Plea for more support for city's construction industry
Dundee Labour group leader Kevin Keenan has said that investment in the construction industry in the city should be a "priority of the Scottish Government." (...)
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Public delighted after Sainsbury's given go-ahead for Montrose store
Montrose people have been celebrating after hearing a supermarket will be built on the former distillery site. (...)
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Gaming firms fear a 'brain drain' from Dundee
Half of the companies in Dundee's computer games sector fear a "brain drain". (...)
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Operators found for Southern Cross care homes in Tayside and Fife
New operators for Southern Cross care homes in Tayside and Fife have finally been identified, a month behind schedule. (...)
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'We are trying hard' — Arbroath shop owner calls for some positive thinking
An Angus trader insists a high street resurgence can be more than just a fairytale for Arbroath. (...)
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'Bits of the jigsaw coming together' — Dundee is open for business
Dundee's retail sector is better placed to tackle the challenging conditions facing the economy than many other cities, according to a local business leader. (...)
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Paper mill Tullis Russell to cut 43 jobs in Markinch
Fife paper mill Tullis Russell has announced that 43 jobs at its Markinch plant are to be axed. (...)
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Reasons to be cheerful about Perthshire house prices
The average price of a semi-detached family home in Perthshire is on the up, according to new figures. (...)
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Optimism over Tayside property sales — despite US economic turmoil
Despite trillions of dollars wiped from global stock markets and fears of a double-dip recession, a leading figure of Tayside's property market has voiced optimism for local homeowners looking to sell up. (...)
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House prices fall in Dundee, despite small boom across Courier country
Average house prices in Dundee have fallen again despite other parts of Courier territory enjoying a small boom. (...)
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Broughty Ferry pub Jolly's faces uncertain future after entering administration
One of Broughty Ferry's best-known pubs, Jolly's Hotel in Gray Street, has gone into administration. (...)
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Call for action after Scotland narrowly avoids double-dip recession
There have been calls for urgent action on the economy after it emerged that Scotland only narrowly avoided a double-dip recession. (...)
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Golf clubs learning how to sell themselves in hunt for members
Innovative deals, the near-disappearance of joining fees and a realisation that the game needs to market itself has meant that golf club membership in Scotland appears to be bucking the recession and holding steady. (...)
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Full rents for vacant shops could cause High Street stimulus — councillor
An Angus councillor has called for the Scottish Government to force "absentee landlords" to pay full rent in a bid to rejuvenate the region's high streets. (...)
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Dundee pubs Cask Bar and Sinatra's forced to call time on business
Two more Dundee pubs, the Cask Bar in Albert Street and Sinatra's in King Street, have called last orders. (...)
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St Andrews University still ranked Scotland's best
St Andrews has retained its place as the top Scottish university, according to a new guide. (...)
