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Angus campaigner ‘really proud’ after new report calls for rethink on use of restraint and seclusion on children
A leading Monifieth campaigner says she is "absolutely delighted" after a new report called for Scottish children to be given greater protection against "inhuman" and "degrading" treatment.
260-home plan for Carnoustie thrown out by councillors
Councillors have thrown out plans for more than 250 homes on the edge of Carnoustie.
Turner’s stunning Bell Rock light artwork to shine in national gallery show
A dramatic depiction of the Bell Rock lighthouse off the Angus coast, by celebrated artist Joseph Turner, is to shine as a centrepiece of the Scottish National Gallery’s first exhibition of 2019.
80-year-old Angus woman admits hitting pregnant teen after going through red light at pedestrian crossing
An octogenarian driver has admitted knocking town a pregnant teenager after ignoring a red light at an Angus pedestrian crossing.
MoFest bosses pledge festival will return despite 2019 cancellation
Montrose Music Festival bosses have pledged it’s not the end despite the plug being pulled on next year’s bash.
Legacy of Mr Transport to be celebrated by Dundee museum
He was the Dundee ‘clippie’ whose dedication and loyalty earned him the moniker of ‘Mr Transport’.
Angus campaigners call for political scalp of ex-council chief over poster protest comments
Furious businessfolk battling Angus Council’s off-street parking charges have called for the political head of the authority’s former leader in the wake of a blistering criticism of their campaign.
Brechin Christmas angels appeal for donations
Organisers at Brechin Community Pantry are appealing for donations of festive food, as well as people to volunteer some time to assist with a Christmas day meal for people who might otherwise be alone.
Angus ambassadogs’ festive treat ahead of taking lead in 2019 tourism mission
Canine chums have cosied up for an Angus Christmas treat before they begin the hard work of taking the lead in boosting the area’s dog-friendly tourism credentials.
Extended 15-year sentence for violent Angus rapist after 20-year catalogue of terror
A violent Angus sex offender who raped a young mother a week after his release on a string of abuse charges has been given a 15-year extended sentence for his crimes.
