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11/3/2010 - Getting 100,000 British Businesses Online - Google and Partners Offer UK Firms a Free Website

Google and partners including BT, Enterprise UK, e-skills UK, PayPal and the Institute of Directors today announced an ambitious joint initiative to get 100,000 businesse sonline with a free website by the end of 2010.

11/3/2010 - Resurfacing Work Starts in Forfar's East High Street on Monday 15 March

The resurfacing of East High Street in Forfar starts on Monday 15 March 2010. The East High Street will be closed for five days between the East Port traffic lights and Montrose Road, while the road and pavements are resurfaced.

11/3/2010 - Angus Sports Awards 2009 - the Winners!

The sporting stars of Angus were in the spotlight for the 14th annual Angus Sports Awards ceremony last night.The Angus Sports Awards 2009 ceremony took place at the Reid Hall, Forfar, and again highlighted the sporting talent and achievement that exists in Angus.

10/3/2010 - Angus Glens Pupils Create a 'School of Dreams'

Pupils who will soon be moving into a new state of the art school building in the Angus Glens, are taking part in an exciting art project to reflect how they feel about their new school.

10/3/2010 - Presentation of 'Bicycle-Friendly Employer' Award to Angus Council

David Sawers, Chief Executive of Angus Council today (Wednesday 10 March) received awards from Chris Johnson of Cycling Scotland.

10/3/2010 - Training Course for Frontline Staff Will Help Them to Better Advise Unemployed People to Find Employment

A number of frontline employability staff from across Angus have just completed a specially-designed training course to help them get people into work during a recession.

9/3/2010 - Carnoustie Goes Tartan! Famous Golfing Town All Set to Enjoy Its Biggest-Ever Tartan Day Celebrations!

Carnoustie Business Association (CBA) is pulling out all the stops to ensure the town enjoys its biggest-ever Tartan Day celebrations this year.

9/3/2010 - Innovative Local Tourism Initiatives Are Awarded Over £30K in Funding

Five local tourism initiatives are to share over £30,000 of funding from The Innovation and Development Fund, which is jointly-funded by Destination Dundee and Angus and Dundee Tourism Partnership.

9/3/2010 - Leading Expert in Education Visits Monifieth High School

From lasers to wind-turbines, pupil leadership to parental websites, schools just aren't what they used to be. At Monifieth High School in Angus some of these cutting-edge changes are benefiting pupils as Bernard McLeary, chief executive of Learning and Teaching Scotland found when he visited the school on Tuesday 9 March.

9/3/2010 - Spring Brings Daily Opening Hours for Montrose Basin Visitor Centre

A popular Angus tourist attraction, which is estimated to draw in over 12,000 visitors each year, is now preparing to extend its opening hours in a bid to appeal to even more visitors over spring and summer-time this year.

8/3/2010 - First Angus Farmers' Market of 2010 in Forfar Opens on Saturday 13 March

As a new season begins stallholders from the Angus Farmers' Market are hoping for spring like weather for market day. There is no doubt a good day brings a buzz to the Myre Park with traders and customers enjoying friendly exchanges and banter.

8/3/2010 - Council Tax Discount Could Be Available for Householders Who Take Energy Efficiency Measures

From 1 April 2010, Angus residents who install cavity wall or loft insulation in their home could get a one-off discount of £65 on their council tax bill.

8/3/2010 - Pictish Arts Society Lecture: 'Why Medieval Cemeteries and Play Parks Don't Mix' - Friday 19 March at Pictavia

The next talk of the 2009/10 series of Pictish Arts Society lectures will be held at Pictavia near Brechin at 7.30 pm on Friday 19 March.

8/3/2010 - Resurfacing of Brechin's Castle Street Starts on Wednesday 17th March

The planned resurfacing of the A935 in Castle Street Brechin has been brought forward to deal with additional damage caused by the winter freeze.

5/3/2010 - Angus Caravan Parks All Set to Open for the Holiday Season

Caravan parks in Carnoustie, Montrose and Forfar, formerly operated by Angus Council, will soon re-open under the new operators who successfully tendered for the leases.

5/3/2010 - Forfar Skatepark to Open on Saturday 6 March

Forfar Skatepark will officially open for business tomorrow, Saturday 6 March, with an exciting day's events organised by the skatepark committee.

5/3/2010 - The Retreat Visitor Centre at Glenesk Prepares to Open Its Doors for Spring and Summer Season of Events

Spring is a magical time in Glenesk. As the hills shake off their mantles of snow, plants and creatures welcome longer days, and The Retreat visitor centre opens for a new season.

4/3/2010 - Pavement Improvements at Clerk Street in Brechin

The reconstruction of the pavements around the Clerk Street roundabout in Brechin get underway next week (week beginning 8 March 2010).

4/3/2010 - Angus Arts Announce Exciting Programme for 2010 Puppet Animation Festival

Over Easter the Stracathro hall, at Inchbare will once again welcome people of all ages to enjoy puppets of all kinds, as Angus Arts holds its seventh fabulous festival of puppets.

4/3/2010 - Angus Rises to the Challenge for Sport Relief with the 'Monifieth Mile'

The countdown to the Monifieth Mile has begun with less than three weeks to go before residents go the distance for Sport Relief on Sunday 21 March.

3/3/2010 - Arbroath and Area Partnership - Next Meeting on Tuesday 9 March

The next meeting of the Arbroath and Area Partnership will take place on Tuesday 9 March 2010 at 7pm in the Volunteer Centre Angus, Arbroath.

3/3/2010 - Community Grants Worth £12.5K Are Awarded for Music, History and Wildlife Projects

Angus Council has awarded seven grants totalling £12,433 in the latest round of allocations from the council's popular community grant scheme.

3/3/2010 - Street Light Trial Success in Six Residential Areas in Angus

The dimming of street lights in parts of Angus has been hailed a success and the trial will now be extended to other suitable sites.

3/3/2010 - New Toolkit Will Help Teachers to Explain School Curriculum Changes to Parents

Teachers in Angus will be using a new toolkit to help explain changes to the school curriculum to parents.

2/3/2010 - Tartan Day Angus - What's On!

With the full calendar of Tartan Day Angus events now available online at www.tartandayscotland.com, there will be a host of different ways for the people of Angus to join in with the week of celebrations, which starts on Friday, April 2 with an eagerly-awaited concert in Montrose - The Kilt Is Our Delight.

1/3/2010 - Council to Help Priority Groups to Stay In Their Own Homes

Angus Council is to target those who are in most need to help to remain in their own homes by ensuring that resources go to those who need them most, the council's Neighbourhood Services committee agreed at their meeting on Thursday 25 February.

1/3/2010 - Royal Montrose Golf Club Launch Competition for Montrose Youngsters - One Year's Free Golf for the Winner!

Royal Montrose Golf Club has launched a competition for Montrose school pupils with great prizes for the winners - and a free golf lesson and one year's free Junior membership of the Club for all entrants.

1/3/2010 - Award-Winning Saxophone Quartet Aim to Spread a Little Sax Appeal in Angus with Workshops and Concerts

There is a bright new sound to the stirrings of Spring this year as four shiny saxophones come to Angus with workshops in schools and a concert at the Retreat Glenesk on Friday March 19th.

1/3/2010 - Planning for the Year of the Light - the 200th Birthday of the Bell Rock Lighthouse

The Arbroath and Area Partnership is currently planning a number of events to celebrate the Year of the Light 2010/2011 - commemorating the 200th anniversary of the construction and subsequent lighting of the Bell Rock Lighthouse.

26/2/2010 - 'From Dundee to Abbey Road': Exhibition of Beatles Photographs by Iain MacMillan Opens at Discovery Point on Saturday 27 February

The first ever major retrospective of Dundee-born photographer Iain Macmillan was officially opened by Murray Chalmers at Discovery Point, Dundee on Friday 26 February 2010.

26/2/2010 - Council Support for Church Heritage Survey

The Scottish Church Heritage Research (SCHR) is to begin a new project to record all places of worship in Angus, the council's Neighbourhood Services committee heard at their meeting yesterday, Thursday 25 February.

26/2/2010 - Curlie Pond Shelter in Montrose To Be Demolished

The open shelter at Curlie Pond, Montrose is to be removed and the area grassed over, Angus Council's Neighbourhood Services committee agreed at their meeting yesterday(Thursday 25 February).

26/2/2010 - Mountain Rescue Teams to Use the Glen Doll Rangers Base

Angus Council is inviting views on the options for improvements to the A933 Forfar Road / Cairnie Road / Keptie Road junction in Arbroath.

25/2/2010 - Potential Engineering and Construction Students Flock to Open Day at Angus College

Angus College's first ever Engineering and Construction Showcase took place this week and proved to be a big success, attracting some of the biggest players in industry. The day long event was packed with hands-on activities, industry presentations, careers advice and trade stands.

25/2/2010 - Angus College's Marketing Team Wins Double Gold at National Awards Ceremony

Angus College is celebrating after receiving two national Gold Awards at the prestigious Scotland's Colleges Marketing Awards held in Stirling Management Centre.

25/2/2010 - Proclaimers to Play Montrose Music Festival in June 2010 - Tickets on Sale on 27 and 28 February

Cult pop group, The Proclaimers, have confirmed they will be playing the Montrose Music Festival.

25/2/2010 - 'Savings in Budget for Social Work and Health are Reasonable', Says Convener

Angus Council's Social Work & Health convener Alison Andrews has said the savings applied in the recent budget were reasonable given the tight financial position of the council.

23/2/2010 - Speakers Announced for Tartan Day Scotland Business Lunch

With less than a month to go before the start of the Tartan Day Angus 2009 celebrations, finishing touches are currently being made to arrangements for various Tartan Day events across the county.

22/2/2010 - 'Fair Budget for Neighbourhood Services' Says Convener

Angus’s Neighbourhood Services convener Jim Millar said last week’s budget had been full of tough choices but was one that offered a fair balance between necessary savings and service developments.

22/2/2010 - Online Learning Courses Are Available at Carnoustie Library

Local people can brush up on their skills thanks to free courses on offer at Carnoustie Library.

22/2/2010 - £2.6M Increase in Education Funding for Year 2010/11

Angus's Education convener Peter Nield has said the budget set by Angus Council on Wednesday (17 February 2010) had put an extra £2.6m into Education.

18/2/2010 - Monifieth School Pupils Experience a Healthy Morning

Primary two pupils within the Monifieth cluster gathered at the David Lloyd Health Club today (Thursday 18 February) to try a range of different games and activities to encourage a healthy lifestyle.

17/2/2010 - Investing in Angus's Future - Council Tax Is Frozen for 4th Year in a Row

Council tax in Angus has been frozen for a fourth year. Band D council tax remains at £1072, excluding water charges, for 2010/11.

17/2/2010 - Council Tax Freeze Proposed by Council's Finance Spokesman

Angus Council's finance spokesman Mark Salmond has confirmed his budget proposals will recommend a continued freeze in council tax.

17/2/2010 - Film Event at WebsterTheatre in Arbroath Marks the LGBT (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender) History Month

February 2010 is the sixth anniversary of LGBT History Month in the UK. LGBT Month is intended to raise awareness of, and break the legacy of silence, bigotry and homophobia that has been passed from generation to generation in many sections of society.

17/2/2010 - Angus Residents Are Invited to Put Their Best Foot Forward and Join a Free Walking Group

Steps Tay Health is an Angus walking project which is aimed at increasing the public's physical activity levels as well as improving mental and physical health. Walking groups have been set up in Monifieth, Forfar, Carnoustie, Letham and Arbroath.

16/2/2010 - Angus Glens Walking Festival Joins in With JM Barrie 150th Anniversary Celebrations!

Fans of JM Barrie will be able to discover much more of his lifelong links to Angus at this year's Angus Glens Walking Festival, which runs from June 3-6.

16/2/2010 - Taster Sessions at Angus Archives

This month sees the return of Angus Archives’ popular Scotland's People taster sessions for beginners in family history.

16/2/2010 - Qualified Welcome for Additional Roads Investment

Angus Council’s finance spokesperson Mark Salmond has given the news of additional government funding for road repairs in 2009/10 a qualified welcome.

16/2/2010 - Angus Council House Rents Increase Capped at 3%

Angus Council's Neighbourhood Services committee today (Monday 15 February) endorsed the view of tenants that the rent increase for next year will be capped at 3%. This represents an average rent rise of £1.39 per week.

16/2/2010 - New Business Park Proposed for Arbroath

Angus Council is consulting on proposals for a new multi-million pound business park for Arbroath which could eventually accommodate around 1000 jobs.

16/2/2010 - A Memorable Tyme Indeid for Royal Montrose

Royal Montrose Golf Club's bicentenary celebrations continued on Friday, February 12 with the launch of 'A Golden Tyme Indeid', the fascinating book about the Club's 200 years of golfing history.

16/2/2010 - New Events to Add Extra Colour to Tartan Day Celebrations!

Three exciting new events have just been added to the Tartan Day Angus 2010 calendar – a film festival, a fashion show and a talent competition.

15/2/2010 - Neighbours Share Tartan Fame - and Fortune!

A family-run woollen business in Angus has won a lucrative contract to produce a tartan for a town in neighbouring Perthshire, and is already receiving orders from all over the world.

15/2/2010 - Angus in China VII - 26th April to 4th May 2010

Angus Council, in conjunction with the China-Britain Business Council and Scottish Development International, is offering Tayside and other Scottish companies the opportunity to participate in a Trade Mission to China, 26th April – 4th May 2010.

9/2/2010 - What's Cooking? The Search Begins for the Best Local Recipe in Angus

The search is on across Angus for the best local recipe - whether it's a family favourite passed down the generations, a traditional dish with a contemporary twist or a totally unique eating concept based on locally-sourced ingredients.

9/2/2010 - James Watterston Herald - The Complete Collection on Show at The Meffan

The latest exhibition at The Meffan in Forfar is by the popular Angus artist James Watterston Herald, who was born in Forfar in 1859.

8/2/2010 - North Street Dairy's 'Sweet Cream' Butter Churning Method is Featured in 'The Times' Newspaper

The 'sweet cream' method of churning butter specially employed by the North Street Dairy in Forfar, has been highlighted in the food section of 'The Times' newspaper.

2/2/2010 - Seven Days of Tartan Day Celebrations!

How will you be celebrating Tartan Day 2010? The Tartan Day Angus team are looking for families, friends and small groups who are holding tartan-themed events during the week of Tartan Day celebrations, which runs from Saturday 3rd to Saturday 10th April.

26/1/2010 - Tartan Day 2010 - Join in the Celebrations!

22/1/2010 - 'Visit the Museum in the Library Day' at Montrose

Montrose Museum may be closed for access works, but staff are still keen to hear from people who are interested in local history.

19/1/2010 - Plans Are Underway for Tartan Day 2010

With Tartan Day 2010 less than three months away, the organisers are currently putting the finishing touches to the programme of events and have put out a call for late additions to the programme.

18/1/2010 - Angus Glens Walking Festival 2010 Opens For Bookings

Online booking is now available for the 2010 Angus Glens Walking Festival, which runs from June 3 until June 6, 2010.

15/12/2009 - South Esk Catchment Area Plan Launched

A plan to protect and enhance the River South Esk and its catchment area was officially launched at Tannadice Primary School on Monday 14 December.

7/12/2009 - Spread A Little Local Cheer This Christmas

WITH the festive season in full swing, Angus Council is encouraging residents to get the tills ringing in local shops.

4/12/2009 - Angus Book Award 2010 to be Launched in Montrose on Monday 7 December

The 15th Angus Book Award will be launched in Montrose on Monday 7 December, attended by around 450 third year pupils from the eight secondary schools in the county.

1/12/2009 - Angus Ambassador Awards 2009 - The Winners!

Bert Smith, Managing Director of Merpro, has been named Angus Ambassador of the Year 2009.

1/12/2009 - Carnoustie Country Launches Two New Golf Tourism Products

Carnoustie Country has just announced the launch of two new golf products - the 'Angus Nines Golf Pass' and the 'East of Scotland Experience'.

24/11/2009 - Students’ “Smokie Starter” Is Top Class!

Ambition and inspiration is a key ingredient of the menu for the 2009 Angus Ambassador Award dinner at the Carnoustie Golf Hotel on Friday (27 November). For the first time the cream of Angus College’s catering crop have been invited to create and prepare the starter course at the annual gala dinner for the stars of the county and the supporting business community.

10/11/2009 - Finalists Announced for 2009 Angus Ambassador Awards

Following an intensive judging process, the judges have chosen the finalists for this year’s highly-prestigious Angus Ambassador Awards.

6/11/2009 - Launch of Scottish Golf Pairs Challenge 2010 – a New Golf Tournament in East Perthshire and Angus

A new golf event for amateur golf across the country is coming to Angus and East Perthshire. The Scottish Golf Pairs Challenge was launched at Blairgowrie Golf Club. Helping launch the event were Walker Cup player and recent winner of the Irish Open, Gavin Dear, and former Scottish Amateur Strokeplay and Match Play Champion, Kevin McAlpine.

21/10/2009 - New Book Will Commemorate the Forthcoming 150th Anniversary of the Birth of Sir J M Barrie

On 5th November 2009, the first celebratory book to commemorate the forthcoming 150th anniversary of the birth of Sir J M Barrie in Kirriemuir will be launched.

21/10/2009 - Tourism Incentive Is Offered to Accommodation Providers in Angus

Angus Council is introducing a new marketing and quality assurance scheme for the county's tourist accommodation operators.

14/10/2009 - Angus Glens Film Club Announces Winter 09-10 Programme

The Angus Glens Film Club has announced an exciting programme of films for its winter 2009 to 2010 season. The films are shown in the Memus and Glens Community Hall, and the admission price is £4, including refreshments.

2/10/2009 - Montrose Golf Links Announces that Artificial Mats Will Not Be Required for Winter Play in 2009-10

Golfers will be able to enjoy play on the Medal and Broomfield Courses at Montrose throughout the whole of the winter this year without the hindrance of using astro-turf mats for any shots, after a change of policy at the famous Angus links.

28/9/2009 - The Luck of the Irish! Winner of Carnoustie Country Prize Draw Jets In to Play the Carnoustie Championship Course

The lucky winner of the 2009 Carnoustie Country prize draw, Ronan O’Driscoll from Dublin, claimed his free round at Carnoustie Championship last week.

17/9/2009 - Opening A Portal To Angus's Past

Angus has opened this portal to its past by digitising the burial records of nearly 200,000 burial lairs in 71 local cemeteries; and is the first local authority in Scotland to put this wealth of local history online.

7/9/2009 - The Search for the Next Angus Stars!

The Search for the Next Angus Stars! Nominations are now open for the Angus Ambassador Awards 2009, which celebrate the outstanding achievements, talent and enterprise of the people, the communities, the businesses and the young people of Angus.

1/9/2009 - Pass It On!

The search is on for the 2009 Angus Ambassador Award winners – and it could be you!

19/8/2009 - Hospitalfield House in Arbroath Stars in 'Child of the Dead End' Movie

The mansion-cum-castle, Hospitalfield House (in Arbroath), is playing a starring role in the newly-released film, 'Child of the Dead End'.

17/8/2009 - South Esk Catchment Management Plan Is Discussed at Local Meetings

After four years in the planning and 18 months of consultation following the appointment of the Project Officer, a second series of public meetings was held last week to discuss the final draft of the South Esk Catchment Management Plan.

13/8/2009 - Insurance Cover Option for Community Groups in Angus

Angus Council wishes to make community groups aware of a facility available for insuring their activities and community events. Groups can seek quotes for cover directly through the council's insurers, Zurich Municipal and their Community Insurance Centre (CIC).

1/7/2009 - Scottish Screen's Film Location of the Month - Hospitalfield House, Angus

The mansion-cum-castle, Hospitalfield House (in Arbroath), is playing a starring role in the newly-released film, 'Child of the Dead End'.

1/7/2009 - South Esk Catchment Management Plan Enters Final Stages

After 12 months of consultation, beginning at the Angus Show in Brechin last summer, the South Esk Catchment Partnership has now completed the draft of the South Esk Catchment Management Plan.

19/6/2009 - Employers in Scotland to Receive £2K for Recruiting Redundant Apprentices

Employers will be paid £2,000 to recruit a redundant apprentice under a new Scottish Government scheme.

11/6/2009 - Angus Licensees Warned of Ultimate Sanction of Closure

Angus Licensing Board chairman councillor Jim Millar has warned the county’s licensees that they could face suspension of their licence or closure if they fail to deal with noise and other nuisance.

9/6/2009 - Gala Fun Day at St Vigeans

A gala day is being held at St Vigean’s Den in Arbroath this week to showcase the work carried out to improve the popular beauty spot.

8/6/2009 - National Liftshare Day

Tomorrow, Tuesday 9 June is National Liftshare Day when Angus residents are being encouraged to give someone a lift to work or to register their journey on www.AngusLiftshare.com

4/6/2009 - Taylor Street Traffic Consultation Launched - Deadline is 30 June

Angus Council is proposing to introduce additional traffic calming measures in Taylor Street, Forfar to further reduce speeds in the area close to Forfar Academy.

3/6/2009 - Angus Rural Enterprise Grant Scheme Extended

Angus Council has invested another £10,000 into its Angus Rural Enterprise Grant Scheme (AREG) to support the development of small rural businesses and community groups.

28/5/2009 - Angus Groups Encouraged to Apply for the Secret Millionaire Fund

The Big Lottery Fund and hit TV show The Secret Millionaire have teamed up to give people a chance to apply for, or nominate, projects for a grant of between £300 and £10,000 from the Secret Millionaire Fund.

11/5/2009 - New Kirriemuir Trail Guide Leaflet Launched

The latest edition of the popular Kirriemuir Trail Guide went on sale on Saturday 9 May in Kirriemuir Gateway to the Glens Museum and Kirriemuir Library.

17/4/2009 - BBC Offers Grants of Up to £8K for Musical Theatre Students

The BBC is offering grants to musical theatre students. The scheme is open to students aged 17 or over on or before April 6 2009, and who are either about to start or are part way through a course.

13/4/2009 - Cash Boost Advice for Local Community and Voluntary Groups in Angus

Voluntary and community groups can find out more about accessing funding at events being held this month.

2/4/2009 - Haggis Hurling and Tartan Family Fun at Arbroath

There's something for all the family on offer this Saturday (4 April) in Arbroath as the town kicks off its Tartan Day celebrations in style.

1/4/2009 - Photos of TGO Challenge

27/2/2009 - A933 Junction Improvement Consultation

Angus Council is inviting views on the options for improvements to the A933 Forfar Road / Cairnie Road / Keptie Road junction in Arbroath.

16/12/2008 - River South Esk Public Meetings Hailed A Success

On Wednesday, November 19 and Thursday November 20, members of the public were given the opportunity to air their views about the South Esk Issues Document.

15/12/2008 - Air your views at the South Esk Issues Document meetings

The South Esk Catchment Partnership is seeking views on the ‘Issues Document’ - a 30-page document which describes the key environmental, social and economic issues facing the river South Esk and its surroundings.

4/12/2008 - Angus Ambassador Awards 2009 - The Winners!

The winners of the 2009 Angus Ambassador Awards have been announced.

4/12/2008 - Angus Ambassador Awards 2008 – The Winners!

The winners of the 2008 Angus Ambassador Awards have been announced.

28/10/2008 - Research shows Angus College Students Still Finding Jobs Despite Construction Downturn

Angus College say recent analysis of their figures has shown just how successful their construction students are in finding employment.

17/9/2008 - Planning An Event - Get A Pack!

If you are planning an event, whether it's a small coffee morning or a county wide road race, a new easy to use pack from Angus Council will steer you through the relevant rules and regulations to ensure your event is safe and legal.

25/7/2008 - Sea Dog Bamse - World War II Canine Hero

In wartime people need a hero, someone who gives them hope to get through the darkest days.

2/6/2008 - Have Your Say On The South Esk

If you use the River South Esk, whether for business or pleasure, your views are important to a group of organisations keen to help protect and enhance the river through the development of a Catchment Management Plan.

8/5/2008 - Kirriemuir Heritage Trust

The Angus town of Kirriemuir, and the surrounding area, has a unique heritage – and Kirriemuir Heritage Trust has been established to protect, record, promote and celebrate all aspects of this heritage.