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Live News

Welcome to the Live Angus News Page

If you have a local news story you would like us to publish on angusahead.com, email it to us: news@angusahead.com.

2/7/2009 - Refurbished Bruce Road Community Flat Re-Opens

The community flat in Bruce Road, Arbroath, re-opens on Monday 6 July following refurbishment.

1/7/2009 - New Leaflet Will Help Promote Recycling in Angus

Angus residents are asked to help cut down on the amount of waste going to landfill and to help the council's recycling efforts.

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.

1/7/2009 - Summer Reading Programme Launched at Arbroath Library

Local children are being invited to Arbroath Library this weekend for a day of fun to mark the launch of a summer reading programme.

30/6/2009 - New Bid for Brechin Regeneration

As part of its ongoing commitment to the regeneration of Brechin town centre, Angus Council is gathering information on further properties which may benefit from renovation.

30/6/2009 - Carnoustie Seafront Officially Opens

The £980,000 revamp of Carnoustie Seafront was officially unveiled at a ceremony featuring local school children today (Tuesday 30 June).

30/6/2009 - Work of James Barclay Featured in New Exhibition at Meffan Gallery

The latest exhibition at the Meffan features the work of local artist James Barclay.

30/6/2009 - Webster Theatre Venue for Michael Marra Gig

Michael Marra, one of Scotland's most talented and creative songwriters and performers during the last 30 odd years, is to perform at the Webster Theatre, Arbroath on Friday 3 July.

30/6/2009 - Revamp of Kirriemuir Town Hall

An Angus company has been awarded the tender for the revamp of Kirriemuir Town Hall.

30/6/2009 - 'Scouting in Montrose' - Exhibition at Montrose Museum

There's still time to get along to Montrose Museum and see the current exhibition, ‘A Celebration of 100 years of Scouting in Montrose 1908 – 2009’.

30/6/2009 - Council Launches Children's Summer Sports Programme for School Holidays

Children throughout Angus will have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of sports and activities this summer, organised under the council's Active Angus scheme.

30/6/2009 - A Passport to the Past…

Ancestral history website Tayroots.com has introduced a fantastic new voucher scheme for family history researchers who are investigating their Angus and Dundee roots.

29/6/2009 - Arbroath Abbey's Bid to Become a World Heritage Site - Outcome of Report Will Be Published in Autumn 2009

The outcome of the consultation on the UK’s policy on World Heritage Sites will not be published until the Autumn.

26/6/2009 - Angus Set to Benefit from 2014 Commonwealth Games

Angus Council is working to ensure that the county benefits from the Commonwealth Games, set to be held in Glasgow from 23 July to 3 August 2014.

26/6/2009 - Determined to Succeed Together in Angus

Over 150 guests gathered on Tuesday 23 June to celebrate, acknowledge and publicise the excellent relationships between education and employers that exist within Angus.

26/6/2009 - Rooms for Hire at Lochside Leisure Centre

Lochside Leisure Centre now offers meeting rooms for hire.

26/6/2009 - Monifieth and Sidlaw By-election Result

Results of Angus Council by-election for the Monifieth & Sidlaw ward, declared today, Friday 26 June 2009 were as follows...

26/6/2009 - New Pool Design Agreed for Montrose

The new swimming pool in Montrose got a step closer last night when Angus Council approved the proposed design and funding package (full council meeting, Thursday 25 June 2009).

26/6/2009 - New Director of Education Appointed

Rachael Seitz has been appointed as Angus Council's new director of Education.

26/6/2009 - SCDI Look for SMEs to Join Them on Trade Trip to India in October 2009

The SCDI is organising a trade trip to India from 12-16 October 2009, to help Scottish SMEs that are looking to establish or grow business in the UK’s 18th largest export market.

24/6/2009 - Villages Invited to Apply for New Venture Funding

Angus Council's external funding team is encouraging rural Angus villages to apply to Village SOS - a new £3 million initiative from the Big Lottery Fund (BIG) and the BBC.

23/6/2009 - Carnoustie Pupils Gain Alcohol Awareness Awards

Pupils from Carnoustie High School received certificates marking completion of an alcohol awareness course when they attended a ceremony in Monifieth today.

23/6/2009 - Council Creates New Conservation Website

Angus Council has created a website to inform members of the public and professionals in the county about conservation and the built heritage of Angus.

23/6/2009 - Vacancies on Angus Local Access Forum

Over 50 people attended last week's open meeting of the Angus Local Access Forum in Arbroath.

22/6/2009 - Council's Annual Garden Awards Launched

Angus Council tenants have until 3 July to apply to be considered for one of the annual awards for council house gardens. Judging will begin on 20 July.

22/6/2009 - Montrose Oil Personnel Firm Wins Multi-Million Pound Project with an Indian Petroleum Company

The Montrose company, MacDonald Energy Projects, has just won a major contract with the Gujarat State Petroleum Company, of India, to supply workers - offshore and onshore - for three jack-up drilling rigs and two semi-submersibles.

19/6/2009 - Residents Urged to Support Their Community Councils at Forthcoming Meetings

Angus residents who are involved in their local community will join like-minded people at a meeting in June to share ideas and information.

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.

19/6/2009 - Irresponsible Dog Owners Targeted

Angus Council is cracking down on irresponsible dog owners.

17/6/2009 - 'Which Writer Wins?' Monifieth Pupils Display Their Bookworm Tendencies

Primary 5 pupils in the Monifieth cluster have turned into bookworms to find their favourite author.

16/6/2009 - Sea Dog Bamse Honoured With His Own Tartan

A new tartan has just been launched which commemorates Montrose's famous seafaring dog, Bamse.

15/6/2009 - A Touch of Luxury in the Angus Countryside at Castleton House Hotel

When David and Verity Webster bought Castleton House Hotel near Glamis nine years ago, they were only too aware of the uphill struggle they faced to restore the hotel's former reputation for excellence.

15/6/2009 - Grants Awarded to Rural Projects in Angus

The Rural Tayside Local Action Group (LAG) has announced grant awards to enable a number of local groups to help revitalise communities and support the rural economy.

15/6/2009 - Housing Survey to Take Place in Angus

Angus Council is about to embark on a survey to determine the future housing needs of the county's residents.

15/6/2009 - Professional Pantomime Comes to Arbroath (Oh No It Doesn't)

Arbroath's Webster Theatre has announced its first ever professional pantomime.

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.

11/6/2009 - New Carnoustie High School Officially Opened

The new look Carnoustie High School - the largest single element of Angus Council's multi million Forfar/Carnoustie schools project - has been officially opened.

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 - Angus Museums Awarded Accreditation

All Angus Council museums have been awarded accreditation by Museums Galleries Scotland, the council’s neighbourhood services committee heard at their recent meeting.

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 - Angus College Attracts a Wealth of Business Experience to the Board

This week it was all change with the first meeting of the Angus College Board of Governors welcoming, not only a new Chair Graham Hay and Vice Chair Paul Grant, but four new members.

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 - Road Casualty Reduction Figures in Angus Exceed National Target

Angus has once again recorded a decrease in the number of casualties on its roads.

3/6/2009 - Legal Status of Disabled Persons' Parking Places Changes on 1 October 2009

On 1 October the law regarding disabled persons' parking places changes.

3/6/2009 - Door To Door Service At Forfar Library

A new door to door service for library users in Forfar has been launched.

3/6/2009 - Junction Improvements on A933 Forfar Road/Kirkton Road

A left turn lane is to be created in Kirkton Road, at the junction with Forfar Road on the A933 in Arbroath.

3/6/2009 - National Community Learning and Development Conference in Angus

Providing effective leadership in making a positive difference to Scotland's communities, is the theme of a national conference which opened in Angus on Tuesday 2 June.

3/6/2009 - Official Opening of New-Look Carlogie Primary School

The fifth school to be completed as part of Angus Council's £50M new schools project in Forfar and Carnoustie has been officially opened.

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.

3/6/2009 - Social Work and Health Forum Marks Second Anniversary

Angus Council Social Work and Health local practitioner forum met in Arbroath on Wednesday 3 June to celebrate the group’s second successful year.

3/6/2009 - 'Working for Families' Project Helps People into Training, Employment or Volunteering

A scheme that assists people into training, employment or volunteering by providing childcare and specialist advice has helped hundreds of Angus people reach their potential in the past five years.

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.

21/5/2009 - Angus Volunteer Academy is Finalist in Scotland's Adult Learners Awards

The Angus Volunteer Academy, along with one of the participants at the Academy, are finalists in Scotland's Adult Learners Awards.

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.

23/4/2009 - Silver Lapwing Awards Offer Cash Prizes to Green-Fingered Agricultural Businesses

Throughout the farming community, the FWAG Silver Lapwing Awards are acknowledged as the most prestigious conservation competition, promoting environmental best practice in today's commercial farming sector. The awards for 2009 - the 30th Silver Lapwing Award - are now open for entries.

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 - Balvenie Artisan Awards 2009 Offer Cash Prizes to People and Businesses Working in the Crafts Sector

The Balvenie Artisan Awards 2009 are open to anyone in the UK who uses a traditional skill to earn their living from crafts.

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

31/3/2009 - Dundee and Angus Tourism Partnership Launches an Innovation & Development Fund of £140K for Local Tourism Businesses

A new fund totalling £140K has been set up through a partnership between Destination Dundee and Angus and Dundee Area Tourism Partnership, to offer local tourism businesses the opportunity of funding towards innovative projects which will add to the area’s economic growth.

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 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.