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The Cossans project is one of two that BLC Energy has proposed. (Pic: Karl-Friedrich Hohl/Getty Images)

Solar farm and energy storage system proposed for site near Glamis

The carved stone is one of only around 200 to have been found

Rare Pictish carved stone comes home to be displayed in Angus village

Swimmers are learning the crucial Water Safety Code as well as basic floating techniques. (Pic: Jamie Williamson)

Angus children learn how to be safe around water during Drowing Prevention Week

David Luckin said that members want to focus on priority issues.

Co-op's community fund is now open for applications from Angus groups

Stephen Gethins is pictured with Bookhouse manager Peter Rome.

Broughty Ferry bookshop congratulated in Parliament for awards listing

James Grantham, from Angus Growers (centre) accepts Innovation in Farming Award at last year’s ceremony.

Annual awards offer recognition for rural trailblazers

Laura Forsyth accepts the £20,000 cheque from Montrose Port Authority CEO Tom Hutchison. (Pic: Jonathan Addie)

Port donates £20k to support charity's Kilimanjaro climb

The warnings follow instances of antisocial behaviour at some Scottish Water reservoirs.

Warning to stay safe near Angus watercourses this summer

East Haven Together received a Spring Clean Scotland Heroes Award.

East Haven Together recognised for collecting tonnes of litter during annual cam...

Balmossie’s status is currently being considered as part of a Scotland-wide review. (Pic: Google Maps)

Campaign to save Balmossie Fire Station receives cross-party support from counci...

Stephen Gethins with Nigel Dunnett and Lucy Byatt from Hospitalfield.

MP congratulates Hospitalfield Arts Garden on winning silver gilt at Chelsea Flo...

Head teacher Jennifer Garnes is pictured with staff and pupils and some of the Emotional Works materials used in classes.

Forfar primary is the the first in the county to achieve gold accreditation

Kai delivers his joke to the audience at the Scottish Parliament.

Tannadice pupil has MSPs in fits of laughter in national competition

Erin Cuthbert is backing the search for Scotland's Best Worst Pitch.

Spesavers is lining up to help grassroots football clubs to improve their pitche...

The school brought home a championship title among its trophy haul.

Dancers win champions title

Montrosian ohn Grant Gordon is encouraging fellow veterans in the area to go along to the event.

National charity brings awareness event to Montrose for veterans with sight loss

The festival programme includes 25 activities in different locations across the county. (Pic: VisitScotland)

New Angus festival highilghts Angus as a top destination

One of the pheasant carcasses left on land at The Guynd estate near Arbroath.

Forfar man sentenced for covering pheasant carcasses in rat poison over feud wit...

Seven local beaches have been listed among this year’s awards.

Angus beaches named among country’s best in annual awards

The work is concentrating on sites for berths 9, 10 and 11, which will extend the port’s capacity by 30%.

Next steps taken in £115m development of Montrose Port

Archie Shepherd’s prize-winning entry, ‘One Hidden Frog’.

Montrose pupil's frog photo hops into first place in national young reporters' c...

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The Denburn Way factory has been put on the market. (Google Maps)

Brechin factory for sale following firm's collapse with loss of 50 jobs

The idea was put forward by the activities team of Julia and Moira.

Montrose care home extends its dementia disco after successful first event

Lloyd Gwishiri will scale one of the iconic Kelpies before abseiling off the top of the 38-metre high structure.

Brechin dad faces fear of heights to raise funds for Children First

Pictured at the competition's launch are: (back, l-r) mountain rescue team member Deirdre Matthew, project co-ordinator Victoria Simpson, Andie Sewing School director Gillian McIver; (front l-r) Kirsten Wallace, UNESCO City of Design Dundee Project co-ordinator; Andie Sewing School student Zoe and sewing teacher Hannah Watson with Hamish the Highland Coo.

Young designers are being invited to design a new tartan for mountain rescue ser...

The PDSA is asking animal lovers in and around Arbroath to have a clear-out and donate their unwanted items.

PDSA appeals for stock boost to its Arbroath shop

The knitters are pictured taking a break during their journey.

'Craftivists' undertake cycle journey to highlight CO2 pipeline plan

Pupils from Websters and Monifieth try the contents of a field ration pack.

Youngsters sample life on Royal Marines base as part of annual initiative

Mr Gethins presents the Angus Council tie at the Ukraine embassy.

MP urges more Angus support for Ukraine

The band will be on stage in Montrose Town Hall on Saturday.

Royal Marines concert in Montrose this weekend in aid of military charity
Music fans will be in for a treat this Saturday, May 31. when the Band of His Majesty’s Royal Marines Scotland will perform in Montrose in aid of Armed Forces ...

Scottish Water is asking customers to be mindful of their water use and is offering advice on how to cut their consumption.

The public are heeding pleas to use water more efficiently

The Margaret Olive puts to sea after Saturday’s ceremony. (RNLI Montrose/Phoenix Photography)

Montrose's new lifeboat named in memory of lifelong RNLI supporter

Wendy and Dannie were highly commended by judges.

Angus duo contribute to £31,000 fundraising total through annual cook-off

ASH Scotland wants young people in Angus to speak up about the vape industry.

Young people in Angus are being urged to give their views about the vape industr...

Carnoustie-born author Ed James.

Amendment to government bill hailed by Angus author as victory of 'ethical AI de...

Arbroath Town Board wants as many people as possible to have say on how the funding can be spent.

Town board workshops to help shape Arbroath's future

The Glenesk Hotel brought home two awards. (Google Maps)

Angus hotels take top spots at annual industry awards

Bothy Trading founder Kim Cameron with some of the company’s Gunshot Whisky.

Bothy Trading lands major deal with Co-op for launch of whisky in stores

Walk & Talk events have been held in Angus and in other areas of Scotland. The funding will help to extend the programme.

Lottery grant will be used to extend well-being programme for farming community

Scottish Flood Forum attended with Flo the Flood Bus. (Pic: Angus Council)

More than 100 turn out for Reslience Roadshow

James Campbell from Broughty Ferry, who was reported missing on Monday,

Police appeal for information after 82-year-old reported missing

Scotland has had the driest start to the year since 1964.

Customers urged to use water efficiently to help maintain normal supplies

The Blaeberry bumbelee is typically found on moorland above 300 metres. (Pic: Jamie Buxton-Gould)

Walkers and climbers asked to help keep track of the Blaeberry bumblebee

GoFibre is celebrating reaching 1000 customers in Montrose with a special event this Saturday.

‘Thank you’ event for Montrosians as broadband milestone reached

Many areas in Scotland are facing an extreme risk of wildfire, and the public have been warned against using naked flames.

Warning against using naked flames as Scotland faces extreme risk of wildfire

Kai Allet, who will attend the competition’s final at the Scottish Parliament.

Kai's joke is top of the class for Holyrood competition

The annual campaign encourages farmers to be aware of the dangers of working near overhead powerlines.

Annual campaign highlights the potential dangers of working near powerlines

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