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The school will be redeveloped to incorporate the original 1930s building.

Contractor appointed for Penicuik High School redevelopment

The company said it believed that the Forfar site is “no long sustainable”. (Google Maps)

Proposed factory closure puts Strathmore Water jobs at risk

Santander’s Arbroath branch will close on June 17. (Wallace Ferrier)

Arbroath's branch of Santander to close its doors permanently in June

Matt and Zander Fagerson are pictured with Nick Welsh, Strathmore RFC’s business development manager.

Angus rugby stars team up with Scottish Gas and Forfar club to support a sustain...

Apex City Quay Hotel and Spa in Dundee won Best Hotel Experience at last year’s national final.

Entries are now open for the annual Scottish Thistle Awards

Pictured are Alicia Gardiner (left) and Iyla Greig from Montrose Academy, which was designated Angus’s first Fairtrade secondary school.

Competition gives young Montrose artists the chance to design new Fairtrade logo

The team are pictured during their 24-hour challenge.

24-hour row raises funds for Atlantic challenge

Conor Forbes said that passengers may be eligible for compensation. (Pic: Gibson Digital)

Charity issues advice for air passengers affected by Heathrow fire

Pictured are the latest group of students to graduate from the Healthcare Academy course.

College celebrates Healthcare Academy’s 50th graduation

The group, based at Studio 132 in Forfar, will be on stage on April 10. (John MacKenzie/Wikipedia)

Forfar youth theatre group to perform in National Theatre festival

The RNLI’s face-to-face fundraising team offers a chance to work in a number of locations, including Broughty Ferry.

RNLI seeking new faces for its fundraising team

The £3.2 million grant from Scottish Enterprise will go towards the development of Montrose Port Industrial Park.

New agreement to promote investment at Montrose Port

The annual Spring Clean starts this Friday and runs for a month.

Appeal for Angus public to join annual Spring Clean to tackle local litter probl...

The charity has seen a 24% increase in people getting in touch about giving up their pets.

Drop-in session to learn more about animal charity’s plans

The road was closed until 9.30pm on Friday.

Witness appeal after driver critically injured in A90 crash

The survey is seeking to establish current treatment methods.

Angus land managers are being urged to contributed to bracken management survey

Forestry and Land Scotland currently has 28 apprentices working across Scotland.

Apprentices are filling vital forestry roles across Scotland

Sarah Tebbs would like to see more women pursue a career in stonemasonry and other heritage crafts.

Stonemason Sarah shows that traditional skills are no longer jobs for the boys

The charity’s expert team is ready to give advice on debt problems.

Advice available as families face 'triple whammy' of rising costs

Councillor Lloyd Melville is aiming to secure the SNP candidacy for Angus South.

Councillor announces bid to win SNP candidacy for Angus South

The price of charging EVs will rise to 60p per kWh. (Google Maps)

The cost of charging an EV in Angus will rise from next month

Members of the team visited Street Soccer Scotland to discuss quitting.

NHS Tayside is pitching to help the region's smokers to ‘Quit and Win’

The proposals set out FLS’s aims for the glens over the next decade.

Management plan for Angus glens reaches final draft stage

Nancy will celebrate her birthday with family and fellow residents.

Care home appeals for the public to help celebrate resident's 100th birthday

Mr Swinney heard from residents about the difficulties faced by the community following Storm Babet.

First Minister hears first-hand of Storm Babet's impact on Brechin

Engineered sandbags have been placed at some of the dunes’ most vulnerable areas.

Montrose coastal erosion measures up for consultation

Dave Doogan MP is pictured with Pancreatic Cancer UK CEO Diana Jupp.

MP hears about effects of shortage of pancreatic cancer treatment

Pictured at the launch are Graham Nicolson, area manager Craig Hutton, and Linsey Cairns and Georgina Bushell from CHAS.

Annual supermarket sweep will be in aid of CHAS

Volunteer Denise McLaren is calling for better understanding of people with mental health issues.

Alliance asking for help to end stigma and shame surrounding mental health

The cash allocation means the castle will be able to open for the summer season. (Tim Vickers)

Broughty Castle summer opening assured after council allocates funding

More than 200 community organisations across Scotland are members, including some in the Angus and Dundee areas.

Open invitation to Angus communities to join nature-friendy network
Environmental charity, Keep Scotland Beautiful is inviting nature-friendly Angus communities to join a Q&A session to hear about the Climate and Nature Friendly...

The company has chosen Alzheimer’s Research UK as its new fundraising partner.

Dobbies launches new fundraising campaign for Alzheimer's charity

The plan aims to reduce the risk of wildfires and ensure better preparedness if they do break out.

Call for views on national park’s plan to tackle wildfires

The two-day event was held at the MSIP Skills Academy. (Google Maps)

Angus pupils take part in annual STEM Expo

Members are pictured at the recent annual meeting at the Roslin Institute.

Two members of the Angus farming community elected to regional committee

Money raised will support children across the north of Scotland.

Children's charity urging Angus fundraiser to take on the Marathon March challen...

Mr McLennan said it is important renters know their rights.

Campaign to highlight tenants’ rights

Community groups across Scotland are running projects to help pollinators to thrive.

Angus horticultural projects are helping to boost pollinator numbers

The free event is open to members of the Angus farming community.

Well-being event in Forfar to support mental health among farming community

The work being carried out in Glen Prosen could be crucial to boosting numbers of wild salmon and sea trout.

Glen Prozen river restoration will help to boost fish numbers

St Andrews is one of the beaches covered by the RNLI’s lifeguard service.

The RNLI is on a recruitment drive for its beach lifeguard service

Ninewells Hospital.

Foundation launches new service for patients in Ninewells Hospital

See Me volunteer Lisa Gourley said that such campaigns are vital to help open up supportive conversations.

Angus takes time to talk about mental health

The work will affect a 1400m stretch of the northbound carriageway between the B966 and 260 metres south of the Inchbare Junction.

Work due to start on next stage of continuing A90 resurfacing project

Mr Gethins is pictured with staff during his visit to the centre.

MP praises work of Angus Carers Centre

The club’s exhibition is running now at The Meffan on West High Street.

Kirriemuir Photography Club mounts first exhibition at The Meffan

Councillor Lloyd Melville.

Councillor warns of local authority's £5m burden to meet National Insurance cont...

Alison Nolan is appealing for investment in the county’s library service to continue. (Pic: Nick Mailer)

Plea to council to keep investing in Angus's library service