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Three organisations in the area have received funding, including Broughty Ferry in Bloom. (Google Maps)

Broughty Ferry horticultural group among grant recipients

The line’s route will go through Angus, Aberdeenshire and Perth and Kinross.

SSEN launches the first of four preliminary community funds

The projects involves FLS and other local landowners.

First stage of glen river restoration is now complete

The £100,000 grant will fund external repairs to the building. (Google Maps)

Arbroath Court house project shares in £600k funding

Liam Kerr is calling for a rethink of the proposal.

MSPs challenge Scottish Government plans for ticket stations

Project grants will be between £500 and £5000.

Art funding to help challenge mental health stigma and discrimination

Michael Marra (left) is pictured with CEO Tom Hutchison during his tour of Montrose Port.

Shadow secretary tours Montrose Port on fact-finding visit

The business will occupy the former keeper's cottage.

Gin Bothy is the first business to move into restored glen buildings

Pictured (From left) are Karen Stewart, RSABI Trainee Trustee; estate director Andrew Brough; Steven Cumming, General Manager, Glamis Castle and Carol McLaren, RSABI CEO.

Glamis Castle to host festive lunch for senior members of the farming community

The new system will move blood test and monitoring appointments to local GP surgeries.

Change to how diabetes is treated in Angus

The grant will fund sensory packs for those with additional support needs.

Angus libraries win funding for new sensory facilities

Councillors could approve the castle’s closure and its return to owner Historic Environment Scotland.

Councillors to decide future running of Broughty Castle Museum

Some of the pupils are pictured outside the school with Living Streets mascot Strider.

Ferryden pupils tackle irresponsible drivers at their school gates

The Langlands family from Angus ran plantations in Jamaica in the 18th century.

New project to look at Angus’s role in the slave trade

Dan Edwards, SGN social impact programme lead

Keep safe from ‘silent killer’ in the home

The Dundee University project is being led by Professor Lesley Colvin.

Patients invited to take part in study to Study to establish extent of chronic p...

The Angus Engineering initiative recently visited Muirfield Primary School in Arbroath. Picutred are some of the P5 pupils who took part, with Rachel Gordon from Dundee Science Centre.

New partnership initiative to encourage new generation of engineers

Angie and Annie with Eli and Luke.

Horse power a sustainable option for power company's new lines project

An elaborate bed cover worked by Lady Augusta Gordon.

Angus textiles take a starring role in new Edinburgh exhibition

Kim McDonald (right) presents the cheque to Kathleen Blythe.

Forfar fitness frenzy raises funds for local charity

The site is near Templeton Farm, Birkhill.

Plans for new 50MW battery farm in Angus recommended for approval

The pupils were given the tour after sucess in a competition run by Dundee Science Centre.

Pupils win opportunity to see on board state-of-the-art support vessel

Some of the pupils are pictured on the starting line ready to go. Angus schools performed well in the regional finals.

Arbroath pupils top the table in schools' F1 challenge

Pictured (l-r) are: Simon Hewitt, Principal of Dundee & Angus College, Kathryn Lindsay, Chief Executive of Angus Council, Tom Hutchison, Montrose Port Authority Chief Executive

New renewables skills academy to be developed at Montrose

A search of the area where the eagle was last recorded turned up neither a dead bird nor its tag.

Investigation after tagged eagle disappears over Angus grouse moor

Police are investigating.

Police appeal for information after high value theft in Monifieth

Fund chairman Peter Peacock.

Application deadline for SSEN Community Fund approaching

Brechin Men’s Shed will welcome visitors on November 19.

Brechin Men’s Shed set to welcome the public

Scott Nicoll, from ANGUSalive, with Strathmore Sharks Rugby Club and the new defibrillator in Forfar.

New life-saving defibrillators installed at Angus sports venues

Scooters are illegal to use in public.

E-scooter seized as police warn of vehicles’ legality

Kim Henderson and Susan Campbell from The Stag are pictured with the award.

Forfar bar wins top award for the quality of its beer
A Forfar hostelry was named as one of the winners in this year's Scottish Licensed Trade News (SLTN) Awards

The group, which has surgeries in Forfar, Kirriemuir, Blairgowrie and Scone, was named Health Provider of the Year. (Google Maps)

Angus veterinary group named as top health provider

The exhibition centres on David G Pullar’s book ‘Wee Bessie’.

New exhibition celebrates life and cultural legacy of prominent storyteller

Mr Doogan has brought together a variety of agencies and organisations to provide advice to constituents.

MP organises special surgeries providing advice on keeping warm this winter

Stephen Gethins MP and board chairman Peter Stirling have secured a meeting with Communities Minister Alex Norris.

Case for Arbroath’s promised £20m funding taken to Westminster

Recipients are pictured at the recent Carnoustie Golf Links awards evening.

Carnoustie Golf Links’ donations exceed £500k over 10 years

Charities have until Monday (November 4) to nominate themselves.

Angus charities invited to apply for £75,000 donation

The children are pictured ready to tackle the world of forensics.

Schoolchildren investigate the world of crime during three-day camp

Ashbrook's fun day will be held at the nursery this Saturday.

Hallowe'en fun at Arbroath nursery in support of local charity

Volunteers are needed in-store to liaise with customers.

Volunteer appeal to support UK's biggest food drive

The Physical Activity Grants programme is now in its fourth year.

Grants available to help people with Parkinson's to get active

Kirriemuir Apple Day will be held this Saturday.

Kirriemuir is ready to celebrate its annual Apple Day

Buoys have been deployed off the coast near Arbroath. (Google Maps)

Project being conducted off Angus coast is helping to forecast coastal flooding

Graeme Dey is pictured with Derek and Gwen during his visit.

Angus MSP hails ‘community spirit’ during visit to Carnoustie Men’s Shed

The project will involved the successful candidates spending 10 days in a remote part of the national park.

Open invitation for artists’ residency in national park

Mr Doogan in urging residents to claim their entitlement.

Park home residents urged to check heating payment entitlement

Lorna Strachan and occupational therapists Lynn Borrie and Lynne Hughes with the staff guide.

NHS Tayside nature prescription project up for national award

Air station heritage centre chairman Stuart Archibald is pictured with Gavin Davey from the RAF Benevolent Fund.

Montrose Air Station Heritage Centre joins RAF charity's welfare network