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The Fordmill activities team

Care home thanks 'fantastic' activities team

Jean Burness is pictured with fellow residents and McDonald’s staff.

McDonald's welcomes oldest customer on return visit to restaurant

A roads department report based on a traffic survey suggested that Gowanbank did not have a speeding problem. (Google Maps)

Forfar residents win bid for 20mph speed limit

David Anderson, who was been working most recently in Gaza. (Pic: UK-Med)

OBE for Angus nurse in recognition of medical service overseas

The festival will be based at Montrose Museum. (Google/Nick Birse)

Montrose festival celebrates poets links to town and county

Residents have suggested a number of measures to cut vehicles' speed. (Google Maps)

Bid to slow down speeding drivers set for council showdown following delay

Fordmill was rated highly for its support of residents and for the attitude of its staff. (Google Maps)

High rating for Montrose home’s level of care and support

The Aspen, seen on a recent call at Montrose.

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Local cafe home hosts free monthly community cafe

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Home receives 'excellent' care inspectorate rating

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Montrose care home residents get on their blue suede shoes

Montrose Port CEO Tom Hutchison is pictured with Frank Burns, InterMoor general manager.

Port client expands Montrose operation

The ill-fated Odyssey at Aberdeen. (Photo by Maurice Napier)

Shipping Lines - Whyte John incident recalled almost 75 years on

House of Dun is continuing to welcome guests throughout the winter.

House of Dun among NTS properties which are welcoming winter visitors

Kerne berthed near the new Everton Stadium, Liverpool

Shipping Lines - Montrose-built veteran vessel goes into winter lay-up

Liam Kerr is calling for a rethink of the proposal.

MSPs challenge Scottish Government plans for ticket stations

Atlantic Merlin (left) and sister ship Atlantic Kestrel pictured in St John’s harbour.

Shipping Lines - Knitted poppy catches the eye at Canadian Remembrance parade

A familiar scene at the Sea Oil marine base in the early 1980s.

Shipping Lines - German heavy-lift shipping company’s high profile was relativel...

An elaborate bed cover worked by Lady Augusta Gordon.

Angus textiles take a starring role in new Edinburgh exhibition

Industrial Ruby, a former Beluga heavy lift cargo ship.

Shipping Lines - From the early onset of a northern winter

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

Planners said the marquee would have a “significant adverse impact”.

Shipping Lines - Montrose port’s long-standing trade with the Baltic

Eleanor McEvoy will play at The Playhouse in Montrose this month.

Montrose Date for Irish Star Eleanor McEvoy

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

Audiences can watch the Christmas concert at the Montrose Playhouse

André Rieu’s annual Christmas concert coming to Montrose cinema

A sailing ship leaves the South Esk bound for a faraway shore

Shipping Lines - Speculating on a brief tale of a ‘lang awa’ ship

Around 50 people have signed a petition asking for measures to cut speeding through Gowanbank. (Google Maps)

Forfar residents' bid to slow down speeding drivers set to go before councillors

The Romanian-built Siem Barracuda IRM vessel departs Montrose.

Shipping Lines - Ships keep arriving from shipyards old and new

Pictured: Robin Beattie, Georgia Carter (AFCCT) and Stacey Culloch.

Arbroath FC Community Trust appealing for coats to boost annual campaign

Bill Duff is council leader while Brian Boyd has left the administration.

New council leader elected by administration

Erosion is badly affecting the dunes near the links courses. (Google Maps)

Councillors agree £10,000 ‘temporary fix’ to move rock armour at Montrose golf c...

Alvei comes home after 104 years. (Photo – Seonaid Ross).

Shipping Lines - A look back at the shipbuilding past of the Montrose Wet Dock

Captain Tom Hutchison, MPA chief executive, is presented with the Best Practice Award.

Montrose port recognised for 'best practice' in first renewables awards

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Montrose Care Home Residents Delight MSP Mairi Gougeon At St Cyrus Nature Reserv...

The annual fly-in features a host of activities for aviation fans and all the family.

Air enthusiasts will be winging their way to Montrose this weekend for annual fl...

RNA has a studio sited inside Montrose Academy. (Google Maps)

Radio station seeking Montrose pupils as presenters

The new facility will be built at Union Park, home of Montrose Cricket and Rugby Club. (Google Maps)

Montrose sports hub gets the green light

Sine Bres seen in Montrose in late July this year.

Shipping Lines - Two small ports which closed due to the march of progress

The plans attracted a raft of objections, but developer Renewable Energy System says the project will help to meet an increased demand for green energy. (Pic: RES)

50MW Montrose battery storage plant near House of Dun gets green light

Feed Helgeland proudly flew the flag of Norway in Montrose.

Shipping Lines - Wartime skipshunden Bamse remembered at port ceremony

Pictured is the Haifa-built ship recently seen at Montrose port.

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The Caroline leaves her berth on the South Quay heading for south-east Asia

Shipping Lines - New arrivals offer a window on the world shipbuilding scene

Members of the Armed Forces can enjoy a hot breakfast at Tesco cafes on 30th June

Tesco in Montrose to thank Armed Forces with free breakfasts this weekend
Members of the Armed Forces will be able to get a free hot breakfast at the Tesco cafe in Montrose to mark the Armed Forces Day celebration in June.

Premises around Forfar, Montrose and Kirrie now have access.

Angus broadband milestone reached

Old Montrose Farm covers just over 600 acres next to Montrose Basin, offering an opportunity to acquire a “best in class” property.

Family farm with royal connections up for sale

The Chinese-built freighter comes alongside the South Quay, Montrose port.

Shipping Lines - Two entirely different ships with the same name

The proposed deal will now be taken to full council.

Pavilion and bowling green sale hits hurdle

Annabel Forbes is pictured receiving her award.

Angus butchers bring home the bacon from national awards

Pictured are Brandon Bryant, Craig Bruce, Pert Bruce Construction MD, Garry Adam, director and chartered architect at Adam & Gordon Architects and Captain Tom Hutchison.

Work under way to restore Montrose's historic custom house

The Adam Christie Foundation was formally launched by Dave Ramsay B.E.M., Major Ronnie Proctor M.B.E, Susan Curran, Heritage Learning & Engagement Lead from ANGUSalive.

New foundation to further knowledge about Montrose's 'outsider artis' Adam Chris...

Matthew Buchanan (left) is pictured with artist/designer Mickey Fenton. (Pic: Hospitalfield)

Montrose chosen as site for first Covid memorial bench

Aldi's Forfar store is one of two in Angus.

The search is on for new supermarket sites in Angus

The month-long programme includes a variety of activities, including buggy walks.

Month-long programme promoting walks for health and happiness

The Queen's Close shelter has been empty since a fatal fire occurred there in 2007. (Google Maps)

Bid to covert unused homeless hostel into aparthotel recommended for approval

Mercury Drone Ports, based in Montrose, received £1 million in capital funding last year.

Drone port highlighted as key achievement

Alan is pictured with his treasured Triumph Bonneville. (Wallace Ferrier)

Bike fan surprised to be reunited with favourite wheels

The business, base has acquired two blocks of warehouses on Broomfield Industrial Estate.

£2m warehouse investment restates shipping firm’s commitment to Montrose

Storyteller Cara Roberts will run sessions at Gannochy and Montrose on October 22.

Nature stories in the great Angus countryside

The new exhibit featuring the work of Adam Christie will be on display to the public at Montrose Museum from Saturday.

New exhibit raises profile of Montrose's ‘Gentle Shetlander'

This year’s North East Open Studios will feature more than 350 artists specialising in a range of different media.

Annual open studios event set to welcome public

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Stephen Gethins is pictured with Mark Kent, John Stirling and staff during the visit.

Site visit provides chance to discuss challenges to whisky industry

“For many of my constituents here in Angus South, this wasn’t just a delay in their retirement. It was a devastating blow to their financial stability.” (Pic: John Devlin/National World)

Holyrood Notes - Pension changes broke a vital trust

Shireen Chambers, Future Woodlands Scotland chief executive, welcomed the charity’s involvement with the awards.

New category for this year’s ‘tree oscars’