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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

”I received an apology from the SNP farming minister after I raised the question of prime agricultural land being lost in Angus and the Mearns.”

New flyover at Laurencekirk junction is needed now

“Both of these factories aren’t just totemic for Angus, they are vital employers with a future in our towns.” (Pic: Google Maps)

Holyrood Notes - Angus is facing ‘huge losses’ to jobs and wider economy

Picture (l-r) Perth A Kinross Council eader Cllr Grant Laing; Angus Council leader Cllr Bill Duff; Dundee City Council leader Cllr Mark Flynn, and Fife Council leader, Cllr David Ross.

More than £300m of Tay Cities Region Deal funding has been allocated across area

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

Cara Hilton, Senior Policy Manager at Trussell

Disabled people shouldn’t bear the brunt of the challenges our country faces

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

Mairi Gougeon MSP.

Consultation opens on Scottish Government's Rural Delivery Plan

”Progress is now rapidly being made to revitalise the building for a range of community uses.” (Google Maps)

Holyrood Notes - Helping businesses to thrive

Councillor Lloyd Melville.

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

(Photo: ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Scottish disability benefit rates rising in April: how much you'll get

Foodbank volunteers unload food bank donations. Credit: Chris Lacey Photography

Change coming for families with more than two children - but not soon enough

“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

The event will be held in Dundee tomorrow.

Speed limit consultation event in Dundee

Fiona Campbell, CEO of the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers.

Figures reveal economic impact of short-term lets

The Soil Association Scotland has said that going organic is an “obvious solution’ in the face of climate change.

Whole farm plan now required to qualify for payment scheme

Scottish secondary school rankings are broadly based on Higher exam results

Explainer How Scotland's best high schools are ranked - based on 'gold standard'

Head of Innovation at InnoScot Health, Robert Rea

North East expansion of perinatal mental health support is ‘important step’ beli...

Liam Kerr is calling for a rethink of the proposal.

MSPs challenge Scottish Government plans for ticket stations

Scottish Edge CEO, Evelyn McDonald and COO Kevin Walls

Scottish EDGE announces new Dundee & Angus award category

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

Angus libraries win funding for new sensory facilities

Day trips from Dundee that you don't need a car for

Day trips from Dundee that you don't need a car for

Being diagnosed early can maximise the treatment options available.

Public urged to 'be the early bird' and report unusual symptoms

With just over 500 capercaillie left, the species could be extinct in the next 30 years.

Five-year plan to try to pull capercaillie back from brink of extinction

The event attracted more than 30 scientists from across the UK.

Glen is ‘living laboratory’ for climage change project

Turning the thermostat down a couple of degrees could make a difference.

Energy saving advice as households see bills rise

L-R: Susan Stewart, Caledonia Housing Association’s Neighbourhood Officer, Naomi and Scott Shelton, tenants.

New development has welcomed first tenants

Councillors gave a deadline of Christmas for the necessary improvements to be completed. (Google Maps)

Short term let bid delayed due to fire safety concerns

Councillors agreed the funding proposals this week.

Angus set to benefit from £500k in extra funding for road maintenance

Angus Integrated Drug & Alcohol Recovery Service is based in Arbroath. (Google Maps)

Grant of almost £300k for Angus drug support and recovery service

Graeme Dey MSP.

Welcome for new R100 broadband figures

The solar farm, near Fowlis, will feature around 150,000 panels.

Controversial Berryhill solar farm seeks two-year extension

Shirley-Anne Soverville is urging parents to check their eligibility.

Parents urged to check benefit criteria

Brechin was one of the worst-hit areas in the country. (Wallace Ferrier)

Angus Council secures £7m Bellwin Babet payout

Tess White, Conservative deputy health and social care spokesperson

Call for end to mental health postcode lottery

The Scottish Invasive Species Initiative is looking for volunteers to help fill gaps in its existing network of volunteers.

Project calls for volunteers to help combat Angus predator problem

Scotland’s Towns Partnership Interim Chief Officer Kimberley Guthrie.

‘Don’t just turn to the online giants on Black Friday’ - Scotland Loves Local

Angus South MSP Graeme Dey.

MSP Welcomes local impact of Scottish Government Funds

Home Energy Scotland can provide advice on home improvements.

Funds for home improvements to cut energy use

Graeme Dey MSP.

Angus MSP welcomes new Memorial Book

Pictured are Grant Moir, Cairngorms National Park Authority chief executive; Biodiversity Minister Lorna Slater and Cairngorms National Park Authority Board convener Sandy Bremner.

Funding for Cairngorms National Park conservation projects

While supportive, councillors still raised concerns over some householders’ financial arrangements.

Broad support for council tax rise

MSP Graeme Dey is urging Angus stakeholders to contribute.

Chance to help shape future of fishing industry
Angus South MSP Graeme Dey has welcomed Scottish Government plans to boost the fishing industry in Angus while protecting Scotland’s marine environment.

The research may inform future policies around the rural economy.

Volunteers sought for new survey on rural life

Graeme Dey MSP has welcomed the recent figures on housing.

1,691 Affordable Homes Built in Angus Under the SNP

The new planting will also help to improve the wider environment.

Boost for tree planting around rivers and streams

Reports of deaths have increased.

Warning to avoid dead seabirds on Angus beaches

The scheme included a small grants scheme and advice tailored to help with business development.

More than 80 Angus businesses helped by support scheme

The pupils learned about different aspects of food production, joined by Mairi Gougeon MSP.

Funding helps children connect with food production

The industry is calling for the Scottish Government to drop its current policy.

Call for public to back petition

The cost of parking illegally is about to get more expensive. (Lisa Ferguson)

Rise in parking fines

The funding will help to provide extra ranger cover for Glen Doll over the summer.

Additional ranger cover for Angus glen

Christine Sharp, Adult & Community Libraries Lead, and Lesley Matthews, Libraries Operations Lead, ready to welcome visitors to the first Libraries on the Move event.

Angus library project takes to the road

The ballot will run until June 19.

College staff balloted on industrial action

The council is inviting expressions of interest up to Monday, June 12.

Angus Place-Based Investment Fund inviting applications from community projects

The Mulberry Unit at Stracathro Hospital closed due to insufficient staffing, meaning patients now have to travel miles for treatment.

Stop the platitudes and get to grips with mental health treatment

Students from Dundee University have been working on the concept across Angus.

Angus study helping to shape national planning policy

Cycling Without Age Scotland has flourished significantly

Cycling Without Age a beacon of hope

Maciej Alexander, Angus Carers Centre CEO

Leading the way to support unpaid carers

The local EIS-FELA branch has opened a survey for members’ views.

College lecturers begin campaign against prospect of compulsory redundancies

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

‘Thank you’ event for Montrosians as broadband milestone reached

Councillor Lloyd Melville, who will contest the Angus South constituency.

SNP chooses sitting councillor as Angus South parliamentary candidate

Conservative MSP Tess White.

Tess White chosen as Conservative candidate for Angus North and Mearns