Monthly Archives: November 2010
Apparitions in Angus
From Montrose to Mearns, Angus is full of ghostly goings on. With Hallowe’en not long past, the Dispatch and Herald went on a ghost hunt, with a little help from Forbes Inglis and his newly published book ‘Phantoms and Fairies, … Continue reading
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Worries over rise in Angus dog attacks
The chair of Forfar Community Council is calling for dog owners to be more responsible in the wake of an increase in the number of dog attacks in the Angus area. Isobel Ross commented after figures released by Tayside Police … Continue reading
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Energy agreement over cold calling
Homes in Angus displaying Doorstopper No Cold Calling stickers will no longer be approached by salespeople representing energy providers. A new code of practice has been adopted by Energy Sure on behalf of The Association of Energy Suppliers in accordance … Continue reading
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Award for cold calling crusader
A FORFAR woman has had her efforts in stamping out cold callers recognised at an award ceremony last week. Karen Kelly was presented with an award by the Association of Scottish Neighbourhood Watches (AOSNW) in recognition of the work she … Continue reading
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Don’t mix medicine and alcohol
People across Angus are being warned of the dangers of mixing medication and alcohol. Over the next few months, visitors to pharmacies in the area will find an information leaflet, produced by the Focus on Alcohol Angus partner agencies, in … Continue reading
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Care urged over sat-navs
Tayside Police are warning car owners not to leave satelite navigation equipment in their vehicles following a spate of thefts. Police are advising owners to remove the equipment when they leave their vehicle unattended and to remove cradles from the … Continue reading
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Are you eligible for war badge?
With Remembrance Day just past, seafarers who engaged in non-combat roles during military conflict are being encouraged to apply for a badge recognising their input in the war efforts. There is concern that some who qualify may not be aware … Continue reading
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Alcohol-related matters in focus
Angus Council held their first ‘Alcohol Matters’ event in the Forfar’s Reid Hall last week. The event brought together NHS Tayside and Tayside Police, as well as people from the licensed trade and other community members from across Angus, to … Continue reading
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Golf club captains come to the fore
Four former lady captains of Forfar Golf Club have raised £170 for charity. Greta Dorward, Katherine Thornton, Ann Millar and Alice Whyte ran a raffle in aid of the Pakistan Floods Appeal and presented a cheque to Vicky Peterkin, of … Continue reading
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Animal charity worries over dog abandonment
The vice-chairman of a local charity for abandoned dogs has urged the public not to over-react and abandon their pets in the wake of recent dog attacks. Ian Robb of Help for Abandoned Animals in Arbroath has taken in a … Continue reading
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