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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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Council looks to Europe
ANGUS council is to look to Europe to help boost the local economy. The council has identified four industries that are essential to the Angus economy and is applying to the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Lowlands and Uplands Programme … Continue reading
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Scribblers welcome speakers
ANGUS Writers’ Circle has enjoyed a busy summer packed with visits from guest speakers. They welcomed Scottish writer and poet Kenneth Stevens as judge to their poetry competition and he delighted members by giving the detailed feedback on their entries. … Continue reading
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Tenant participation
COUNCIL tenants in Angus are becoming increasingly involved in key issues involving their neighbourhoods. This year, tenants were involved in setting rents and more than 800 tenants replied to a questionnaire regarding rent setting options.
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1st stop 2 shop
A SOUTH Street business is due to reopen after an extensive period of refurbishment. 1st Stop 2 Shop will start trading again at 10.30am on Wednesday, September 1 and will be opened by Angus Provost Ruth Lesley Melville.
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Mums-to-be given vitamins
NHS Tayside is aiming so give women the best possible start to their pregnancy by offering them free vitamins. Women already taking part in the government’s Healthy Start scheme already receive free vitamins but, for the first time, midwives will … Continue reading
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Council fund community activities
ANGUS Council has awarded more than £7000 to a range of local community organisations. The grants are part of a scheme which aims to support support small community and voluntary groups across Angus by providing help for projects involving arts, … Continue reading
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Swinney urges people to register for voting
WITH the next Holyrood election less than a year away, North Tayside MSP John Swinney is urging his constituents to make sure they are registered to vote. Scots will next be called to the polls in May next year and … Continue reading
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Busy week for road runners
CLUB members travelled to Fife this week to take part in the 23rd Ceres 8 event. Amid a field of 150 runners, Carnagie Harrier John Hargreaves claimed victory in a time of 45:46, closely followed by Rodger van Gompel of … Continue reading
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Mick makes a difference
A FORFAR man who cycled around Scotland has raised around £2000 for charity. Mick McKeown (73) is donating the money to the Royal British Legion Scotland’s Forces Family Travel Aid campaign. Starting from Arbroath in July this year, Mick planned … Continue reading
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