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Apprentices - the aces of tomorrow

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:07:53 GMT

Local employer GSK has taken part enthusiastically in Scottish Apprenticeship Week, currently running, as it ‘grows its own staff’.

Wardens patrol to tackle dog fouling

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:02:56 GMT

Angus Council’s community wardens have been in action in Montrose recently tackling dog fouling at hot spots around the town.Local councillor Bill Duff requested the wardens carry out evening patrols after receiving complaints about fouling in areas of the town centre.The wardens now have powers to issue spot fines to dog owners who allow their animals to foul the pavements or other public ground.

Objections to loss of privacy

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:18:16 GMT

Residents in a Ferryden street now feel they are “living in a prison” after their boundary hedge was replaced with a mesh fence.

“Upbeat” meeting with GSK management

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:43:10 GMT

Continuing investment in Glaxosmithkline’s (GSK) Montrose site is a vote of confidence in the company’s workforce, local MP Mike Weir has said.

Grants for all aspects

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:41:02 GMT

Communities can apply to the HLF’s fund for grants covering a variety of projects, which could include:-

Navy drops in to visit academy

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:40:47 GMT

Montrose Academy pupils had the chance recently to see over an operational helicopter when the Royal Navy dropped in for a visit.

Call for free wi-fi in Angus stations

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:42:40 GMT

Local commuters have been “short-changed” by the introduction of free wi-fi at the country’s railway stations, a north east MSP has claimed.

Warning after diesel thefts

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:52:40 GMT

Police Scotland is warning people in rural communities to be on their guard after a recent spate of diesel thefts in the Tayside area.

Academy pupils to cycle 100 miles

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:46:22 GMT

A three-day cycling trip to Glen Prosen will be undertaken by a number of Montrose Academy pupils from June 2 to 4.

We are the dumping ground

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:42:40 GMT

Our passion for plastic is leaving an unforgivable legacy of litter on Scotland’s beaches, says UK’s leading marine charity.

Children encouraged to show pride in their town

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:40:52 GMT

Local school pupils are being asked to show off how proud they are of their home town by entering a national postcard design competition.

Positive view of North Sea oil reserves

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:38:34 GMT

The bright future ahead of the oil and gas sector has been highlighted as the CEO of Oil and Gas UK made clear that he personally expects North Sea reserves to be higher than current estimates of 24 billion barrels.

RN crew visit new Lifeboat shop

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:28:31 GMT

An officer and several members of the crew of HMS Montrose had a hectic round of visits last week.

Economic spin-off for Angus

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:16:44 GMT

Angus is expected to receive a significant economic spin-off from Dundee’s £1 billion waterfront project, according to a recent report given at Montrose Rotary Club.

Helping pupils in partnership school

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:02:41 GMT

This year the Montrose Academy Nyumbani Group organised a uniform free day in school to raise funds for its partnership school in Africa.

Councillors’ expenses - David May most thrifty

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:43:26 GMT

The total cost of Angus councillors’ remuneration and expenses since last year’s May election until to March 31 this year, is £558,744.

Court closure emergency meeting

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:53:47 GMT

A public meeting will be held on Friday (May 17), in the Old & Abbey Church Hall, Arbroath, concerning the proposed closure of the town’s Court.

No cheer in Queen’s Speech says MP

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:51:08 GMT

ANGUS MP Mike Weir has said that today’s Queens Speech holds “little cheer for Angus “ and that it reflects the “ obsession that the Tories have with the advance of UKIP”.

Experiment to place recycling bins at stations

Wed, 08 May 2013 08:49:59 GMT

SCOTRAIL is experimenting with recycling bins at a number of Scottish stations, and if the experiment is successful it is likely that Montrose would be added to the list.

Photos to celebrate natural diversity

Wed, 08 May 2013 08:45:26 GMT

KEEN photographers are being urged to capture the diversity of Scotland’s wildlife by entering Scottish Natural Heritage’s (SNH) annual photo competition.