- Pine marten control called for
- Direct flights 'key for economy'
- Bronze sculpture stolen from museum
- Navy diver joins Concordia probe
- Independence plan 'may block bank'
- Moore suggests earlier referendum
- Nursery man accused of sex offences
- Murder jury retraces woman's steps
- 'Serious failings' at health board
- Cottage death OAP 'was murdered'
- Man held over street stabbing death
- Security guard robbed of £10,000
- SNP 'running away' from referendum
- '400 Scottish jobs lost every week'
- Police merger VAT 'means staff hit'
- Pupils updated on exam reform plans
- 47% of youth hide mental ill health
- Police target speeding drivers
- Ewing backs bid to host green bank
- Wheelchair fall puts MP in hospital
Community News
Widen the scope of community campus
THE proposed community campus came under the spotlight when the the City of Brechin and District Community Council met for the first time on Tuesday of last week.
Recycling road show
A recycling road show will visit Brechin as part of Angus Council’s support of a national campaign highlighting the benefits of recycling.
National libraries day
Celebrate this year’s National Libraries Day on Saturday, February 4 with an exciting programme of events in all Angus libraries.
Working together for the village of Edzell
Working together for the better of the village is the focus of Edzell Village Improvement Society’s (EVIS) annual general meeting in February.
Announcements
: Birth
Published in the Brechin Advertiser on 16 February 2012
: Acknowledgement
Published in the Brechin Advertiser on 16 February 2012
The Rev. Pauline Mary Thomson : Obituary
Published in the Brechin Advertiser on 09 February 2012
Elizabeth Annie Broadley : Memorial
Published in the Brechin Advertiser on 09 February 2012
Nan Warden : Obituary
Published in the Brechin Advertiser on 15 December 2011
Down Memory Lane
Arthur’s memories of Brechin yesteryear
One woman’s recent memories of Abbie’s sweet treats has brought back some very found memories for another reader of the Brechiner.
School Notes
Maisondieu holds Scots nicht
This year, Maisondieu Primary School endeavoured to showcase a wider variety of talent at their annual Scots Nicht Concert, held on January 26.
Lost in translation
MEMBERS of Brechin’s nursery community, left angered by comments regarding the quality of nursing in private nurseries in last week’s Brechiner, have been reassured that the comments “have been lost in translation.”
Maisondieu primary one kids enjoy Scots day
Primary one pupils at Maisondieu Primary enjoyed a Scots day on Friday, January 27, writes the Maisondieu Pupil Press Team.
Applications sought for Guildry Travel Award
The Dean of the Guildry of Brechin, J. Stewart Hill, has invited applications for the Guildry Travel Award 2012 which is open to young people in the Brechin area to facilitate travel for personal development.
Andover schoolkids know their Burns
Andover Primary School held a presentation of awards for their Burns Poetry competition.
Jobs
Did you receive your cold weather payment?
Residents of Brechin and Forfar, who are entitled to receive Cold Weather payments, have been advised to check that they have received payments for the week of January 11 to 17 after the recent cold weather.
Local Businesses
Revamp for Hillview flats
HILLVIEW could be set for regeneration if Angus Council approve plans to demolish a number of flats.
Works set to start on Damacre Road
Brechin’s Damacre Road will see carriageway and footway works taking place on the week commencing Monday, February 27.
AHA tries to keep costs as low as it can
THE Angus Housing Association has set its budget for 2012/13 at just over £6.1 million and agreed to limit its rent increase for next year to 5.4%.
Mixed views on how city fared in budget
Brechin has been short changed again in this year’s Angus Council budget claims opposition councillor Mairi Evans.
Brechin company picks up top awards
Alba/SB, based in Brechin, is celebrating after collecting gold, silver and bronze at the prestigious Swimming Pool and Allied Trades Association (SPATA) Awards, held last on Sunday at the De Vere Grand Hotel, Brighton.
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Weather for Brechin
Wednesday 22 February 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 7 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 26 mph
Wind direction: South west
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 3 C to 12 C
Wind Speed: 30 mph
Wind direction: South west
