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Ken McClure attends Angus reading group
Brechin book-lovers are invited to the third annual Reading Group Day in Angus, at Carnoustie Library on Saturday (June 1) from 2 to 3.30 p.m.
Blanket flood premiums are unfair
The news that Scottish homes may be subsidising flood insurance in the UK as a totally unacceptable anomaly by a local MSP.
In the pipeline
Planning permission is being sought for the following projects in the Brechin area:-
Angus Council exhibits at All-Energy Show
Angus Council will be promoting the county to show that it is ideally placed to service the offshore wind and renewables markets at a major event this week.
Projects in the pipeline
Planning permission is being sought for the following project in Brechin and the surrounding area:-
Murder and misdeed topic for Forbes’ book
Historical murders and misdeeds from the Angus area are the main focus of a brand new book by local author, Forbes Inglis.
Insurers announce extension to flood agreement
The Association of British Insurers has confirmed its members will offer flood insurance for an extra month beyond the end of the current agreement.
Compensate motorist urges Weir
News that two major oil companies are being investigated over price fixing for road fuel has been met with anger by a local MP.
Warning given to dog owner and litter louts
People who drop litter or who leave dog mess on The Stables land have been warned - the premises is covered by CCTV.
Positive news from oil and gas industry
Angus MP Mike Weir has welcomed the news from the UK oil and gas sector that the future for the industry is positive .
Save lives: Clean your hands event
Health workers from across NHS Tayside supported the World Health Organisation’s SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands initiative celebrating hand hygiene promotion and improvement on Sunday, May 5.
Litter is an issue from the Northwater Bridge to Brechin
Further complaints about litter have been lodged with the Brechin Advertiser this week, with some readers even sending in pictures.
Historical archives sought for Glencadam Distillery
Information about the history of Glencadam Distillery, established in 1825, is being sought from members of local community.
Skills development project launched by NHSTayside
A PROJECT to develop the skills of non-clinical support staff across all areas of support services within NHS Tayside including portering, domestic services and catering was launched on Thursday, May 2.
Former Edzell RAF airbase gets development approval
Aberdeenshire councillors this week approved plans for a £250million sustainable community proposed for land at the former RAF airbase at Edzell.
Mike Weir encouraged by off grid discussions
ANGUS MP Mike Weir has been encouraged by a meeting to discuss problems faced by off gas grid energy consumers.
New tenants must receive Tenant Information Pack
An announcement by the Minister for Housing and Welfare, Margaret Burgess that landlords will have a legal duty to provide the Tenant Information Pack (TIP) to new tenants has been welcomed by Angus North and Mearns MSP Nigel Don.
Don calls for views on Regulatory Reform Bill
ANGUS North and Mearns MSP Nigel Don has urged businesses, organisations and individuals concerned with environmental regulations to make their views on The Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Bill known to the Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment (RACCE) Committee, ahead of the review of the Bill in coming weeks.
Business’s relocation to Brechin is paying off
A LEADING Brechin business has announced that apprenticeships will be used along with a recruitment drive to help tackle an increase in demand for services.
Angus motorists urged to watch out for deer on roads
Motorists in Brechin and across Angus have been urged to keep an eye out for deer on the roads during May.
Don hosts farmers market at the Scottish Parliament
THE SCOTTISH Parliament was the venue for a farmers’ market last week, when Angus North and Mearns MSP, Nigel Don, hosted the event to help raises awareness about the benefits associated with supporting local producers.
Risk to farming not understood
Concerns about the effect the plans to end direct payments out of the Common Agricultural Policy can have on Scottish farming, has seen the Scotland Office come under fire.
Lane closed on A90 following incident
One lane of the southbound carriageway of the A90 at the B966 Keithock - B974 Luthermuir area has been closed due to an incident involving one vehicle.
Procedure change at South Port
Residents in Brechin’s South Port Sheltered Housing Complex are set to be given a new procedure to submit complaints.
Shopping websites in Brechin sought for e-commerce awards
THE SEARCH is on for Brechin’s best shopping website.
Amateur filmmakers wanted
Amateur filmmakers in Angus are being encouraged to enter their own short films to the 2013 Co-operative Film Festival.
Brechin based home buyers urged to share deposit struggle stories
BRECHIN based home buyers who are having difficulty in raising a mortgage deposit are being urged to get in touch with The MaxTen Campaign.
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Weather for Brechin
Friday 24 May 2013
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Temperature: 3 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 25 mph
Wind direction: North east
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Temperature: 6 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
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