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Witnesses sought after car vandalism
Police in Brechin are appealing for information after reports of a car being vandalised in the town.
Where am I?
Can you guess the location of the latest picture in our ‘Where am I?’ series? Last time the picture was of the trade mark sign on the Dalhousie Bar window, which looks on to Market Street. If you think you know the location of this week’s offering, let us know by contacting us via Facebook at www.facebook.com/thebrechinadvertiser or on Twitter @The_Brechiner.
End of the road for Brechin’s River Danube motorcyclist
Brechin motorcyclist Stewart Mowat has returned from his adventure along the Danube River - much earlier than originally planned.
Thought of the week
My brother in law and his wife have been here enjoying Brechin and Scotland/Angus for the past couple of weeks. Thanks to all you friendly folk who have made a good impression on them during this time.
Winner of Brechin quiz announced
Elizabeth Ross from 14 Provost Road, Brechin has been crowned champion of the Brechin Retailers’ Group’s quiz on the town.
Chief executive revealed for WES
Women’s Enterprise Scotland (WES) has announced the appointment of Margaret Gibson as its new chief executive.
Brechin rugby club
It was a special night for members of Brechin Junior Rugby club on Saturday, May 25, as they held their annual awards night.
Surprise award for Brechin business
A local Brechin business has had it’s quality work recognised after they became certified members of The Guild Of Master Craftsmen.
Mark Beaumont completes cross Scotland challenge
Scottish adventurer, Mark Beaumont, has successfully completed his cross-Scotland fund-rasing challenge in aid of STV appeal.
Nigel Don says SNP is delivering more police
Angus North and Mearns MSP, Nigel Don, has said that the SNP government is delivering more police and safer communities.
The benefits of Celebrate Fund
Community, arts, cultural and sports groups and schools planning to mark the 2014 Commonwealth Games could benefit from grants of up to £10,000 to support new and existing events and activities that mark the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Target defeat disappoints Angus MP
Angus MP Mike Weir has expressed his disappointment that the efforts to achieve a decarbonisation target in the Energy Bill were defeated.
Hydrus step up recruitment
A top Brechin business has recently secured business deals worth £1.8 million that has resulted in the creation of seven new jobs.
Bet you didn’t see that coming
A former Brechin pub that has been closed for nearly two years could be set to open its doors - but this time as a bookmakers.
Aircrew Association
Tayside Aircrew Association held a meeting at McDiarmid Park in Perth on Thursday, May 30.
Where am I?
Can you guess the location of the latest picture in our ‘Where am I?’ series? Last time the picture was of the top of the Stracathro Hall in Inchbare. If you think you know the location of this week’s offering, let us know via Facebook at www.facebook.com/thebrechinadvertiser or on Twitter @the_brechiner.
Forces Day parade
Local people will be given the chance to show their support for the armed forces at a special event in Arbroath on Saturday (tomorrow).
Reports of fuel theft in Trinity
Police are appealing for anyone with any information regarding the theft of fuel from two lorries which were parked and unattended at Trinity Garden Centre, Trinity, Brechin.
Big Lunch success for Gardner Memorial
Gardner Memorial Church hosted a community lunch in St Ninian’s Square to mark the 60th anniversary of the coronation on Sunday.
Information sought after unsolicited call
Police in Brechin are appealing for information after a male made an unsolicited call to an elderly female on the pretence if supplying a ‘therapy pad’.
Angus Book Award 2013 winner announced
Angus Book Award 2013’s winner was announced on Wednesday, June 5, after second year pupils from all Angus schools voted for their winner.
Holly hopes to make a difference in Malaysia
Moving to a foreign country where you don’t know the language might not sound like the first thing you would do but one teenager is doing just that.
Parking issue for Argyll Street
A local resident of Argyll Street, Brechin, is fed up of the parking issues blighting the street when Brechin Bowling Club have matches.
Vandalism to car reported
Police in Brechin are seeking information after reports of vandalism to a car in the area.
Council pledge ICT funding for schools
Angus Council has pledged funding for schools to ensure that they have access to the latest information technology.
Summer safety on Tayside’s roads.
Police Scotland Tayside Division is appealing to all road users – pedestrians, drivers and passengers – not to be complacent about their own safety and that of others around them.
Join our ‘Summer of Love’
The sun has finally made an appearance ... and with it will hopefully come the green shoots of recovery for local businesses.
Angus Show name art winner
Lathallan pupil, Megan MacPherson (aged 12) has won the Angus Show art competition to design the show’s programme cover.
Fatal accident on A90
A woman has died after being involved in a collision on the A90 near to Stracathro in the early hours of this morning.
Bursary awarded to Brechin artist
A former pupil of Brechin High School has presented a piece of artwork of Brechin’s Mechanics Institute to the Civic Trust committee.
Where am I?
Can you guess the location of the latest picture in our ‘Where am I?’ series? Last time the picture was of the ‘a’ in the Andover Primary school sign. If you think you know the location of this week’s offering, let us know via Facebook at www.facebook.com/thebrechinadvertiser or on Twitter @the_brechiner.
Armed officers attend flat in Brechin
Armed police officers attended a flat in Brechin yesterday evening when they recovered a weapon.
Nicole to shave hair for cancer charity
It will not just be sheep getting sheared at the Angus Show as one brave Edzell teen is getting her head shaved to raise money for charity.
Guide lists events in Angus this summer
A whole feast of events is on offer to visitors and Angus residents with the launch of the 2013 Summer in Angus guide.
Edzell welcomes Riley owners for rally
Edzell played host to over 50 splendid Riley cars and their proud owners as association marked their 25th annual Weekend rally.
Listener numbers in decline
Angus Talking Newspaper Association discussed the decline in listener numbers at their recent annual general meeting.
Famous Scots back the ‘see me’ campaign
Scottish celebrities have added their voice to the ‘See me’ campaign and are urging Brechin and Angus residents to ‘just listen’
Nail technician wins top gong at awards
Edzell Woods nail technician, Christina Pert, has proven her skill coming out top at the INAA.com Scottish Hair and Beauty Awards 2013.
Increase in flood scheme costings
An increase in expected costs for Brechin’s Flood Prevention Scheme will need additional council funding, which has not been budgeted for.
Scottish first for Angus Council
Angus Council is the first council in Scotland to change an empty property into an affordable home under a government scheme
Conferences in Angus and Dundee 2012 gave economy a £55 million boost
It has been revealed that conferences held in the Dundee and Angus area in 2012 have generated over £55 million for the local economy.
Office bearers remain unchanged
At the recent annual general meeting of the Watson-Watt society all office bearers were returned as follows: Chairman - Stewart Hill, vice-chairman - Robert Martin, treasurer - Mike Holland, secretary - Brian Mitchell.
Praise given to Watson-Watt memorial statue
The successful creation of a memorial statue for Robert Watson-Watt has been praised by a former university professor.
Works scheduled for A90
Drivers on the A90 near Brechin are set to see an improvement on the 1.4 kilometre stretch between Keithock and Stracathro services.
Where am I?
Can you guess the location of the latest picture in our “Where am I?” series? Last time the picture was of the sign at the Caledonian Railway crossing that takes you from the nature trail to Drumachlie Park. If you think you know the location of this week’s picture, let us know via Facebook at www.facebook.com/thebrechinadvertiser or on Twitter @the_brechiner.
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.
Stracathro WRI collection
Members of Stracathro WRI have rallied round to support the Backpack Project run by the charity Mary’s Meals.
Big lunch looms for Brechin
With less than two weeks until their lunch date, organisers at Brechin’s Gardner Memorial Church will be hoping the weather is fair for their Big Lunch event.
Bursary award for North Angus Football Schools Association
North Angus Football Schools Association today (May 22)became a recipient of the coveted ‘Go for it Scotland!’ sports bursary, by Quality Meat Scotland and sportscotland
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Weather for Brechin
Tuesday 18 June 2013
Today
Cloudy
Temperature: 9 C to 12 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: South
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 9 C to 17 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
Wind direction: South west
