Frustration grows as Travellers set up camp at Forfar Loch
A summer of discontent over Traveller encampments in Forfar has escalated after the latest arrival of a group at Forfar Loch Country Park.
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Struggling Angus Council tenants ring up 73,000 bill
Struggling tenants owe Angus Council more than 73,000 because of the so-called bedroom tax.
Tayside police chiefs warn: ‘The greatest threat to your child online is to believe there is no real threat’
The advances in technology have made it harder than ever to keep our children safe.
‘Spanish Plume’ to spark thunder and lightning over Tayside this weekend
Lightning, heavy rain and even hail have been forecast for the start of Rewind Festival.
Achieving recycling targets ‘will be challenging’
Angus residents will have to change their attitudes and “think recycling” if the local authority is to avoid stringent landfill fines.
Starter Packs charity forced to close due to lack of funding
A lifeline charity which has helped thousands of vulnerable people start in new homes has been forced to close its doors after more than a decade.
New mobile phone fines welcomed by Tayside road safety chief
Plans to double the penalty for motorists caught using their mobile phone at the wheel have been welcomed by a Tayside road safety chief.
Asbestos-related referrals up 28% in Tayside
The number of people in Tayside being referred for asbestos-related illnesses has increased by 28% in just one year.
2014 UK Challenge the ‘toughest’ for David
David Anderson admitted he had faced his toughest task yet as he went head-to-head against a host of Olympians across a series of gruelling tests at the 2014 UK Challenge in Snowdonia.
One Direction’s gift cheers up Angus teen Kelsey
A disabled Angus teenager, who was heartbroken to miss One Direction’s June concert in Edinburgh, has received a personalised gift from the band.
VIDEO: Thunder and lightning storms strike Tayside
Tayside was battered by heavy storms this afternoon with some areas experiencing thunder and lightning.
Firm lodges appeal over Angus windfarm bid
An appeal has been lodged with the Scottish Government by the developers behind plans for the biggest windfarm in Angus.
‘Angus legionella cases due to compost exposure’
Bags of compost have been identified as the likely source of two legionella cases in Angus, a report has found.
Doors to open on interim office of FriockHub project
A disused school in Friockheim will open its doors later this month as the first step in the FriockHub project gets under way.
Parade to mark 70th anniversary of Bamse’s death
A number of events this weekend will mark the 70th anniversary of the death and burial of Norwegian sea dog Bamse.
Tayside Contracts to sue local quarry for 800k
Tayside Contracts is set to sue a local quarry for 800,000.
New Tayside drugs figures ‘hugely worrying’
More than 500 people aged under 18 have been accused of drug offences in Tayside over the last five years, new figures have revealed.
New Tayside drugs figures ‘hugely worrying’
More than 500 people aged under 18 have been accused of drug offences in Tayside over the last five years, new figures have revealed.
Warning after Montrose fire sparked by tealight
Firefighters have warned residents to take care after an unattended candle caused a house fire in Montrose.
Carnoustie police looking for missing Andrew
Police in Carnoustie are looking for help to trace a missing 31-year-old man.