Forfar Dispatch - News Feed

Tickets now on sale for Annie

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:31:56 GMT

Over 40 young singers, dancers and actors from Forfar and Kirriemuir are currently rehearsing for their next show.

Quiz night at the Plough for Relay for Life

Thu, 23 May 2013 09:19:15 GMT

The West End Campers team for the Relay for Life in Kirriemuir are holding a quiz night in the Plough, Forfar on Friday (May 24) at 7.30 p.m.

Man dies following one vehicle crash

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:54:55 GMT

A 42-year-old man, who had not been named at the time of going to press, has died after his van tipped over on Lindsay Street, Kirriemuir.

Council praise for Sophie-Ann’s successful campaign

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:15:05 GMT

Angus Council is supporting a Forfar school girl in her efforts to highlight and tackle the problem of dog fouling around her school area.

Library corner

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:08:46 GMT

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Praise for local support for air ambulance service

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:55:29 GMT

The generosity of people of Forfar and Kirriemuir in supporting a new air ambulance was outlined to members of Forfar Community Council.

Heavy rain weather warning

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:10:13 GMT

Police Scotland is urging drivers to take the utmost care on the roads as heavy rain, hailstones and thunderstorms are set to sweep across Tayside this afternoon and into the evening.

More than 12k wi-fi hotspots are in Angus

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:12:17 GMT

Angus is now home to more than 12,800 BT wi-fi hotspots, joining the list of 464,700 hotspots that exist in Scotland alone.

A fun day in memory of Laura

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:22:40 GMT

Staff and pupils of Forfar Academy pulled out all the stops on Sunday to host a major fund-raising event at Murton Farm.

Temporary home for Kirriemuir Library

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:03:11 GMT

Kirriemuir Library is moving to a temporary new home while the premises undergo a facelift.

Breakfast event for Angus businesses

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:47:05 GMT

Kinnettles Castle near Forfar is partnering with Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce to host a free business breakfast on Thursday, May 30.

Holyrood visit for cardiac group

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:40:37 GMT

First Minister Alex Salmond and fellow MSPs were given an insight into the valuable work of the Angus Cardiac Group at Holyrood last week.

North Street Chip Shop offer

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:14:12 GMT

This week’s special offer at North Street Chip Shop - buy one fish supper, get one free, is for one day only - Monday, May 20.

Loons Lottery draw

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:00:53 GMT

There was no jackpot winner in this week’s Loons Lottery.

Kirrie Police crack down on boy racers in and around town

Mon, 13 May 2013 07:40:17 GMT

Police officers in Kirriemuir are continuing to actively address the issues caused by boy racers and their anti-social driving in the town.

Further major investment secured for Orchardbank

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:34:36 GMT

Angus Council and the Muir Group have announced the latest investment at Orchardbank which is the main business park in Forfar.

Rewarded for act of bravery at prison

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:16:46 GMT

A Forfar man has been recognised for his bravery in defusing a dangerous incident involving an armed prisoner at Perth Prison.

Little cheer from Queen’s speech

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:29:00 GMT

Angus MP Mike Weir has commented on Wednesday’s Queen’s Speech stating that, in his opinion, it holds “little cheer for Angus”.

Meetup for members

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:18:10 GMT

THE ANGUS Credit Union Ltd. will be holding a meet-up on Monday, May 13 at St. Margaret’s Church Hall in Forfar.

Appeal over smashed windows

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:41:31 GMT

Officers in Forfar are investigating vandalism to the old house building within the Scottish Water complex at Orchardbank Industrial Estate.