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Call for free wi-fi in Angus stations
Local commuters have been “short-changed” by the introduction of free wi-fi at the country’s railway stations, a north east MSP has claimed.
Apprentices - the aces of tomorrow
Local employer GSK has taken part enthusiastically in Scottish Apprenticeship Week, currently running, as it ‘grows its own staff’.
Navy drops in to visit academy
Montrose Academy pupils had the chance recently to see over an operational helicopter when the Royal Navy dropped in for a visit.
Grants for all aspects
Communities can apply to the HLF’s fund for grants covering a variety of projects, which could include:-
Objections to loss of privacy
Residents in a Ferryden street now feel they are “living in a prison” after their boundary hedge was replaced with a mesh fence.
Wardens patrol to tackle dog fouling
Angus Council’s community wardens have been in action in Montrose recently tackling dog fouling at hot spots around the town.Local councillor Bill Duff requested the wardens carry out evening patrols after receiving complaints about fouling in areas of the town centre.The wardens now have powers to issue spot fines to dog owners who allow their animals to foul the pavements or other public ground.
Sport
Seals champions
Montrose and District Seals have held their Individual Medley Championships , and four new swimmers moved up from developers to trainers.
Fantastic season for MYFC U-14s
Montrose Youth Under-14s football team completed their league campaign with a thumping victory to finish the season in style.
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Three local pupils of Lathallan School have been selected for the Tayside and Fife Girls’ Rugby Under-15 Pathways squad.
Draws made for links tourney
The draw machine has been busy at Montrose Golf Links, with Links Championship, George Lloyd and Charles Webster announced.
Lifestyle
Property - do-it-yourself
If you’ve watched one episode of Grand Designs too many and have been bitten by the self-build bug, be prepared for a bumpy ride.
Accordion and Fiddle Club
Montrose Accordion and Fiddle Club met at the usual venue of the Park Hotel for the May meeting which was another great evening.
Done roman? get the villa look
An airy, elegant home with decorative tiles and nature-inspired murals, where the outdoors blends seamlessly with the indoors, would be an enviable property by today’s standards.
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Saints and sinners abound in The Apollo Players’ latest production, ‘Guys and Dolls’ which is being staged at Montrose Town Hall this week.
Print transition for local author
MONTROSE author Chris Longmuir has published her two best-selling ebooks as paperbacks due to requests from readers.
Property - Do-it-yourself tips
One of the best ways to make your home more suited to your needs, especially if you have a growing family or want to work from home, is to add a bedroom.
Community
Urgent plea for CAB volunteers
The Angus Citizens’ Advice Bureau is asking local people to get involved as volunteer board members of volunteer general advisers.
Busy agenda at Hillside CC
Hillside, Dun and Logie Pert met at Craigo, with Mrs Kitty Ritchie presiding, and thanks were extended to Montrose Emergency Services.
Raft race provides “a great day out”
Despite torrential rain and high water conditions on Saturday, Marykirk’s annual raft race went ahead on Sunday as planned.
‘Ace’ prizes at Ishbel’s AM-AM
Last year, Ishbel Weir raised a fantastic £22,000-plus for the Multiple Sclerosis Therapy (Tayside) Ltd centre, Peddie Street, Dundee.
Consultation continues
The future of eight Montrose parks which were facing the loss of play equipment due to proposed council budget cuts has yet to be discussed.
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Weather for Montrose
Saturday 25 May 2013
Today
Sunny
Temperature: 6 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
Wind direction: South
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 8 C to 12 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
Wind direction: South
