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Raising awareness at Forfar Academy

Pupils at Forfar Academy were given the opportunity to learn another language without speaking when Deafblind Scotland’s “Touching Lives” project came to visit the school.

Help is at hand for those with arthritis

Are you living with arthritis? The Angus Arthritis Forum invites you to comepop in the Parkview Community Care Centre in Carnoustie on Wednesday, February 29 between 6.30pm and 8.30pm.

Disgusted by dogs’ ‘dirt’

THE on-going problem of dogs’ dirt in Forfar is not going away, with more and more residents contacting the “Dispatch” to speak of their “utter disgust” at the mess that is now being left throughout the town (writes Janet Thomson).

Angus roll of honour

Angus Council sports development team is calling on the local Angus community to turn out in force and celebrate the sporting stars of Angus as they step into the spotlight for their annual sports awards ceremony.

Young people sought for media initiative

Based in Forfar, Young Scot (Angus) and Angus Youth Action are looking to bring together a dynamic team of 14-25 year olds who would be interested in developing skills and experience in journalism, media and the creative world.

Scottish Headlines rss

More uni courses cut in England

The number of full-time undergraduate courses on offer at Scottish universities has fallen 3% since 2006, compared with a 27% drop for the whole of the UK, a report has found.

Tax-dodging landlords 'targeted'

Landlords who dodge tax on income from their properties in Scotland are to be targeted by HM Revenue and Customs.

Housing market recovery 'not there'

The housing market has "plateaued" and shows no sign of "vigorous recovery", according to a report.

Murder jury retraces woman's steps

The jury in the trial of a man accused of murdering bookkeeper Suzanne Pilley has retraced her last known movements before she went missing.

'Serious failings' at health board

Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon has ordered a health board to "urgently review" its freedom of information policy after it held back more than 50 reports on serious incidents at its hospitals.

Features rss

The Vet Says

CONTINUING our series of articles on pet topics written by the vets and nurses at the Thrums Veterinary Group.

It’s the Dispatch’s 128th birthday!

EXACTLY 128 years ago, on February 15, 1884, the very first editions of the Forfar Dispatch were published.

Showbiz rss

Mendes: Craig real man like Connery

James Bond director Sam Mendes has said Daniel Craig is a "real man" on screen, just like previous 007 Sean Connery.

Kelly reveals horse fall 'fright'

Lorraine Kelly has told how she suffered a "real fright" when she fell from a horse, which then stamped on her leg.

Cyndi Lauper makes theatrical debut

A new musical bringing together Tony Award winner Harvey Fierstein and rock icon Cyndi Lauper will put its best foot forward in Chicago this autumn.

Thomas and Bird land sitcom deal

Inbetweeners stars Joe Thomas and Simon Bird have landed a series for their First World War sitcom, Chickens.

One Direction make Capital blunder

One Direction have upset bosses at London radio station Capital FM after mistakenly thanking BBC Radio 1 following their success at the Brit Awards.

Health rss

Drugs warning from Tayside Police

Tayside Police is concerned about the number of recent deaths that may be related to use of illicit drugs.

Paying tribute to organ donors

NHS Tayside’s Organ Donation Committee is hosting its inaugural memorial service later this year to pay tribute to all those who have donated organs in Tayside.

Managing fatigue

A new free self management course to help people manage their tiredness and fatigue is due to start at Brechin Infirmary.

Return of Sport Relief to Angus

The Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile is back – and it’s coming to Angus!

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Thursday 23 February 2012

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