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Schools All Angus schools are closed today Bin collections All scheduled bin collections have been suspended today (10 Feb) due to weather conditions. Recycling centres Due to the current conditions all seven recycling centres are closed today (Wed 10 Feb) Public Transport Smith & Sons Coaches: Service 30 & 47A are not running 10.2.21 JP […]

All community vaccination clinics across Tayside are operating today as planned so people should attend if it is safe for them to do so. Please find the latest update for the vaccination centres in Tayside below: Caird Hall, Dundee – Open Dewar’s Centre, Perth – Open Blairgowrie Town Hall – Open Stracathro Hospital – Open […]

Over 1000 wellbeing boxes have been created to help young people struggling with mental and emotional health distress during lockdown. The Corner Wellbeing Boxes contain items such as a stress ball, mindfulness colouring book and various leaflets to use if people are feeling upset or anxious, to help them relax and to promote positive mental […]

All community vaccination clinics across Tayside are operating today as planned.  These are at:   Caird Hall, Dundee   Dewar’s Centre, Perth   Blairgowrie Town Hall   Stracathro Hospital   Montrose Links Health Centre   Whitehills Health and Community Care Centre, Forfar   Arbroath Infirmary   Everyone who is due to attend for their vaccination, […]

Young people in Tayside who may be struggling with their feelings during lockdown are being encouraged to take care of their emotional wellbeing. With lockdown restrictions in place and schools currently using remote learning, some young people may feel more isolated and anxious than usual. Diane Caldwell, Clinical Care Group Manager for NHS Tayside’s Child & Adolescent […]

With the potential for adverse weather in parts of Tayside over the weekend we would like to assure members of the public that all of our existing vaccination sessions are due to go ahead so please attend as planned.    However, if we need to cancel any of our clinics, we will share this information through […]

Members of the public are being asked for their views on the use of Body Worn Video (BWV) by armed police officers when interacting with communities in Scotland. BWV has been shown to have a positive impact on the safety of the public and the officers wearing it, and all other armed police units in […]

Community vaccination centres are being created in Dundee, Angus and Perth & Kinross as part of the next phase of NHS Tayside’s COVID-19 vaccination programme.   Locations   Work is underway to set up vaccination centres at: Caird Hall in Dundee Dewars Centre in Perth Blairgowrie Town Hall Atholl Leisure Centre in Pitlochry Stracathro Hospital […]

  It is estimated that one in four people will suffer from a mental health illness at some point in their lives. Talking about mental health, or just feeling overwhelmed by everyday worries and concerns, can be difficult, especially for young people. The three Tayside councils (Angus, Dundee City and Perth & Kinross) have joined […]

Teenagers are being encouraged to join a group advising the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland. Bruce Adamson, the Commissioner, works to promote and protect children’s human rights and relies on a Young Advisers Group as one of the key ways to hear directly about the issues that matter. They tell his office when to “raise your voice” and defend children’s rights. During […]

Local social care charity Cornerstone is calling on the local community to get behind its newest initiative to celebrate its 40th birthday. Cornerstone supports over 3,000 people with disabilities and other long-term health conditions across Scotland including across Perth, Dundee & Angus. The charity provides care and support services to 198 people with disabilities locally. […]

  Angus Council is launching a £100,000 campaign to turn empty properties into homes that people want to live in. The Empty Homes Grant Fund will help owners of empty homes to bring long-term unoccupied properties back into residential use. There are an estimated 47,000 long-term empty properties in Scotland, with around 1200 of those in […]

Beware of fake COVID-19 vaccination scam warns NHSScotland Counter Fraud Services NHSScotland Counter Fraud Services has warned the public to be vigilant about fake invitations to have the coronavirus vaccination, sent by scammers. The scam email includes a link to register for the vaccine, but no registration for the real vaccination is required. The fake […]

The public are being urged to seek help and attend hospital as they would have done before COVID-19 if they are experiencing any symptoms of a heart attack.   Clinicians are urging anyone experiencing any symptoms of a heart attack to seek help and attend hospital for treatment, despite the pandemic.   Consultant Cardiologist, Dr […]

Helping Angus keep fit in Lockdown ANGUSalive has launched its very own fitness app to help residents of Angus keep fit while in lockdown. Sports Centres throughout Angus have been closed since Christmas Eve due to restrictions, but all residents and members will be able to take part from the comfort of their very own […]

Housing – Keeping a steady hand on the SHIP’s tiller Angus Council’s Communities Committee has approved its Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) for the next five years. The SHIP prioritises investment in new affordable housing across Angus, ensuring that the Council continues to meet the demand for good quality affordable homes. Through the SHIP, it is estimated […]

NHS Tayside’s COVID-19 vaccination programme is continuing at pace with around 28,000 people in the first priority groups already vaccinated. This is a significant step in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic but the virus is still circulating widely in all communities across Tayside.  It takes 2-3 weeks for the vaccine to give protection and it’s […]

  Angus Council is calling on people in Arbroath to blow away the winter cobwebs and get active with the launch of a new campaign promoting healthier, more environmentally friendly lives. Both residents and workers in the Angus coastal town are invited to sign up to a six-week campaign – Get Active Arbroath – which starts on […]

Children’s Hearings Scotland (CHS) launches their biggest ever national campaign to recruit new volunteer Children’s Panel Members to work with children in their local communities. Panel Members are volunteers from local communities who take part in children’s hearings. Their role is to listen and make legal decisions with and for infants, children and young people. […]

Survey Launch – Experiences of Mental Health Services in Tayside. People with lived experience of mental health services, and their families, have launched a survey which they hope will offer insight into the current state of mental health services in Tayside. This comes one year after the publication of Dr Strang’s ‘Trust and Respect Report’ […]

Time is running out VACMA Angus bursaries: Call for applications from artists and makers in Angus Time is running out for Angus visual artists and craft makers to apply for the Angus Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards (VACMA: Angus), which closes on Tuesday 2 February 2021 at 5pm. Successful applicants will receive £500 or £750 to […]

To limit the spread of COVID-19, further changes have been made to maternity visiting arrangements in Tayside.       Maternity services visiting arrangements are:   Pregnant women may identify one designated visitor to accompany them to their 12 and 20 week scans. If pregnant women cannot attend their antenatal appointments alone, then they should only […]

NHS Tayside is looking for three new non-executive members to join its Board.   NHS Tayside is responsible for meeting the health needs of people living in the Tayside area and provides a comprehensive range of primary, community-based and acute hospital services for the population.   Non-executive members of the Board play a central role in guiding […]

With Covid-19 cases surging across the country, the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) needs 350 people per week to donate Convalescent Plasma during lockdown – and help save the lives of sick coronavirus patients. Potenial donors must: have tested positive for Covid-19 have been symptom-free for 28 days, and now feel fit and well […]

  A warning has been issued for people to stay off the ice at reservoirs and lochs across country parks in Angus. ANGUSalive’s Countryside Rangers are concerned about public safety as the current cold snap has tempted people to take to the ice and are warning people to stay off the frozen water at Monikie […]

On Sunday at 3pm we are fortunate to continue to be able to provide worship on Radio North Angus from Arbroath West Kirk with a recording following the guidelines in place during these restrictions. We welcome you to join us as this week, at the start of this New Year, we will be thinking about […]

Medical, nursing and public health leaders have united in a plea to Tayside to please stick with the rules.   The call comes from frontline clinician Dr David Connell, Nurse Director Claire Pearce and Director of Public Health, Dr Emma Fletcher as hospitals in Tayside are treating more patients with COVID-19, in addition to dealing with […]

Emergency Department team plea as temperatures plummet With temperatures set to plummet overnight, clinical teams in NHS Tayside’s Emergency Departments are encouraging people to stay at home to avoid icy conditions. Hundreds of people have already attended NHS Tayside’s Emergency Departments in Ninewells Hospital and Perth Royal Infirmary in the past week after suffering trips […]

Radio North Angus programming shall alter temporarily owing to the restrictions pertaining to Covid 19. However, RNA has the capacity to maintain broadcasting entirely voluntary locally-produced programming 16 hours per day, complemented by the night service, on FM, DAB, and online.  It is worthy of note that the church services conducted by Rev. Chris Hay, […]

  Stay at Home To minimise the risk of spreading the virus, you must stay at home as much as possible. By law, in a level 4 area, you can only leave your home (or garden) for an essential purpose. There is a list of examples of reasonable excuses below. Although you can leave home […]

As most of you will be aware, a full lockdown shall be implemented from midnight tonight. Please continue to listen to our broadcasts and to view our facebook  “Radio North Angus” for the latest Covid news.

Happy New Year from Radio North Angus to our audiences across Angus and beyond, advertisers/sponsors, benefactors the UK and Scottish Governments and others, Angus Health and Social Care Partnership, Angus Council, ANGUSalive, Ofcom, Bauer Media, “and anyone else who knows us”

  Christmas celebrations may be something that you look forward to but it can also be a difficult time of year for those struggling with their mental health.   Among all the fun and festivities, the festive season can be an overwhelming time and some people may find it difficult to talk about their mental […]

  With the Christmas season upon us, NHS Tayside has launched a new online self help mental health directory to help support wellbeing. The information directory is a list of mental health support and advice organisations, resources and helplines both in Tayside and nationally. The directory was produced as part of NHS Tayside’s Mental Health […]

  From Boxing Day, when all of Scotland moves into Level 4 of the Scottish Government’s coronavirus restrictions system, visiting in hospitals across Tayside will be restricted to essential visits only. This is to limit the spread of coronavirus and to protect vulnerable patients.  On Christmas Day, current visiting arrangements will remain in place in hospitals […]

Special Uplifts Service   From armchairs to z-beds, Angus Council’s waste team has been hard at work to dispose of local resident’s unwanted household items this year. Almost 2000 bulky items have been collected from Angus doorsteps in 2020 as part of the Council’s Special Uplifts service, guaranteeing that the household de-clutter is recycled or disposed of […]

NHS Tayside has launched its annual campaign to help members of the public keep well over the winter months.   The ‘Keep Well in Winter’ campaign aims to share advice about how to look after your own and your family’s health and wellbeing this winter.   There is a dedicated website www.keepwellinwinter.scot.nhs.uk which is a one-stop-shop for information about […]

Following the announcement by the First Minister on Saturday 19 December, Angus Council is making changes to arrangements for the start of term in January. These arrangements are designed to reduce the transmission of Coronavirus (COVID-19). All schools and school-based nurseries will re-open on Wednesday 6 January only for the children of key workers  and for […]

  Following the announcement by the First Minister on Saturday 19 December, Angus Council is making changes to arrangements for the start of term in January. These arrangements are designed to reduce the transmission of Coronavirus (COVID-19). All schools and school-based nurseries will re-open on Wednesday 6 January only for the children of key workers  and […]

Following the announcement from Health Secretary Jeane Freeman, the temporary parking arrangements at Ninewells Hospital have been extended until March 2021. Parking at Ninewells Hospital will continue to be free during this period, however staff and visitors are reminded of the following arrangements. Car Park 5 is for patients and visitors only and has a four-hour time limit. […]

Angus Council Given Green Light to Proceed with a New Monifieth High School. Deputy First Minister John Swinney announced that Angus Council’s Monifieth High School will be one of 25 new schools and campuses to be constructed or refurbished with Scottish Government funding, alongside local authority contributions as Phase 2 of the Learning Estate Investment […]

  All seven of our Recycling Centres will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day (Fri 25 & Sat 26 Dec) and again on New Year’s Day (Fri 1 Jan) and Saturday 2 January. Apart from these festive Public Holidays, normal operating hours will be in place. See our Recycling Centres webpage for more information All […]

There is a rich seam of history that can be detected in Angus Council’s new affordable homes at Brechin’s Damacre Road. The ten new homes, in a range of sizes designed to meet the local community’s needs, regenerate a site formerly occupied by Damacre School, which played a formative role in many Brechiners’ lives over […]

Angus Council is seeking the public’s views on the future of the former Lochside Leisure Centre, and the land immediately around it in Forfar Loch Country Park, Craig O’Loch Road Forfar. The Council is asking the communities of Forfar and Angus, what they think the future use of the building and land should be. The land and […]

The campaign has been developed to reflect and amplify the national message to Stick With It Scotland across our local communities.   Dr Fletcher is leading the campaign and has already shared short video messages on social media encouraging people to continue to follow restrictions, outlining why it is so important and the difference it […]

The UK Gov has opened a new walk-through coronavirus testing centre at The Council’s Bruce House car park in Arbroath (DD11 3TP). The centre is designed to be easily accessible for people without a car and is part of a UK-wide drive to improve the accessibility of coronavirus testing for local communities. It’s operated by […]

ANGUSalive’s mobile libraries Isla and Glen are returning this December after being parked up for eight months during the coronavirus pandemic. The two mobile library vans, which were launched last summer, will be on the road again from next Monday 7 December providing the opportunity for Angus rural communities to connect once again with library […]

  NHS Tayside is launching a new campaign to help patients access the right care at the right place.  The Destination Tayside campaign has launched with the release of an animation that helps patients choose the best place to go for the treatment they need.   Around one in four people who visit emergency departments […]

Angus Council HomeFinder – See the available properties   From Friday 27 November people have been able to see available properties on Angus Council’s new Angus Homefinder website and be able to bid for the home they want. Going live and making properties available for prospective tenants to bid on is the last stage of the […]

Parents and relatives who have lost a child are invited to view NHS Tayside’s virtual service of remembrance on Thursday, 3 December at 7.30pm. Due to COVID-19, the Children’s Memorial Service which would normally be held in the University of Dundee Chaplaincy is to be held virtually this year. It will be shown on NHS Tayside’s Facebook page and Youtube […]

From today (30 November) clinicians in NHS Tayside will examine patients using a tiny camera inside a pill. Scotland’s Colon Capsule Endoscopy Service (SCOTCAP) clinics will help detect bowel cancer earlier and cut waiting times. Bowel cancer is the second most common cancer globally and has a very high incidence in Scotland. Around 70,000 people […]

Junior coaching, family swims and festive outdoor fun returns to sparkle this December Angus may have been placed into Tier 3 of Scotland’s five-tier coronavirus restrictions system, but ANGUSalive is excited to have some COVID-secure activities return just in time for the festive season. This week sees the return of junior coached classes, including football, gymnastics and trampoline, as […]

Building is underway at Angus Council’s new housing development in Mayfield Terrace, Arbroath, which will see 14 one-bedroom Council flats being made available for affordable rent. The new cottage style flats will help to meet rising demand for one bedroom properties in Arbroath and Angus and forms the missing piece of the jigsaw in Arbroath’s Cliffburn area […]

  Angus Council wants residents to have their say on the future of parking in Angus. A review of both on and off-street parking aims to establish people’s expectations and requirements of car parking in Angus. A Parking Review Member Officer Review Group (Rep No 243/20) recently invited views and opinions from community council, community […]

  Angus school achieves STEM Nation Award Education Scotland is pleased to announce 19 settings have been awarded with a full STEM Nation Award, including Monifieth High School in Angus.In September 2019, Education Scotland launched the STEM Nation Award programme as a pilot. The programme celebrates, promotes and builds effective practice in STEM education. Since […]

The UK’s largest cat charity needs to recruit more contact centre volunteers to help answer the public’s cat related enquiries Monday – Friday for around 3 hours per week during office hours. Based from their own homes, contact centre volunteers are the friendly and passionate voices manning the National Information Line on behalf of the charity’s […]

Small community-based businesses locally will be given the opportunity to be crowned champion of their town or the whole of Angus in 2021 following the launch of an exciting awards programme. The Town & County Business Champions 2021 awards have been launched to highlight the achievements of the UK’s very best micro and small businesses […]

Scottish carer shares their first glimmer of hope after Mum’s stroke Stacey Miller from Paisley is supporting the Stroke Association’s ‘Hope After Stroke’ Christmas appeal, after her Mum, Andrea, had a stroke at the age of 45.  Thanks to the Stroke Association in Scotland, both Andrea and Stacey have been attending a Stroke Café that […]

  The 2020 appeal is now well under way with every bit of help needed this year to bring a smile, this Christmas, to children in Angus living in poverty.  The organisers are expecting a large increase in numbers this year.  They are also very aware that many people are facing unexpected financial difficulties this […]

CARNOUSTIE COMMUNITY COUNCIL CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON 2020 The Carnoustie Community Council plan to switch on the Christmas lights on Sunday 29 November at  a time to be announced, and are asking the community to join in from home by switching on their lights at the same time! It is intended to use drones to attempt […]

  In the latest part of Angus Council’s determination to make the local housing market as accessible as possible for home seekers, 22 affordable homes will be built at Victoria Grange in Monifieth. Taylor Wimpey East Scotland is constructing the 12 two-bedroomed homes and 10 three-bedroomed homes in partnership with Angus Council as part of […]

  ANGUSalive is looking for people from all walks of life and all backgrounds to join its Board as Non-Executive Directors. The Non-Executive Director is a voluntary role giving members a great opportunity to do something different from their day job, learn about a new organisation as well as help make an impact and difference. […]

CoastSnap – capturing coastal erosion at Montrose According to some estimations, people across the world will take more than 1.4 trillion photographs in 2020. It’s never been easier to take a pic and Angus Council is looking for the public’s snap-happy help for the remainder of this year and beyond to assist a study into […]

People are being encouraged to give their views on the first draft of a new Tayside-wide strategy to improve mental health and learning disability services.   The public have been giving feedback on the first draft Tayside Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy ‘Living Life Well – A Lifelong Approach to Mental Health in Tayside’ since […]

LIST OF DONATION POINTS and link to Amazon wish list and Just Giving page XXXX   ARBROATH Morrisons Tesco Medical Centre, Hill Place Addisons Garage, Montrose Road Colin Smith, High Street KTs Hairdressers, 26 High Street Sarah Cargill Makeup Artist Arbroath Taxis, Bus Station Dancemania, Gayfield Ladybird Playgroup, Arbroath Academy Meadowbank CEF, Electrical Suppliers, Hume […]

HAVE YOUR SAY: HELP CHARITY SHAPE CHEST, HEART AND STROKE CARE IN SCOTLAND Leading Scottish health charity, Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, wants to hear from people living with chest, heart and stroke conditions to find out how the pandemic has affected them. The charity has seen demand for its support services double since the […]

New survey reveals importance of reading in times of stress Scottish Book Trust, the national charity changing lives through reading and writing, has launched a Christmas fundraising appeal to give books to families in need. Many families will be struggling this Christmas, with demand for food banks in Scotland more than doubling during lockdown and […]

How does alcohol impact on your mental health? People in Tayside are being asked to consider their drinking habits during this year’s Alcohol Awareness Week (16 to 22 November 2020).   Led by Alcohol Change UK, the theme for this year’s awareness week is alcohol and mental health. The awareness week provides an opportunity to talk […]

  ANGUSalive is delighted to be part of the ninth Bookweek Scotland event – an annual celebration of books and reading that will take place across Scotland between 16 and 22 November 2020. Bookweek Scotland’s theme for this year is ‘Future’ and ANGUSalive libraries have been working hard to ensure that this year’s festival can […]

Following the announcement that Angus and Perth and Kinross have been placed in Level 3 of the Scottish Government’s coronavirus restrictions system, routine visiting has been suspended in community hospitals in Tayside. The new visiting rules will come into effect from Friday, 13 November. The Scottish Government guidance for Level 3 restrictions advises that hospital visiting […]

  Angus residents have proved themselves to be among the very best in the land when it comes to recycling household waste. The drive by people in Angus to recycle more has resulted in the county placing second out of 32 Scottish local authorities in 2019, with a household recycling rate of 59.1% That is […]

  The Frontline Festival Scotland is a new virtual gig, supported by 39 Scottish artists, which will be streamed over social media on St Andrew’s Day. Last week, the charities benefiting from the event came together to show their support at Perth Airport.  39 bands and musicians from across Scotland are taking part in this […]

  Following the announcement that Angus and Perth & Kinross will join Dundee in Level 3 of the Scottish Government’s coronavirus restrictions system from 6am Friday, 13 November it is now more important than ever that people across Tayside Stick With It.   Dr Emma Fletcher, NHS Tayside’s Director of Public Health, said, “The extra […]

  “The Coronavirus Pandemic has impacted upon our society in a way that none of us could have contemplated less than a year ago. “No community has escaped Covid-19’s grip or the tragic consequences that the virus continues to wreak. Over the course of a few months it has dramatically altered our way of life. […]

  Following the announcement that Dundee has been placed in Level 3 of the Scottish Government’s coronavirus restrictions system, further changes have been made to maternity visiting arrangements in Tayside.  The changes have been made to limit the spread of coronavirus and to protect vulnerable patients.  The new visiting arrangements will come into effect from 6am […]

  Following the announcement that Dundee has been placed in Level 3 of the Scottish Government’s coronavirus restrictions system, further changes have been made to hospital visiting in Tayside.  The difficult decision has been made to limit the spread of coronavirus and to protect vulnerable patients.  The new visiting rules will come into effect from Monday, […]

Restrictions on available NHS dental treatments are due to be lifted across Scotland from 1 November. However, patients are being advised not to expect services to return to ‘business as usual’ due to ongoing health protection measures in place to keep staff and patients safe. The restrictions put in place earlier this year for the […]

  People will be asked to have their say and help shape the future of parking in Angus. The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in, what will be by March 2021, a near year-long suspension in off-street parking charges. The impact of coronavirus on our towns and villages, as well as the affect it has had […]

Volunteer Hearing Aid Clinics are back up and running in Angus on an appointment only basis.   The volunteers are able to replace tubing for standard NHS hearing aids with ear moulds and also open fit style hearing aids. Leigh Mitchell, Voluntary Services Coordinator, said, “We are delighted that our Volunteer Hearing Aid Clinics are back. […]

  New regional testing hubs will increase capacity by 22,000 tests per day NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) is helping to set up three new regional laboratory hubs which will support a sustainable approach to COVID-19 testing in Scotland. The three hubs which will deliver more than 22,000 additional tests per day for NHS Scotland, […]

NHS Tayside clinical and public health teams have taken the decision to suspend regular visiting for patients in wards in Ninewells Hospital, Perth Royal Infirmary and the surgical wards in Stracathro. The difficult decision has been made to limit the spread of coronavirus and to protect vulnerable patients. The virus is circulating widely in the […]

Work to upgrade facilities at Brechin Health Centre has now started and is expected to last until March 2021. The Health Centre has already benefited from new windows and work is due to begin to repair the building’s roof. Once this is completed, the reception and administration areas will be upgraded and will feature a […]

  The deadline is approaching for Angus Visual Artists and Craft Makers to apply for the Angus Visual Artist and Craft Maker Awards (VACMA Angus), which closes on Tuesday 10th November 2020 at 5pm. Successful applicants will receive £500 or £750 to develop their creative practice. Established by Creative Scotland, the Visual Artist and Craft Makers Awards (VACMA) […]

Angus Youth Awards Here is a great chance to celebrate the efforts and achievements of our young people. Angus Council is calling on anyone who knows a young person who has made a difference to nominate them for an Angus Youth award. Every year National Youth Work Week (2-8 November) celebrates youth work and the […]

  The public are being asked to help reunite lost hearing aids with their owners following a rise in the number of hearing aids being lost during the pandemic.   Since the start of the pandemic, there has been a large increase in the number of NHS hearing aid wearers reporting lost aids. Many people […]

Following the announcement from Health Secretary Jeane Freeman, the temporary parking arrangements at Ninewells Hospital have been extended until January 2021 Parking at Ninewells Hospital will continue to be free during this period, however staff and visitors are reminded of the following arrangements. Car Park 5 is for patients and visitors only and has a […]

Giving people more choice about where they live Angus Council is starting a new housing allocation system from the start of November that will put the power of choice into the hands of Angus home seekers. The Choice-based Lettings System will see the Council and its housing partners – Blackwood Homes, Caledonia Housing Association, and […]

People who have died remain a part of our lives. To Absent Friends Festival gives people across Scotland an opportunity to remember, to tell stories, to celebrate and reminisce about people we love who have died.This year we are inviting people from Forfar and surrounding areas to share their stories. Local artists will use images […]

Charity launches 2021 manifesto calling on the Scottish Government to prioritise animal welfare   Leading Scottish animal campaigns charity, OneKind, has called on the Scottish Government to put an end to the breeding of flat-faced dogs, cats and rabbits, such as French bulldogs, amongst other welfare calls, ahead of the 2021 Scottish elections.   OneKind has published its manifesto outlining its recommendations to the incoming Scottish Parliament […]

Flu is serious. Get protected this winter   NHS Tayside is encouraging members of the public in at-risk groups, as well as health and social care staff, to take up the offer of a free flu vaccination.  The seasonal flu vaccination programme launches next week and NHS Tayside will be offering those who are most […]

After six months of closure, ANGUSalive is looking forward to opening the doors of its Signal Tower Museum in Arbroath from Friday 2 October, 2020. The Signal Tower Museum, located near the town’s picturesque harbour, enables visitors to discover the fascinating story of the Bell Rock Lighthouse designed by the famous engineer, Robert Stevenson (1772-1850), […]

ScotRail introduces Stonehaven shuttle service to keep customers moving ScotRail has introduced a shuttle service between Aberdeen and Stonehaven to keep customers in the north east moving. The new shuttle service calls at Aberdeen, Portlethen, and Stonehaven, with some services extended to start or terminate at Inverurie or Dyce. A replacement bus service remains in […]

Eight new social prescribers have been appointed in Angus to support adults access a range of vital services.  Social prescribers can help patients to access information and advice on work issues, finances, loneliness, social isolation, as well as more general signposting to community resources available locally such as activity and volunteering opportunities. This holistic approach […]

Doors Open Days, which is co-ordinated nationally by the Scottish Civic Trust, will take place in Angus during the weekend of 12 and 13 September 2020. In light of the circumstances, Doors Open Days is going digital for 2020. Scotland’s biggest free festival of architecture will present its largest ever digital offering this September, as […]

ANGUSalive is excited to announce an update on its reopening plans. ANGUSalive Sport & Leisure venues will begin reopening from 14 September, 2020 – the original date set by the Scottish Government. This is to enable the important safety processes and procedures to be put in place as well as complete the necessary training for all employees. […]

  Tayside residents are being invited to register their interest in taking part in local COVID-19 vaccine trials by signing up to the UK COVID-19 vaccine registry.   There are a number of COVID-19 vaccines currently being identified and safety tested.  Researchers are looking for people from all backgrounds, ages and parts of the UK, including […]

NHS Tayside launches new app to help people living with IBS   People living with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are set to benefit from a new app launched by NHS Tayside, in partnership with digital health service provider, Inhealthcare.   IBS is a chronic condition often associated with abdominal pain and discomfort and changes in bowel […]

  Blood collection sessions will be held as follows: Montrose* Town Hall Melville Gardens Thursday 3 and Monday 7 September 2.20pm – 4.00pm 5.30pm – 7.30pm Dundee* Marryat Hall Tuesdays 12.30pm – 3:20pm  4:30pm – 7:30pm Wednesdays 10.00am – 1.30pm Fridays 10.00am – 1.00pm 2.00pm – 3.30pm *These sessions are run by appointments. Please call […]

Blood donors around Scotland are being urged to keep donating to support patients in need, as the tremendous response from blood donors during the pandemic, particularly new donors, begin to wane. At the height of lockdown, blood donation appointments were often booked up as far as four weeks in advance. However, with the relaxation of […]

Mental Health Podcast Group to start at Angus Creative Minds, 1-3 St James Road, Forfar. Please see poster for details.

  An exciting outdoors activity to increase access to cycling is being introduced this July by ANGUSalive following four months of closure due to COVID-19. ANGUSalive has been awarded funding by Blazing Saddles, an All Ability Mobile Cycling hub administered by FABB Scotland (Facilitating Access and Breaking Barriers) to provide the fun sessions.  FABB Scotland’s primary aim is to facilitate […]

Tayside residents are being asked to provide their GP practice with up-to-date contact details. GPs, hospitals and community teams are providing healthcare in new ways.  As more appointments are carried out by phone or video, and to help with contact tracing for the Test and Protect programme, it is more important than ever that health services […]

Visiting is restarting in NHS Tayside hospitals from Monday, 13 July 2020 in line with updated Scottish Government guidance.   From Monday, 13 July, hospital inpatients in non-COVID wards will be able to choose one named visitor to visit them. A named visitor can be a spouse, next of kin or a friend. Our priority is […]

    The Angus Council-operated car park at Lunan Bay is scheduled to re-open this Friday (3 July). This step will be taken in line with the easing of restrictions with regards to public travel and movement that it is anticipated the Scottish Government will announce tomorrow (Thursday 2 July) and is in agreement with […]

A programme of roadworks, which will include repairs, surface dressing and other essential roads maintenance, is set to get underway in various parts of Angus from next Monday (6 July). Monday 6 July – Work will begin on the A926 Airlie, Baikie junction to Philipie junction. It will be supported by Stop/Go signage or portable traffic […]

  Angus Council has launched a survey for local businesses to find out the impact that COVID-19 is having on them and how the council can support them as Scotland moves into recovery. The Invest in Angus Team want to hear from businesses in Angus of all sizes and from all sectors about how their […]

  Opticians in Tayside have begun to reopen their practices following the Health Secretary’s announcement that some face-to-face optometry services can resume. Since the beginning of lockdown, many practices have continued to provide support to their patients by carrying out telephone or video consultations using the Near Me service and, where necessary, arranging appointments at […]

Survey reveals appetite for a speedy return to ANGUSalive venues An ANGUSalive survey has shown that over 40% of customers said they’d return to their local ANGUSalive sports centre as soon as it reopens and over 40% would return once they know how their sports centre is complying with government requirements.  ANGUSalive in partnership with […]

  The COVID-19 Pandemic has provided fertile ground for scammers seeking to exploit the crisis. The latest con, which has caught out families across the UK, including a handful of people in Angus, involves the offer of a puppy in exchange for large fee upfront and further insurance and delivery costs. Some people have been […]

Public reminded NHS dentists only open for emergencies Following the easing of lockdown in Scotland, dentists have started to open their practices across Tayside. Treatment is restricted to emergencies only for the next few weeks. Throughout lockdown, emergency dental treatment has been available in the Urgent Dental Care Centres (UDCC) that were set up in […]

In April, Angus Council asked residents to have their say on how £512,000 could be invested in making Angus a more cycle and walking friendly area. The response to the public consultation was tremendous. In all around 300 requests and suggestions were received from individuals, community groups and organisations. That long list was reduced to […]

PEOPLE IN ANGUS ENCOURAGED TO RECOGNISE FEELINGS AS LOCKDOWN MEASURES EASE Advice for those anxious about next steps The Scottish Government’s Principal Medical Officer has encouraged people to prioritise their mental health, as he acknowledged that changes to lockdown measures can bring new challenges for many. Research shows that although the vast majority continue to […]

Scientists predict increase in harmful blue-green algae this year Blue-green algae can be fatal for dogs and cause serious illness for humans  Warm spring could lead to increase in blooms across the UK  UKCEH has confirmed blooms in Cheshire, Cumbria, Perthshire and West Lothian The UK’s exceptionally warm spring may lead to an increase in blue-green […]

During Scams Awareness Fortnight, people across Tayside are being warned to be vigilant for scams linked to coronavirus.    Scams Awareness Fortnight (15 to 28 June) is run by Citizens Advice and aims to create a network of confident, alert consumers. This year protecting people against scams is more important than ever. The coronavirus crisis means […]

All seven of Angus Council’s recycling centres will open to the public from Wednesday 1 July. New arrangements will be in place and certain restrictions must remain so all recycling centres can operate in line with national guidelines and advice, as Scotland navigates its route map through the ongoing coronavirus pandemic to recovery. Arrangements are […]

Blood collection sessions will be held as follows: St Monans* Town Hall Hope Place Thursday 18 June 2.30pm – 4.00pm 5.30pm – 7.10pm Alyth* Town Hall Albert Street Tuesday 23 June 5.00pm – 7.20pm Perth* Station Hotel 1 Leonard Street Thursday 25 June 2.00pm – 3.30pm 5.00pm – 8.00pm Free Parking available – book in […]

ScotRail is urging customers to follow its five rules for safe travel, as the train operator warns customers it can’t guarantee physical distancing at all stages of a journey. While travel remains for essential journeys only, the rail operator is preparing for any potential easing in lockdown which could result in more people travelling by […]

School children in Angus who are budding designers are invited to get involved in a new competition to get creative and design a house for their favourite superhero. Hilary Roberts, Manager, Developing the Young Workforce Dundee & Angus (DYWD&A) said “DYWD&A is delighted to support the superhero house competition. We work with industry to give career […]

Angus Council is operating a mini-bus shuttle service in Brechin on Saturdays. The service, which started on 6 June, covers the route that was until recently undertaken by Smith and Sons’ No.34 service. It aims to assist local residents who would otherwise be unable to journey into town for shopping and other essentials. Communities Convener […]

In response to COVID-19, staff in the Radiotherapy Department at Ninewells Hospital have introduced a new initiative to enable patients and families to provide feedback on their services. Due to coronavirus, changes have been introduced recently in Ninewells Hospital including in the radiotherapy department. These changes mean staff are now wearing PPE and physical distancing […]

The commemoration of Brechin Cathedral’s 800th anniversary may have had to be postponed for a year but ANGUSalive’s Museums Galleries and Archives social media pages will still feature some of the fascinating objects, artworks and documents, together with a podcast, in an online piece this week from Monday 8th to Sunday 14th June. There are few buildings in […]

Carers’ Week 8 – 14 June Help to make unpaid caring visible                                                                                       […]

As we move into the next phase of the easing of lockdown Maternity Services across Tayside will now be offering women the option to give birth at home.  From the week beginning Monday 15th June all women in Tayside can now choose between giving birth at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, either at the Dundee Midwifery […]

OPTICIANS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ADVICE, ESSENTIAL AND EMERGENCY CARE As lockdown begins to ease during this Coronavirus Pandemic Opticians are available to give advice by telephone, email and videocalls. If you have any urgent eye care issues or want to discuss any eye related problem you can contact your optician. Please call them if –your […]

Porters based at Ninewells Hospital have backed NHS Tayside’s Pay it Forward campaign by collecting for the Dundee Foodbank. The team wanted to give back to the local community, after they received many donations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Local businesses and members of the public regularly delivered food to NHS Tayside at the height of […]

Aberdeen station set for redevelopment ScotRail has announced that an £8million redevelopment of Aberdeen station is set to begin later this year.he project will see significant changes to the look and feel of the station, which has sat in the heart of Aberdeen city centre for more than 150 years.Morrison Construction will deliver the work […]

Public reminded to stay local for exercise and recreation The public are being urged to stay local when they leave home for exercise or recreation, following a rise in traffic numbers over the weekend . Early statistics from Transport Scotland show a significant rise in parts of Scotland: Traffic levels across Scotland on Saturday were […]

The Great Angus Museums and Archives Quiz Event – A week of online quiz activities via the ANGUSalive Museums and Galleries and Angus Archives Facebook pages. 11th – 15th May 2020, 3pm www.facebook.com/ANGUSaliveMuseums/ www.facebook.com/AngusArchives/ Open to all Free entry Do you know which Angus town is famous for its smokies and which produces brilliant bridies? Can you […]

ANGUSalive libraries launch All 4 Fun Lockdown Reading Challenge All 4 Fun Reading Challenge is a reading incentive created especially by ANGUSalive libraries to encourage children and adults to read more by promoting a number of the free services available which make reading even easier. Our online library app provided by RBDigital is a free service for […]

  Have your say on cycling and walking improvements in Angus What would help or encourage you to walk or cycle more? Angus Council is looking for your suggestions and ideas on what could be done to make Angus a cycle and walking friendly area. Angus Council have been granted £512,000 by Transport Scotland from […]

NHS Tayside’s podiatry service is advising of changes to how people can access foot care during the COVID-19 outbreak. In line with national guidance, the podiatry service can currently only provide urgent and critical care to patients who have foot wounds and to those at risk of tissue breakdown.  All non-urgent and non-essential treatments have been […]

Angus HAART offers help to hundreds of people during coronavirus pandemic Hundreds of people in Angus are being helped by a new website and phone number launched to support those who due to serious health conditions are unable to leave their homes during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. In the first week since it launched the Humanitarian […]

  NHS Tayside has issued advice and reassurance to parents and carers who have concerns about their child’s health. Local health services are continuing to provide advice and treatment to anyone who becomes unwell or injured during this time.  Whilst it is important to stay at home as much as possible, parents and carers should still […]

  Angus Council is committed to delivering on its offer of up to 1140 hours a year of funded early learning and childcare (ELC) to all eligible children in Angus from August 2020. This is despite the significant restrictions created by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, not least the suspension of a number of construction projects. […]

  NHS Tayside Associate Medical Director would like to remind the public that GP Practices across Tayside remain open during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Dr Jane Bruce, Associate Medical Director for Primary Care with NHS Tayside said, “I would like to remind the public that GP Practices across Tayside remain open Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm […]

Essential maintenance to parks, cemeteries and open spaces across Angus to resume From Monday, the Council are commencing grass cutting of parks and open spaces using single operator tractor and ride on mower machinery. The use of single operator vehicles will allow our staff to work safely whilst maintaining rules on social distancing. Maintaining our […]

Please note our programme schedule below for 15 to 21 April. This is different from our usual schedule owing to the restrictions on access to our studios during the coronavirus crisis. However, we continue to provide totally locally-produced programming as we have done for the past 41 years, which includes our commercial radio transmissions since […]

Angus’ history in the spotlight in new podcast series A new podcast series called ‘The Road to Angus’ is set to look back through the mists of time to showcase the fascinating history of the county, its present and future. Created by the ANGUSalive Museums, Galleries, Archives and Libraries teams, topics that will be covered […]

ANGUSalive library services still available despite closures   PRESS RELEASE Issued 15 April, 2020 ANGUSalive libraries have launched a comprehensive online and social media offering to help the communities of Angus stay healthy, active and creative at home during these unprecedented times in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. With all ANGUSalive libraries closed, people are reminded that they can […]

News from ANGUS COUNCIL   Thank you for supporting our waste collection teams Angus Council wants to say a huge thank you to everyone who is supporting its waste collection staff, through their praise and actions, applause and, of course, an array of fantastic posters and letters. The teams are working harder than ever to […]

ANGUSalive have collected the best of their online activities and resources to help children remain educated and entertained without having to leave the house. The charity has launched a comprehensive online and social media offering to help the communities of Angus stay healthy, active and creative at home during these unprecedented times in the wake […]

  NHS Tayside Associate Medical Director advises the public on how to access GP services on Monday, 13 April which is a public holiday. Dr Jane Bruce, Associate Medical Director for Primary Care with NHS Tayside said, “In these unprecedented and challenging times, the Scottish Government has asked GP practices across Scotland to remain open […]

Grants to support local businesses A total of 294 grants with a combined value of £3,285,000 have been handed out across Angus to local businesses by the Council through the Scottish Government’s Coronavirus Business Support Fund. 271 of those have been grants of £10,000 and 23 have been grants of £25,000 with Angus Council’s finance […]

The call comes following interim Chief Medical Officer, Dr Gregor Smith’s, statement that some hospital wards are “eerily quiet” amid the coronavirus outbreak.  Charity, Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland are concerned that people are putting off going to hospital because of the virus and don’t want to be a burden on the NHS. Debbie, 44 […]

ANGUSalive still here to help you be healthy, active and creative in your own home Issued 9 April, 2020 The charity ANGUSalive is working hard to support its members and the community with a variety of home-based culture, sport and leisure activities to keep you moving and motivated during these unprecedented times in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) […]

Tayside dental staff are supporting the COVID-19 response by providing community phlebotomy services, meaning they can now take blood samples from patients. Many patients require regular phlebotomy for disease and medication monitoring. To ensure this service could continue during the pandemic, dental staff from throughout Tayside offered to undertake additional training in how to take […]

Angus schools produce protective equipment for NHS staff After hearing of the difficulties faced by many workers across the country in accessing visors, staff from the eight secondary schools in Angus decided to take matters into their own hands and have started producing these for workers across Tayside. Angela Barclay, Principal Teacher of Technologies at […]

COVID-19: Access to eye care services in Tayside NHS Tayside Area Optical Committee is advising of changes to how people can access eye care during the COVID-19 outbreak Opticians in Tayside can currently only provide emergency and essential eye care, with no routine eye tests being carried out until further notice Anyone who has an […]

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DO YOU NEED HELP DURING SELF-ISOLATION? Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland has an army of over 3,500 volunteers who are trained and ready to help people in their local communities who are self-isolating and vulnerable to coronavirus. Do you need someone to get your shopping for you or pick up your medication? Do you need […]

New partnership service to support our most isolated and vulnerable people – Angus Actively Cares A new website and phone number has been launched to help any isolated and vulnerable Angus residents get the confidential support they need during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. If you need help and support, or if you are worried that […]

Angus Council thank staff and public for their support during coronavirus outbreak Angus Council’s Chief Executive Margo Williamson’s thanked staff for their hard work and the citizens of Angus for their patience and understanding at today’s (Friday 3 April 2020) special council meeting. Margo Williamson said: “The impact and consequences of the global pandemic is […]

  In line with Scottish government advice, The Old and Abbey Church food bank is remaining open at West Abbey, Street, Arbroath during the current coronavirus crisis.   The opening hours are Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday from 2-3 pm.    Rev. Dolly Purcell

Please be aware that payments scheduled to go in to bank accounts today could arrive anytime up until midnight. This is not something that we have direct control of. The time that the payment will arrive in an account is dependent on banking processes, including bank clearance for automated payments. We are already receiving a […]

  NHS Tayside Associate Medical Director advises the public on how to access GP services on Monday, 6 April which is a public holiday. Dr Jane Bruce, Associate Medical Director for Primary Care with NHS Tayside said, “In these unprecedented and challenging times, the Scottish Government has asked GP practices across Scotland to remain open […]

  A solution has been found to make sure that families have access to their free school meal entitlement while measures to tackle the Coronavirus Pandemic are in place. Our staff have been working closely and at pace across various services to come up with a solution that will see free school meal payments made […]

    Issued 1 April, 2020 ANGUSalive is urging people not to travel to their country parks at Crombie, Monikie, Forfar Loch and Glen Doll, in order to follow government guidance and avoid crowding that puts social distancing at risk.  The country parks are closed to visitors until further notice, with car parks, toilets and […]

Kirrie Shuttle Bus Stagecoach is making further changes to its local bus services from today (Wednesday April 1) The bus company will be taking over the morning service that in recent days had been provided by the Angus Council mini-bus shuttle. Angus Council had stepped in temporarily to ensure an important local link for key […]

We’re living through tough times and there is a lot of confusion regarding pets & COVID-19.   That’s why Dr. Guise put up a quick and easy to read guide for Dog Parents that are stressed about the implications of COVID-19 on their fur-babies.   Dr. Guise is planning to keep updating this guide as […]

SCOTTISH STARS URGE ANGUS TO GET BEHIND SCIAF’S WEE BOX BIG CHANGE APPEAL People across Angus are being urged to get behind SCIAF’s WEE BOX appeal to help some of the world’s poorest people as the charity fears coronavirus could heavily impact the work it delivers. The money raised from the appeal will help women affected by widespread rape in […]

Press Release from Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland ONE SCOT EVERY TWO MINUTES SIGNS UP TO VOLUNTEER IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CORONAVIRUS A charity’s call for volunteers to help vulnerable people at risk from coronavirus is attracting sign ups at the rate of one every two minutes. So far, almost 1,400 people have registered to […]

Angus Council’s Schools and Learning Convener Derek Wann today called for support from parents and carers to ensure that our Childcare Hubs are used effectively. His appeal came after lower numbers of Category 1 workers children than expected took up the available spaces in the 10 hubs across Angus. Cllr Wann said: “It is somewhat […]

Coronavirus: Providing public services in a time of emergency   Angus Council is working alongside partner agencies and local volunteers to face the huge challenges set by the Coronavirus Pandemic. The primary goal is to keep all our people safe, particularly the most vulnerable among us, while maintaining the best level of public service that […]

  Angus Council is now operating a mini-bus shuttle service for key workers travelling from Kirriemuir to Forfar. The service allows key workers who must leave their homes for work and require public transport to connect with bus service in Forfar for onward travel, including the 20 and 20C Service to Dundee. This shuttle service […]

Scottish health charity, Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, is calling for volunteers to join the fight against coronavirus to support those most vulnerable right now. Scotland’s leading volunteering charity caring for people at risk of coronavirus has issued a rallying call for people to join the largest volunteer drive that Scotland has seen in a […]

  Audiology departments across Tayside are now closed to patients due to the COVID-19 outbreak. This means that patients with hearing aids should not, under any circumstances, attend the department for batteries or repairs. If you require replacement hearing aid batteries or a repair you must either: make a request by post. For replacement batteries, […]

  NHS Tayside has taken the decision to restrict visiting times across all its hospitals during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak to reduce the number of people visiting hospitals every day. · VISITING TIMES WILL NOW BE RESTRICTED TO 3PM to 4PM and 7PM to 8PM AT ALL NHS TAYSIDE HOSPITALS. · ONLY VISIT IF ESSENTIAL […]

Updated timetables are now in place for adult and children’s library activities across Angus. The same great array of activities are on offer with slight changes to days and times. Activities include Bookbug, Lego in the Library, Chatterbooks, Knit and Natter, Reminiscence Groups and Reading Groups. There are activities for all ages – children from […]

Warning over cold call pension scams Angus Adult Protection Committee Financial Harm Sub Committee is advising residents to be on the alert for pension scams. In what can be a lucrative source of income for the scammer, it’s understood that the average loss incurred by a single pension fraud can be more than £90,000, although […]

Don’t gamble with your children’s lives warns meningitis charity boss Leading meningitis charity Meningitis Now has warned parents not to gamble with their children’s lives after newly released NHS data shows that too many toddlers are not fully vaccinated against the deadly disease. The charity highlights what appears to be a significant drop off between the number of toddlers […]

For the past 23 years, we have recruited S4 and S5 students from Arbroath High and Arbroath Academy to present programmes. We are now inviting S4 and S5 pupils from all Angus Secondary Schools to apply. Currently, we have studios based in Arbroath, Montrose Academy, Carnoustie High, and Stracathro Hospital, and accommodation has been made […]