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04/04/2024

03/04/2024

What’s your thoughts on this? 77 weeks of mayhem on the roads through Arbroath.

Today (3 April) Council Leader Cllr Beth Whiteside met with representatives of Sustrans and Balfour Beatty as construction got under way on a new accessible walking, wheeling and cycling route through Angus.

Arbroath A Place for Everyone, will be a once-in-a-lifetime, transformational project for Arbroath and a catalyst for the development of further projects to support the regeneration of the town.

The project will connect destinations throughout Arbroath and will improve accessibility in the town by restoring those areas and facilities disconnected by the current dual carriageway, creating a seafront people will increasingly want to visit and use.

The project also aims help to improve the local economy through increased footfall to shopping areas and attractions for locals and visitors.

Financial support for this bold and transformational project in Arbroath was awarded in 2019 through Sustrans’ Places for Everyone programme, an active travel infrastructure fund backed by Transport Scotland. The Arbroath project is amongst the most ambitious projects being funded by the Places for Everyone programme, with Arbroath the first of Scotland’s towns to receive the highest level of funding available through the scheme.

Cllr Whiteside was joined by Active Travel Spokesperson Cllr Serena Cowdy, Portfolio Director for Sustrans Carole Patrick, Grant Manager for Places For Everyone for Sustrans Craig Cameron, Contracts Manager for Balfour Beatty Keith McDonald and Project Manager for Balfour Beatty Tom Truesdale.

Cllr Cowdy said, “Today’s milestone marks several years of consultation, planning and effort to create and see come to fruition, an ambitious project that will make Arbroath a more desirable place to live in, work in and to visit.

“Improving our towns and communities, making them a greener and more accessible place to live and encouraging a low carbon lifestyle is a vital part of the longer-term future for the whole of Angus.”

Carole Patrick, Portfolio Director for Sustrans said, “We’re overjoyed to see construction starting on this fantastic project.

“By delivering new cycle lanes, tree and wildflower planting, as well as paved seating areas in the town, people living and working in Arbroath will be able to walk, wheel and cycle safely, whilst also enjoying a more relaxed and attractive environment.”

A priority is for the new development to be accessible to all and to improve connectivity by creating safe and attractive pedestrian and cycle routes linking key destinations such as the bus and train stations with the town centre.

Keep up to date with the project by visiting - www.angus.gov.uk/apfe which also has information such as construction designs, consultation report and planned traffic management.

Construction is scheduled for completion in early Autumn 2025.

23/02/2024

Actor John Savident, famed for his role as butcher Fred Elliott in Coronation Street, has died aged 86.

His agent said in a statement: "We are sad to announce the death of the actor John Savident who died on Wednesday 21st February.

"He was a much loved husband and father of two and will be sorely missed by all who knew him."

13/02/2024

Legendary BBC Radio Presenter Steve Wright has passed away at the age of 69.

His death was confirmed by his family in a statement shared Tuesday (13 February): “It is with deep sorrow and profound regret that we announce the passing of our beloved Steve Wright.

12/02/2024

The Brechin Bridge is now open today (12 February from around 4pm).

Despite significant damage and challenging conditions, the work has been completed slightly ahead of schedule and is now open on all routes.

24/12/2023

If your looking for something to listen to while your getting ready for Christmas then have a listen to this Christmas Eve show from a couple of years ago with the Legendary Ally Bally.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas when it comes.

Listen to Ally Bally Christmas Eve 2021 by Westway_Radio

18/11/2023

Police in Angus are continuing to seek the public’s assistance in tracing Kevin Raitt who has been reported missing from the Forfar area.

Kevin, 50, was last seen at 6.50am on Friday, 17 November, 2023, in Helen Street, Forfar, and is believed to be driving a white BMW X1 with registration plate KR14 TTT.
He is believed to have travelled south and east to the Scottish Borders.

Kevin is described as 5ft 8”, of stocky build, with a shaved head, and was last seen wearing a bright blue jacket, blue jeans and carrying a small rucksack.

Sergeant Iain Lesslie of Forfar Police Office said: “We are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare.

“We believe Kevin may have travelled south and east and would appeal to anyone who thinks they may have seen his white BMW X1 to please come forward.

“We would also urge Kevin to please get in touch with someone to confirm he is safe.

“Anyone with information on Kevin’s whereabouts is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2716 of Friday, 17 November, 2023.”

Read more - https://www.scotland.police.uk/what-s-happening/news/2023/november/appeal-to-trace-missing-man-kevin-raitt/

24/05/2023

Musician and 'Queen of Rock'n Roll' Tina Turner has died at the age of 83.