- Parents continue search for son
- Actor Mullan reopens Govanhill pool
- Pair questioned over shooting death
- Man arrested over woman's death
- Fire crews tackle property blazes
- Man killed in tractor crash named
- Car deaths followed crane oil leak
- United action over far-right march
- Jobs fear 'holds back house buyers'
- Snow warning issued across Scotland
- 'Ticket row' conductor back at work
- Scots referendum talks rescheduled
- Snow forecast during wintry weekend
- Murder accused appears in court
- Police seeking laptop fraudsters
- Bankers' big pay needs 'correction'
- Cars damaged in vandalism rampage
- Bannockburn site work to begin soon
- Keeping sterling 'has its problems'
- SNP question 'garners most support'
Local Headlines
End of study leave for prelim exams?
HEAD teachers throughout Angus are being asked to consider changes to study leave for senior pupils, with the view to giving them more valuable time in the classroom in the run up to their exams.
College taster day for Kirrie pupils
Angus College last week offered an exciting experience for S2 pupils attending high schools throughout Angus in an open day event dedicated to S2s.
A different sight in Castle Street
THE PEOPLE of Forfar were treated to an unusual sight last Thursday as two Scimitar tanks made their way through the town.
Gathering support for pool plans
IN last week’s Dispatch we brought you the news that a new swimming pool and leisure centre could soon be developed in the town.
Watch out for counterfeit money
Tayside Police are again warning retailers, businesses and members of the public to be on their guard against the use of counterfeit money.
Scottish Headlines
Parents continue search for son
The parents of a man who went missing after a party have vowed to keep up their search for him as they spoke of their torment at not knowing where he is.
Actor Mullan reopens Govanhill pool
Actor and director Peter Mullan is to reopen a community swimming pool following an 11-year campaign.
Pair questioned over shooting death
Two men have been arrested in connection with the death of a man who died after he was shot in a village street.
Man arrested over woman's death
A man has been arrested in connection with the death of an elderly woman.
Fire crews tackle property blazes
Firefighters have been tackling two large property fires in the early hours on Saturday.
Showbiz
Walliams overcomes BGT buzzer fear
David Walliams has overcome his reluctance to buzz contestants on Britain's Got Talent - and is now happy to put them out of their misery.
Tulisa to tell life story in book
X Factor judge Tulisa Contostavlos has promised fans there is "lots to tell" after it was revealed she is releasing her autobiography later this year.
Griffin O'Neal jailed over crash
The son of actor Ryan O'Neal has been sentenced to 16 months in prison for his involvement in a drug-fuelled, head-on car crash that injured another driver.
Rape trial shock for Corrie viewers
Viewers were left stunned tonight as they saw Coronation Street's scheming Frank Foster walk free from court after he was found not guilty of raping Carla Connor.
'Upbeat' Holden set for BGT return
Amanda Holden is expected to return to Britain's Got Talent next week.
Health
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!
New course for pain self-management
A new free pain self-management course which aims to help people living with pain have an improved quality of life is due to start in Forfar.
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Weather for Kirriemuir
Saturday 04 February 2012
Today
Heavy sleet showers
Temperature: -1 C to 5 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: South
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 0 C to 6 C
Wind Speed: 9 mph
Wind direction: South west
