Dundee and Angus College recently suffered a serious digital attack and, having successfully overcome this, it is keen to share its learning quickly and as widely as possible. Simon Hewitt, Vice Principal of D&A College, says, “Despite having a high level...
Read MoreMackie Motors in Brechin recently helped local businessman David Bayne of Tayport Taxis go electric with the help of the OLEV Plug-In Vehicle Grant. David said "This is the first electric vehicle that we have gone with, and I hope to...
Read MoreA fantastic opportunity has arisen for young people in Angus to get involved in a work experience project in Sweden. Following a successful work exchange project last year, Angus Council’s LEADER Programme* is again involved in providing 18-25-year-olds a chance to...
Read MoreElevator is on the lookout for ‘out of this world’ entrepreneurs and pioneering businesses ahead of its 2020 Awards. An elite showcase of Scotland’s rich entrepreneurial talent, the 2020 Elevator Awards officially launched earlier this week with the addition of three...
Read MoreApprenticeships have been around since the Middle Ages – as a way of skilled craftsmen gaining the labour of young people at low pay rates in exchange for providing food, lodging and formal training in the craft. As a result, we...
Read MoreAngus LEADER is encouraging young people who have a new business or social enterprise idea, or working on an established project that will benefit themselves and their local community, to attend the Angus Big Ideas Workshop held in Friockheim from...
Read MoreMontrose Port Authority has recently appointed Graeme Nimmo, former Ship’s Agency Manager for Seletar Shipping Ltd as it’s new Chief Operating Officer supporting Tom Hutchison, Chief Executive Officer. Born in Glasgow, Graeme is no stranger to Montrose Port Authority having sat...
Read MoreDundee youth mentoring charity Breakthrough is to expand into Angus. A three-year contract has been awarded by Angus Council, which will see the charity’s programme introduced to Arbroath High School and Arbroath Academy. Mark Armstrong, chairman of the Angus corporate parenting board,...
Read MoreIf Community First UK can get suitable premises and are able to raise extra money, they would like to create a community cafe, run free cooking classes by cooks with the food they sell. Provide two part time and one...
Read MoreAn innovative Angus manufacturing firm which specialises in state-of-the-art 3D printing of industrial components has spun out its traditional machining and manufacturing service as a separate company. Andy Simpson, managing director of Angus 3D Solutions, said the move would allow the...
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