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Stagecoach and SAMH Celebrate Wellbeing on Wheels Partnership

The partnership between SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) and Stagecoach East Scotland to deliver a Wellbeing on Wheels bus has come to an end after almost 5 years.

10/06/25

Our Lady’s RC Primary School in Dundee receives prestigious UNICEF UK Gold Award

Dundee’s Our Lady’s RC Primary School has been awarded Gold by UNICEF UK’s Rights Respecting School programme. UNICEF is the world’s leading organisation working for children and their rights. The Rights Respecting Schools Award is granted to schools that show commitment to promoting and realising children’s rights and encouraging adults, children and young people to respect the rights of others in school. Gold is the highest accolade given by UNICEF UK and shows a deep and thorough commitment to children’s rights at all levels of school life. There are two schools in Dundee that have received Gold. This school has been working with UNICEF UK since June 2021. They received their Silver Certificate in June 2023. Children Families and Communities Convener Stewart Hunter said: “I am delighted to see that Our Lady’s RC Primary has been awarded this Gold Award. “This achievement highlights the school’s dedication to placing children's rights at the heart of everything they do. It was great to see several of the school’s strengths play a key role in earning this award, including its positive ethos based on mutual respect and trust, as well as children feeling valued, supported and safe in school.” “I want to thank the staff, the young people and community for all their efforts, I know how important it was for them to win this award.” Headteacher of Our Lady’s Primary School Lorna Dashwood said: “I am incredibly proud of our school community for achieving the Gold Award from UNICEF UK. This recognition reflects our deep commitment to placing children’s rights at the heart of our school, and it celebrates the ongoing support and dedication of everyone involved. “A heartfelt thank you to Kirsty Keegan, our Principal Teacher, for her outstanding leadership, and to our children, families, staff, and the wider Our Lady’s school community for their continued support and commitment.” The Award recognises achievement in putting the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child at the heart of a school’s planning, policies and practice. A Rights Respecting School is a community where children’s rights are learned, taught, practised, respected, protected and promoted.

10/06/25

Blackadders boost Big Noise and Sistema Scotland with £16,000 donation

Blackadders LLP has donated £16,000 to the Scottish music charity Sistema Scotland’s Big Noise project after a year of fundraising.

10/06/25

Trade protection body supports countervailing measure on PET from India

Following an assessment that subsidised imports are likely to recur if the measure was no longer applied, the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has proposed that a countervailing measure on imports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) from India be maintained for a further five years.

10/06/25

Huge economic impact of Dundee & Angus College’s campus vision revealed

Dundee and Angus College’ ambitious plan to create new campuses and integrated employability services in the centres of Dundee and Arbroath could generate £1.8 billion for the region.

10/06/25

Scottish Rural Leadership Programme - Transforming Scotland's Rural Economy

The Scottish Rural Leadership Programme is led by Scottish Enterprise, in partnership with Highland and Islands Enterprise and the South of Scotland Enterprise. The Programme will be delivered by Elevator.

09/06/25

Highly anticipated Frasers concept store opens in Dundee, Scotland

Frasers Group has opened its latest innovative FRASERS concept store, seamlessly blending sports, premium fashion, lifestyle and beauty all under one roof.

09/06/25

Fife lawyer to take the helm at legal firm Lindsays

Independent legal firm Lindsays, which has offices in Dundee, Perth and Crieff, has appointed a Fife lawyer as its next Managing Partner. Andrew Diamond, currently Head of Perth and Head of Residential Property with the firm, will take up the role on October 1st.

09/06/25

Recent trade agreement with US puts UK bioethanol industry at risk

When the trade agreement between the United States and the UK was announced last month, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer placed great emphasis on its value to the UK car industry and highlighted that it would not affect British food standards.

09/06/25

MONTROSE PORT AUTHORITY: NEXT STEPS IN £115M PORT DEVELOPMENT

Work is underway on the latest developments towards making Montrose Port a key hub in Scotland’s renewable energy sector. Early works have started on the sites for berths 9, 10 and 11, extending the Port’s capacity by 30% per cent, following a match-funding agreement with Scottish Enterprise. The economic development agency approved £1.7million towards the studies and investigation works, which will lead to the creation of 20 hectares of manufacturing land at Montrose Port Industrial Park (MPIP) to the north of the town and the three additional quaysides. This will unlock infrastructure investment in the order of £115million to further develop the port.

09/06/25

Montrose Port Authority Gives £20,000 Donation to Local Fundraising Group Fighting Rare Skin Condition

Montrose Port Authority (MPA) has signalled its ongoing commitment to supporting local charitable causes with a significant donation of £20,000 to DEBRA UK’s Montrose fundraising team.

09/06/25

Common Recruitment Challenges and How a Flat-Fee Model Solves Them

Recruitment can be one of the most stressful and costly parts of running a business. Whether you’re a startup, a growing SME, or an established company, finding the right people quickly and efficiently is critical — but it’s easier said than done. Over the years, I’ve seen business owners face common recruitment challenges that waste time, money, and energy, often without the results they hoped for.

09/06/25