WEEK IN NUMBERS

76

The number of appearances at Tannadice by footballer Jimmy Reid. The football player, known as “the soccer juggler”, has died at the age of 81. The old-fashioned inside forward had two spells with Dundee United.

154

The number of instances of life-saving staff being assaulted in the past five years. Scottish Ambulance Service staff have been spat at, punched, kicked and threatened with knives and bottles across the region.

58,234

The number of pinkfooted geese recorded at their new homes at Montrose Basin. A dawn count was held by volunteers and the figure is expected to rise as the birds arrive from Iceland.

£200k

The amount in penalty notices dished out in Angus in just three months. The enforcement of decriminalised parking came back to the streets on May 8 with community wardens given powers to issue £60 fines.

2

The number of goals scored by Scotland in their match against Slovenia. The fact that their opponents also scored two goals means that the football team will not be taking part in the World Cup play-offs.

£25

The cost of a raffle ticket which could bag the winner a £1m home. Angus woman Donna Pirie has put her home up as the prize in a charity raffle hoping to raise £1m.