One of Scotland’s biggest solar farms to be built in Buchan
One of Scotland's largest solar farms will be built in the Buchan countryside, after councillors yesterday rubber-stamped the scheme.
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125-year-old museum in Peterhead welcomes Santa and his wife
They have a hectic schedule at this time of year.
South Park School safety measures go to public consultation
Plans to introduce a priority single lane drop-off point outside a north-east school are being assessed with a public consultation.
Councillors take ‘cop out’ option instead of deciding on colleague’s planning application
The members of a council committee forced to consider a planning application submitted by one of their colleagues accepted they were taking the "cop out" option of passing the buck.
Hatton man wins Trainee Deckhand of the Year 2019 trophy
A former Scottish Maritime Academy pupil has won the trainee deckhand of the year accolade.
Bakers on a roll as north-east town’s 100-year-old shop reopens after two years
A popular bakery which closed down after 100 years of trading has reopened under a new name following a major refurbishment.
North-east museum celebrates 125th anniversary
The 125th anniversary of a popular north-east museum is being marked with a parade and Victorian tea party.
North-east aquarium to highlight plight of salmon as numbers plummet
A famous Aberdeenshire attraction will host a range of events to draw attention to the uncertain future of the salmon.
New food and drink pavilion one of the many highlights at this year’s Turriff Show
Organisers of the north-east's biggest agricultural show are promising visitors a taste of something new this year.
North-east man fined after throwing beer can at his girlfriend’s head
A north-east man has been fined after throwing a beer can at his then-girlfriend's head as she was getting onto her motorbike.
Residents fear for their lives due to speed of vehicles at north-east ‘danger spot’
A pensioner who says she was almost "sucked onto the road" by the speed of two passing lorries has joined a rising number of people calling for new speed limits on a busy north-east route.
80 years of Oz celebrated with show in the Broch
A Fraserburgh group will perform its own version of The Wizard of Oz to mark 80 years of the iconic tale.
Man arrested in connection to a car fire in north-east
A man has been arrested amid a police investigation into a car fire in the north-east countryside.
North of Scotland has plenty of five-star attractions
The north of Scotland is recognised for its high-quality attractions which bring visitors in from across the world.
Ceremony will be held to remember lost lifeboat heroes in Fraserburgh this weekend
It was a terrible illustration for those who volunteer for lifeboat duty of just how dangerous the job can be.
Council offers funding guarantee to Macbi extension project
A north-east community centre could soon be home to a nursery and town library after councillors offered a funding guarantee.
North-east football project hailed for improving young people’s lives
A north-east project that uses the power of football to help pupils reach their education goals has won a national award.
Restoration of last church in Portsoy nearing completion
A £500,000 project to rejuvenate Portsoy's last remaining church is nearing completion.
Women’s addiction recovery centre celebrates 10 years
A north-east addiction recovery centre for women has marked its 10th anniversary.
MSP goes out on the beat to examine policing in the community
A north-east MSP has joined local police officers for a day out on the beat.
Design for farm shop in Fraserburgh approved
Plans to create a new farm shop near Fraserburgh have been unanimously approved.
Fraserburgh man Shaun Ritchie: Still missing five years on
One of Police Scotland's largest missing person operations continues with today marking exactly five years since Shaun Ritchie disappeared.
Much ado about Mutch adieu at New Deer school in Aberdeenshire
A north-east head teacher was surprised by pupils and staff yesterday when they staged a farewell concert in her honour.
Crovie residents left angry after their village was left cut off by a landslide
Residents in a small north-east village who were told their only road access to the outside world would be reopened months ago have expressed anger at how they are still stranded.
Blue Toon teddy takes up residence in 10 Downing Street
A Blue Toon bear which was handmade by a north-east learning disabilities charity has been gifted to the prime minister.
Flower festival in Turriff to mark 175 years of the church
A flower festival to mark 175 years of St Andrews Parish Church opens today in Turriff as part of the congregation's celebrations.
North-east town gearing up for bigger and better celebration of fishing
Peterhead Seafood Festival will return on Saturday.
A year of Modo success
A north-east organisation which helps youngsters by teaching them circus skills has hailed 2018 a success.
Inverurie cafe launches £250k fundraising campaign to expand business
An Aberdeenshire cafe which employs adults with learning difficulties has launched a campaign to raise £250,000 to expand.
Sea cadets celebrate 80 years in north-east town
Sea cadets old and young have celebrated the 80th anniversary of the unit in Peterhead by reminiscing upon glories past and looking forward to a bright future in the town.
Press and Journal thanked after contributing to the near completion of fishing award records
A triumvirate of maritime enthusiasts, who are compiling a book on one of the world's most historic seafaring prizes have thanked Press and Journal readers for their help with the project.
Busiest year yet for Broch lifeboat after dramatic 34th rescue
The dedicated crew of the Fraserburgh RNLI Lifeboat crew are experiencing their busiest year on record - despite having a quarter of 2019 still to go.