ScotRail commuters express anger after being ‘cut off’ from north-east rail network
Rail bosses have been urged to ensure north-east towns are not “cut off” from vital rail services amidst for commuters and visitors.
Ellon man to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in memory of father
An intrepid north-east man is preparing to climb one of the world’s biggest mountains in memory of his father.
Unusual video of badger climbing a tree becomes internet sensation
With their short legs and squat bodies, badgers are well known for digging and burrowing.
Police scale back search for missing Huntly man
Police have scaled back the search for a Huntly man missing for four weeks.
Police scale back search for Huntly man
Police in Huntly thanked members of the public for their help as they announced that extensive searches to trace a missing man would now be scaled back.
Aberdeenshire Council debates ‘flexi-schooling’ plan that would allow pupils to attend part-time
A revolution in the way children are educated in the north-east could be on the cards as councillors consider part-time schooling.
Aberdeenshire Council to charge film crews to use north-east harbours
Aberdeenshire Council is hoping to tap into the lucrative movie business by charging a fee for filming at its harbours.
North-east businesses urged to prepare for flooding
Businesses in the north-east have been urged to prepare themselves to cope with flooding after a national study found that 5,600 business in the region are at risk.
Aberdeen University refers medical students to ‘fitness to practice’ watchdog after boozy ‘rampage’
Aberdeen University has referred a number of medical students to a ‘fitness to practice’ watchdog after their boozy antics ruined a couple’s wedding reception.
Banchory craft drinks retailer closes just one year after opening
A crafts drinks retailer has become the latest business to close in a Deeside town.
Helicopter flies in to Castle Fraser to promote venue’s first horse racing meeting
Horse racing enthusiasts in the north-east are being offered the chance to attend a unique race meeting this summer.
Stunning archaeological finds during AWPR project
A new book has been published highlighting ancient artefacts found during archaeological excavations on the AWPR project.
Bridge closures at Fordoun add miles to residents’ journeys
Worried residents face being cut off following the closure of two roads into a north-east village.
Ellon Academy pupil is on a mission to fight poverty in Uganda
An Aberdeenshire boy who was asked by his school to find work experience has decided to take on volunteering in Uganda.
Long-planned sensory garden in Balmedie becomes reality
A community sensory garden that has been years in the planning is finally nearing fruition.
North groups secure lottery cash
Community groups across the north and north-east of Scotland are celebrating after receiving thousands of pounds of funding from the National Lottery.
Edzell schoolgirls approached by man trying to entice them into car
Police are investigating after a man approached two young girls and told them to get in his car.
Johnshaven woman claims painting helped her defeat rare cancer
A Mearns artist believes painting helped her win her battle with a rare cancer.
Record numbers of visitors leave north attractions celebrating a bumper year in 2018
Tourist attractions across the north and north-east of Scotland celebrated a bumper year in 2018 with record numbers of visitors.
Stonehaven group appeals for help to fund gull nest removal scheme
Community groups in a coastal town are urging residents to help them tackle gulls.
Blind Aberdeen veteran lives life to the full thanks to charity
A north-east veteran has hailed a charity for helping him overcome blindness and live life to the full.
Banchory residents voice anger at plan to drive road through valued woodland
Residents of an Aberdeenshire town have voiced their anger at plans to drive a road through what they say is a valued and wildlife-filled woodland area.
New Inverurie Community Campus set for Spring 2020 opening as new video of development released
Developers of a landmark community campus in Aberdeenshire have confirmed they are on target for a Spring 2020 opening.
Kintore fountain is being restored after years out of action
A popular north-east landmark is being restored after years out of action.
Aberdeenshire councillor aims to remain on Cairngorms board
An Aberdeenshire councillor has hit the campaign trail in a bid to be re-elected to the Cairngorms National Park Authority board.
Fears raised over 74-mile ‘gulf’ in police coverage
Fears have been raised about a potential 74-mile “gulf” in police coverage in the north-east.
Ballater Royal Station and Stonehaven restoration project shortlisted for building awards
A renowned royal landmark, once at threat of disappearing forever, has been shortlisted for a prestigious building prize.
Ellon residents asked to come forward with new ideas to develop town centre
Residents of a north-east town are being encouraged to play their role in developing its future.
Farmer banned from keeping cattle after causing cows unnecessary suffering
A north east farmer has been banned from keeping cattle after three of his cows had to be put down.
Ballater residents kept in the loop about new housing development
Residents of a north-east town are being given the opportunity to find out more about a forthcoming housing development.
Obituary: George Paterson
A north-east town has been left saddened by the death of a community stalwart.
New figures show council school registration system is a hit
New figures have revealed that a local authority’s new online school registration system is proving popular with the public.