Fraserburgh CCTV funding drive begins to bear fruit
Efforts to raise money to upgrade security cameras in a north-east town centre are starting to bear fruit.
Crowdfunding bid launch to help north-east towns shine bright
The Christmas lights in two north-east communities have been switched on for only a few days.
Fraserburgh transformed into winter wonderland as festive event begins
A north-east town has been transformed into a winter wonderland with the creation of its very own ice rink.
Man admits string of Peterhead shop thefts
A man has admitted a string of thefts from shops in a north-east town.
North-east newsagent raided for second time in less than a month
A north-east newsagent has been targeted by thieves who made off with a “quantity” of high-value cigarettes.
Peterhead FC hit the back of the net with Christmas lunch
It is shaping up to be a busy period for Peterhead Football Club as they target promotion from League Two.
Duo appear in court in connection with alleged Peterhead theft
Two people have appeared in court following an alleged theft in a north-east town centre.
Work to restore iconic north-east statue nears completion
The painstaking process to restore an iconic north-east statue will be completed early next year.
Force for Good: WWII veteran praises volunteer
Vera Milne was just a teenager when war broke out in 1939 and she was left with two choices.
North-east memorial damaged after being hit by vehicle
A man has been charged after a roadside memorial dedicated to heroic airmen was knocked down.
Councillors to discuss planning application for North Connect cable
North-east councillors have been asked to refer a decision on a major energy project to the full Aberdeenshire Council.
Funding for Peterhead sports facilities improvement works to be discussed by councillors
A community group is hoping council leaders will next week sign-off on the near £220,000 funding required to improve sports facilities in Peterhead.
Work begins on Banff and Macduff heritage trail
Work on a new walking route that chronicles the history of two north-east towns has begun.
Legal bid to secure return of north-east man’s donkey continues
A north-east man is continuing his legal bid to get his donkey back from a national animal welfare charity.
Sneak peek of festive Peterhead animation
Here is the first look at the giant festive architectural animations that will light up the north-east’s biggest town this Christmas.
Peterhead businesses join forces to call for CCTV system
Retailers in Peterhead have joined forces to call for the town’s own CCTV system.
Man reported to procurator fiscal following Fraserburgh laundry incident
A man has been charged after a mystery package was sent to a Fraserburgh launderette, prompting a police lockdown.
Fraserburgh trawlerman fined over illegal nets
An experienced north-east trawlerman has been fined after being caught using illegal nets.
Fly-tippers who used Stirling Hill to dump rubbish slammed
Fly-tippers who dumped rubbish at a north-east beauty spot have been slammed by locals as efforts are made to track down the culprits.
Fears over north-east drug addiction centre move
Fears have been raised over the relocation of a north-east drug addiction centre to the community hospital in Fraserburgh.
Peterhead firefighters complete 75-mile charity walk
A team of north-east firemen are giving their feet some much-needed rest after completing a challenging fundraising walk across the region.
Public consultation to focus on future of north-east medical practice
The future of a closure-threatened north-east health centre will be the focus of a public consultation later this month.
Architectural animation to light up Peterhead
A kaleidoscope of colours will light up a north-east town next month after plans were unveiled for an architectural animation.
Secret Diet Drops sisters who made millions from fake treatments ordered to pay back more than £800,000
Two north-east sisters who duped thousands of slimmers with fake diet treatments have been ordered to pay back more than £800,000.
North-east residents slam 24-hour a day recycling centre proposals
Residents living near a north-east recycling plant where a compost heap smouldered for months have slammed proposals to operate the site 24-hours a day.
Fraserburgh man fined after challenging passers-by to fight
A north-east man has been fined after challenging passers-by to fights in the street.
Former oil worker admits driving through Peterhead while under the influence
A former oil worker has admitted driving through a north-east town while under the influence of drink or drugs.
Man denies pouring paint over former partner’s car
A north-east man has denied pouring paint over his ex-wife’s car while it sat in a hospital car park.
Peterhead coastguard crew issues warning after distress flares set off
Coastguard crews have issued a warning after a number of distress flares were set off during the Gadle Braes bonfire.
Gadle Braes bonfire gives Blue Toon an orange glow
The skies across the Blue Toon had a distinctly orange glow last night as the giant Gadle Braes bonfire sent blames reaching for the heavens.
Prominent north-east building to stay covered in scaffolding until next summer
The unsightly and deeply unpopular scaffolding shrouding Peterhead Sheriff Court will remain deep into summer 2019, it has emerged.
North-east man launches legal bid to secure the safe return of his donkey
A north-east man has launched a bid to get his donkey back from a national animal welfare charity.