Supermarket building in Fraserburgh could be flattened for new church
A derelict supermarket could be razed to the ground to make way for a new church.
North-east MP gives support to Peterhead poppy project
Kind-hearted crafters from across the UK have helped a Peterhead woman complete her mission to create an art installation of 10,000 knitted poppies.
Renewed calls to find funds and replace 239-year-old north-east bridge
Council leaders have been told they must find the money to replace a historic north-east bridge with a brand new crossing as a matter of urgency.
Investigations continue as tributes paid to ‘shipmate and friend’ killed in Fraserburgh Harbour incident
A man who died on a north-east fishing boat is believed to have been cleaning it when he fell ill.
North-east man jailed for 22 months after attacking woman with stick
A man was jailed for 22 months yesterday after attacking a woman with a stick and assaulting police officers.
Probe launched after crewman dies on north-east vessel
A major probe is under way after a man died and four others were taken to hospital following an incident onboard a north-east fishing vessel.
MSP to visit north-east super jail as part of charity project
A local politician will visit the region’s super jail as part of a project to highlight the plight of inmate’s loved ones.
Seafood cuisine to be showcased at Peterhead festival
A north-east town famed for its marine cuisine will host a seafood festival next month.
Peterhead Academy upgrade plans unveiled as talks over £71m replacement continue
Education chiefs will invest £70,000 in improving facilities at Peterhead Academy - as councillors continue to wrangle over its replacement.
Fraserburgh lifeboat called out after person cut off by tide
A north-east lifeboat has been called out after reports of a person being cut off by the rising tide.
Harbour trust unveil plans for cafe project at Pennan
A trust has launched plans to create a cafe to help pay for the upkeep of the iconic harbour at Pennan.
Councillor in call to transform Turriff RBS into community facility
A bank worker turned councillor has raised concerns about the future of empty branches.
Scores of people turn out to mark centenary of the death of daring north-east woman
Scores of people turned out to mark the centenary of the death of a daring north-east woman.
Fraserburgh manufacturing firm fined £10,000 after worker’s arm trapped in giant drill
A Fraserburgh manufacturing company has been fined £10,000 after a worker’s arm got trapped in a giant drill.
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland launch ‘ground-breaking’ north-east project
A national creative arts organisation officially launched a “ground-breaking” north-east project yesterday.
Crimond man fined after admitting he threatened to attack GP
A man has been fined after threatening to attack a GP in a north-east medical centre.
Fish worker from Fraserburgh caught more than four times drink-drive limit
A Lithuanian fish worker has been banned from the roads after being caught driving at more than four times the drink-drive limit.
Banff businessman dismisses ‘ghost town’ claims
A businessman has dismissed claims that Banff could become a “ghost town” amid fears for the future of the high street.
Fresh consultation to be held on Peterhead community campus
A fresh public consultation is to be held on the final location for a multi-million pound north-east community campus.
LS Lowry masterpiece goes on display at Duff House
A masterpiece by matchstick men artist LS Lowry has gone on display in the north-east.
Residents will see ‘smoky flare’ as St Fergus gas plant shuts down for critical maintenance
North-east residents have been told to expect flaring and smoke as parts of a giant gas plant are switched-off next week to allow “critical” maintenance to take place.
Scotland rugby stars will pay a visit to Fraserburgh for training session and game
Stars of Scottish rugby will visit a north-east rugby club this weekend.
Historic Macduff bakery to reopen after major refurbishment – and the retired owners will play a key role in the new venture
A bakery that served a north-east community for almost a century before closing its doors is to reopen.
Brawny Broch contender lifts international strongman title
A former Fraserburgh Academy pupil returned to his day job yesterday after securing an international strong man title.
Appeal launched to find tools for Banff silversmith project
A nationwide search has been launched to find equipment for a project aiming to restore a historic north-east trade.
Fisherman fined over false assault claim
A fisherman was fined yesterday after lying to police by claiming he was the victim of an attack so he could get a lift in their car.
Baker in ‘death knell’ warning for Banff businesses
A Banff baker has suggested setting up a business group amid fears for the future of the town’s high street.
Revealed: Nearly 1,500 north-east cancer patients treated elsewhere
Nearly 1,500 north-east cancer patients have had to leave the area for treatment in the last three years.
Plans unveiled to transform derelict hotel into new homes
A derelict north-east hotel could be transformed into new homes after plans for the project were submitted to the council.
Appeal to track relatives of sailors rescued by a north-east heroine
An appeal has been launched to track down the descendants of sailors who were rescued by a north-east heroine.
Obituary: Former Buchan Ness lighthouse keeper Jimmy Aitken
A former lighthouse keeper who served mariners on the coast for over a decade has died at the age of 90.
Peterhead councillor raises fresh concerns over Marischal Street motorists
Calls have been made for a crackdown on motorists flouting a car ban on a north-east high street.