Drink-driver banned from the road for being nearly seven times over limit
A woman has been banned from the road after admitting driving nearly seven times over the legal limit.
Speed cameras removed from A90 between Peterhead and Fraserburgh after 20 years
Safety chiefs have decided the once notorious A90 between Peterhead to Fraserburgh is now safe enough to do without its pioneering speed cameras.
Plans unveiled for expansion of north-east village
A grazing field in St Fergus has been chosen as the potential site for 21 new homes.
North-east mobile banking van branded a ‘shambles’ after customers forced to wait outside
A north-east businessman has branded a leading lender’s mobile bank van service "a shambles” after being left out in the cold for nearly an hour.
New Deer Show committee member quits over equine flu vaccine row
A row has broken out over plans to ban horses from a north-east agricultural show - unless they have been given a vaccination at least the week before.
Proposals for Burger King restaurant in Peterhead approved
Plans for a new drive-through restaurant and tool store in Peterhead have been approved.
Plans submitted for signage for proposed Peterhead drive-through
Plans have been submitted for signage for a proposed drive-through restaurant in Peterhead.
Report claims accident figures at north-east junction do not support calls for improvements
Campaigners pushing for a major upgrade of a north-east junction have been dealt a blow after roads bosses said the "perception" it was dangerous was not backed up by data.
North-east student granted more time to complete dissertation following laptop theft
A north-east student who whose university studies were thrown into chaos when his laptop - containing his dissertation - was stolen has been granted an extension.
Councillors to be given update on north-east regeneration projects
Councillors will be given an update on a series of major regeneration projects tomorrow.
Film showcasing the best of Banff and Macduff unveiled
A new film has been launched to boost the fortunes of two north-east towns.
Drug-smuggling nurse faces being barred from the profession
A mental health nurse jailed for smuggling drugs into a north-east prison faces being barred from the profession.
Councillors to approve changes to Portsoy conservation area plan
Stringent protections are to be put in place to preserve the character of an historic north-east town.
Turriff farmer targeted in apparent sheep worrying incident
A farmer whose sheep were chased to their deaths by dogs has urged other pet owners to keep their animals under control.
North-east lighthouse lights up blue in support of World Parkinson’s Day
An iconic north-east lighthouse turned a striking shade of blue last night to raise awareness of World Parkinson’s Day.
TSB to slash opening hours at Turriff branch
A nationwide bank has been accused of “punishing” rural communities by closing one branch and slashing opening hours at others.
Planners back Pennan phone mast proposal
Proposals for a mobile phone mast in an iconic north-east village have been earmarked for approval by planners.
North-east village bus service gains year’s reprieve after petition success
Campaigners in a north-east village have convinced the council to reverse its decision to axe their only weekend bus service.
Woolly weapons brought in to tackle poisonous plant in north-east meadow
A new woolly weapon has been deployed in the battle against a poisonous weed blighting a north-east meadow.
Fraserburgh Men’s Shed in ‘desperate need’ to find new home
A Fraserburgh group attempting to set up a men's shed has made a "desperate" appeal for a base.
Mother remembers her ‘wonderful, smiling boy’ after north-east bar collapse
The mother of a north-east man who died outside the pub he ran has told of her “wonderful, smiling boy.”
North-east motorist banned from the road after drink driving to buy flowers
A fish factory worker has been banned from the road for drink driving after crashing his new car while travelling to buy flowers for his wife.
Plans for new Peterhead police station approved
Plans have been approved for a new police station to be built in the biggest town in the north-east.
Pensioner injured after tumbling down north-east embankment
A pensioner was taken to hospital after falling from his mobility scooter and tumbling 50ft down an embankment.
Talks held to find the best way to improve Duff House woodland
Talks have been held to discuss future improvements of the vast woodland areas at a historic north-east mansion.
Peterhead maritime school offers new course
A north-east maritime training school is offering an officer training course in the Merchant Navy.
Cash-strapped councils spend £60million on consultants
Councils across the north and north-east have spent more than £60million drafting in consultants, the Press and Journal can reveal.
Talks held to ease parking pressures ahead of north-east health centre merger
Measures have been suggested to ease parking pressures on the streets surrounding a north-east hospital, amid fears the situation is about to get much worse.
Whisky Galore star helps unveil new addition to north-east harbour
A historic north-east harbour has been given a renewed focus thanks to its latest addition.
Passersby battled in vain to rescue tragic 50-year-old from his burning home
A delivery driver has told how he battled in vain to save a man from his burning home.
Full steam ahead for Maud Railway Museum
It was once a vital junction on the Buchan rail network and now it is full steam ahead for Maud railway museum.
North-east motorist handed ban after admitting drink-driving offence
A north-east delivery driver has lost his job and been banned from the road after being caught more than four times over the drink-driving limit.