Rare cancer sufferer hosting music festival with a difference
A north-east woman battling a rare cancer is holding a music festival with a difference next month.
Aberdeen woman seeking answers on 1923 trawler disaster
A local historian is seeking help to piece together details of a fishing tragedy that claimed the lives of two men - and led to Aberdeen getting its first lifeboat.
New burial space will lead to hundreds of new graves created in Aberdeenshire
Hundreds of new burial spaces are being created at a north-east church, which dates back to the 13th century.
More ‘simple’ funding process needed after Brexit
Aberdeenshire Council is sure the region will be “well represented” in the battle for funding after Brexit.
North-east gypsy campaigner says camps are ‘continually being closed down’
A north-east Traveller hopes that additional funding can “remove barriers” for his community in the north-east.
Difficult road ahead as Aberdeenshire Council struggles to upgrade to eco-friendly vehicles
Council chiefs hope the Scottish Government will offer money to help reach Holyrood targets for having an eco-friendly fleet of vehicles.
Farmers condemn council over bridge closures that have hampered industry
North-east farmers have called for plans to replace storm-damaged bridges as they revealed the strain their loss has placed on the local industry.
New map is centre of ‘masterplan’ for north-east villages
A community trust has launched a new map showcasing some of the walks in the local area.
‘Onwards and upwards’ for Across the Grain festival
Councillors have backed plans to scale back a north-east festival and are "very optimistic" it will help secure its future.
School rolls on the rise at many Aberdeenshire schools
Aberdeenshire education chiefs are consider how to deal with fast-filling schools.
Aberdeen University’s Elphinstone Institute celebrate 25 years with special event
An institute set up to promote and celebrate the culture of the north-east will mark its 25th birthday today with an event showcasing the very best of the region’s creative talent.
Council considering handing ‘underfunded’ sports pitches over to communities
Pitches and sport facilities across Aberdeenshire could be handed-over to communities in an effort to save the council thousands of pounds.
Call for council to work more closely with gypsy-traveller community
An Aberdeenshrie councillor has called on the authority to carry out further work with gypsy/travellers in the north-east.
Crumbling bridges remain ‘one of the biggest challenges’ facing Aberdeenshire Council
Aberdeenshire's crumbling bridges are "one of the biggest challenges" facing the region it was claimed yesterday amid calls for additional investment.
Artist to plant ‘Brexit tree’ on banks of Huntly Castle
A "Brexit Tree" will be planted by an Aberdeenshire arts group to mark the UK leaving the EU next week.
Grouse shooting, conference centre and more planned for mysterious multi-million-pound estate
If walls could talk, Tillypronie House could tell an interesting tale or two.
Health warning about expansion of Aberdeenshire estate close to gas pipeline
Health chiefs have warned against the further expansion of an Aberdeenshire community amid fears over its proximity to a pipeline.
Bird charity forced to fly the nest is seeking new home for feathered friends
A north-east animal charity is “desperately” seeking a new home for 130 feathered friends.
‘New layer to the storytelling at Craigievar Castle’ as defensive wall plan approved
Historic defences encircling Craigievar Castle are to become an integral part of the visitor experience.
Aberdeenshire Council unable to meet eco-friendly vehicle goals due to slow progress of change in manufacture
The slow pace of change in the manufacture of larger vehicles has left Aberdeenshire Council struggling to keep up with Scottish Government legislation demanding that petrol and diesel use is phased out by 2025.
New plan forged as domestic abuse ‘shows no signs of slowing down’ across Aberdeenshire
Aberdeenshire’s Violence Against Women and Girls Partnership have launched a strategy and action plan to eradicate domestic abuse.
Swedish energy firm seeks second Clashindarroch wind scheme
A Swedish energy farm has lodged plans for a second onshore wind farm in the north-east.
Theatre Trust approve deep cleaning at Music Hall
A national public body for theatres has backed the decision to spruce-up an iconic Aberdeen building - but said only the finest tradesmen should be used.
Blaze-hit farm rises from the ashes with new lease of life as pie producer
An Aberdeenshire farm has bounced back from a devastating blaze - and discovered a new lease of life selling pies.
Books and Beans owner announces he has found ‘right person’ to take over
One of the leaders of a project to transform a former bowling club into an award-winning garden and cafe has been named as the new owner of Books and Beans.
Extension planned for Brethren school
Plans to create a gym and technical block at a private Aberdeenshire school have been approved.
Rethink of Across the Grain festival to boost sales
A festival celebrating the north-east arts scene could be scaled back due to lack of interest.
Primary school head suspended amid Aberdeenshire Council probe
A north-east head teacher has been suspended pending an investigation by council bosses.
Claims A96 dualling will save no more than ten minutes travel time
Campaigners have released a new report which they claim highlights the shortfalls of the A96 dualling project.
Aberdeenshire church on market for £34,000
Property agents have slashed the price of a quaint Aberdeenshire church by £20,000.
North-east folk band raises thousands for charity
A group of north-east musicians have raised hundreds of pounds for charity.
£12million of funding to be lost in north-east due to Brexit
Aberdeenshire Council is desperately reviewing how they will make up for £12 million of EU funding after Brexit.