Claims north-east bus name is ‘false advertising’ as slow journeys cause misery
A bus passenger has claimed the Buchan Xpress should be renamed as it is too slow - and say it is now even longer despite the new A90 opening.
New sailing boat makes the Blue Toon sport accessible for all
A new sailing boat has arrived in the Blue Toon to help people with mobility issues enjoy the sport.
Bicentenary celebration for north-east harbour and commissioners board
In 1818, the first stone of the Fraserburgh Harbour south pier was placed and the board of the Commissioners was assembled.
Successful RNLI rescue leads to warnings about dog walking at north-east castle
Visitors to Slains Castle are being urged not to underestimate the dangers posed by the beauty spot and the sheer cliffs on which the ruin stands.
Photographer to trek the Great Wall for a charity close to his heart
A north-east photographer is pulling on his hiking boots in preparation for tackling the Great Wall of China.
Two weeks left to put forward opinions on Aberdeenshire bin collection proposals
Residents in Aberdeenshire are being urged to give their views on proposed changes to waste collection.
Aberdeenshire councillors ‘open to interpretation’ after backing sign language plan
In a first for Aberdeenshire Council, a British sign language interpreter attended a meeting to translate for members of the public.
Accessible cafe for showcasing photography to open in Banff next month
A father-and-daughter duo are preparing to open a new cafe in the north-east which will have plenty of exposure to put customers in the picture.
Exhibition gearing up for 125th anniversary of a north-east museum
Incredible items from the north-east’s storied history form part of a major new exhibition celebrating the 125th anniversary of Arbuthnot Museum.
Minister under fire for ‘insensitive’ visit to north-east job centre
Pensions minister Guy Opperman has been branded “insensitive” for praising the controversial Universal Credit system at a job centre in Banff yesterday.
Aberdeenshire Council issue £50,000 public contract for artist to redesign public realm in Fraserburgh
The council hopes to find an artist to become involved in the next stage of the Fraserburgh regeneration project.
Group of friends will tackle obstacle course to fundraise for RNLI Macduff
A group of friends from the north-east are preparing to take on the Prime Four Beast Race Banchory to raise funds for the RNLI in Macduff.
Residents ‘livid’ as council proposes road safety measure irrelevant to their main concerns
Campaigners have said they are “livid” and feel “ignored” by councillors investigating complaints about motorists speeding down a residential road in Peterhead.
Port supports beach plastic purge initiative
Communities are being urged to volunteer to help clear up litter from beaches across the north-east coast.
Aberdeenshire Council urged to adopt ‘use it or lose it’ approach to empty private homes
Aberdeenshire Council is being urged to consider adopting a “use it or lose it” approach to empty private housing to bring it back into use.
£60,000 funding boost from Aberdeenshire Council for CCTV in Fraserburgh
Aberdeenshire Councillors have awarded £60,000 to a project that will allow for the expansion and upgrade of crime-busting CCTV cameras in Fraserburgh.
Recycling centre under threat in Portsoy could be saved
The under threat recycling centre at Portsoy could be saved under a new proposal being put forward by councillors.
Team take on garden fundraising task as part of Reach programme
A north-east group, brought together by the UK’s leading volunteering charity, is raising funds for a community garden project.
Passionate Portsoy locals prepare to fight the proposed closure of recycling centre
Angry members of a north-east community are rallying together to save their recycling centre from what they say is a “penny-pinching” council.
Empty council homes amid housing crisis costing significant sums
The council loses out on tens of thousands of pounds of rent money every week due to the number of empty properties across Aberdeenshire.
North-east school pupils learning more about WW1 before the centenary commemoration
Pupils from the north-east have immersed themselves in learning about the First World War as part of their participation in commemoration events.
The man with the key to Scottish lighthouse history
A Scottish hotelier told yesterday how he was inspired to write a book after becoming the owner of a unique collection of keys for 83 lighthouses.
Concerning issue with landline 999 access
A safety group leader hit out yesterday after it emerged that Fraserburgh residents were left unable to call 999 from landlines for almost half an hour.
Ollie the Osprey put to sleep after injuries from a fishing line
An osprey that crash landed in a field entangled in a fishing line at a north-east animal rescue centre has sadly died.
Plot to fund defibrillators to save local lives
A north-east collection of gardeners, farmers and the owners of a local shop have been raising funds to purchase new lifesaving equipment for their rural area.
Cycling effort to raise funds after happy chemo experience for north-east man’s wife
A north-east man has taken to two wheels to raise almost £5,000 for the nurses who helped his late wife look forward to her chemotherapy treatments.
Banff shop owner insists Aberdeenshire Council ‘needs to step up’ its game
A north-east businessman has urged Aberdeenshire Council to take regeneration seriously when it considers plans to expand his shop.
North-east litter group event to clean-up ‘midden’ at castle
An environmental group has raised concerns about a historic castle on the Buchan coast being turned into a “midden”.
GMED hours left unfilled by GPs raises concerns about GPs ‘travelling hours to service gaps’
Doctors need to travel long distances to reach patients requiring out-of-hours care across the north-east due to a lack of cover in certain areas.
Plans are being drawn up to capitalise on Fyvie Castle’s potential
Plans are being forged to capitalise on an Aberdeenshire landmark’s tourist potential.
Shocking poverty figures will impact attainment and employability
Fresh fears have been raised over the welfare of children in Banff and Buchan after a “shocking” council study revealed that child poverty in the area is almost double the Aberdeenshire average.
Calls for solution to congestion at Blue Toon junction
Locals are calling for change at Peterhead junction now infamous for becoming “overloaded” with traffic at peak times.