North-east chimney sweep heartbroken as cancer forces him to quit job he loves
A popular north-east chimney sweep has been forced to give up his business of 20 years as he prepares to undergo treatment for cancer.
Fears for north-east revellers being taken home from clubs by unofficial ‘taxi drivers’
Fears have been raised for the safety of revellers being given cheap lifts home from nightclubs by people acting as unlicensed taxi drivers.
Police appeal after Macduff man, 35, reported missing
Police are appealing for help to find a missing 35-year-old.
Kickboxers take on 150,000 press-up challenge for charity which helps poorly children
A trio of kickboxers will perform a combined 150,000 press ups this year to help a charity which brings joy to poorly children.
Teenager supplied Banff Academy pupil with ecstasy after being ‘nagged’ on Snapchat
A teenager has admitted supplying a schoolgirl with ecstasy - handing her the bag of drugs in a phone box.
Mental health group to hold information session after 30% increase over festive period
A men's support group has planned a public event in a bid to tackle the stigma surrounding mental health struggles.
Disqualified driver admits being five times over the alcohol limit when stopped by police
A Banff man has admitted driving while more than five times the legal alcohol limit - despite being banned from the road at the time.
Neighbours delighted as controversial housing scheme for Aberdeenshire village is rejected
People in an Aberdeenshire village were celebrating last night after councillors knocked back unpopular plans to build 20 new homes next to their properties.
Investigation under way after Rosehearty man dies in house fire
An investigation is under way after a man died in an early morning house fire.
Man dies after north-east house fire
A man has died following a house fire in Rosehearty.
Team investigating new use for Peterhead Town House
A specialist team of consultants are investigating new uses for an "important" B-listed north-east building.
Third application submitted to transform empty Turriff bank
A new application to transform a vacant Turriff bank into flats has been submitted to Aberdeenshire Council.
Scotland’s charities share £1.9 million boost
Hundreds of at risk Scots will benefit from the award of £1.9 million to charities tackling disadvantage and social exclusion.
Aberdeenshire Council’s new head of planning announced
Aberdeenshire Council has announced its new head of planning.
Repaired statue faces Fraserburgh town centre after extensive work
The statue of Lord Saltoun has overseen the hustle and bustle of Fraserburgh's town centre with a worn-off face for many years.
Fun day out with Come Dine With Me challenge for recovering north-east drug addicts
Women recovering from addiction at a north-east centre have started a new annual tradition after enjoying a day of activities at a nearby church.
What about our washing and wildlife? Neighbours band together to oppose housing plans
North-east neighbours are banding together to oppose a 20 house development they say has enveloped their properties in a storm of dirt and dust.
Taxi operators outraged at council for getting no face-to-face consultation for proposed hike
Taxi operators have criticised Aberdeenshire Council for failing to hold public events allowing them to raise concerns about a drastic increase in fees.
Frustration at promises of more surveys instead of action
Campaign groups passionate about dualing the A90 north of Ellon expressed frustration after the Scottish transport minister promised more surveys instead of action.
North-east pipe band celebrating successful year is still on search for members
The major of one of Scotland’s youngest pipe bands is on the hunt for new members to join its award-winning ranks.
Moray man exhausted due to ill child caused alarm on the road before crashing into fence
A dad crashed his work van into a fence post while suffering from a lack of sleep after spending the night in hospital with his twins.
Man crashed car into wall of Peterhead fish plant after drunken birthday night out
A man caused thousands of pounds of damage by drunkenly crashing his car into a fish processing factory after celebrating his 25th birthday.
A festive mystery: Appeal to find owner of engraved ring lost within chocolate Christmas decorations
Opening a bag of chocolate Christmas tree decorations, a Banff woman was stunned to discover an engraved piece of jewellery.
Rats, flies and gulls: More than £12,000 spent on pest control services since north-east superjail opened
More than £12,000 has been spent on pest control services at the north-east's superjail since it opened.
Emergency repairs application approved for Banff Vinery
An application to start emergency repair works on a glasshouse which will soon be home to a community project has been approved.
Figures show that 50% more women work at St Fergus Gas Plant than a decade ago
In the last decade, the number of women working at the Shell St Fergus Gas Plant has risen by 50%.
Extra time to nominate someone for Inspiring Aberdeenshire award
Members of the public have been given more time to nominate unsung heroes from Aberdeenshire.
One dead after bus and car horror crash on A96
One person has died and two people are injured following a “serious” head-on crash on one of the north-east’s busiest roads.
Teenage girl missing from Moray town found following appeal
A 15-year-old girl who was last seen on Boxing Day has been traced "safe and well" by police.
Record number of swimmers leap from lifeboat for RNLI harbour swim
A record number of hardy people leapt from Fraserburgh lifeboat to braved the four degree North Sea in aid of the RNLI today.
Six injured after a crash near Buckie
A person has been airlifted to hospital after a car crash in Moray injured six people.
A new club-like lichen has been discovered for the first time in Britain – and it’s in the Highlands
An unusual Scandinavian club-shaped lichen has been discovered in Britain for the first time by an expert mountain biker who secretly fancied a rest.