Fraserburgh man who sparked armed police response jailed for four months
A young father of two who tried to help his friend avoid police detection by claiming a mass brawl was taking place in a north-east village has been jailed. Read More
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£80,000 funding shared among 22 community projects
A range of community groups have been given a share of £80,000 for various projects across the north-east.
Inspectors praise head teachers after north-east school inspections
A north-east school has made “significant” progress following the appointment of a new head teacher, inspectors have said.
Councillors express unhappiness at recycling proposals
North-east councillors have submitted a list of critical comments in response to draft proposals for transforming the fashion in which recycling centres are run.
Derelict north-east cottage could become men’s shed
A derelict building in a north-east park could be transformed into a home for a men’s shed group.
Food and drink boost with new pristine pavilion at 2019 Turriff Show
A new food and drink pavilion will be introduced at this year’s Turriff Show after £70,000 of investment.
Tipper truck driver had radio on but was on lookout for blindspot
The driver of a tipper truck who reversed over and killed his foreman has told the court he had his radio on but was well aware of his blind spot.
Fraserburgh man who sparked armed police response jailed for four months
A young father of two who tried to help his friend avoid police detection by claiming a mass brawl was taking place in a north-east village has been jailed.
Motorcyclist taken to hospital after a potentially serious collision on north-east road
A motorcyclist has been taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after being involved in a crash with a car on a north-east road.
Funding boost for north-east community groups
Community groups in the north-east have been handed a share of more than £5,000.
Mintlaw garden ransacked but volunteers save the day
Officers are appealing for information after vandals ripped up the plants in a school garden.
MSP commends praised beaches ahead of summer wave of tourism
A north-east MSP believes the critically-acclaimed beaches of Aberdeenshire will bring a new wave of tourism success for the area.
Tender for Drummers Corner revamp goes live
The tender for a major regeneration project in Peterhead has gone live.
Plans to make 800ft trench in Moray Firth a specially protected site
An 800ft trench in the Moray Firth could be given a special government designation to protect the sea creatures which dwell there.
Anger as vulgar and distasteful graffiti painted across Turriff park building
Vandals have spray-painted Nazi and IRA slogans on the walls of a building at the Haughs - just weeks before the Turriff Show.
Aberdeen University graduations: Macduff surfer overcomes tragedy to pick up degree
A ground-breaking surfer from the north-east reflected on a “bittersweet” day after overcoming tragedy to complete her degree.
Dying Colin in plea for return of cannabis oil
A dying man has pleaded with the Home Office to return the cannabis oil he relies on to ease his symptoms.
North-east road closure extended to allow building conversion project to progress
A Banff street originally closed for three months will now remain shut until the end of summer.
Bank customers warned to ‘think twice’ to avoid being scammed
As more people than ever are scammed, Stephen Walsh finds out how banks are trying to protect their customers
Success for north-east school pupils at major dance competition
North-east youngsters have dominated a national dance competition with performances inspired by subjects as diverse as the moon landing and global warming.
North-east charity to host 150th ball at Balmoral after Queen’s approval
The queen is helping a north-east charity mark a major milestone, by allowing it to host its birthday bash at her Balmoral estate.
North-east groups apply for funds for picnic table, hanging baskets and new notice board
Councillors will be asked to approve almost £2,000 in funding for projects designed to improve life in north-east communities tomorrow.
Aden Country Park to host family extravaganza
A north-east country park is preparing to play host to a popular family event.
Fears ‘desperate’ people could be put off claiming for benefits by cost of GP letter to prove they can’t work
Fears have been raised that disabled people in the north-east could be put off seeking benefit payments they are owed as many are forced to pay up to £120 for GP letters to support their applications.
First year of dementia-friendly disco in Fraserburgh hailed a success
Organisers have celebrated a year of staging dementia-friendly discos in a north-east town by putting on a special birthday bash.
North-east community projects could be handed funding boost
Wind surfing equipment, defibrillators and a new kitchen are among some of the items which north-east community groups could buy if councillors approve funding.
Mintlaw Academy cheers on Kim Little as Scotland slip to 2-1 defeat in World Cup
Pupils at a north-east secondary school were given the afternoon off yesterday to cheer on their very own footballing superstar.
Aden Country Park carers’ garden in line for revamp
A space dedicated to unpaid carers’ at a north-east country park is in line for a major revamp.
Councillors move towards scrapping free parking in Peterhead despite U-turn pleas
The free use of Aberdeenshire car parks is facing the axe, despite impassioned pleas from business and community leaders.
Fraserburgh bowling club secures funding boost
A north-east bowling club has secured funding to repair its precious green.
Tipper truck driver ‘devastated’ at the death of his colleague he ran over
A truck driver accused of reversing over his colleague has said the tragedy will stay with him forever.
Wildlife experts call for restraint as bird-lovers flock to see Buchan kestrel nest
Bird-lovers have been warned to be careful when approaching nests, after concerns were raised about people getting too close to a pair of kestrels near a coastal path in Buchan.
Councillor’s north-east restaurant designs to be discussed
Planners have backed a councillor who installed a new shopfront on his Fraserburgh restaurant without permission.
