New £2 million Peterhead cinema progressing with support from the council
A five-screen Peterhead cinema development has been given a £200,000 boost by Aberdeenshire Council. Read More
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Nominations to recognise community heroes now open
Nominations are being sought for one of Aberdeenshire Council's biggest annual awards ceremonies.
New £2 million Peterhead cinema progressing with support from the council
A five-screen Peterhead cinema development has been given a £200,000 boost by Aberdeenshire Council.
Peterhead prison officers seize more suspected drugs deliveries in last four months than all of last year
The number of packages north-east prison guards have seized on suspicion of drugs has soared in a matter of months, according to new figures.
MP shows support for alternative dance competition
An MP has offered to help "in any way he can" to arrange an alternative for pupils missing out on a popular dance competition.
North-east man’s trip to Japan thrown into chaos by Typhoon Hagibis
A north-east man has spoken of witnessing the destruction caused by Typhoon Hagibis as his trip to Japan was thrown into disarray.
Fraserburgh garage workshop destroyed in summer blaze to be replaced
The owners of a north-east garage which was destroyed in a massive fire have been given permission to rebuild the premises.
Football tickets up for grabs for keen readers at Aberdeenshire libraries
Children in the north-east are in with the chance of winning free football tickets as a reward for reading.
‘People who have lived in the area all their lives said they have never seen it as bad as it was’: Flood damage forces historic Aberdeenshire tearoom to close
An Aberdeenshire tearoom has been forced to close after floodwater damaged the foundations.
Damaged stained glass window at north-east hall restored to former glory
A stained glass window in the north east has been restored to its former glory after receiving a major refurbishment.
Appeal launched to solve mystery of RAF pilot who appears in artwork
An RAF enthusiast has appealed for information about the identity of a mystery pilot in a portrait he discovered.
More north and north-east women urged to come forward for breast cancer screening
Women are being urged to come forward to be screened for breast cancer, despite new figures showing those in the north and north-east of Scotland are the most likely to do so.
Damaged Aberdeenshire bridge reopens ahead of schedule
A north-east bridge has reopened a week ahead of schedule after it was damaged last month.
North-east play park officially opens with special event in October holidays
A north-east park will officially open its new children's play area with a family fun day later this month.
If you go down to the woods today….bear hunt helps support children in need
A bear hunt across the north-east has helped to support vulnerable children in Scotland and Zambia.
Peterhead community group to move on to next big project
A north-east community group which is aiming to increase leisure facilities in the area is poised to begin the next stage of a major project.
Bid to improve Banff’s Bridge Street for drivers and pedestrians
Aberdeenshire Council has unveiled a series of suggested improvements for a north-east street and car park.
Coastguard teams rescue small dog, Billy, from north-east cliffs
Coastguard teams yesterday rushed to the aid of a mischievous dog who fell more than 25 meters over a cliff edge.
Momentum building for male mental health support group
A north-east woman is hoping to get people on board to create a mental health support group for men.
Book launched this weekend about history of iconic north-east hall
A book which chronicles the history of an Aberchirder hall with links to the First World War will be released this weekend.
New interactive pools and digital upgrades for a top north-east attraction
The staff are getting their teeth into the upcoming Shark Season at a popular north-east attraction.
Big beach clean for Cruden Bay
A UK-wide beach cleaning event is coming to the north-east next week as part of efforts to free the coast from plastic pollution.
Neon fundraiser exceeds expectations
A north-east's charity's first Neon Walk has raised thousands of pounds.
The Script announce tour date for Aberdeen’s P&J Live
Irish rock band The Script are heading for the north-east following an announcement to perform at P&J Live.
Councillors raise capacity worries for the new Peterhead Academy
Councillors have raised concerns about the capacity of the proposed new Peterhead Academy.
Police appeal after north-east pharmacy is broken into overnight
Police are appealing for information after a north-east pharmacy was broken into.
Tributes after north-east man dies while on phone to his mother
A north-east man who defied expectations by living beyond his teenage years has been warmly remembered following his death at the age of 30.
North-east pupils stage French cafe event for parents
North-east primary school pupils impressed parents with their French skills at a special French café event yesterday.
Teenager who plays pipes at graduations puts down the instrument to celebrate his own academic success
An Aberdeen teenager went from playing the bagpipes at other people's graduation ceremonies to stepping into the spotlight himself yesterday, as he left North East Scotland College with a HMD in music.
Woman told to ‘convince’ doctors of menstrual condition which makes her suicidal before operation
A north-east woman who believes she has a severe menstrual condition which makes her life a misery has been denied an operation she says would radically improve her health.
Plans for new north-east crematorium could cut 120-mile round trip for mourners
A new crematorium planned for the north-east could ease round trips of up to 120 miles which mourners have to make for services at present.
Plans for 19 house cul-de-sac in St Combs approved despite design concerns
Plans to build nearly 20 homes in St Combs have been approved, despite design concerns.
School pupils given national award for their recycling-friendly rendition of 10 Green Bottles
Fetterangus Primary pupils have come first in a national competition for their smashing glass recycling-themed rendition of 10 Green Bottles.
