Cash boosts for revamp of old building in Fraserburgh and CCTV in Turriff
Two north-east towns have been handed "substantial" cash injections to bring a dilapidated building back to life and install CCTV equipment.
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Fraserburgh piper looks forward to teaching job after graduating from Aberdeen
A Fraserburgh piper is looking forward to sharing his passion for music in the classroom after the summer.
Councillor who flouted planning rules to improve shopfront is now given permission for the work
A north-east councillor who flouted the authority's planning rules to improve his own shopfront has been allowed to keep the changes he made.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fraserburgh bowling club secures funding boost
A north-east bowling club has secured funding to repair its precious green.
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.
Fraserburgh lifeboat crew help stricken trawler
Fraserburgh lifeboat crew were called into action to help a stricken trawler for the first time since their counterparts in Peterhead were suspended.
Two teens charged after Fraserburgh garage fire
Two teenagers have been charged following a fire which tore through a garage in Fraserburgh.
Dad blasts north-east school’s ‘ridiculous’ uniform policy as he buys outfit for daughter to wear ‘for weeks’
A north-east dad has branded a school's uniform policy "ridiculous" after paying nearly £100 for an outfit he believes his daughter will only wear for weeks.
Pony power at north-east beach clean to tackle pollution problem
Obama the pony - whose usual job is giving disabled people rides to inaccessible areas - has turned his hoof to ridding north-east beaches of litter.
Amputee’s positive progress after NHS Grampian complaint
A housebound amputee who lodged a complaint with NHS Grampian about his prosthetic leg is now positive he may one day be able to walk outside to feed his chickens and lambs.
VIDEO: Residents watched in terror as flames tore through Fraserburgh garage
Fraserburgh residents fled their homes in terror at the weekend as flames tore through a garage.
North-east Boys’ Brigade stalwarts invited to Queen’s party
Two Boys’ Brigade stalwarts will be in the presence of royalty after being invited to one of the grandest occasions of the summer.
Fraserburgh teen reserve for Scotland under 16s basketball squad helps with fundraising
A Fraserburgh teen and her teammates have launched a crowdfunder to compete in a European basketball competition.
Thousands attend Fraserburgh Vintage Car Rally
A north-east town was transformed into a paradise for petrolheads at the weekend.
Fraserburgh armed robber who brandished sawn-off shotgun loses appeal bid
An armed robber who charged into a north-east home with a sawn-off shotgun has failed in a bid to have his conviction quashed.
Appeal for information after medication stolen from Fraserburgh fishing vessel
Police are investigating a "theft by shipbreaking" incident in Fraserburgh.
Fury as council fails to find site for new Fraserburgh school despite 18 surveys
Fed-up councillors are demanding urgent progress on the creation of a new Fraserburgh super-primary after years of consultations, studies and delays.
Hopes Fraserburgh head teacher’s hard work will make school attractive to potential replacement
The rector of the north-east's largest secondary school has been praised for boosting attainment as he prepares to step down.
Broch group welcomes ‘change of heart’ after supermarket sought removal of defibrillator
A community group has welcomed reassurances that a defibrillator its members fought to install outside a north-east supermarket will remain available on a 24/7 basis.
Edvard Grieg proudly carried Fraserburgh memento with him throughout his life
One of the world’s greatest composers carried a memento of his north-east roots with him throughout his life, researchers have revealed.
North-east college and tech giant unite to boost digital skills
A new partnership between a north-east college and a Japanese tech giant aimed at boosting digital skills has been officially opened.
Cable faults leaves Fraserburgh without power
Homes in the Fraserburgh area have been left without power due to a cable fault.
New north-east exhibition focuses on the lives of lighthouse keepers
A new exhibition at a north-east museum is focusing on the lives of the men charged with keeping generations of mariners safe.
Abandoned shop to become hotel as north-east receives £1.5 million Holyrood cash boost
An abandoned shop will be transformed into a hotel after receiving a major cash boost as part of a Holyrood funding bonanza intended to breathe new life into north-east town centres.
Council working alongside ‘well resourced’ fisheries firm on Seafood Centre of Excellence
The council is working alongside an as yet unidentified but apparently “well resourced” fisheries firm to take forward proposals for a seafood centre of excellence in Fraserburgh.
Missing Shaun Ritchie: Sister makes heartfelt plea for information on his 25th birthday
For the past four-and-a-half years the family of missing Aberdeenshire man Shaun Ritchie have prayed for news.
Historic keys pulled from auction and may become national exhibit as lighthouse board claims ownership
A collection of historic keys due to be sold at auction today have been pulled from the sale after the Northern Lighthouse Board claimed ownership.
St Fergus couple set out on epic charity rally across Europe
A couple have set out on an epic 2,000 mile journey in aid of a north-east lifeboat crew.