Plans unveiled for first ever McDonald’s restaurant in Fraserburgh
McDonald’s has submitted plans to open its first restaurant in Fraserburgh, which could provide a major jobs boost.
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Fraserburgh Academy in line for potentially dramatic extension
A north-east school could soon have a dramatic expansion.
It is a kind of magic as Fraserburgh magician claims top prize
A magician from Fraserburgh is celebrating after coming out tops in a card magic contest.
New exhibition to highlight Fraserburgh’s Polish links
A photography exhibition highlighting the stories of Polish soldiers who decided to make Fraserburgh their home are the war will open next month.
Man denies drugs charges following north-east police raid
A man has denied being concerned in the supply of drugs and perverting the course of justice when he appeared at court.
North-east museum honoured for preserving lighthouse heritage
A leading light of the north-east’s tourism sector has been honoured for its role in telling the story of Scotland’s maritime history.
Three due to appear in court after drug recoveries in Fraserburgh and Peterhead
Three people have been charged and are due to appear in court following drug recoveries in Fraserburgh and Peterhead.
North-east hospital worker slams bus timetable changes
A north-east health worker has blasted changes to a council-backed bus service a “shambles” amid fears he could be left stranded.
Community group create bespoke video for lighthouse museum
A team of youngsters has produced a video marketing the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses.
Busy Fraserburgh streets to shut for roadworks
Road closures on the A90 around Fraserburgh will be in place for the next two weeks, while £160,000 of carriageway improvements are carried out.
Fraserburgh family with an eight-week-old baby left homeless after a needle appeared in the garden
A family hit out yesterday claiming they would be left temporarily homeless with an eight-week-old baby due to a problem with home repairs following the discovery of a needle.
Fire crews tackle bus blaze on north-east road
Fire crews were called to a fire at an Aberdeenshire bus stop earlier today.
South Park School safety measures go to public consultation
Plans to introduce a priority single lane drop-off point outside a north-east school are being assessed with a public consultation.
Fraserburgh to be put in spotlight of digital campaign to attract more tourists to the area
Fraserburgh will soon be put in the spotlight of a digital campaign to attract more tourists to the area after receiving funds from VisitScotland matched by a variety of local businesses.
Parent council backs move to introduce same sex toilets at north-east school
A parent council has backed plans to install unisex toilets at a north-east primary school.
Almost 20% of Banff and Buchan children in poverty
New figures revealed that nearly 20% of Banff and Buchan children live in poverty after housing costs in 2017.
Councillors asked to agree to public consultation on Fraserburgh primary road safety improvements
Plans to improve road safety outside a north-east primary school could edge forward next week.
Teenager admits Fraserburgh baseball bat attack
An unemployed landscape gardener has admitting hitting a man on the head with a baseball bat during a drunken attack in a north-east town.
Fraserburgh man admits buying pepper spray for his daughter to use as protection at university
A north-east man who bought pepper spray for his daughter to use as protection at university has been fined.
Acquisition of oldest Scottish hyper-radial lens makes collection one of the biggest in Europe
A priceless artefact has arrived at a north-east museum - the oldest Scottish hyper-radial lighthouse lens.
Police appeal for dash cam footage after Land Rover set on fire
Police investigating the discovery of a burnt out Land Rover found on a north-east road have appealed for motorists with dash cam footage to come forward.
Multimillion-pound north-east development to include a fishing industry training centre
The new owner of a prime site in Fraserburgh earmarked for redevelopment has pledged to give the town a boost.
Prisoner jailed for frenzied ATM stabbing dies in custody
An investigation has been launched into the death of a prisoner who was serving a six-year jail term for stabbing a 63-year-old with a kitchen knife at an ATM.
Wheely good turn out to first fundraiser for the Broch skate park
The first fundraising event held by a group who want to build a skate park for kids in their town has been hailed as "fantastic".
Councillors agree to sale of Fraserburgh development site
A Fraserburgh development site is to be sold after the council agreed a deal with a fishing firm.
Police appeal for witnesses after Land Rover allegedly stolen and set on fire
An investigation has been launched by police after a Land Rover was found on fire in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Fire crew tackles vehicle blaze on north-east road
Emergency services were called to a vehicle “well alight” on a north-east road.
Fraserburgh regeneration takes another step forward with £50,000 project
The regeneration of a north-east town has taken another step forward with the search underway for designers to take on a £50,000 project.
Driver dies from injuries 10 days after car careered from north-east road
The driver of a car that careered down an embankment and hit a tree has died from his serious injuries.
North-east councillor ‘physically sick’ at ‘categorically untrue’ allegations of inappropriate behaviour
A north-east councillor claims he has been made the victim of "seriously vicious rumours" after "categorically untrue" allegations about inappropriate behaviour emerged.
Fraserburgh woman launches crowdfunding dinner to boost local projects
A Fraserburgh woman is looking to give projects in the town a boost with a new live crowdfunding dinner.
Schools with highest number of sign-ups to free meals are both from the north-east
Fears were raised last night that hundreds of north-east youngsters may be missing out on free school meals because of a language barrier.