Fraserburgh man avoids jail after buying stun-gun
A north-east man caught with a prohibited stun-gun whose possession can result in imprisonment has avoided a jail term after a court heard he was struggling with mental health issues.
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North-east man threatens police with air rifle forcing officers to close entire street
A man threatened to shoot police with an air rifle, forcing them to seal off a Fraserburgh street.
Bicentenary celebration for north-east harbour and commissioners board
In 1818, the first stone of the Fraserburgh Harbour south pier was placed and the board of the Commissioners was assembled.
Aberdeenshire Council issue £50,000 public contract for artist to redesign public realm in Fraserburgh
The council hopes to find an artist to become involved in the next stage of the Fraserburgh regeneration project.
Wife of north-east rugby player who collapsed on pitch smashes fundraising target
Fraserburgh rugby star Chris Arnott was taking part in a practice session and all seemed well when he suddenly collapsed on the pitch two weeks ago.
Student nurse caught four times over drink drive limit after baby shower
A student nurse caught driving while four times over the legal limit after a boozy baby shower has been banned from the road.
£60,000 funding boost from Aberdeenshire Council for CCTV in Fraserburgh
Aberdeenshire Councillors have awarded £60,000 to a project that will allow for the expansion and upgrade of crime-busting CCTV cameras in Fraserburgh.
Fraserburgh Harbour Commissioners to mark bicentenary
The board that oversees the running of one of the north-east’s busiest ports will mark its bicentenary later this week.
North-east businessman fined over cocaine discovery
A north-east businessman has admitted being in possession of drugs.
Search launched for man who made 400-mile round trip for north-east ice cream
Shop staff were left bemused when a customer made a 400-mile round trip just to buy ice-cream from a parlour in a north-east fishing town.
CCTV to be overhauled in north-east crime crackdown
Almost a decade after they were installed security cameras in Fraserburgh town centre could be in line for a major revamp.
North-east man found guilty of raping women across three decades
A north-east man has been found guilty of raping two women between the 1980s and last year.
Fraserburgh boat owner calls for more details on French Navy’s scallop war intervention
The owner of a north-east vessel caught up in violent clashes in the English Channel yesterday called for assurances the French Navy will protect Scots fishermen if it moves into the English Channel.
Concerning issue with landline 999 access
A safety group leader hit out yesterday after it emerged that Fraserburgh residents were left unable to call 999 from landlines for almost half an hour.
Fishing boat owner calls for Naval protection after English Channel attack
The owner of a north-east fishing boat caught up in a violent dispute over shellfish yesterday called for armed Royal Navy ships to be drafted in to protect British fishermen while out at sea.
Successful clean of historic figure after 500 hours of volunteer help
Volunteers are hard at work restoring a beloved north-east landmark.
North-east petrol shop raider avoids jail sentence
A north-east man has been given 300 hours of unpaid work and a year-long curfew after carrying out raids on two petrol stations.
Need a friend? Sit on a buddy bench
Primary schools in the north-east have been given “buddy benches” to tackle loneliness in the playground.
Fraserburgh fundraisers commission diamond pendant in memory of founding member
A group of fundraisers will raffle off a special one-off piece of jewellery in memory of one of their founding members.
Fraserburgh lifeboat called out after person injured on vessel
Fraserburgh lifeboat was launched in the early hours of this morning to assist a vessel with a medical casualty onboard. Crews received the call at 5.32am and were dispatched to a boat off Fraserburgh. The casualty has since been taken to hospital. Their condition is unknown.
Surfing champ completes gruelling Pentland swim in memory of girlfriend
A north-east surfing champion completed a swim of the Pentland Firth in memory of his girlfriend and to raise funds for the maternity unit in Orkney where she worked.
North-east safety camera set alight by vandals
Vandals have set fire to a speed camera positioned just outside a north-east town.
Praise for Fraserburgh sports facility which is nearing final stages of development
Work on the £1.2million new sports development in Fraserburgh is nearly complete.
Councillor calls for clear bike ban at Broch beach
A north-east councillor is on a mission to deter quadbikers and motorbikers from destroying a Broch beach.
Supermarket building in Fraserburgh could be flattened for new church
A derelict supermarket could be razed to the ground to make way for a new church.
Investigations continue as tributes paid to ‘shipmate and friend’ killed in Fraserburgh Harbour incident
A man who died on a north-east fishing boat is believed to have been cleaning it when he fell ill.
VIDEO: Marine inspectors launch investigation into fatal Fraserburgh Harbour boat incident
Police have named the man who died in yesterday's incident at Fraserburgh Harbour as William Ironside.
Probe launched after crewman dies on north-east vessel
A major probe is under way after a man died and four others were taken to hospital following an incident onboard a north-east fishing vessel.
Man dies in Fraserburgh Harbour boat incident
A man has died and four others have been injured in an 'incident' involving a boat at Fraserburgh Habour.
Fraserburgh lifeboat called out after person cut off by tide
A north-east lifeboat has been called out after reports of a person being cut off by the rising tide.
Scores of people turn out to mark centenary of the death of daring north-east woman
Scores of people turned out to mark the centenary of the death of a daring north-east woman.
Fraserburgh manufacturing firm fined £10,000 after worker’s arm trapped in giant drill
A Fraserburgh manufacturing company has been fined £10,000 after a worker’s arm got trapped in a giant drill.