Fraserburgh charities boosted by filmmaker’s donation
Charities in Fraserburgh have been given a boost after the town was used for a major film.
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‘Professional’ scammers target village shops across north-east
A village shopkeeper has issued a warning for others to be on their guard after “professional” crooks targeted him with an elaborate ruse.
North-east businesses backing alcohol ban
Businesses in Fraserburgh have backed moves to renew a law banning boozing in the town centre.
Five people medically treated after north-east farm fire
Five people needed medical treatment after a fire tore through a Fraserburgh farm building.
Crewmen of run aground Peterhead yacht rescued in five hour operation
Two people were rescued from a stricken yacht after it ran aground - before even leaving the harbour.
Video shows Fraserburgh Academy pupils in lunchtime fight outside school
A video has been posted online showing a north-east schoolboy launching a series of kicks at another youth.
Fraserburgh man launches book to benefit BBs
A north-east author hopes to boost the coffers of the Boys’ Brigade by donating the profits of his latest book.
North-east businesses to benefit from new seafood training centre
The creation of a new seafood training centre could help around 100 north-east businesses gain expertise and build for the future.
Three charged with thefts at north-east Tesco
Three people have been reported to the Crown after alleged thefts from a north-east supermarket.
Staff under investigation at north-east supermarket
Police are investigating reports that at least four workers have been stealing from a north-east supermarket.
Shops in Fraserburgh decked out with royal wedding displays
Retailers in a north-east town hope their colourful royal wedding displays will be a boost for businesses in the area.
Royal Conservatoire training day for north-east youngsters
World-class training in the performing arts was on offer yesterday as the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland ran classes in Fraserburgh.
Fraserburgh’s Blue Light Festival goes ahead despite downpours
A massive celebration of the region’s emergency services took place in Fraserburgh yesterday amidst heavy downpours.
Grand donation for Fraserburgh Lifeboat from Danish man they helped to safety
A Danish man has handed a north-east lifeboat crew a donation almost a year after he relied on their help to get home safely.
Man in critical condition after crash on A952 near Mintlaw
A young motorist is in a critical condition following a crash near Mintlaw.
Fraserburgh born serial killer Dennis Nilsen dead at 72
One of the UK’s most notorious serial killers has died behind bars at the age of 72.
North-east man carried out raids on two petrol stations
A north-east man carried out two raids on petrol stations by covering his face and brandishing a knife at members of staff.
Annual festival celebrating north-east’s emergency services makes its return
A celebration of the north-east’s emergency services will be staged this weekend.
Man rescued from Fraserburgh Harbour after falling off pier
A man was rescued from Fraserburgh Harbour yesterday after falling off the pier.
Family history search lands US man in Fraserburgh
A man travelled from America to the north-east after discovering that one of his relatives died in a tragic lifeboat accident almost a century ago.
Hotel made famous by local hero to close
The hotel immortalised by the Burt Lancaster film Local Hero will close its doors for what could be the final time in August.
Police step down searches for missing Fraserburgh pensioner William Ritchie
A police search for a pensioner missing since December has been scaled down.
Police swarmed on a north-east village after finding a huge cannabis farm worth £380,000
Villagers have described dozens of police teams swarming their community after a large-scale marijuana operation was uncovered.
Psychic cleared of assault outside Fraserburgh pub
A part-time psychic has been cleared of attacking a north-east woman.
New fitness centre for north-east town
A north east town is bidding to become a major national destination for squash thanks to a £500,000 expansion.
North-east teacher “obsessed” with unmasking paedophiles struck off
A teacher “obsessed” with unmasking paedophiles has been struck off.
Boy racer film set in Fraserburgh to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival
A film set in a north-east town will be premiered at the Cannes Film Festival next month.
Super Saturday boosting the fortunes of north-east town
A former newspaper reporter is leading a scheme aimed at boosting the fortunes of a north-east town.
Former Fraserburgh children’s home to be converted into flats
Proposals to convert a former north-east children’s home into a block of flats have won the backing of planners.
Men will spend close to 100 years in prison in total for Gary Clampett killing
The family of a murdered Fraserburgh dad have said “no punishment” will ever be enough for the six men who killed him.
Concern after ‘suspicious’ package found in north-east school
A parent has raised concerns after a package containing an unknown substance - believed to be drugs - was found in the corridor of a north-east school.
Five men found guilty of murdering Fraserburgh man Gary Clampett
Five men have been convicted of murdering Fraserburgh man Gary Clampett on June 18 last year.