New head of Fraserburgh development trust unveiled
A new manager is at the helm of a north-east community organisation.
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Unique necklace raises £7,000 for cancer treatment
A group of north-east women have raffled a unique piece of jewellery to raise thousands of pounds for vital cancer treatment.
Plans to re-open forgotten Fraserburgh takeaway
A long-closed north-east restaurant could be brought back into use after finally selling at auction.
North-east fishing boss spared jail after using fraudulent labels to export to Russia
A north-east fishing boss has been spared jail after using fraudulent labels to allow him to export his products to Russia.
Detectives hunting for would-be thief who “mindlessly” broke into coastguard station
Detectives investigating a raid, which shut down a north-east coastguard station, have launched an appeal for witnesses.
Warning after smashed-up glass bottles found in dunes
Glass bottles are being embedded in a north-east beach’s sand dunes, according to a safety group.
Police hunt thief who broke into emergency van and left trail of blood
A coastguard crew has been left unable to attend emergencies after a would-be thief left a trail of blood in its van.
Man sent sexual messages to 10-year-old in ‘classic example of grooming’
A north-east man sent sexual messages to a 10-year-old girl in a “classic example of grooming”.
Boys’ Brigade in desperate plea for volunteers
At least nine north-east branches of one of the UK’s oldest institutions are in danger of closing down.
Fishermen who donated hundreds to lifeboat rescued… by lifeboat
A north-east fishermen whose family donated hundreds to his local lifeboat had to rely on the help of its volunteers after his own vessel burst into flames.
Drive-in movies to bolster Fraserburgh’s Christmas funds
A unique event has been organised to raise vital cash to help support a north-east town’s Christmas celebration.
North-east mental health support group goes from strength to strength
A support group which was set up to tackle depression, anxiety and stress in a north-east town is proving to be a big success.
Murder accused acquitted of killing with fire
A man accused of starting a fire which killed a father-of-five nearly 20 years ago has walked free from court.
Chef: Murder accused told me he started blaze
A chef yesterday told a jury that murder accused Barry Henderson confessed to setting the fire that killed a north-east dad.
Heavy rainfall shuts A90 in both directions overnight
Heavy rain yesterday left one main route closed overnight and several cars in ditches and fields across Aberdeenshire.
Accused said ‘You’ll end up like your dad’ court hears
The daughter of a man who died in a flat fire yesterday told a jury the man accused of murdering him threatened her on a bus.
A90 closed in both directions due to flooding
A section of a major north-east road has been closed due to flooding.
Experts say cigarette was ‘unlikely’ to cause Fraserburgh fatal blaze
Fire experts yesterday told a jury they believed it was unlikely a smouldering cigarette or match could have started a fire which killed a north-east dad.
Fraserburgh fatal fire ‘started by naked flame’
A fire expert yesterday told a murder trial that a blaze in which a 43-year-old father died was started by a naked flame.
Source of blaze that claimed man’s life focus of questions
A court has heard there was “catastrophic damage” caused to the flat where a father-of-five died in a fire.
Love at first sight: Rosehearty couple celebrate diamond anniversary
It was love at first sight when Andrew and Isabella Strachan met as teenagers more than 60 years ago.
Ex-fire chief tells court fatal blaze ruled accidental
A former fire chief yesterday told a court a blaze that killed a father-of-five was ruled as accidental.
Fraserburgh Football Club sign up with charity to help out kids
A north-east football club has launched a partnership with a charity to offer free entry to the youngsters it helps.
First images of what supermarket church will look like
These are the first images of what a former supermarket could look like when it is converted into a church.
Man charged with attempted murder
A man has been charged with attempted murder after an incident in Fraserburgh.
Safety group provides four more defibrillators for Fraserburgh
The first of four new defibrillators has been installed in a north-east town.
‘Show-off’ teen who killed father-of-four could be locked up
A teenager could be locked up after being found guilty of killing a father-of-four by driving too fast around a north-east town.
Unique necklace to be raffled off for breast cancer treatment
A group of north-east women will raffle off a unique piece of jewellery later this month to raise vital funds for cancer treatment.
Murder trial hears how firefighters entered blazing north-east home
A former firefighter has described how he and a colleague inched their way through a blazing building trying to find a dad trapped inside.
Lifeboat volunteer’s sewer flood nightmare could be about to end
The nightmare of a lifeboat volunteer whose business has repeatedly flooded with sewage for three decades could be about to end – as major repairs finally get under way.
Broch Girl Guide handed prestigious royal award for commitment to guiding
A north-east Girl Guide has been handed a prestigious royal award for her work with the organisation and for choreographing her town’s production of Annie.
Man on trial accused of murdering north-east dad
A man has gone on trial accused of murdering a north-east dad nearly 20 years ago.
