60,000 bees stolen in north-east robbery
A beekeeper has been left distraught after thieves stole four of his five hives - containing around 60,000 bees.
Peterhead
Support for citizens advice exploration into link between access to food and poverty
North-east organisations have backed plans to find out how families are dealing with food poverty across Scotland.
Anti-BID posters offered by north-east man who claims BID is ‘undemocratic’
Opposition to Peterhead’s Business Improvement District scheme has led to an unusual and rather scatological poster campaign.
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.
First step to tackle speeding on north-east road being taken
Councillors have backed action to tackle the problem speeding on a notorious Peterhead road but campaigners have said they must be the “first steps” in a more significant effort.
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.
Revamp of historic north-east fisheries building nominated for national award
From an empty shell just two years ago to a vibrant new living space and growing commercial centre, the eventual transformation of Peterhead’s Caley Building has been swift.
New sailing boat makes the Blue Toon sport accessible for all
A new sailing boat has arrived in the Blue Toon to help people with mobility issues enjoy the sport.
North-east street ‘up in arms’ over mail suspension following dog attack
Fed-up residents whose mail deliveries have been suspended because of a dog attack on their street have hailed their “fantastic” postie.
Exhibition gearing up for 125th anniversary of a north-east museum
Incredible items from the north-east’s storied history form part of a major new exhibition celebrating the 125th anniversary of Arbuthnot Museum.
Peterhead dental surgery wins appeal to extend practice
A north-east dental practice will be allowed to undergo a major expansion after the intervention of the Scottish Government.
Residents ‘livid’ as council proposes road safety measure irrelevant to their main concerns
Campaigners have said they are “livid” and feel “ignored” by councillors investigating complaints about motorists speeding down a residential road in Peterhead.
Port supports beach plastic purge initiative
Communities are being urged to volunteer to help clear up litter from beaches across the north-east coast.
Two cars involved in crash on north-east road
Police were called to a north-east road following a rush hour crash involving two cars this evening.
Two cars collide on north-east road
Two cars have crashed on a north-east road.
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.
Man battered on windows and doors of north-east pub before attempting to head butt a police officer
A man who shouted, swore and battered on the windows and doors of a north-east pub before attempting to head butt a police officer could face being confined to his home.
Team take on garden fundraising task as part of Reach programme
A north-east group, brought together by the UK’s leading volunteering charity, is raising funds for a community garden project.
Peterhead woman hoping to expand town’s defibrillator network
A woman is hoping to increase the number of public access defibrillators around a north-east town.
North-east businessman fined over cocaine discovery
A north-east businessman has admitted being in possession of drugs.
North-east school to be mothballed after council fail to appoint head teacher
A north-east school, which has been closed for nearly six months, is being officially mothballed after failing to attract a new head teacher.
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.
Peterhead teenager stole alcohol from a supermarket, threatened to stab police and then headbutted a female officer
A teenager who headbutted a police officer in a north-east hospital has had his sentence deferred.
Cycling effort to raise funds after happy chemo experience for north-east man’s wife
A north-east man has taken to two wheels to raise almost £5,000 for the nurses who helped his late wife look forward to her chemotherapy treatments.
North-east litter group event to clean-up ‘midden’ at castle
An environmental group has raised concerns about a historic castle on the Buchan coast being turned into a “midden”.
Calls for solution to congestion at Blue Toon junction
Locals are calling for change at Peterhead junction now infamous for becoming “overloaded” with traffic at peak times.
Maggie Black’s Plot project – growing community spirit
A north-east fitness fanatic is championing plans to create a community allotment in the heart of Peterhead.
Appeal after teenager reported missing in Peterhead area
Police are appealing for information to help trace a north-east teenager reported missing.
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.
Peterhead bingo building being brought back into use
Plans have been lodged to turn a former bingo hall in Peterhead into a restaurant and a function room.
Search for missing Peterhead man intensifies
It has now been a week since Ramunas Spakauskas was last seen in Peterhead and concerns for his safety continue to grow.