Blue Toon community group given extra funding boost
A community group preparing to revamp an abandoned sports facility in the Blue Toon has been given an extra funding boost to kickstart the major project.
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Teen threatened to stab fellow Peterhead Academy pupils
Education chiefs had to investigate after senior pupils at a north-east school were threatened with violence.
Young Fraserburgh motorist banned from the road after falling asleep at the wheel
A young Fraserburgh motorist has been banned from the road after falling asleep at the wheel and injuring another driver.
Peterhead man banned from keeping animals for life after leaving dog to die in squalid caravan
A north-east man, who left a dog to starve in a squalid caravan and caused it “unimaginable suffering” has been banned from keeping animals for life.
Two men caught in police operation to combat ‘cuckooing’ sentenced to six years in prison
Two men who were charged during a high-profile operation to tackle "cuckooing" and serious organised crime in the north-east have been sentenced today to a total of almost six years in prison.
Peterhead retailers get ready to convene for security summit
Retailers in the north-east’s biggest community have arranged a security summit following a series of alleged break-ins.
From the Blue Toon to Tinseltown: Jon S Baird’s remarkable rise to film prominence
There’s an old photograph dating back to the early 1980s, which highlights the start of the long journey which Jon S Baird has made from the Blue Toon to Tinseltown.
Tributes to hero fisherman who pulled off a million-to-one rescue
Tributes have poured in for a true hero of the north-east seas following his death on Monday.
North-east man’s bid to sell decades’ old Mars Bar goes viral
A Peterhead man has secured a legion of online followers after putting a decades-old Mars Bar up for sale.
HMP Grampian inmate admits biting prison officer
An inmate at a north-east super jail has admitted biting a prison officer who wanted to search him.
Peterhead community radio to go full time
A community station in Peterhead will take a leap into the big-time later this month as it begins broadcasting on FM radio.
BID boss hopes other firms follow Brewdog to Peterhead
Peterhead town centre may have had a bad start to the year in 2018 with the closure of the bingo hall on Marischal Street.
A year of Modo success
A north-east organisation which helps youngsters by teaching them circus skills has hailed 2018 a success.
Peterhead man was four times the limit when he crashed on Christmas Day
A Peterhead man was more than four times over the drink-drive limit when he crashed into a parked car on Christmas Day.
Youngsters win £6,000 for women’s addiction recovery centre
Two teams of philanthropic youngsters have helped boost the future of women at a north-east recovery centre.
Police investigate wilful fireraising on Boddam boat
Police are investigating an alleged act of wilful fireraising on a boat in Boddam.
Police called out 274 times to incidents at courts in north and north-east
Police are being called to attend incidents at courts in the north and north-east about eight times every month, it has emerged.
Buchan Meadows to be put back in use by the local community
Woodland on the outskirts of Peterhead will finally be put back in use by the local community now a lease has been agreed.
New map highlights life-saving devices in north-east port
A map, which pinpoints the exact locations of defibrillators in the north-east’s biggest town has been unveiled.
North-east teenager locked up after fight where man was zapped in head with taser
A north-east teenager has been locked up for taking part in a pre-arranged brawl during which another man was zapped in the head with a taser disguised as a mobile phone.
Contractor appointed for upgrade work at Peterhead Academy
Improvement work on a north-east secondary school will begin next month.
£2.1million Aden Country Park project begins
Work has started on a £2.1 million project to renovate the jewel in the crown of Buchan.
North-east maths teacher called up for Scotland rugby team
A Peterhead teacher has been called up to join the national rugby team.
Inmate caught with blade at north-east super jail
An prisoner has been given more time behind bars after being caught with a blade at a north-east super jail.
Fishermen remain uncertain despite funding pledge by Secretary of State for Scotland
The Secretary of State for Scotland yesterday visited the north-east to pledge £16 million for the Scottish fishing industry and propose the fight for fishing rights be enshrined in law - but his words failed to convince the region's fisherman.
North-east trawlerman in support of Brexit deal while it helps fish processors
Celebrity fishing skipper and seafood chief Jimmy Buchan welcomed Secretary of State for Scotland David Mundell into Peterhead Fish Market yesterday.
125-year-old museum in Peterhead welcomes Santa and his wife
They have a hectic schedule at this time of year.
Man admits string of Peterhead shop thefts
A man has admitted a string of thefts from shops in a north-east town.
Man charged in connection with a series of shoplifting thefts in Peterhead
A 24-year-old man has been charged in connection with a series of alleged theft by shoplifting incidents in the Peterhead area over the last few weeks.
North-east newsagent raided for second time in less than a month
A north-east newsagent has been targeted by thieves who made off with a “quantity” of high-value cigarettes.
Peterhead FC hit the back of the net with Christmas lunch
It is shaping up to be a busy period for Peterhead Football Club as they target promotion from League Two.
Duo appear in court in connection with alleged Peterhead theft
Two people have appeared in court following an alleged theft in a north-east town centre.