Peterhead-born doctor ‘over the moon’ with surprise PhD
Dr Andrea Woolner said yesterday she was “absolutely delighted” to discover she had been awarded a PhD at Aberdeen University.
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Peterhead starling rescued from bird feeder
A greedy starling has been saved after getting stuck in a bird feeder.
Extra cash could be needed for Peterhead community campus project
Aberdeenshire Council could run out of money as it bids to deliver a new multi-million-pound community campus for Peterhead.
Probe into jail death of machete murderer
An inquiry is to be held into the death of a convicted murderer who died at a north-east super jail.
Fraserburgh man who sparked armed police response jailed for four months
A young father of two who tried to help his friend avoid police detection by claiming a mass brawl was taking place in a north-east village has been jailed.
Funding boost for north-east community groups
Community groups in the north-east have been handed a share of more than £5,000.
Tender for Drummers Corner revamp goes live
The tender for a major regeneration project in Peterhead has gone live.
Plans to make 800ft trench in Moray Firth a specially protected site
An 800ft trench in the Moray Firth could be given a special government designation to protect the sea creatures which dwell there.
Former Peterhead Bid boss plans next venture
The former boss of the group charged with boosting the fortunes of Peterhead town centre is to open a cafe just yards from his former shop.
Woodland given new lease of life with adventure and survival courses
An area of overgrown woodland in Peterhead has been transformed into an adventure park where locals can participate in survival training.
£50,000 roadworks announced for Peterhead
Major repairs to a busy north-east route are to be carried out overnight this week.
Remaining crew thanked for their commitment to RNLI Peterhead as MP calls for talks
The RNLI has praised the remaining Peterhead crew after several members were axed due to internal row.
Work begins to make Peterhead park pavilion fully accessible
Work has started to refurbish a run-down Blue Toon park and make it fully accessible.
North-east business ordered to stop demolishing B-listed farm house
A north-east business has lodged a retrospective planning application after being ordered to stop demolishing a listed building.
Peterhead woman in woollen tribute for D-Day anniversary
A Peterhead woman has been busy with her own knitted commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings.
‘I simply cannot understand why anyone would do this’: Shock after vandals smeared dog mess over equipment at north-east play park
Vandals who smeared dog mess over swings and slides at a north-east play park have been branded “disgusting".
‘Connor was always smiling and laughing’: Parents pay tribute after teenager loses battle with sepsis
The family of a Peterhead teenager who suffered from cerebral palsy have said he will be remembered for his smile.
Peterhead’s new police station could open early next year
A long-awaited new police station in Peterhead could be open by early next year.
Charity ‘confident’ Peterhead lifeboat can return to active service after being stood down
A north-east lifeboat has been stood down over “personal rivalries and historic disagreements” among the crew.
Peterhead lifeboat suspended over ‘personal rivalries and historic disagreements’ among crew
Peterhead lifeboat has been suspended due to "personal rivalries and "historic disagreements" among its crew.
Last ditch attempt to sell off 19th Century Peterhead building which could be demolished
A derelict Peterhead building will be on the market once again in a last ditch attempt to find a buyer for the council property.
Peterhead man fined after finding woman’s lost purse and using bank card to buy booze
A Peterhead man has been fined after finding a woman's lost purse and using her bank card to buy himself alcohol.
New art project aims to add a splash of colour to Peterhead
Peterhead will draw on inspiration from Aberdeen in an effort to breathe new life into the town centre.
Row about the use of ’80s-style bricks’ during Aberdeenshire planning meeting
A planning meeting was waylaid by an unusual argument about bricks yesterday - with council bosses accused of "making mountains out of molehills" when it comes to the importance of the building materials.
Prison open day aims to solve recruitment crisis
A north-east superjail will host an open day this month in an attempt to tackle its staffing crisis.
International film director visits academy he attended to inspire pupils
An internationally-acclaimed film director has returned to his former secondary school to inspire drama-loving youngsters.
Vehicle sales firm plots expansion of Peterhead base
The business park surrounding Invernettie Roundabout at the entrance to Peterhead could be poised to undergo further expansion.
Plans unveiled for new Peterhead church
Plans have been unveiled to build a new church in Peterhead.
North-east man forgoes blueprint to build boat from design entirely in his head
A north-east man has completed an unusual feat by building what is believed to be his community's first ever fishing boat constructed without any advance planning.
Anchor and toilet seat among four tonnes of rubbish removed in third clean of Peterhead beach
A toilet seat and an anchor were among the 4.38 tonnes of rubbish removed by volunteers from a waste-plagued Peterhead beach.
North-east man at centre of animal neglect case jailed after forging GP letter to dodge trial
A man has been jailed for four months after forging a letter from his doctor to dodge court.
Peterhead nursery plasters Oor Willie with Blue Toon business logos
A Peterhead nursery group has decorated a special Oor Wullie for charity and plastered it with logos of the town's businesses.