North-east community to be given say on future of mothballed school
A north-east community is to be given a say on the future of a mothballed primary school.
Peterhead
Man denies drugs charges following north-east police raid
A man has denied being concerned in the supply of drugs and perverting the course of justice when he appeared at court.
Three due to appear in court after drug recoveries in Fraserburgh and Peterhead
Three people have been charged and are due to appear in court following drug recoveries in Fraserburgh and Peterhead.
Family of tragic north-east woman begin recruitment drive for new mental health centre
The family of a tragic north-east mum working to open a mental health centre in her memory have launched a recruitment drive.
Councillors back Peterhead CCTV network following a spate of alleged break-ins
Councillors yesterday backed efforts to look into the potential installation of CCTV in Peterhead.
Funding boost for charity group tackling isolation means they’ll soon have a loo
A charity group in the Blue Toon that offers a place for people to go to reduce isolation and loneliness has received a funding boost - meaning they will soon have a working loo.
Fears staffing crisis fuelling prison attacks at north-east super jail
A recruitment crisis at a north-east super jail could be increasing the risk of officers being attacked, it was claimed yesterday.
North-east group Modo Circus wins national award for prevention and inclusion
A group, which teaches circus skills and runs a cafe for youngsters has won a national award for prevention and inclusion.
Dozens of staff and prisoner attacks at HMP Grampian since July
Dozens of staff and prisoners have been attacked at a north-east super jail over the past seven months, it emerged yesterday.
Woman given chance to prove good behaviour after swinging out and hitting a police officer in the head
A drunk woman who threw a lit cigarette and chips into a parked car has been given the chance to show she can behave.
Work begins on million-pound refurbishment of Peterhead Sheriff Court
Work has begun on the million-pound refurbishment of a north-east court.
Peterhead gamer uses Minecraft to prey on young boys while on holiday in US
A Peterhead man has admitted preying on four young American boys through a computer game while on holiday.
Shop owned by manager of a controversial north-east Bid group to close
The shop belonging to the boss of a group set up to boost Peterhead town centre is closing down due to the changes on the high street.
North-east pupils complete milk carton igloo
Igloos are usually constructed of tightly packed blocks of snow.
Firefighters launch lockable device to stop vulnerable people accessing gas cookers
A north-east fire station is introducing a new safety device to keep vulnerable individuals safe in their homes.
Plans unveiled for new Burger King in Peterhead
A new drive-through restaurant and shop could be built in a north-east town.
Teenager admits Fraserburgh baseball bat attack
An unemployed landscape gardener has admitting hitting a man on the head with a baseball bat during a drunken attack in a north-east town.
Council plea not to demolish historic building
Councillors were yesterday urged to reconsider proposals to demolish a former business centre building in Peterhead.
Fraserburgh man admits buying pepper spray for his daughter to use as protection at university
A north-east man who bought pepper spray for his daughter to use as protection at university has been fined.
Volunteers dig in, helping plant almost 1000 trees as part of park regeneration
Volunteers have donned their gardening gloves and picked up their spades to plant saplings to regenerate a north-east park.
Councillors agree to sale of Fraserburgh development site
A Fraserburgh development site is to be sold after the council agreed a deal with a fishing firm.
Public outrage after state of Peterhead Academy revealed during the consultation for the new campus
Parents and members of the public have expressed their rage on social media after a consultation event for a new Peterhead community campus revealed the "disgusting" state of the current school.
Locals support Peterhead community campus plans
Plans for a new multi-million-pound community campus in Peterhead were unveiled to the public yesterday.
Retired carer left sleeping on his couch after Aberdeenshire Council disorganisation
An army veteran says he has been forced to sleep on his living room couch due to a mix-up over repairs being carried out in his home.
Peterhead creative teams collaborate for an evening of entertainment
Two north-east groups are joining forces to entertain Peterhead residents to mark the end of term.
North-east street could be closed to traffic after safety fears raised
A north-east street that has been open to traffic for more than two years could face restrictions once again amid safety fears.
PeterDeen grabs a winner as football project hailed success
A project that aims to help youngsters reach their education goals by using the power of football has been hailed a success.
Schools with highest number of sign-ups to free meals are both from the north-east
Fears were raised last night that hundreds of north-east youngsters may be missing out on free school meals because of a language barrier.
Councillors asked to approve funding for gull cull in Peterhead
Councillors will be asked to approve funding to continue the crackdown on bothersome gulls in a north-east town centre.
Peterhead locals urged to have their say on new school project
Residents in the north-east’s biggest town will be given their say on proposals for a multimillion pound school project.
Petition calling for much needed CCTV in Peterhead handed to council
The campaign for Peterhead to have a dedicated CCTV system took another step forward yesterday after a petition backing the scheme being handed over to council bosses.
Rediscover Peterhead set out their plans for the months ahead
The body tasked with improving the fortunes of a north-east town centre has set out its programme for the months ahead.