Man airlifted to hospital after falling from north-east cliffs
A man has been air-lifted to hospital in Aberdeen after he fell from the cliffs at a popular Aberdeenshire beauty spot.
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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.
A90 closed in both directions due to flooding
A section of a major north-east road has been closed due to flooding.
Thomas car team reaches fundraising destination
A charity chief has praised a north-east family who drove across Europe in a Thomas the Tank Engine car – after they raised £36,000 to help support suffers of spina bifida.
You pay £100K – for empty offices
Council offices worth £1million in the north-east’s biggest town are still lying empty – more than two years after they were put on the market to help fund a plush new HQ.
Man who blackmailed children to send naked pictures jailed
A man who blackmailed young girls into sending him naked pictures has been locked up for more than three years.
North-east cancer charity announces new workshops to help people struggling with diagnosis
A north-east cancer support charity is launching a new initiative to help Peterhead locals affected by a diagnosis.
Solicitors call for more funding as jury trials move to Aberdeen
Justice will be diluted if a north-east court is not used to host jury trials, a group which represents solicitors has warned.
North-east fast food restaurant to take on 20 new staff after refurbishment
A north-east fast food restaurant has reopened after a refurbishment which has created 20 new jobs.
No more jury trials at Peterhead as pressure mounts on Aberdeen court
Fears have been raised over the future of a north-east court after it emerged all jury trials have been shifted to Aberdeen.
Peterhead BID plan would transform shopping district into “digital town centre”
An ambitious £750,000 plan to transform Peterhead into a digital town centre with CCTV protection and free wi-fi for visitors has been unveiled.
Christmas tree farm goes on sale
A unique opportunity to own a part of Christmas has gone on the market near Peterhead.
Driving range shop will be transformed into restaurant after planners give go ahead
The clubhouse at a north-east driving range will be transformed into a restaurant as its owners fight to survive.
Thomas car built for cross-Europe rally auctioned off for charity
A custom-made Thomas the Tank Engine car which took part in a cross-Europe rally has been auctioned off to raise an extra £3,000 for charity.
Young artist praised by Gandalf actor for portrait of star given residency post
A north-east youth cafe will host its first artist in residence – after the talented youngster won critical acclaim for his portrait of renowned actor Sir Ian McKellen.
Fire hit building could be finally torn down
A Peterhead building destroyed in a blaze more than a decade ago could finally be demolished.
Ambitious vision to reshape Peterhead town centre to be published
The organisers of an ambitious scheme to reshape the future of the centre of the north-east’s biggest town are preparing to publish their vision.
Momentum grows behind coalition of Peterhead firms working to improve the town
More than 90 businesses have pledged to support a new coalition to help resurrect the heart of Peterhead.
The Thomas the Tank Engine car which journeyed to Benidorm could be yours…
A custom-made Thomas the Tank Engine car which was driven across Europe to raise cash for charity is up for auction – and bidding has already jumped from 99p to £1,500.
North-east’s biggest town has a community council again – after residents rallied to reform group
The north-east’s biggest town will once again be served by a community council after local residents rallied to relaunch the voluntary group.
SNP pledges to consider reopening of north-east railway at party conference
Proposals to reintroduce the Buchan railway from Aberdeen to Peterhead and Fraserburgh have been given a boost – with the SNP pledging to debate the idea at its party conference.
Can you help bring a sea life centre to the north-east?
The team behind an ambitious project to bring a sea life centre to Europe’s busiest white fish port is battling for funding and appealing for sponsorship.
Intrepid adventurer stops off in Buchan during bid for solo flight across Atlantic
A Belgian adventurer landed at a north-east airfield during a bid to fly his homemade aircraft to the United States.
Alien invasion exhibition extended after thousands pour through doors of Peterhead museum
An ambitious science fiction exhibition including props from Star Wars and Planet of the Apes has been extended after attracting thousands of fans to the north-east.
Man hospitalised after van overturns at busy north-east junction
A motorist has been taken to hospital this morning after his van overturned at a busy north-east junction.
Curtain comes down on another successful summer gala with Blue Toon parade
The finale of the north-east’s biggest summer gala was blessed with good weather as hundreds of people gathered for a parade through Peterhead town centre.
Peterhead caravan park in limbo after collapse of local charity
A popular north-east caravan park has been left in limbo after the charity which managed the tourism site collapsed.
Three charged after drugs and cash recovered in Peterhead
Three men are expected to appear at Peterhead Sheriff Court today after cannabis with a street value of more than £1,400 was recovered.
Popular gala week events postponed after torrential rains
The most popular events at the north-east’s biggest summer gala have been postponed – after Peterhead was battered by rainstorms.
Search is on for Blue Toon volunteers who can help teach adults to read and write
Community teachers in Peterhead are appealing for volunteers who can help adults brush up on basic literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
Locals gather for Scottish Week celebrations and crowning come rain or shine
The north-east’s biggest summer gala has continued through rain and shine as Peterhead celebrates its Scottish heritage.
Delays expected on Peterhead road over next two weeks
North-east motorists have been warned to expect delays over the next two weeks as part of a massive effort to repair potholes in the region.
