‘Jewel in the crown of Buchan’ awarded over £1m
More than a million pounds has been awarded to Aden Country Park as part of plans to restore its historic buildings and improve the landscape.
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Unusual caterpillar spotted in Boddam
A rare caterpillar that hasn’t been seen in the north east since 2007 was spotted this week, with experts hailing its arrival as possible evidence of climate change.
Peterhead woman smashes target of 10,000 knitted poppies
A north-east woman behind a knitted First World War tribute has smashed her target of creating 10,000 poppies.
BrewDog officially submits plans to transform Peterhead building into bar and restaurant
A business group last night toasted the expected arrival of Brewdog in Peterhead as a “sign of confidence” in the town centre.
Peterhead Academy secure fourth place in national dance competition
Dancers from Peterhead Academy secured a fourth place finish in a prestigious competition at the weekend.
Peterhead Treasure Map aims to boost business
A new pirate trail has been set up to encourage people to visit a north-east town centre.
North-east solicitor invites new justice secretary to Peterhead
A north-east solicitor has invited the country’s new justice secretary to Peterhead for talks about the profession.
Two people trapped following two-vehicle crash on A90
Emergency services are at the scene of a two-vehicle crash on the A90, approximately one mile south of Hatton.
Major infrastructure projects highlight north-east economy’s ‘bright future’
Major developments in the fishing, agricultural and renewables sectors are being hailed as examples of what the north-east can do - and why more businesses should invest in the region.
Aberdeenshire Council accused of being ‘anti-Peterhead’ by one of its own members
Aberdeenshire Council has been accused of being “anti-Peterhead” by one of its own members.
Photography student wins international competition
A young woman from the north-east has won an international competition for a picture celebrating the visiting circus.
Residents brand a possible hospital closure as ‘disgusting’
A group of campaigners gathered to protest about the potential closure of a north-east hospital yesterday.
Peterhead man admits pouring beer over partner’s head during injured dog row
A deep sea diver poured beer over his partner’s head and tore the door from a fridge after she took their injured pet to the vet “without his “consent”.
North-east man crashes car into wall then lets partner take the blame
A north-east man who crashed a car into a wall and then let his partner take the blame has been banned from driving.
Tensions run high as north-east fish demoted due to poor stock levels
A furore over Scottish haddock may be about to reignite despite efforts to build bridges between the two sides in Peterhead yesterday.
Shamed nurse facing jail term after smuggling cocaine and cannabis inside her to get it into HMP Grampian
A shamed nurse is facing prison and the ruin of her career after she admitted smuggling drugs into a north-east super jail.
Neglected north-east building becomes social housing
A derelict north-east building has been given a £1.5million new lease of life as social housing.
North-east woman tells of assault by ‘wild animal’ husband
A woman attacked by her husband yesterday claimed she was pinned to a wall after she caught him sexting on his phone.
PIC UPDATE: Firefighters prevent spread of wildfire at north-east golf course
Firefighters were called to Peterhead Golf Club at about 7pm after a wildfire broke out near the course and crept towards its clubhouse.
Wildfire threatens clubhouse at north-east golf course
Firefighters have been called to a north-east golf club tonight after a wildfire broke out near the course and crept towards its clubhouse.
Peterhead residents call for speed bumps to be installed amid fears for children’s safety
Residents on a Peterhead street have united to call for speed bumps to be installed amid fears for their children’s safety.d fears for children'
Peterhead drug dealer found with taser and air rifle in home jailed for two years
A Peterhead drug dealer who was found with a taser and an air rifle in his home has been jailed for two years.
Peterhead Academy secure place in dance competition final
A north-east school has secured a place in the final of a prestigious national dance competition.
Peterhead FC unveil Balmoor upgrade
A north-east football club has unveiled plans to create a cafe.
Restoration works begin on lifeboat which served the north-east for 30 years
A former RNLI lifeboat which served the north-east for 30 years is to be restored and exhibited to the public.
Peterhead politician is thrown out of council chambers after staging a protest against ‘dictator’ Provost
A north-east politician was ejected from authority chambers yesterday after he staged a protest in the middle of the full council meeting, railing against its “dictator” Provost.
Peterhead pair in police custody over a van
A north-east couple have spoken for the first time of the “humiliating” ordeal that saw them arrested in a row over a customer’s vehicle.
Issues likely to arise with digital benefits system for north-east residents
North-east residents may need additional help if they are to successfully claim universal credit due to it being exclusively online, a local charity has warned.
Razor blades, knives and chains among items seized at Peterhead Sheriff Court
Politicians have called for security to be stepped up at Peterhead Sheriff Court after a cache of weapons was seized at the front door.
North-east knitters rally for Peterhead poppy tribute
A north-east project to commemorate the end of the First World War is on course to reach its target of 10,000 knitted poppies.
Peterhead Academy pupils prepare for finals of Rock Challenge
A north-east school is preparing for the finals of a prestigious music and dance competition.
£2,500 funding boost for sporting facilities in Peterhead
A group looking to improve sporting facilities in a north-east town has been given a boost after it secured £2,500 in funding.