Decision on sale of Fraserburgh development site deferred
Councillors have asked for more information before committing to the sale of one of the town's prime development sites.
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Funeral poverty fears as further hike planned to ‘scandalous’ charges
As part of the P&J’s week-long series on the challenges grieving families face when a loved one dies, Calum Ross today investigates the soaring cost of funerals.
Revealed: Dozens of local cemeteries on the brink of running out of graves
Graveyards are on the brink of running out of space for new burials in dozens of communities across the north and north-east, it can be revealed.
Fraserburgh woman calls for port’s very own dedicated dog park
It could turn into the Broch's very own range for Rover.
Councils insist they have ‘plans are in place’ to address cemetery capacity concerns
Local authorities have admitted they are under “pressure” to act on cemetery provision but insisted that “plans are in place” for many sites.
Two closed Aberdeenshire schools remain among options for pupils starting classes in August
Parents in the north-east are being advised to apply for their preferred school for their child - including facilities that are currently mothballed.
Controversial plan to scrap free parking period in Aberdeenshire to take step forward
Controversial plans to scrap free parking look like they could move ahead, despite opposition from town centre traders.
North-east council to press ahead with closing offices
A north-east council is to press ahead with selling off two of its offices.
Missed bin collections and rat infestations in Oldmeldrum
“Screaming” rats scurrying behind walls have kept residents up at night as parts of Aberdeenshire have been left with uncollected bins.
Councillors pledge to fight for free hour of parking in north-east town
Fraserburgh SNP councillors have pledged to fight to protect the hour's free parking currently available in council car parks.
Aberdeenshire tops list for having most defective bridges in Scotland
Aberdeenshire Council has come out top on a list of authorities with defective bridges across Scotland.
Moray bill for agency workers rockets by 204% while union demands training for apprentices
Council bosses have been urged to invest in training more apprentices to reduce spending on costly temporary agency workers.
Business groups voice concern at plans to scrap free parking in north-east town
Business communities across Aberdeenshire have voiced their concern about plans to scrap free car parking in town centres.
North-east council spends more than £256,000 on relief bin lorry staff
A north-east council has spent more than £256,000 on relief bin lorry staff.
Queen’s New Year Honours 2019: Former Aberdeenshire education chief made OBE
A former education chief has been honoured for her years of dedication in the classroom.
Historic Aberdeenshire bridge demolished, but questions remain over possible replacement
An iconic Aberdeenshire bridge is being demolished, but the possibility of a replacement being built remains in doubt.
Aberdeenshire Council one of many across Scotland employing waste officers to patrol bin contents
Aberdeenshire Council is one of many local authorities across Scotland employing people to look into the recycling habits of residents.
Council leave memorial that was hit by car in ‘appalling’ state until new year
A north-east war memorial is being left in an “appalling” and “disrespectful” state until after the new year.
Vulnerable Donside bridge left badly damaged once again
A Victorian bridge, which has been repeatedly smashed by reckless motorists, has been damaged once again.
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.
Three people arrested in connection with investigation at north-east care home
Three people have been arrested in connection with an investigation into a care home which was forced to shut its doors by the courts.
Archaeologists officially record ancient stone circle in north-east farm
An ancient stone circle that has remained unknown to archaeologists for thousands of years has been officially recognised.
Council accused of minimising girl’s ‘sexual trauma’ after playground assault
Education chiefs have been accused of downplaying the effects of a playground assault which left a young girl “sexually traumatised”.
Hundreds of hate crimes committed in Aberdeenshire
Hundreds of hate crimes were committed in Aberdeenshire over the past year.
Debris covers north-east road after lorry overturns
Police are warning motorists of debris covering a Banff road after a lorry over turned this morning.
North-east councillor quits Tory party because he has ‘no faith’ in council leaders
A north-east councillor has quit his party and the ruling Aberdeenshire administration.
Plans to build houses at abandoned care home in Aberchirder recommended for refusal
Plans to build two houses on the grounds of a former care home have been recommended for refusal.
Portfolio of Banff assets shows the fund has over £1.5 million
A portfolio of common good assets in Banff has been drawn up for the first time.
Stonehaven homes may be built to bankroll golf course – despite councillor’s ‘slum housing’ warning
More than 90 affordable homes could be built in a north-east seaside town despite warnings they may be “the slums of the future".
Walkers celebrate after repairs of iconic bridge in Ballater
A popular walking route in the Cairngorms National Park near Ballater has been made accessible after repairs to an historic bridge.
125-year-old museum in Peterhead welcomes Santa and his wife
They have a hectic schedule at this time of year.