Fraserburgh Academy in line for potentially dramatic extension
A north-east school could soon have a dramatic expansion.
Aberdeenshire Council
Councillors decide against introducing flexible schooling policy
Education chiefs have decided against exploring flexi-schooling as an option for pupils going forward.
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.
North-east council will be ‘laughing stock’ if it approves Trump Estate plans, opponents claim
Planners have backed controversial plans for 550 homes at Trump's Menie Estate - despite admitting it "significantly" breaches policy.
North-east head teacher defends decision to return to classroom despite poor inspection
A north-east head teacher who put her job on hold to go back into the classroom due to staffing shortages has said she would do the same again - despite a poor inspection report.
Aberdeenshire Council debates ‘flexi-schooling’ plan that would allow pupils to attend part-time
A revolution in the way children are educated in the north-east could be on the cards as councillors consider part-time schooling.
Aberdeenshire Council to charge film crews to use north-east harbours
Aberdeenshire Council is hoping to tap into the lucrative movie business by charging a fee for filming at its harbours.
North-east hospital worker slams bus timetable changes
A north-east health worker has blasted changes to a council-backed bus service a “shambles” amid fears he could be left stranded.
Fears for north-east schools future after no applications were received
The future of a north-east school mothballed almost a year ago is now uncertain because there are no pupils registered to attend classes.
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.
Fraserburgh family with an eight-week-old baby left homeless after a needle appeared in the garden
A family hit out yesterday claiming they would be left temporarily homeless with an eight-week-old baby due to a problem with home repairs following the discovery of a needle.
Council finally advertises for relief harbour night watchman posts for Macduff
Aberdeenshire Council has bowed to pressure and begun recruiting for a relief night watchman at Macduff Harbour.
Councillors criticise ‘weak’ document which provides minimal action to tackle child poverty
North-east councillors have raised concerns over a new report which claims that nearly 20% of children in Banff and Buchan are living in poverty after housing costs.
Drummers Corner redevelopment contract worth more than £210,000 up for tender
The search to find a contractor to lead the £210,000 redevelopment of Peterhead town centre is on.
Impressions unveiled for £300,000 playpark in Mintlaw
Ambitious plans for a colourful new play park featuring new climbing frames, a sand pit and twin flying foxes have been unveiled.
Lengthy diversion for motorists due to resurfacing of strategic Speyside route
North-east motorists face a lengthy journey from next week due to a lifeline route being closed for resurfacing works.
Calls for support to help north-east council cope with crumbling bridge problem
A north-east council's "rapidly-deteriorating" bridge network will cost at least £3.35 million to repair.
Planners urge north-east councillors to reject controversial windfarm plans
Planners have renewed their objection to a proposed 26-turbine wind farm, which it is feared would blight the north-east's iconic landscape.
Parent council backs move to introduce same sex toilets at north-east school
A parent council has backed plans to install unisex toilets at a north-east primary school.
Fears north-east homes could run out of water with repeat of 2018 heatwave
Calls have been made for government intervention to ensure water supplies do not run dry, following an "unprecedented" drought last year.
Major north-east road to close for almost a month, forcing seven mile detour
Motorists will face major disruption when a north-east road closes for almost a month for landscaping work.
North-east skip saved from scrappage comes near top of recycling leaderboard
Campaigners who successfully fought to save their recycling centre have been vindicated - after figures showed it was one of the most-used facilities in Aberdeenshire.
Council plea not to demolish historic building
Councillors were yesterday urged to reconsider proposals to demolish a former business centre building in Peterhead.
More needs to be done to tackle child poverty in Aberdeenshire
More needs to be done to tackle child poverty councillors have claimed, after new figures showing the extent of the issue in south Aberdeenshire were published.
North-east bridge to be shut for ‘up to 18 months’ because structure has deteriorated
A north-east bridge shut suddenly due to safety concerns will now be closed for 18 months.
Villagers fight to save weekend bus service
A campaign is gathering speed to save the only weekend bus service serving a north-east village following the launch of a petition.
Trump International in fresh dispute with north-east council over £150m housing plans
Trump International is at loggerheads with planners over claims it has failed to provide vital information as it looks to get approval for its £150 million Menie Estate development.
Multimillion-pound north-east development to include a fishing industry training centre
The new owner of a prime site in Fraserburgh earmarked for redevelopment has pledged to give the town a boost.
North-east road to be closed for six weeks to allow trees to be cut
Villagers could face disruption for almost two months while a road is closed to allow trees to be chopped down.
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.
One of Scotland’s longest serving councillors dies age 84
One of Scotland’s longest-serving councillors, who was made an MBE for services to his community, has died at the age of 84.
Plans to build new £150 million incinerator step forward with contractor appointed
Plans to build a £150 million incinerator to burn non-recyclable rubbish from Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray progressed yesterday as a preferred bidder for its construction was named.