Fraserburgh garage workshop destroyed in summer blaze to be replaced
The owners of a north-east garage which was destroyed in a massive fire have been given permission to rebuild the premises.
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Damaged Aberdeenshire bridge reopens ahead of schedule
A north-east bridge has reopened a week ahead of schedule after it was damaged last month.
Council staff to show off hidden talents in aid of children’s appeal
Aberdeenshire Council staff are to show off hidden talents in a charity variety show next week.
New interactive pools and digital upgrades for a top north-east attraction
The staff are getting their teeth into the upcoming Shark Season at a popular north-east attraction.
Aberdeenshire Council wants to carve out food waste with tips on pumpkin reuse
Aberdeenshire Council is urging residents to divert their pumpkins and turnips from landfill by cooking them at home and putting any leftovers in their food waste caddies.
Plans for new north-east crematorium could cut 120-mile round trip for mourners
A new crematorium planned for the north-east could ease round trips of up to 120 miles which mourners have to make for services at present.
Councillors unhappy as planned travellers site could drain into neighbouring property’s well water
Councillors have raised fears that a travellers site planned for near Hatton could impact a local water supply.
Plans lodged for Drummers Corner as council confirms cost could soar to more than £250,000
The cost of a project to breathe new life into Peterhead town centre could soar to £250,000.
Initiative launched to support north-east business owners
Libraries across the north-east will become the unlikely breeding grounds for the region's newest business enterprises.
Plans lodged to build dozens of homes at Meldrum house hotel
Ambitious plans have been submitted for dozens of new homes at a luxurious Aberdeenshire country house hotel.
Council bosses insist they are ‘confident’ Aberdeen can handle the worst of winter
Aberdeen council’s transport chief has insisted she is “confident” the city is prepared for the worst of the weather - with forecasters predicting a rough winter in the coming months.
Aberdeenshire Council seeks builders to expand £12 million school only two years after its opening
Plans to expand a north-east primary school – which only opened in 2017 - have taken a step forward with Aberdeenshire Council inviting building firms to vie for the work.
Road safety and flood concerns emerge about plans for Portsoy funeral home
Fears have been raised that pedestrians in a north-east town could be put at risk if plans for a funeral home are approved.
Road closures expected in Banff for resurfacing work
Resurfacing work will be carried out in Banff town centre later this month.
Nicola Sturgeon pledges support following devastating Aberdeenshire flash-floods
The First Minister has pledged to help “wherever we can” following pleas for emergency funding to remedy the destruction of last week’s Aberdeenshire floods.
Fury as Aberdeenshire Council leaders reject climate change appeal
Aberdeenshire Council leaders have been accused of being "out of touch" for failing to back climate change concerns raised by opposition members.
Turriff Primary praised for staff teamwork by inspectors
Staff and pupils at Turriff Primary and Nursery have been praised by inspectors following a recent review of the school.
Aberdeenshire Council to carry out repairs after grave sinks just five weeks after burial
Aberdeenshire Council has vowed to carry out urgent repairs after a grieving mother discovered her son's grave was sinking - just five weeks after his burial.
Aberdeenshire residents fear school junction is risking children’s lives
Villagers have pleaded for action to improve safety at a problem junction next to an Aberdeenshire school, which they say is endangering the lives of children.
Aberdeenshire Council pledges to support local answer to axed Rock Challenge dance contest
Aberdeenshire Council has pledged its commitment to helping stage a local version of a popular schools dancing competition which was recently called off.
North coastal communities to benefit from £7.5million generated by Scottish Crown Estate
Coastal communities across the north and north-east will benefit from millions of pounds in funding to enhance their local areas.
Bridge inspections taking place after day of flooding chaos in the north-east
Aberdeenshire Council's bridges team have been out since the early hours this morning carrying out inspections following a day of flooding chaos.
IN FULL: The north-east roads and bridges closed or affected by flooding
Flooding has caused chaos for motorists across the north-east today.
Wildlife discovery trail launched on outskirts of Aberdeen
A new wildlife discovery trail has been launched to help people become more familiar with the nature that exists on the outskirts of Aberdeen.
New council housing to ‘make a huge difference’ in Aberdeenshire
Dozens of new council houses which were officially opened in two Aberdeenshire communities yesterday will "make a huge difference to tenants’ lives".
Bridge in Aberdeenshire closed for months after wall is destroyed by mystery driver
A bridge in rural Aberdeenshire will be closed for months, causing locals a "massive inconvenience", after a mystery vehicle destroyed a wall.
Plan for 500 houses on Donald Trump’s estate approved by Aberdeenshire councillors
Aberdeenshire councillors have approved plans for 500 houses at Trump International today.
Aberdenshire Council to discuss Trump housing scheme tomorrow
Aberdeenshire councillors will consider plans for 500 houses at Trump International tomorrow, which developers wish to roll out along with the new course.
Plans to lower Slug Road in Stonehaven to let double-decker buses pass safely under bridge dismissed
Plans to lower a busy commuter road that runs beneath a railway bridge in Stonehaven have been dismissed by councillors over fears it could cost more than the estimated £500,000 price tag by damaging the "elderly" crossing.
Second Donald Trump golf course at Menie approved by Aberdeenshire Council
A new 18-hole golf course named after Donald Trump's mum will be created at the US President's Aberdeenshire resort.
Call for more men to consider career in early learning
Aberdeenshire Council has urged more men to consider a career in the early learning and childcare sector.
Council encouraged to back full planning permission for substation at Boddam
Councillors are being urged to back plans for a new substation in Boddam.