Travellers request upgrades at controversial north-east stopover site
Travellers using a new north-east stopover site have requested that the spot be upgraded and the maximum length of their stays be extended beyond a fortnight.
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Controversial offshore windfarm could be backed by north-east councillors
A controversial offshore windfarm which will provide power for thousands of homes could be rubber-stamped by planners next week.
Public event on flooding risk to take place in north-east town
The next step to make sure a north-east town is bolstered against severe floods will take place next month.
Tributes paid to north-east pupil support assistant who ‘could always be relied upon’
Tributes have been paid to a kind and compassionate school support worker who changed the lives of scores of youngsters.
Successful project helps group with learning disabilities to find voluntary work
A team of individuals with learning disabilities have graduated from a council-funded project that has helped them to gain work experience.
A96 dualling a ‘colossal waste of public money’ claims councillor
The controversial dualling of one of the north-east's major roads has been branded a "colossal waste of money" by a councillor.
Councillors defer decision on controversial bid to open north-east food recycling site 24 hours a day
Councillors have delayed a decision on a controversial bid to open a north-east food recycling site 24 hours a day.
Dozens of safety incidents reported at crumbling schools across Scotland
Collapsed ceilings, leaking roofs and falling fences have been recorded among 19 safety failings at north and north-east schools in the last two years.
Donald Trump’s north-east golf resort could be hit with £5million housing bill
Donald Trump’s north-east golf resort could be hit with a £5million bill for new affordable housing if its plans for 500 homes are approved.
Wind and rain will batter parts of north-east today but ‘bright and dry’ weekend ahead
A band of torrential rain and gale force winds will batter parts of the north-east today ahead of a “bright and dry” weekend.
Sheltered housing residents ‘terrified’ by mystery night-time door knocker
Residents of an Aberdeenshire sheltered housing complex have been left “terrified” by a mystery culprit banging on their doors in the middle of the night.
Success for local business as unanimous vote supports demolition of a C-list building
A delighted businessman has been given the go-ahead to demolish a dilapidated C-listed building to expand his popular shop.
Demonstrators protest against proposed closure of north-east recycling centre
Demonstrators gathered outside a north-east recycling centre to protest against its proposed closure.
Rubbish left at established traveller site after first season of operation
A community living next to a travellers’ stop-over site have claimed their fears have come true after bags of rubbish were left behind.
North-east man launches legal bid to secure the safe return of his donkey
A north-east man has launched a bid to get his donkey back from a national animal welfare charity.
Aberdeenshire councillors to discuss £50,000 regeneration funding bid
A funding bid for more than £50,000 aimed at completing regeneration efforts in a north-east town will be discussed by councillors next week.
Plans for major housing development at Newtonhill held up by councillors
Plans for a major new housing development at a north-east village have been held up amid concerns over local infrastructure. Planning chiefs had backed Barratt North Scotland’s proposals for 121 new homes at Newtonhill. However, at a meeting of Aberdeenshire Council’s Kincardine and Deeside area committee yesterday, councillors moved to defer the decision.
Blundering council officials sparked police inquiry over stolen heating oil – when the fuel tank had run dry
Blundering council officials sparked a police investigation after reporting heating oil had been stolen from a north-east school -only for it now to emerge the tank had simply been allowed to run dry.
Construction begins on north-east cycle path
Construction has started on a new section of a walking and cycle path in a north-east town.
Inspection team to visit north-east harbour following safety fears
A team from the national maritime agency will visit a north-east harbour today amid safety concerns raised by fishermen.
Proposals for new north-east police station unveiled
Police bosses believe that creating a new station in a north-east town will lead to a reduction in crime.
Gritters to be offered flu vaccination to safeguard ‘essential’ services over winter months
Gritter drivers are to be offered free flu vaccinations in an effort to safeguard their vital role during severe weather.
Plans for north-east homes could be backed despite 650 objections
Planning chiefs have backed plans for 120 homes in a coastal village - despite 651 objections.
Taxi fares to increase in Aberdeenshire
Taxi passengers will pay premium fares on two additional days a year following a review in Aberdeenshire.
Mass sickness outbreak closes north-east primary school
A deep clean had to be carried out a north-east school after pupils were struck down with a sickness bug sparking fears the infection could spread.
Hearing to take place to discuss north-east substation plans
A pre-determination hearing will be held at the end of the month to discuss a planning application for a new electricity substation near Rothienorman.
Work progressing on north-east sports centre
A long-awaited Aberdeenshire sports centre is approaching the finishing line.
Taxpayers were hit with £6,467 relocation bill for Aberdeenshire Council boss
Taxpayers paid Aberdeenshire Council’s chief executive £6,467 to relocate from Cumbria when he was recruited to the top job.
Works to tackle landslip at Crovie completed ahead of schedule
Work to repair an access road to a north-east town after it was affected by a landslide has been completed ahead of schedule.
More than 3,000 people object to Trump housing plans
More than 3,000 people have objected to plans to build 500 homes near Donald Trump’s golf course.
Scots urged to save lives through CPR training
Schools across Scotland have been urged to train pupils how to use CPR after a new survey revealed that over a quarter of people would not feel confident to step in and save a life.
Politicians call for urgent help to ease Aberdeenshire Council’s bridge fears
Calls have been made for the government to step in and offer a north-east council which is potentially facing a £3 million-per-day headache.