Concern after ‘suspicious’ package found in north-east school
A parent has raised concerns after a package containing an unknown substance - believed to be drugs - was found in the corridor of a north-east school.
Aberdeenshire Council
Work to repair landslip-hit Gardenstown finally gets underway
Work to repair the crumbling cliff face that has plagued a tiny north-east community for months began yesterday.
Anger as statistics reveal that 80% of dog fouling fines issued in the north-east have not been paid
The north-east’s councils have been accused of making dog fouling fines optional, with more than 80% of those handed out going unpaid.
North-east councillors urged to rubber-stamp U-turn on sale of Aberdeen HQ
A political row has been sparked over a proposed U-turn on the sale of a north-east council’s headquarters.
Balmedie biker wants council to rethink surface dressing policy and reduce hazardous “chuckies”
A Balmedie resident has called for the council to stop dressing roads with loose chippings claiming it causes “hazardous” conditions for cyclists and bikers.
Closure of tourist road is pushed back to avoid clash with Speyside whisky festival
The closure of a vital tourist route into Moray has been delayed amidst fears it would clash with a major festival.
New bus provider for problem Mearns route
An Angus firm will take over the running of a controversial Mearns school bus route after Aberdeenshire Council pulled the plug on the previous operator.
Watchdog warns that north-east schools are under-performing
North-east schools have been singled out as under-performing by a powerful local government watchdog.
Reports of dog attacks in the north-east more than doubled last year
Reports of dog attacks in the north-east more than doubled last year, with postmen in Boddam and Peterhead among those savaged.
More woe for Gardenstown as council threaten to cut off bus services
Council bosses have threatened to cut off bus services and even call in police as a north-east community cut off since December by a landslip sees its woes deepen.
Award-winning north-east road safety show at risk of being cancelled
An award-winning road safety show could be axed if sponsors for this year’s event is not found.
Princess Anne to formally open new north-east sports centres
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will give two new north-east sports centres her seal of approval next week.
North-east mums launch petition to save playgroup funding
Parents desperate to preserve vital funding to keep their children’s playgroups running have launched a petition calling for cuts to be abandoned.
Longhaven Primary School youngsters leave for what could be the last time
Youngsters have left their school for what could be the last time.
New exhibition for RAF in Peterhead
A new exhibition will reveal the untold history of the RAF in the north-east.
Concern for north-east playgroup as council makes cut
Fears have been raised over the future of north-east playgroups after plans to cut “essential” funding were revealed this week.
Fresh calls for scrapping of double decker school buses after north-east crash
Transport chiefs are facing fresh calls to improve safety on a school bus route in the north-east.
Calls for provost to resign over Peterhead Academy decision
A north-east politician is calling for a colleague to quit the council after accusing him of failing to carry out his duties fairly.
North-east parents given “one week” to find new school
Friends will be split up and parents have been left “devastated” after Aberdeenshire Council last night confirmed the abrupt axeing of one of its primary schools.
Plans for new drive-thru restaurant south of Aberdeen
A two-storey drive-thru restaurant could be created next to an Aberdeenshire supermarket.
Work to be carried out to help cars get through Mearns arch
Aberdeenshire councillors have backed a second attempt to prevent serious accidents from taking place at an historic arch.
All pothole compensation claims rejected by council
Aberdeen City Council has not paid out a single penny in compensation to motorists who claim their cars have been damaged by potholes - while neighbouring Aberdeenshire Council spent £50,000.
Safety advice issued after app found on Peterhead youngster’s phone
New safety advice has been issued to parents about which applications could allow their children to communicate with other adults.
Out-of-control pupils run amok in a north-east classroom – while a teacher stands by
A mum has demanded action after footage emerged of out-of-control pupils causing chaos in a classroom - while a teacher stands by.
No decision on future of north-east axed buses
A bus operator last night confirmed that no decision had yet been made on the future of north-east bus routes despite council funding being axed.
North-east bus routes face the axe as Aberdeenshire Council cuts funding
Bus services across the north-east could be axed as council chiefs attempt to save £200,000 a year.
Gardenstown has reached ‘crisis point’ after latest landslip
Senior councillors have been invited to a landslip-hit community amid claims it has reached “crisis point”.
Two Deeside hotels get go ahead to expand
Two Deeside hotels have had their expansion plans approved.
Aberdeenshire schools bugged by swarms of pests
A cleaner being bitten on the ankle by a ferret resulted in one of the hundreds of pest control visits to Aberdeenshire schools in recent years.
Aberdeenshire Council to pay more than £1m in backdated health care costs to Highland authority
A north-east council has been ordered to pay more than £1million to another authority to foot the bill for one person’s healthcare costs.
Mintlaw Academy face restrictions after food waste row
Pupils from a north-east secondary school will face restrictions at a popular local shop amidst a row over food waste.
Decison delayed on revamping sports, libraries and museums in Aberdeenshire
A decision on whether to revamp the way libraries and museums and sports facilities are managed has been delayed.