Retailer hopes to boost Banff regeneration with latest venture
A businessman hopes to boost regeneration efforts in a coastal town with his latest venture.
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North-east council offers support to homes running low on water
A north-east council is assisting homes which are running low on their private water supplies.
Former tourist information building put up for lease after vegan cafe project failure
New tenants are being sought for a former tourist information building following an unsuccessful bid to turn it into a vegan cafe.
BrewDog given approval for extension at Ellon site
BrewDog has been given permission to expand one of its north-east sites.
Model boat builder forced to give up sailings due to ‘stagnant’ water
A model boat builder has been forced to give up sailing his craft at an iconic north-east attraction due to stagnant water.
Major infrastructure projects highlight north-east economy’s ‘bright future’
Major developments in the fishing, agricultural and renewables sectors are being hailed as examples of what the north-east can do - and why more businesses should invest in the region.
Lobby row MSP tried to contact planning officers over north-east mart extension
Lobbying row MSP Peter Chapman attempted to contact Aberdeenshire Council officials to discuss a planning application lodged by a business he had invested in.
North-east housing benefit reduction is a ‘disgrace’
A pensioner left struggling to pay his rent has called the reduction of local housing benefits a ‘disgrace’.
VIDEO: Colourful scenes as Aberdeenshire Council launches culture strategy
The thump of steel drums pierced the usual serious mood at Aberdeenshire Council’s headquarters last night as the authority celebrated the region’s cultural output - and laid plans to improve it.
Aberdeenshire Council welcomes new tenants as demand for properties remains high
The latest housing development for Aberdeenshire Council was officially opened yesterday as tenants celebrated living in their new “homes.
New images reveal dramatic £3m transformation of Ballater Old Royal Station
An advance preview of the redeveloped Ballater Old Royal Station has been released, with its grand reopening now only weeks away.
Cancer patients to Move More
A new programme set up to help people with cancer get active has been launched in Aberdeenshire.
St Cyrus encampment granted six-month stay of execution to allow for more talks
Councillors have agreed to extend the deadline for the closure of an illegal travellers site at St Cyrus to avoid any “direct action” by the authority and allow time for other “positive” options to be devised.
Peterhead politician is thrown out of council chambers after staging a protest against ‘dictator’ Provost
A north-east politician was ejected from authority chambers yesterday after he staged a protest in the middle of the full council meeting, railing against its “dictator” Provost.
New pitch could be built for north-east school
Councillors have backed plans to re-visit opening another football pitch in a north-east town.
Fraserburgh pensioner ‘forced’ to live in damp-ridden house for a month
A Fraserburgh pensioner who suffers from lung disease claims he has been forced to live in a damp-ridden house for a month - despite promises it would get fixed.
Archaeologists ‘tantalisingly close’ to finding ancient north-east monastery
Archaelogists believe they are tantalisingly close to finally finding the lost Monastery of Deer in Aberdeenshire.
New figures spark fears that budget cuts are forcing north-east council to dip into reserves
New figures have sparked fears that a north-east council is being forced to dip into its reserves in the face of budget cuts.
Controversial plans for new service station off A90 rejected – after objectors threaten it would ‘leave blood on the hands of the council’
Controversial plans for a new service station in the north-east have been rejected by councillors over major road safety concerns.
St Cyrus traveller site closure could be delayed if councillors agree to six-month extension
Councillors have been asked to extend the deadline for the closure of an illegal travellers site at St Cyrus to avoid any “direct action” by the authority.
Aberdeenshire councillors will continue to pay Christmas lights bill to avoid being branded ‘Scrooges’
Aberdeenshire councillors have agreed to continue paying for Christmas lights electricity to avoid being branded ‘Scrooges’.
Specialist team could be brought in to identify structural defects in Aberdeenshire Council’s buildings
A dedicated team could soon be appointed to ensure there are no structural defects in Aberdeenshire Council’s buildings in the future.
Mothballed council HQ could be transformed into Peterhead restaurant
A mothballed council building could be turned into a restaurant after years of lying empty.
Minor Injury Units in Aberdeenshire will not close following public consultation
North-east medical chiefs have pledged that community health facilities in rural areas will not be closed, following a public consultation.
Councillors give go-ahead for 57 new homes in Inverurie
Councillors have backed plans for scores of new houses in Inverurie.
North-east coastal village ‘back to normal’ after landslip temporarily fixed
The first major step in repairing a landslip which has blighted a north-east coastal village for months has been completed.
North-east communities could soon have to foot electricity bill for Christmas lights
North-east community groups could soon be sent electric bills if a new Christmas lights policy is approved.
Motorists can expect months of delays as 170-year old Abbeyton Bridge goes to one lane
Motorists have been warned to expect disruption as an Aberdeenshire road is reduced to one lane for the next 18 months.
Lumphanan Community Council threatened with dissolution
An Aberdeenshire community council could be disbanded if more volunteers do not step forward urgently.
Aberdeenshire Council seek a contractor to complete restoration of historic Banff jetty
A historic north-east pier which collapsed last year could be restored using some of the original granite blocks.
Whisky helps firms get a taste for food tourism
A north-east distillery is to be used to inspire businesses to consider developing within food tourism across the region.
North-east man in plea for help after rats claim
A Peterhead man has hit out at the council claiming it has failed to take action over rats spotted in his home.