Banchory Sports Village officially opened after decades-long campaign
Residents of a north-east town will get their first opportunity to use new multi-million-pound sports facilities today, after nearly 30 years of campaigning to have them built.
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Former maths teacher up for award for transforming local area
A former maths teacher from Deeside is in the running to win a prestigious award for his work in transforming his local area.
Maintenance on historic Aberdeenshire bridges to cause disruption
Specialist equipment is being brought to the north-east to ensure some of the region’s oldest bridges are safe and not in any urgent need of repair.
Teens rescued after becoming trapped on bank in River Dee
A group of teenage boys have been rescued after being trapped on a small bank in a north-east river.
Aberdeenshire rugby club to try to build a new clubhouse
The members of an Aberdeenshire rugby club are trying to get the dream of their very own clubhouse over the line.
Banchory mum graduates with new degree 20 years after qualifying as a nurse
Banchory mum Esther Hughes went back to university more than 20 years after qualifying as a nurse.
Deeside dementia charity gets £12,000 boost
A Banchory-based company has donated more than £12,000 to a Deeside charity which provides support for people living with dementia.
Proving ground for Rees at Lee Valley sprints
Alisha Rees will be out to prove a point to the national team selectors when she competes in the Lee Valley sprints meeting in London tomorrow.
Police confirm a body has been found during search for an Aberdeenshire woman on the Isle of Wight
Police searching for a missing Aberdeenshire woman have confirmed they have found a body.
Search continues as concerns deepen for missing Aberdeenshire 22-year-old
Police will today continue their search for a 22-year-old woman from Banchory who went missing on the Isle of Wight.
Major search for north-east woman Rosie Johnson not seen since the weekend
Searches are continuing for a north-east woman who was last seen on the isle of Wight at the weekend.
Gorgeous views, stunning interior and great price: This Aberdeenshire home has it all
With gorgeous views over The Feugh valley and a recently modernised interior, Strathcoille is the ideal family home.
North-east Manchester bomb survivors given tour of new mental health facility they helped fund
Two best friends caught up in the 2017 Manchester arena bombing have been shown around the brand new mental health facility in Aberdeen they have helped to fund.
Crews called to Drumoak farm blaze
Firefighters were called to a farm in Drumoak this afternoon after heavy machinery caught alight. Crews were called to a field near Broomfield Steading just after 4pm. A large hay baler had caught fire. Two fire engines from Banchory were called to the farm. The flames were extinguished by 4.40pm.
Disruption in Banchory after three vehicle crash
Police have been called to a three-vehicle crash in a north-east town this afternoon. It happened in High Street at around 4.35pm. No one was hurt in the collision, police said. Traffic was building up in the area while officers were on the scene.
Planning chiefs back developer’s bid to begin early construction at Hill of Banchory
Planners are backing a construction firm’s bid to drop one of the conditions for its 400 property development in an Aberdeenshire town.
Ban for Drumoak man caught nearly five times drink-drive limit
A 44-year-old man has been banned from driving after being caught nearly five times the legal limit.
For offers over £360,000, you could own a dream cottage on Deeside
Morven Cottage is chocolate-box perfect and can be found in a gorgeous rural location near Banchory.
Aberdeenshire teacher running marathons to thank local cat charity
A Banchory teacher is running three marathons this year to raise money for Cats Protection after receiving help from the charity.
New Aberdeenshire sports village worth £8.5 million set to open this summer
Aberdeenshire Council and Live Life Aberdeenshire have confirmed an opening date for the new Banchory Sports Village.
Queen’s Birthday Honours: Aberdeenshire woman honoured for nearly 50 years of hockey volunteering
Lorna Clyne nearly missed the chance of a British Empire Medal as she enjoyed a holiday in Tenerife.
New coat of arms unveiled for north-east town
A town in Royal Deeside has heralded the unveiling of a new coat of arms.
Man charged after cocaine recovered from house in north-east town
A man has been charged in connection with the discovery of cocaine at a house in Banchory.
Mothballed Aberdeenshire school could be reborn as gin distillery as council seeks ideas for its future
An Aberdeenshire school which has been mothballed for years could be turned into a gin distillery as ideas are sought for its future.
Runners will be on their marks for new 10K in north-east town
Runners will be on their marks for what is believed to be a north-east town's first ever multi-terrain 10k next month.
Power restored for more than 1,200 people in Aberdeenshire after earlier outages
More than 1,200 people were left without power in Aberdeenshire this morning.
Hundreds sign petition against proposed Banchory road through woodland
More than 700 people have signed a petition against plans to drive a road through an Aberdeenshire woodland said to be “packed with wildlife” and “loved by locals”.
Popular path leading to Deeside Way restored after years of hard work
A popular Aberdeenshire walking route has been restored after three years of hard work by dedicated volunteers.
Skateboarding plans in Banchory ramp up after council agrees to move forward
Plans for a new skatepark in an Aberdeenshire community are now officially airborne, after councillors agreed to move forward with a land lease for the project.
Annual pipe band championships return to Aberdeenshire town
The stirring sound of bagpipes will once again reverberate around a north-east town.
Four people injured following two-vehicle crash on north-east road
Four people have been injured following a crash outside Banchory.
Appeal after four high-value bikes stolen from Banchory
Police have issued a witness appeal after four high-value bikes were stolen from Banchory.