87-year-old north-east man found safe and well
Police have confirmed that James Clark, who was reported missing from Banchory, has been traced safe and well. They have thanked members of the public who assisted with the case.
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Snowy conditions forces north-east road to shut
A North-east road has closed due to snow.
Mounted police patrol Aberdeenshire to advise drivers on road safety around horses
Six drivers were caught in less than two hours in an undercover police road safety crackdown in Aberdeenshire.
Strictly-style dance contest to support Aberdeenshire dementia charity
There will be glitter galore as Aberdeenshire’s answer to a TV dancing show takes place tonight.
Beef farm up for challenge after sizzling steak success
Producing an award-winning, juicy, tasty steak is about as good as it gets in terms of accolades for a beef farmer and last year’s winner of the Tesco Best Scotch Steak Competition is keen to repeat his success.
North-east veterans turn out to celebrate 100 years of the RAF
Scores of veterans attended a celebratory event marking 100 years of the RAF at the weekend.
Aberdeenshire brothers rescue snowbound postman
A pair of Aberdeenshire brothers ensured a stranded postie was able to complete his rounds after his delivery van became stuck in snow.
Olympic snowboarder cutting up the green on north-east golf course
Two time Olympic snowboarder Ben Kilner was out on the golf course yesterday but on his board rather than a buggy.
Construction work begins on long-awaited Banchory Sports Village
It has been a marathon journey from the planning stage to the actual building process.
Police appeal for witnesses after vehicles damaged in Banchory
Police are appealing for witnesses after a number of vehicles were damaged in the Watson Street area of Banchory.
Investigation underway after 20 firefighters called to Banchory blaze
An investigation is under way into the cause of a fire which tore through the roof of an Aberdeenshire home yesterday.
Fire crews extinguish Aberdeenshire blaze
Fire crews have extinguished a "well-developed" blaze at a property in Aberdeenshire.
Fire crews attend Aberdeenshire house fire
Fire crews are currently attending a fire on a house roof in Banchory.
Popular Deeside beer festival returns next week
The beer will be flowing in Deeside later this month as a popular festival returns.
Police appeal after Renault Clio car stolen in Banchory
Police in Banchory are appealing for information following the theft of a blue Renault Clio.
What an amazing family home in a desirable location? Your search is over!
An immaculate family home complete with desirable location can be hard to find; thankfully Torridon has it all covered.
Driver with no insurance or licence told police he was his brother when pulled over
A painter who pretended he was his brother when stopped by the police has banned from the roads - for the fifth time.
Tributes to ‘best Gordon Highlander of his generation’
A man hailed as “the best Gordon Highlander of his generation” has died – less than a month after the death of his wife of 63 years.
Black ice warning on Aberdeenshire road following two late crashes
Emergency services have been called to a pair of accidents on a north-east road amid warnings over icy conditions.
Aberdeenshire road closed as wintry weather returns
An Aberdeenshire road has been closed as snow returns to blast the north-east once more.
Deeside community launches plan to help people in major emergency
A Deeside community has launched an emergency plan to help safeguard people in the event of a major crisis like the Storm Frank floods.
Tributes to former Scottish rally champion who died in plane crash
A former Scottish Rally champion and North Sea oil boss has died following a plane crash.
Distillery appoints ‘true rising star’ of industry
Banchory-based Twin River Distillery has appointed a head distiller to lead the growth of its small batch spirit production.
Car veers from road and ploughs into tree at Deeside
Emergency services were called to Deeside this morning after a car careered from the road and ploughed into a tree.
Love The Cowshed? Here are three recipes for customer favourites
The Cowshed in Banchory is celebrating its seventh year in business, and continues to go from strength to strength.
Man who transformed social care in Aberdeen died at the age of 68
A visionary social worker who transformed care in Aberdeen has died at the age of 68.
£6,000 of drugs recovered during Banchory raid
Class A drugs with a 'street' value of around £6,000 have been seized in the Banchory area during an intelligence-led operation.
North-east hairdresser ‘braves the shave’ for cancer charity
A Deeside hairdresser proved she could live life on a razor’s edge to raise funds for a cancer charity.
Firework nights to go off with a bang across north-east
The skies across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire will be illuminated by a series of pyrotechnic displays this weekend when the nation celebrates Bonfire Night.
Flock returns for a fourth year with bigger hands-on fringe event
The Flock is back - and it has got a new look.
Couple may cancel wedding to help save injured pet
An animal-loving couple say they will cancel their wedding next year if that’s what it takes to care for their puppy who was injured in a hit-and-run.
Banchory Lodge Hotel: A dining room with a special view
While driving my young son to yet another children’s football festival in Banchory recently, I passed a sign for the Banchory Lodge Hotel and decided I’d treat the family to lunch there after we had negotiated the couple of hours of action at the King George V Park.