Tributes paid to Lady Rhoda McQuarrie, wife of former Banff and Buchan MP
North-east politicians have expressed sadness at the death of the wife of “Buchan bulldog” Sir Albert McQuarrie.
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Historic Dyce signal box from the 1890s demolished in less than 90 minutes
It has been one of the most visible signs of the great Victorian age of steam for well over a century in the north east.
Undercover police arrest north-east dealer who stashed £9,000 of cocaine in Lucozade bottle
Undercover police officers arrested a drug dealer who had stashed cocaine worth £9,000 in a Lucozade bottle as part of a clampdown on crime in the north-east.
Wildlife experts call for restraint as bird-lovers flock to see Buchan kestrel nest
Bird-lovers have been warned to be careful when approaching nests, after concerns were raised about people getting too close to a pair of kestrels near a coastal path in Buchan.
Protesting women left ‘disgusted’ after man tells them they ‘should be dead by now’
A group of women protesting problems with their pensions said they were left “disgusted” after a Scottish Conservative conference attendee allegedly told them they should be dead by now, before laughing and blowing kisses at them.
Electronic bike plan for Formartine and Buchan way goes up a gear
New £120,000 proposals to roll out electronic bikes on a popular north-east cycling route have moved up a gear.
Two industrial sites in north-east named in ‘dirty dozen’ offenders list
Official new figures have revealed Buchan as the home of two of the most environmentally unfriendly industrial sites in Scotland.
Community champion who saved north-east bank dies aged 72
A north-east woman who saved a village bank during years championing her community as a councillor has died aged 72.
Sixth annual Cullen Skink World Championships get under way
We are live at the sixth annual Cullen Skink World Championships where four competitors will be battling it out to be named the best at creating the traditional Scottish soup.
Stash of tattered newspapers discovered in Aberdeen woods offer insight into the past
The beaming face of a young Alex Salmond is the last thing a north-east family expected to see when they strayed off the beaten path and deep into an Aberdeen forest.
Bid to help tourist trade turn overlooked north-east corner
Businesses around the Buchan coastline are being encouraged to collaborate in marketing the region as a tourism destination.
Fresh consultation to be held on Peterhead community campus
A fresh public consultation is to be held on the final location for a multi-million pound north-east community campus.
North-east school launch poo bag share scheme
Youngsters in a Buchan village are fighting back after the area around their school was plagued by dog fouling.
Peterhead booze by-law risks ruining people’s lives
A north-east councillor has warned efforts to ban problem boozing risk ruining people’s quality of life.
Buchan school pupils urge education bosses to give their school a future
Pupils fighting to save their Buchan school have made a direct plea to education bosses.
North-east MP vows to help fix “broken” village of Gardenstown
A north-east MP has vowed to help fix a “broken” landslide-hit village.
Fireworks and bonfires bring out big crowds in north-east
The skies across the north-east were illuminated at the weekend with a series of successful bonfires and fireworks displays, which entertained large crowds across the region.
Bid to build hundreds of homes in Mintlaw
Plans for a massive building project which could increase the size of a north-east village have been lodged with Aberdeenshire Council.
Public meeting called for community to decide future of former RAF pitches
A public meeting has been organised to decide the future of a disused RAF sports pavilion and pitch after dozens of local residents backed a scheme to refurbish them.
Major rise in number of illegal camps set up in north-east
More than 60 illegal camp sites have been reported across Aberdeenshire to the local authority this year so far.
Trio of high-performance cars worth more than £100,000 “stolen to order”, owner fears
High-performance cars worth more than £100,000 were targeted by professional thieves who stole them from a quiet north-east village, their owner said last night.
Community groups to be offered slice of £66,000 to boost Buchan
Community projects in Buchan have been invited to bid for a slice of £66,000 which has been earmarked for improving the local area.
Appeal to find missing north-east woman Stephanie Gallant
Police have re-issued an appeal for information to help find missing north-east woman Stephanie Gallant.
Musical tribute to Buchan: North-east artists come together for album
A group of north-east musicians have come together to create a tribute to the region.
Sex crimes on the rise in Buchan, police reveal
Startling new figures have been released, indicating sex crimes are on the rise in the Buchan area.
Protecting former line could cut cost of new railway by millions say campaigners
A national transport charity has called on the Scottish Government to protect the former Buchan railway line and cut the bill of reinstating the route by tens of millions of pounds.
Rare Aberdeenshire “supermum” crane overcomes incredible odds to raise chick solo
A rare Aberdeenshire bird has been branded a "supermum" after overcoming incredible odds to raise a chick without any help from its mate.
Village hall in line for £52,000 windfall
A north-east village hall is poised to celebrate a major cash windfall when councillors agree to fund its renovation works.
Traffic Commissioner in “no doubt” about inaccessible Buchan buses
A protracted row over a fleet of north-east buses took a fresh turn last night when the Traffic Commissioner said she had "no doubt" the vehicles were not accessible for elderly or disabled passengers.
Councillor demands answers from commissioner over Buchan buses
A north-east councillor has demanded answers from Scotland's traffic commissioner - 12 weeks after he called for her to intervene in a Buchan bus row.
Council to create dozens of new disabled access parking bays
Aberdeenshire Council is committed to creating dozens of new disabled-access parking spaces across the north-east.
MP brands £5.5million north-east fleet of buses “unfit” for many users
An MP has branded a controversial fleet of buses "unfit" for commuters across the north-east coast.