Police cordon-off Fraserburgh street following reports of serious assault
Police have cordoned-off a street in Fraserburgh follow reports of a serious assault.
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MSP supporting respect for shopworkers week
An MSP has given his backing to Respect for Shopworkers Week.
Demolition crews begin knocking down historic Moray pub to make way for shop
Demolition crews have moved in to tear down a derelict Moray pub that has stood in a community for more than 150 years.
Union asks shoppers to ‘keep their cool’ during busy Christmas period
A campaign has been launched in the north-east to cut down on the amount of physical and verbal abuse of retail workers.
Villagers gather to say farewell to ‘old friend’ as Victorian hotel is about to be demolished
Campaigners in a Moray village have held a vigil for a former hotel which was a focal point of the community for more than 150 years.
Fuel supply secured after community backlash as Skye petrol station undergoes revamp
Following extensive consultation after a community backlash, the Co-Op has announced a diesel supply will be maintained at its Broadford filling station while £3.4 million worth of refurbishment works are conducted.
Man jailed for brutal assault and performing Nazi salutes while robbing shop on Aberdeen’s Union Street
A north-east man has been jailed for three years for a brutal attack in the city centre in which he kicked and stamped on his victim as he lay on the ground.
Locals fear supermarket relocation will hit Highland town’s High Street hard
Proposals by the Co-op to move from its current premises in the centre of Fortrose to a site on the edge of the village threatens the viability of the High Street, according to Fortrose & Rosemarkie community council.
Car wrecked in Aberdeen crash with lorry
Part of a north-east road was blocked this morning after the front of a car was destroyed in a crash with a lorry.
Plans for major development at Hill of Banchory take shape
Plans are moving forward for the creation of a major retail development on an Aberdeenshire estate.
Co-op says they remain committed to Moray store plan despite delays
A national convenience store chain has insisted they remain committed to a delay-hit plan to transform a derelict hotel in Moray into a shop.
Co-op delays closure of Skye’s only 24 hour filling station
The Co-op has delayed refurbishment work on Skye’s only 24-hour filling station after a backlash by by community groups and leaders fearing the vital resource would be closed off to the public for three months.
Newmachar Co-op manager leaves with parting shot at ‘anti-social’ youths
The manager of a north-east shop, who took a tough line on anti-social behaviour, has left with a parting shot at the actions of some youths in the community.
Chaos at Skye beauty spot as ‘abandoned’ cars cause parking nightmare
Visitors to Skye were left astonished as the volume of traffic at one of the islands beauty spots caused parking pandemonium.
High-flying Co-op in £6m airport move
A new distribution centre to serve Co-op stores in the north is due to open next month after a £6million investment by the retailer.
Lorry load of alcohol explodes over A9 causing blaze and shutting road for hours
A lorry load of alcohol exploded over the A9 early yesterday – closing the road for hours.
Stonehaven farmer wins major prize
A north-east farmer has been crowned Pig Farmer of the Year by the Co-op.
Co-op back into profit after break from bank
The Co-operative Group swung back into profit last year after it made a clean break from its troubled banking business.
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.
Costa Coffee and Co-op branches to feature on Corrie set from spring
Residents of Weatherfield will wake up and smell the coffee this spring as Costa and Co-op shopfronts will feature on the Coronation Street set.
Co-op employee embezzled hundreds from store to fund drink habit
A Co-op employee who took nearly £800 from the tills at his work to fund his alcohol habit has been given 120 hours of unpaid work.
Alcohol stolen from Highland Co-op
Police in Caithness are appealing for information after alcohol was stolen from a shop in the Thurso area.
Villagers vow to boycott new Co-op store in Moray
Campaigners have threatened to boycott a new convenience store in a Moray village over claims the firm has “ignored” residents.
Protesters fight on against bulldozing of pub for shop
Campaigners will continue fighting plans to demolish a Moray landmark and replace it with a Co-op shop - despite the retail giant confirming an opening date for the store.
Police appeal after alcohol stolen from Co-op
Officers are appealing for witnesses following a theft by housebreaking at an Aberdeen shop.
New kind of aisle at shop as church group moves in
A derelict supermarket could be given a new lease of life after the council approved plans to create a new place of worship in the north-east.
Co-op launches Scottish Salmon Farming Group
The Co-op has launched a new Scottish Salmon Farming Group as part of its commitment to selling responsibly-sourced fresh fish.
Man who threw elderly cat into charity clothes bin avoids prison sentence
A 30-year-old man who threw an elderly cat into a charity clothing bank and left it to die avoided a jail sentence yesterday.
Co-op announces plans to support farmers by buying £2.5bn of UK produce
The Co-op has announced plans to source £2.5billion worth of British meat, dairy, fruit and vegetables over the next three years.
Local charities benefit from £35,000 supermarket windfall
A host of local charities will receive a share of a £35,000 windfall this week, thanks to a new supermarket membership scheme.
Hopes dashed as Moray pub will be flattened after all
A Moray landmark is to be demolished after developers' attempts to maintain it were scuppered by planning regulations.
Alcohol stolen from Aberdeenshire supermarket during break-in
Alcohol worth around £400 was stolen during a break-in at an Aberdeenshire supermarket. The incident occurred at the Co-Op at Redcloak Drive in Stonehaven sometime between 10pm on Saturday and 5am on Sunday. Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 if you wish to remain anonymous.