North-east golf club raises more than £5000 for cancer charity
Generous golfers have raised more than £5,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
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GALLERY: North-east photographers raise orphaned fox cub after finding mother run over
The unlikely bond a pair of north-east photographers have formed with an orphaned fox club might sound like something from a Disney movie.
Tories claim thousands wasted on mothballed Aberdeenshire police stations
Thousands of pounds have been spent on north-east police stations despite the buildings being closed down, new figures have revealed.
Key Aberdeenshire locations suggested for potential Bram Stoker trail by north-east author
A north-east author has highlighted several spots which he believes should form a tourist trail celebrating the area's links with the creator of Dracula.
First ever festive fun run at north-east beach exceeds expectations
The first ever festive fun run in a north-east village has been hailed a success.
First Cruden Bay beach run is organised to raise money for charity
People of all ages are being encouraged to take part in a festive fun run on a north-east beach for charity.
North-east motorists to face huge diversions as road closes for resurfacing
Motorists will be forced to take a huge diversion as a north-east road closes for two weeks for an improvement scheme.
Coastguard teams rescue small dog, Billy, from north-east cliffs
Coastguard teams yesterday rushed to the aid of a mischievous dog who fell more than 25 meters over a cliff edge.
Big beach clean for Cruden Bay
A UK-wide beach cleaning event is coming to the north-east next week as part of efforts to free the coast from plastic pollution.
Aberdeenshire Council rolls out pilot recycling scheme in Braemar and Cruden Bay
A pilot scheme of new kerbside recycling arrangements will be put in place in Braemar and Cruden Bay from next month.
Woman taken to hospital after being thrown from motorbike and hitting lorry
A young woman was taken to hospital last night after being thrown from her motorbike and crashing into a lorry on the outskirts of a north-east village.
Crews called to north-east crash between motorbike and lorry
Emergency services have been called to a crash between a motorbike and a lorry in the north-east this afternoon.
Residents install CCTV cameras as they claim they are ‘under siege’ by troublesome teens
Residents of a north-east village claim they are "under siege" by a group of troublesome teens.
Praise for garden project at Cruden Bay residential home
A care home has been praised for giving residents their own areas in a project to brighten their garden.
Cruden Bay author honoured with lifetime membership of Dracula Society
An author who detailed Bram Stoker’s links with the north-east has been honoured with a lifetime membership of a group named after the Irishman’s greatest creation.
Dracula author descendant visits north-east towns on anniversary of Bram Stoker’s death
The great-grand nephew of Dracula author Bram Stoker has visited a number of locations made famous by his relative.
Descendant of Dracula author Bram Stoker to return to the north-east
A descendant of Dracula author Bram Stoker will return to the north-east later this month to give a series of talks.
New exhibition shows how Cruden Bay attracted everybody from Churchill to Colman’s Mustard mogul
For a while at least, the north-east resort of Cruden Bay was almost as famous as Baden Baden, Bordeaux or Cannes.
North-east head teacher defends decision to return to classroom despite poor inspection
A north-east head teacher who put her job on hold to go back into the classroom due to staffing shortages has said she would do the same again - despite a poor inspection report.
North-east woman publishes her first novel to highlight region’s coastal treasures
A north-east writer has published her first novel and based it around the stunning and rugged Buchan and Aberdeen coastlines.
Slains Castle provides inspiration for ‘dark but exciting’ orchestral composition
A historic Aberdeenshire castle has provided the inspiration for a local composer’s new piece of orchestral music.
Plaque commemorating Bram Stoker’s links with north-east hotel unveiled
A plaque has been installed at the north-east hotel where Bram Stoker began writing his most famous work.
Coastguard issue warning after dog dies at beauty spot
A coastguard has urged walkers to keep their pets on leads while out near cliff edges after another dog sadly died at the historic Slains Castle.
Christmas tree in Cruden Bay ransacked by ‘mindless hooligans’
A Christmas tree in a north-east community has been ransacked by vandals who tore the festive lights from its branches.
Police called to two-car crash on A90
Police are at the scene of a two-car crash on a major north-east road. The collision happened on the A90 Aberdeen to Peterhead road, at Cruden Bay, a short time ago. Officers have confirmed the vehicles are reportedly in a ditch, however no one has been injured. It is understood the road is passable.
Two-vehicle collision on major Aberdeenshire road
Police are currently in attendance at a collision on the A90.
SSE apologise for recent north-east power cuts
A Scottish energy company has apologised to residents of two north-east villages after a series of recent power cuts.
Aberdeen restaurant boss subjected female colleague to brutal, ‘prolonged’ assault after being challenged for smoking
A former restaurant boss has been ordered to pay £5,000 in compensation to a female employee who he brutally assaulted after being challenged for smoking indoors.
Police appeal after sheep worrying incident in Cruden Bay
Police are appealing for information following a sheep worrying incident on a farm near Cruden Bay that left one animal with horrific injuries.
North-east public gather to pay their respects on Remembrance Sunday
Hundreds of north-east residents attended commemorative services to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War yesterday.
Hotel where Bram Stoker started writing Dracula to be awarded plaque
The hotel where Bram Stoker began writing Dracula is to be recognised with a special plaque celebrating the link.
Iconic Slains Castle to keep its listed status
An iconic north-east castle with links to author Bram Stoker is to keep its B-listed status.