Fraserburgh fisherman caught dealing when bag of cocaine fell from his mouth during police talk
A former fisherman used the insurance payout from his accident damaged boat to set himself up in the drugs trade, a court heard yesterday.
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Investigation launched after industrial accident at north-east fish plant
A formal investigation has been launched into a serious industrial accident at a Fraserburgh fish plant.
Free Friday night basketball sessions are coming to rock Fraserburgh
A scheme to offer free Friday night basketball sessions to young people will soon be arriving in Fraserburgh.
North-east man jailed for a year for drugs offences
A man has been jailed for 12 months for drug offences.
North-east man creates new Cryptical puzzle based on the Da Vinci Code
A north-east computer expert has created a new online game, inspired by Dan Brown's best-selling book The Da Vinci Code.
Man to appear in court following incident in Fraserburgh
A 21-year-old man has been charged following an incident in Fraserburgh yesterday afternoon whereby a man was injured following a collision with a vehicle.
Major Coastguard search for man overboard stood down
A major search and rescue operation was launched yesterday amid fears that a man had become lost at sea.
Tributes to former Fraserburgh teacher who inspired youngsters with his ‘passion for drama’
Brian Torrance, who has died aged 66 after a battle with cancer, taught at Fraserburgh Academy for close to 20 years.
Major search operation for ‘man overboard’ off Fraserburgh coast
A major search operation was launched this afternoon after Coastguard teams received a "man overboard" distress signal.
Air ambulance called after man knocked down in Fraserburgh
A man in his 30s was taken to hospital after he was knocked down by a car in Fraserburgh.
New mental health support group for north-east women
A new group has been launched to help women in Fraserburgh struggling with their mental health.
North Lodge boss expects thrilling game against Fraserburgh
Formartine United player-manager Paul Lawson says his players know only too well the threat posed by Fraserburgh forward Scott Barbour.
Fraserburgh charity boss ‘disgusted’ at stolen pallets
A veteran working to establish a men's shed in Fraserburgh has hit out at thieves who have stolen gardening supplies.
North-east woman celebrates new motorbike ‘Triumph’
A north-east woman is celebrating her roaring win after landing a motorcycle in a charity prize draw.
North-east woman ‘devastated’ as car is destroyed by hit-and-run driver in midnight smash
A woman has been left "devastated" after her new car was destroyed by a hit-and-run driver.
Fraserburgh aiming higher than third this term
Three long-serving first team regulars departed Fraserburgh at the end of last season but manager Mark Cowie is ready to give the youth a chance.
Two brothers thank heroes who saved them from drowning off Fraserburgh
Two brothers have thanked the heroes who saved them after they got into difficulty in the sea.
Grandfather hailed as hero after helping rescue two boys in trouble at sea
A north-east grandfather has been hailed a hero after leaping into the sea to save two brothers - one of whom was face down in the water.
Warm weather is poised to ‘lifts spirits’ across north and north-east this weekend
People in the north and north-east have soaked up the sunny spells in recent days, but the heatwave might not last much longer.
Kayaker rescues children drifting out to sea from north-east bay
A passing kayaker saved two children from drifting out to sea off the Buchan coast this afternoon.
Aberdeenshire Council on the hunt for historic building skills teachers
Aberdeenshire Council is searching for a supplier to hold training courses and events on improving historic buildings.
North-east man slashed in nightclub brawl in Danish port
Police in Denmark are investigating a bar brawl in which a Fraserburgh man was slashed with a broken bottle.
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.
North-east graduate aims to inspire more young women into engineering
A Fraserburgh graduate is hoping to inspire more women into pursuing a career in engineering after achieving a master's degree in the subject from RGU.
All aboard as north-east woman goes from driving buses to new career in law
A bus driver from Fraserburgh graduated with a diploma in professional and legal practice yesterday.
Share your memories as Fraserburgh PS celebrates its 40th anniversary
Lochpots Primary School in Fraserburgh celebrated its 40th birthday this week.
North-east libraries to be given entrepreneurial overhaul and boost businesses
Libraries in Aberdeenshire are to be given an overhaul to provide more support for people with growing businesses.
Trio appear in court in connection with Fraserburgh drugs find
Three people have appeared in court accused of supplying drugs in the north-east.
Fraserburgh primary school marks 40th anniversary
A north-east school celebrated its 40th anniversary with a trip down memory lane yesterday.
Late gate initiative cuts secondary school tardiness in half
A secondary school plagued by tardiness has encouraged pupils to turn over a new leaf after introducing a "late gate".
Aberdeen University to hold creative workshops in north-east towns
A year-long programme of workshops aim to build a sense of community in north-east towns for people new to the area.
Fast food giant McDonald’s ready to make first foray into Fraserburgh
The iconic golden arches of a major fast food giant will soon loom large over Fraserburgh after McDonald’s plans for a new restaurant were approved.