Fatal fishing boat accident nearly resulted in multiple deaths – report
A fatal accident onboard a fishing boat in an Aberdeenshire harbour nearly resulted in multiple deaths, an investigation has found.
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Man appears in court in connection with alleged north-east thefts
A man has appeared in court in connection with a string of north-east thefts.
North-east CCTV project could fall through if fundraising fails
A project to upgrade the CCTV network in Fraserburgh could fall through if the initial £10,000 required to unlock more funding is not raised.
CCTV released in bid to track missing Fraserburgh man
Minthaka Patabedige, known as Vass, was last seen near Fraserburgh Harbour at around 2pm on Friday afternoon.
Anger as majority of fishing funding bypasses north-east
There was anger last night after it emerged the vast majority of funding for the fishing industry bypasses the north-east.
Fraserburgh residents urged to have their say on traffic controls for 35 flats
Residents of Fraserburgh are being urged to turn out and have their say on traffic measures during construction works in the town.
Enthusiastic efforts kick-starting group to renovate Broch skatepark
A group determined to renovate a north-east skatepark has set themselves the ambitious target of raising £20,000 - and need more volunteers to help.
Police attend two-vehicle collision on north-east road
Police are currently in attendance to a two-vehicle crash on the A90.
Fraserburgh cricket club hopes to find new generation of players dedicated to organisation’s future
Fraserburgh cricket club is casting its net wide to find a new generation of players dedicated to the organisation’s future.
Man remanded after facing court for charge of attempted murder
A Fraserburgh man has appeared at the town’s sheriff court on a petition alleging attempted murder following an incident in Saltoun Square on September 30.
School face-lift is first funding grant from Broch regeneration organisation
A huge project to rejuvenate historic buildings throughout Fraserburgh will begin with the restoration of the Penny Schoolie.
Man arrested following serious assault in Fraserburgh
A man has been arrested and charged following a serious assault on a male in Fraserburgh at the weekend.
Vessel in north-east requiring assistance after something wrapped around propeller
Fraserburgh Lifeboat was launched yesterday to come to the aid of a stricken vessel a short distance out to sea. It’s understood the craft’s propeller had become entangled in debris. The RNLI crew came to its aid at 12.42pm and its understood they towed it back into Fraserburgh.
Apology letter saves man who threatened to shoot police officers in north-east town
A hastily written letter of apology to Peterhead Sheriff Court yesterday saved a man who threatened to shoot police officers and closed down an entire Fraserburgh street from a possible prison sentence.
Live theatre for 200 north-east children with special needs
Around 200 children with special needs from across the north-east are being given the opportunity to enjoy the thrill of live theatre.
Metal detector finds 17th-century ring in Fraserburgh
A piece of historic jewellery unearthed in Fraserburgh could soon be displayed in the port.
Girl Guides spend the night at the lighthouse museum
One of the north-east’s major tourism draws has provided a temporary home for local Brownies and Guides.
Man admits carrying knife at Fraserburgh pub
A man was caught carrying a large kitchen knife at a north-east pub.
Chris Angus backs Inverurie Locos to inflict double knockout blow on Scottish Cup opponents Fraserburgh
Inverurie Locos striker Chris Angus is confident his side can knock Fraserburgh out of a cup for the second time this season.
North-east man threatens police with air rifle forcing officers to close entire street
A man threatened to shoot police with an air rifle, forcing them to seal off a Fraserburgh street.
Bicentenary celebration for north-east harbour and commissioners board
In 1818, the first stone of the Fraserburgh Harbour south pier was placed and the board of the Commissioners was assembled.
Aberdeenshire Council issue £50,000 public contract for artist to redesign public realm in Fraserburgh
The council hopes to find an artist to become involved in the next stage of the Fraserburgh regeneration project.
Calls for warships to accompany north-east trawlers into ‘scallop wars’ water as talks fall apart
Royal Navy warships are now closer to flanking north-east fishing vessels into disputed French waters after high-level talks failed to resolve an explosive “war” over scallops.
Wife of north-east rugby player who collapsed on pitch smashes fundraising target
Fraserburgh rugby star Chris Arnott was taking part in a practice session and all seemed well when he suddenly collapsed on the pitch two weeks ago.
North-east speech therapist suspended for a year after drink-drive conviction
A speech therapist has been suspended from her role for a year after being convicted of drink-driving.
Student nurse caught four times over drink drive limit after baby shower
A student nurse caught driving while four times over the legal limit after a boozy baby shower has been banned from the road.
£60,000 funding boost from Aberdeenshire Council for CCTV in Fraserburgh
Aberdeenshire Councillors have awarded £60,000 to a project that will allow for the expansion and upgrade of crime-busting CCTV cameras in Fraserburgh.
Fraserburgh Harbour Commissioners to mark bicentenary
The board that oversees the running of one of the north-east’s busiest ports will mark its bicentenary later this week.
North-east businessman fined over cocaine discovery
A north-east businessman has admitted being in possession of drugs.
Empty council homes amid housing crisis costing significant sums
The council loses out on tens of thousands of pounds of rent money every week due to the number of empty properties across Aberdeenshire.
Search launched for man who made 400-mile round trip for north-east ice cream
Shop staff were left bemused when a customer made a 400-mile round trip just to buy ice-cream from a parlour in a north-east fishing town.
CCTV to be overhauled in north-east crime crackdown
Almost a decade after they were installed security cameras in Fraserburgh town centre could be in line for a major revamp.