Councillors could approve demolition of north-east abattoir despite its replacement being under threat
Councillors could approve the demolition of a north-east abattoir, just days after the developers said its replacement might not go ahead.
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Long-awaited £14.7m Inverurie health centre opening this month
An Aberdeenshire town’s long-awaited new health complex will finally open later this month.
Operation launched to target antisocial behaviour and driving in Garioch
An operation to prevent an increase in antisocial behaviour and antisocial driving in Garioch will start today.
Councillors to consider plans to combat speeding in north-east village
A zebra crossing could be installed to combat speeding in a north-east village.
Gymnastics group prepares to move to new premises
A gymnastics group is jumping for joy after being given the green light to move into a new purpose-built facility.
Woman assaulted while out walking her dog in north-east town
Police are appealing for information after a woman was pushed to the ground while out walking her dog.
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.
VIDEO: Riders mark milestone birthday in high style at royal estate
An equestrian group for disabled riders celebrated a milestone yesterday with a picnic at Balmoral Castle.
Long-running north-east raft race called off to protect flood defences
A long-running charity contest on the River Don has been called off in order to protect newly-established flood defences built in the wake of Storm Frank.
‘Dualling A96 through north-east is key to Inverurie town centre’s future’
Upgrading one of the region's biggest roads is key to a north-east town centre's future, say local business owners.
Local firms give boost to Aberdeenshire flood victims
Flood victims in an Aberdeenshire village have been given a major boost to help fend off any future downpours by two local firms.
Former actress ordained as new minister of Garioch kirk
A former actress, who has performed across the globe, has been ordained as the new minister of a Garioch kirk.
Local business hands football club new lawnmower after thieves stole theirs during break-in
A Garioch football squad has been handed a new lawnmower just weeks after callous thieves broke into its grounds.
Glimpse into lives of hardy “Bennachie colonists” to be explored in new app
They were the hardy crofters who made a living off the unyielding terrain on the slopes of the Garioch's most iconic hilltop.
“Massive blow” to north-east children’s football club after thieves make off with mower
Youngsters at a north-east football club have been left "devastated" after thieves broke into their grounds and made off with a lawnmower.
Plans for Buddhist monastery in north-east countryside given go-ahead
Plans for a Buddhist monastery in the Aberdeenshire countryside have been backed.
Affordable housing scheme backed after road safety issues resolved
An affordable housing development in a north-east village, which sparked a road safety row at the end of 2016, has been approved.
North-east travellers to take case for woodland site to Scottish Government following council refusal
A family of travellers have vowed to take their fight to establish a permanent camp in Garioch to the Scottish Government.
Top north-east cop unveils plan for Garioch
A north-east cop has vowed to quash booze-fuelled crime and further strengthen ties with communities big and small as he steps into a top role.
Local residents willing to take legal action to halt Aberdeenshire travellers site
A group of north-east residents could take legal action to halt a controversial travellers site from being approved.
Councillors asked to get behind plans for travellers site in north-east woodlands
Councillors are being asked to support proposals for a controversial travellers site in a north-east woodland.
Plans to name school after fire-hit Garioch mill miss out
Councillors yesterday agreed on a name for a forthcoming £10million Aberdeenshire primary.
Plans for travellers site in the Garioch deferred for a month
Controversial plans to create a travellers site in Aberdeenshire have been delayed until next month.
Police chief vows to pull in resources from “across Scotland” to tackle north-east vehicle thieves
A police chief has said the force will pull in resources from "across Scotland" as part of an effort to crack down on brazen car and motorcycle thieves.
It closed 50 years ago… and now this Aberdeenshire rail station is £2.9million away from re-opening
Plans to bring a Garioch rail station back into use after 50 years could move a step closer later this week if transport bosses agree to millions of pounds worth of funding.
North-east gymnastics club backs plans for multimillion-pound sports centre
A club training the north-east's gymnasts of the future has thrown its weight behind plans for a multimillion-pound sports centre in its hometown.
Council commits to conserving Garioch’s ancient Pictish stones
The local authority has committed to restoring a Garioch town's ancient Pictish monuments following a campaign to save them from the elements.
Is Aberdeenshire Council’s Woodhill House HQ up for sale?
An SNP campaign leaflet claiming Aberdeenshire Council's headquarters is up for sale has been branded "misleading" after being sent out to voters.
Campaign to save Inverurie’s Pictish stones met with “amazing response”
A campaign to save an Aberdeenshire town's ancient Pictish monuments has been met with an "amazing response" from more than 150 locals.
Public to get say on multimillion-pound plans for Garioch sports centre
The group behind ambitious proposals for an Aberdeenshire centre's multimillion-pound expansion has claimed it could be a "centre of excellence for sports".
Speed limit on notorious north-east road slashed
North-east road safety campaigners are celebrating after the speed limit on a notorious Aberdeenshire road was slashed.
VIDEO: Inverurie gridlock problems will be solved…but not until 2019
Motorists could suffer another three years of gridlock around an Aberdeenshire town before plans to end the misery are unveiled.