Councillors to be given update on north-east regeneration projects
Councillors will be given an update on a series of major regeneration projects tomorrow.
Macduff
Film showcasing the best of Banff and Macduff unveiled
A new film has been launched to boost the fortunes of two north-east towns.
Woolly weapons brought in to tackle poisonous plant in north-east meadow
A new woolly weapon has been deployed in the battle against a poisonous weed blighting a north-east meadow.
New aquarium exhibit to bring microscopic plankton to life
A new exhibition is setting out to show that even the tiniest sea creatures can be highly interesting.
New £3.5 million bus fleet to make debut appearance on north-east route
A Georgian estate house yesterday provided the backdrop for the launch of the new buses being introduced on a vital north-east route.
Aquarium funding boost means upgrade of old interactive pools
A popular Banffshire tourist attraction has pooled its funds to begin the upgrades of its facilities.
Fisherman dies after being rescued from North Sea
A fisherman has died after he was rescued from the North Sea.
Fisherman has died in Aberdeen hospital after being rescued from sea
A north-east man has died after spending almost an hour in the icy North Sea.
Fisherman airlifted to hospital after North Sea rescue
A fisherman has been airlifted to hospital after he was rescued from the North Sea.
Efforts to save Macduff Farmers Market take another step forward
Efforts to save a north-east farmers market have taken another step forward after plans for their new venue were lodged.
Aberdeenshire Council to charge film crews to use north-east harbours
Aberdeenshire Council is hoping to tap into the lucrative movie business by charging a fee for filming at its harbours.
Macduff Farmers Market heading back to school
Organisers of a north-east farmers market have found a new home after months of searching.
Vision of potential £1m upgrade to Banffshire attraction unveiled
A vision to upgrade a beloved Banffshire tourist spot has been unveiled.
One of Scotland’s longest serving councillors dies age 84
One of Scotland’s longest-serving councillors, who was made an MBE for services to his community, has died at the age of 84.
North-east site could house llama farm after plans to build two new properties unveiled
Plans have been submitted to build two new houses next to a north-east sports centre.
It’s time to pack up and go, but this couple are leaving behind a superb family home near Macduff
If anyone knows how to move house it’s Greg and Johan Byrne.
Leather seats, wi-fi and cleaner engines: New £3.5 million bus fleet for north-east routes
A new fleet of green buses is being introduced on key north-east routes at a cost of £3.5 million.
Macduff lifeboat volunteers honoured for lengthy service
Three members of an RNLI lifeboat crew have been honoured for their combined 85 years of service.
Fish Town: The dogged determination of Peterhead’s fishermen has captured the nation’s attention
Peterhead is rarely in the spotlight, but this gritty port town has unexpectedly found itself at the heart of a new BBC documentary series called Fish Town.
Swimmers take to the sea to raise money and awareness of the Tarlair pool site
A group of swimmers plunged into the icy depths of the North Sea as part of a campaign to rejuvenate a disused outdoor pool.
Flower campaign encourages north women to attend cervical cancer smear tests
Cervical cancer claims many lives among young women across the north of Scotland every year.
Seahorses make public debut at Macduff aquarium
A fry of baby seahorses made a splash when they went on display at Macduff Marine Aquarium.
Free recording sessions for artists performing at Live Life events
Budding artists and musicians across Aberdeenshire can earn themselves some free studio time - simply by performing live at events across the region.
Fisherman airlifted to ARI after medical emergency on boat
A fisherman has been airlifted to hospital after suffering a stroke on board a boat eight miles off the coast of Macduff.
Coastguard teams rush to medical emergency on fishing vessel
Emergency services are currently attending to a medical emergency on a fishing vessel near Macduff.
Possible Falkirk Wheel-like pedestrian bridge for north-east town
A new pedestrian bridge - as spectacular a landmark as the Falkirk Wheel - could be built to link Banff with its neighbouring town.
Patients from closure-threatened north-east medical practice to be transferred
Patients at a closure-threatened north-east GP practice will be transferred to another surgery.
North-east town spreading Christmas cheer 5,000 miles away in Ghana
Residents living in Macduff helped make sure youngsters living in Africa away had some festive cheer over Christmas.
Neighbours speak of ‘shock’ after pensioner dies following blaze at his Macduff home
A pensioner has died after a fire tore through his north-east home.
Man dies after house fire in Macduff
A 76-year-old man has died following a house fire at The Leys in Macduff.
Crowdfunding bid launch to help north-east towns shine bright
The Christmas lights in two north-east communities have been switched on for only a few days.
Heinous hoax call sparks fury in north-east councillors
Criminals were blasted for making "heinous" hoax calls to the emergency services yesterday after RNLI crews endangered their lives dealing with a false alarm over the weekend.