Mintlaw student banned from road after being found asleep in the car and double the drink drive limit
A student has been disqualified from driving after being found more than double the legal alcohol limit with the keys in the ignition of his car.
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Transport Secretary reveals any improvements of ‘death-trap’ Toll of Birness will not come from Scottish Government
Transport Secretary Michael Matheson has ruled out leading a project to improve safety at a notorious north-east junction.
Councillors approve development’s non-compliance with bus stops and play areas
Aberdeenshire Council has told a housing firm to build a bus stop and play park for some residents at a new 100-home development - after the company appealed for the conditions to be waived.
Mintlaw garden centre has helped families in need at Christmas for over a decade
A north-east garden centre has helped support those in need at Christmas for over a decade - and they are looking for help again this year.
Aberdeenshire councillors to deliver verdict on Hatton traveller site plan next week
Aberdeenshire councillors will next week decide on the fate of plans for a Travellers' site near Hatton.
Police rescue sheep from Mintlaw ditch
A sheep which got itself stuck in a ditch near Mintlaw has been rescued by the police.
North-east play park officially opens with special event in October holidays
A north-east park will officially open its new children's play area with a family fun day later this month.
Man told his supportive mum saved him from jail after Mintlaw assault
A jealous lover who broke his friend's jaw has told he would have been given a lengthy jail term - if it had not been for his supportive mum.
Road closure after fallen tree
A north-east road has been closed in both directions due to a fallen tree.
Hundreds show support for staging north-east alternative to axed Rock Challenge
Hundreds of youngsters gathered last night to show their support for staging a local alternative to a popular dance competition which was recently axed.
Councillors defer decision on lack of bus stops and play parks in Mintlaw development
A housing firm has asked Aberdeenshire Council to waive conditions meaning that it would have to build a bus stop and play park for some residents at a new 100-home development.
Jealous lover punched pal repeatedly for ‘looking at’ his girlfriend
A jealous boyfriend launched a vicious attack on his pal after accusing him of “looking at” his girlfriend – then ordered the man to use his own T-shirt to mop up his blood.
MacBi extension will go ahead after majority of funding secured
Plans to extend a busy north-east community centre will move ahead after the board securing 90% of the required funding.
CCTV could be installed at Aden Country Park to prevent vandalism
Aberdeenshire Council is poised to increase security measures at a historic country park following a spree of vandalism, anti-social behaviour, intentional fires and theft in the area.
Search for thieves who staged night-time raid and stole hundreds of pounds from north-east sweet shop
A north-east sweet shop owner has been left counting the cost after her business was broken into and trashed by vandals.
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.
Former Highland League star battling cancer takes on golf challenge
A former Highland League footballer battling an incurable cancer has defied his condition by taking on a massive golfing challenge.
Key road in Mintlaw to shut for resurfacing work
A major road in Mintlaw will be closed from next week while essential resurfacing work takes place.
Wild about Aden returns with packed programme for 2019
Organisers are preparing for a two-day event at Aden Country Park which will get youngsters enjoying their time outside.
Big love for the sandpit and diggers at new Aden play park
Primary school children from across Mintlaw have put a new play park to the test.
Council offers funding guarantee to Macbi extension project
A north-east community centre could soon be home to a nursery and town library after councillors offered a funding guarantee.
Drink-driver banned from the road after taking car to be fixed
An accountant has been banned from the road after being caught driving while almost four times the legal limit.
Complaints that trees which offer home to badgers and bats will be torn down for north-east housing scheme
Residents have raised complaints about trees which offer shelter to badgers, foxes and bats being torn down as part of plans to expand a north-east village.
New £300,000 children’s play area to open at Aden Country Park next week
The new children's play area at Aden Country Park will open on July 3, it has been announced.
North-east councillors will hold discussions about MACBI extension
Extension plans for a Mintlaw community building will be discussed by councillors in private next week.
Derelict north-east cottage could become men’s shed
A derelict building in a north-east park could be transformed into a home for a men’s shed group.
Mintlaw garden ransacked but volunteers save the day
Officers are appealing for information after vandals ripped up the plants in a school garden.
Aden Country Park to host family extravaganza
A north-east country park is preparing to play host to a popular family event.
Aden Country Park carers’ garden in line for revamp
A space dedicated to unpaid carers’ at a north-east country park is in line for a major revamp.
Motorist allegedly caught speeding at 109mph on north-east road
Two motorists have been charged after allegedly being detected driving at "grossly excessive speed" by road policing officers in the north-east.
Carers invited to Aden Park’s Carer’s Garden
Carers from across the north-east have been invited to celebrate their work while also suggesting how a north-east public garden can be improved.
New chairwoman at helm of affordable Mintlaw Gala
Organisers of one of the biggest galas in the north-east are on a mission this year to make sure everyone can enjoy the fun.