Schools with highest number of sign-ups to free meals are both from the north-east
Fears were raised last night that hundreds of north-east youngsters may be missing out on free school meals because of a language barrier.
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Motorists expecting delays following two-car crash on north-east road
Drivers can expect delays following a two-vehicle collision that has partially blocked a north-east road.
Councillors asked to approve funding for gull cull in Peterhead
Councillors will be asked to approve funding to continue the crackdown on bothersome gulls in a north-east town centre.
Motorist reported to prosecutors following Fraserburgh crackdown
A woman has been reported to prosecutors for alleged drink-driving offences following a police crackdown in Fraserburgh.
Peterhead locals urged to have their say on new school project
Residents in the north-east’s biggest town will be given their say on proposals for a multimillion pound school project.
North-east sports club counting the cost after vandals strike
A north-east sports club has been left counting the cost after vandals targeted their precious playing surface.
Rediscover Peterhead set out their plans for the months ahead
The body tasked with improving the fortunes of a north-east town centre has set out its programme for the months ahead.
Pharmaceutical group secures £1.8m funding
A north-east pharmaceutical company has secured £1.8million in grant funding as part of a research competition aimed at tackling antimicrobial resistance in humans.
Two left with serious injuries after car smashes into a tree on north-east road
A man was taken to hospital with serious head injuries after his car careered down an embankment and hit a tree.
Author Ann Cleeves says crime fiction is ‘reassuring’ in an age of chaos
Prolific writer Ann Cleeves has said the murder-and-punishment structure of crime fiction is reassuring in a time of political chaos.
North-east councillor questions increasingly ‘depressing’ budget-setting process after voting for £22 million of cuts
One of dozens of north-east councillors who this week voted for £22 million of cuts - which will hit schools, libraries and bus services - has branded the budget-setting process "depressing".
Final section of AWPR expected to open next week as Don Crossing is signed-off
The final section of the long-awaited Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) could be opened next week, Transport Scotland revealed last night.
Dog handler in court over driving and drug charges
A dog handler has appeared in court charged with dangerous driving following a crash that led to the death of his Labrador.
Guyana capital takes inspiration from north-east by twinning with Aberdeen
Until recently, Guyana was listed among the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere and - though boasting a landmass larger than Scotland and England combined - home to a low-wage population of just 750,000 people.
Plans submitted for Macduff ice plant as preparatory construction work begins
It will be a simple construction, linking three steel containers capable of storing 10,000 litres of water and 10,000 tonnes of ice.
North-east man who poured paint on ex-wife’s car following argument gets fined
A warehouse supervisor was yesterday fined after pouring paint over his ex-wife’s car while it was parked outside a hospital.
North-east councils rule out parking tax for the foreseeable future
Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City councils have ruled out imposing a controversial car park tax for the foreseeable future.
Police puzzled after fence goes missing from north-east farm
Officers are appealing for information after a substantial amount of fencing went missing from a farm in the north-east.
Broch football top brings joy to African refugee
A vintage north-east football shirt has made its way to an impoverished African country.
Could you live without phone signal? This north-east community are concerned by proposals of a new phone mast
Pennan has long been branded a “not spot” because of a lack of quality mobile coverage in the coastal community.
Knee injury left crowdfunder footballer unable to play with young daughter
A Highland League footballer told yesterday how a serious knee injury left him unable to play with his toddler daughter.
Fraserburgh defibrillator network to expand with five additional machines
The number of defibrillators in a north-east town will increase significantly following a major funding boost.
Rainbow roses supporting homeless children this Valentine’s Day
A north-east supermarket is supporting homeless children by launching a “rainbow rose” campaign on Valentine’s Day.
Highland League football team launch online crowdfunder to help stricken striker
A football club has launched a crowdfunding campaign to help its injured star striker get surgery.
Scotland’s biggest agricultural event just got bigger as Turriff Show expands food and drink fare
It is already the country’s biggest two-day agricultural event and plans have now been unveiled to expand the eclectic fare on offer at the Turriff Show.
Two-vehicle crash blocking lane on major north-east road
Emergency services are on site of a two-vehicle crash that is partially blocking the A92 in Aberdeen.
North-east family to open dedicated mental health centre
The family of a Peterhead woman who tragically lost her life have moved a step closer to opening a mental health centre in her name.
Mintlaw footballers donate strips to African team
A kind-hearted football team has donated strips to young players who had their own kits stolen in Africa.
North and north-east food processors granted share of £1.7million improvement fund
Six food processing firms from the north and north-east have landed a funding boost to improve their facilities.
Motorist given penalty points and fine after Peterhead crash
A takeaway delivery driver crashed his new sports car into another vehicle and a wall after losing control at a junction.
Why Highland cattle are top for north-east farmer Craig
Highland cattle breeders from the UK and overseas are gearing up for the annual February two-day fling at Oban, where the very best of the breed is put on show and sold through the auction ring.
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.