More ‘simple’ funding process needed after Brexit
Aberdeenshire Council is sure the region will be “well represented” in the battle for funding after Brexit.
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Cancer patient looks forward to dream wedding thanks to fundraising efforts by north-east communities
People from across the north-east are rallying together to give a couple their dream wedding.
Banff bakery that has passed through generations of same family goes up for sale
The owners of a north-east bakery have announced plans to retire - ending their family's 90-year link to the business.
RNLI coxswain lifting the combined weight of active lifeboat types to raise funds
As a north-east coxswain, Vic Sutherland is used to shouldering the responsibility of managing a volunteer crew during high-stakes rescues.
Unlicensed taxi operators in Broch facing £2,500 fines in new crackdown
Unlicensed taxi drivers plaguing Fraserburgh may soon be slapped with £2,500 fines as the police and council launch an operation to tackle the problem.
Peake aims to inspire children to study Stem
North-east school pupils have been urged to help tackle climate change and meet the technology skills gap highlighted by a new report.
Major north-east road reopens following multiple-car crash
Parts of the A90 have reopened following a three-vehicle collision earlier this afternoon.
Investigation under way after Rosehearty man dies in house fire
An investigation is under way after a man died in an early morning house fire.
North-east pupils showcase importance of using water wisely
Primary school pupils from across the north-east have been recognised for their work in highlighting the importance of using water wisely.
New location for north-east play school could benefit wider community
A north-east playschool have launched plans to relocate to an old doctors surgery.
Couple’s dreams come true as they prepare to take over north-east hotel
A couple from Germany will fulfil a dream when they become the new owners of a north-east hotel made famous by the silver screen.
Homes in Aberdeenshire and Moray without power after fallen tree ‘destroys line’
Nearly 150 homes have been affected by power cuts today after a fallen tree destroyed a powerline.
North-east man seeks help to transform old film footage from the 1940s
A Deeside pensioner is appealing for help to him view a childhood film he last watched 69 years ago.
Applications open for Tesco Bags of Help scheme
Charities and community groups across the north-east are being urged to apply for funding through the Tesco Bags of Help scheme.
MP to write to council and government over damaged bridges in north-east
Banff and Buchan MP David Duguid will write to Aberdeenshire Council and the Scottish Government regarding severely damaged bridges in the north-east.
Locals stunned as giant tuna found washed up on north-east beach
Aberdeenshire villagers were surprised when an 8ft long fish described as being "extremely rare" in British waters washed up on their beach.
Duo ‘duped’ into running £500,000 cannabis farm in north-east village jailed
Two Lithuanian men who ran a £500,000 cannabis farm in a coastal village have been jailed for three years.
Founder of community project stresses group there to help people of Buchan all year round
The founder of a north-east community project that has helped thousands of the last 15 years has stressed help is available throughout the year - not just in December.
Tender issued for flats plan in north-east town
Contractors are being urged to bid for the chance to build more than 30 affordable homes which will "make a big difference" to a north-east town.
VIDEO: Charity to create new haven for mountain bikers in Aberdeenshire forest
Almost £10,000 has been raised towards ambitious plans to create a new haven for mountain biking enthusiasts in the heart of an Aberdeenshire forest.
Police hail north-east crackdown on Merseyside crime gangs flooding north-east with drugs
Police chiefs have hailed a crack-down on the major English drugs gangs causing misery to north-east communities.
Public toilets under attack from vandals across the north and north-east
Figures show that vandalism of public toilets in some areas of the north and north-east have cost councils a small fortune over the last five years.
Man cut free from vehicle and taken to hospital following ‘serious’ crash near Aberdeenshire riding centre
A man was cut free from a car and taken to hospital following a 'serious' crash outside Glen Tanar Estate near Aboyne in the early hours of this morning.
Major search carried out along coastal road following renewed appeal for missing William Hay
Police are continuing their efforts to trace missing Banff man William Hay with additional searches along the A98 from Macduff towards Crudie.
North-east road blocked following bus crash
Motorists are being asked to avoid a road in the north-east following a collision.
Nominations for best designs across the north-east now open
Nominations are open in a contest arranged to recognise the finest examples of architecture across the north-east.
Crash on major north-east road causes traffic delays
Motorists were subject to delays this morning following a one-vehicle crash on the A96.
Macphie’s appetite for growth pays off
North-east food ingredients manufacturer Macphie has reported an “encouraging year” during what the firm described as a time of uncertaintly in global markets.
Jackson Carlaw admits loss of Scottish Tory seats was a `disappointment’
Scottish Tory leader Jackson Carlaw has admitted he was “disappointed” that his party lost seven seats north of the border as he attempted to put a brave face on the result.
Joy and devastation in Blyth Valley as Tories take Labour stronghold
Shock, joy and devastation were among the emotions expressed by voters in Blyth Valley after the former mining community elected a Conservative MP for the first time in almost 70 years.
Peterhead-born director urges SNP vote saying his Tory grandmother would be ‘ashamed’ of the party
Movie director Jon S Baird has rallied support for the SNP in the north-east, claiming his Tory grandmother would be "ashamed" of the party in its current form.
Jackson Carlaw claims Tories will make north-east economy `boom’
Jackson Carlaw has claimed the Conservatives would make the north-east "boom once again” as he warned voters against “sleepwalking” into an independence referendum.