School bus blocking Aberdeenshire road after sliding down hill
A school bus is blocking the Pitcaple to Chapel of Garioch road after it slid down a hill.
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Princess Anne recognises Inverurie charity for work in Malawi
A north-east charity has received royal recognition for its work to help vulnerable people in Malawi.
A96 cleared at Pitcaple after van crash
Commuters on a major north-east road faced disruption this evening after a van overturned. Police were called to Pitcaple, on the A96 Aberdeen-Elgin route, at around 4.30pm. No one was hurt in the crash which involved two vans. The road was briefly closed to allow access for recovery vehicles to remove the overturned van.
Man, 29, allegedly caught at twice the drink-drive limit by north-east police after a tip-off from the public
A 29-year-old man has been charged in connection with drink-driving offences after being stopped driving towards Aberdeen on the A96.
Man banned from driving after crashing car on A96
A north-east man was "lucky to escape with his life" after driving four times over the limit on Boxing Day.
Logie Durno school praised in report
Staff at a north-east school have been praised by inspectors in a new report.
Delays after five-car A96 crash
Motorists have faced delays on the A96 this morning following a crash involving five vehicles. Emergency services were called out to the busy road at approximately 7.55am. The crash happened eastbound between Pitcaple and Huntly, close to Morgan McVeighs coffee shop. The route is currently blocked while the cars are recovered. No-one was injured.
Rural farmhouse filled with surprises
This beautiful farmhouse is filled with character and comes complete with a tranquil location, but the thriving town of Inverurie is only a stone’s throw away.
Aberdeenshire road closed following morning crash.
An Aberdeenshire road has been closed following a three vehicle crash this morning.
Broken down crane on A96
A broken down crane is causing congestion on a major north-east road. The vehicle’s tyre has burst about a mile north of Pitcaple on the A96 Aberdeen to Inverness road, in the southbound carriageway. Police were first alerted to the incident at about 1.25pm. Traffic management is in place.
Police name Huntly pensioner killed in A96 crash
Police have today named a Huntly pensioner as the man killed in a two-vehicle smash on the A96.
VIDEO: Man killed and another seriously injured in A96 crash
One man has died and another has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a two-vehicle crash on the A96.
A traditional farmhouse with amazing views of Bennachie – all for offers over £489,000
Although the Rogersons spent much of their life in Helensburgh, their home in Aberdeenshire has served them well for nearly 20 years.
North-east farmer banned from driving after being caught more than three times over limit on A96
An Aberdeenshire farmer caught behind the wheel more than three times the drink-drive limit has been banned.
Community hall gets major upgrade thanks to team of fundraisers
A huge project to renovate a well-loved Aberdeenshire village hall is underway thanks to the efforts of a small band of volunteers.
North east businesses being targeted by £800 scam
Businesses across the north-east are being targeted in a VAT scam which could leave them thousands of pounds out of pocket.
Firefighters thanked for saving Pitcaple Castle
The owners of a north-east landmark have thanked the fire crews who saved it from the flames.
Call for upgrade at ‘dangerous’ Oyne Fork
A fresh call was made yesterday for improvements to a "dangerous" junction on a busy trunk road where several motorists have been killed or seriously injured.
Pitcaple composer wins top award
A north-east composer has won a top award for a piece inspired by a discovery in the Outer Hebrides.
Aberdeenshire doctor living in Malawi says beds will go to good use
A trip to hospital can be a worrying time full of uncertainty, but imagine having to lie on the floor to be treated because there were no beds.