Teen admits causing disturbance at Portlethen Academy over ‘money owed’ by pupil
A teenager has appeared in court after causing a disturbance at an Aberdeenshire school by loudly threatening to “deck” one of its pupils over an unpaid debt.
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Teen due in court after alleged disturbance at Portlethen Academy
A teenager will appear in court today following an alleged disturbance at an Aberdeenshire school.
Kilimanjaro trek raises £10,000 for dementia cafes in north-east
A father-and-son duo have raised more than £10,000 for a local charity.
Famous faces help pupils win four-figure sum for local charity
A group of Aberdeenshire pupils have been praised by celebrities including Stephen Fry, Dame Barbara Windsor and Fiona Phillips for their efforts to highlight cruel diseases such as dementia.
Stephen Fry offers support to Aberdeenshire school kids
Stephen Fry has offered his support to Aberdeenshire pupils in their bid to win a charity-run competition.
Major housing development at north-east village thrown out by councillors
Plans for a major new housing development at a north-east village have been thrown out by councillors amid concerns over impact on local schools.
New pitch could be built for north-east school
Councillors have backed plans to re-visit opening another football pitch in a north-east town.
Aberdeenshire hockey club embroiled in row over pitch at Portlethen Academy
An Aberdeenshire hockey club at the centre of a controversial school playing surface row has called for a second pitch as it fights for its future.
Portlethen teen who died after falling ill in the street described as ‘beautiful boy’
A teenager who died after falling ill in the street has been described as a “beautiful boy” who will be desperately missed.
Watch as Aberdeen comes to life in this incredible night time video
On the ground and in the air, get a glimpse of Aberdeen's night life from all angles.
Portlethen sports pitch surfacing causes community divisions
A row has erupted over plans to replace a sports pitch at Portlethen Academy amid claims it will not be a suitable surface for football matches.
Aberdeenshire school’s masonry risk forces closure
An Aberdeenshire school previously found to have structural defects was closed yesterday amid concerns over the safety risks posed by external masonry fixings.
Storm Caroline: The north and north-east schools closed so far
Porthlethen Academy was the first school to be closed due to the arrival of Storm Caroline.
Local events cancelled following Manchester attacks
A number of events were cancelled in Aberdeenshire in the aftermath of Monday's horrific events.
Pipers to play on after complaints over noise
A peeved pipe band has hit back at complaints about excessive noise in a north-east community.
Aberdeenshire school pupils net £3,000 for local victims of crime
A team of four Aberdeenshire school pupils have netted thousands of pounds for victims of crime in their local area after wowing a panel of judges.
Aberdeenshire school nominated for prestigious award thanks to business ties
An Aberdeenshire school is in the running for a prestigious national accolade thanks to its work with local employers.
Portlethen Academy teacher who tried to access porn in school will not be struck off
A teacher who tried to look at pornography on his work computer during the school day will not be struck off the teaching register.
Popular Portlethen teacher tried to look at porn on school computer
A popular teacher tried to access nude photos and pornography from his work computer - during a school day.
Aspiring Aberdeen actress to star on London West End stage
An aspiring north-east actress will be given the chance to make her debut on the West End stage this summer, after being accepted into a leading theatre summer school.
Aberdeenshire pupils wow eating disorder charity with short film
A team of four Aberdeenshire school pupils wowed their teachers and charity figureheads with a hard-hitting short film about eating disorders - shot using mobile phones.