Reduced opening hours at north-east recycling centres will take effect from next month
Reduced opening hours at the majority of Aberdeenshire recycling centres will take effect from Monday.
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Thirst for new opportunities gave Marsha taste for success
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Portlethen woman Heather pays tribute to those who stepped up to help after her bowel cancer diagnosis
Heather Singer wants to use her time in the spotlight to pay tribute to all the people who helped her through cancer treatment.
Police called to two vehicle crash at north-east roundabout
A north-east roundabout is blocked this morning after a two-vehicle crash.
Lorry carrying parts of new McDonald’s drive-thru rescued by cranes at north-east retail park
Cranes had to be sent out to help a lorry delivering sections of a new McDonald’s drive-thru after it became stuck in a north-east retail park.
Used drug needles discovered near north-east school and swimming pool
Hygiene officers had to be called in to dispose of drug syringes, which were found just feet from where north east children attend school and go swimming.
Saltire Energy profits weighed down by oil market volatility
Tight margins and unrelenting volatility in the oil and gas market put a crimp on Saltire Energy’s profits in 2017-18. But the Portlethen-headquartered oilfield equipment rental firm said it was “managing the market well” and “adapting to the pressures”. >> To read more on Energy Voice, click here <<
North-east family hope to raise £80,000 to get life-changing surgery for 10-year-old son
A north-east couple hopes to raise £80,000 so their son can get life-changing surgery.
Portlethen men’s shed used by ladies group
An Aberdeenshire's men's shed has bucked the trend after opening its doors to a group of women.
Meet north-east man, James Duncan, who took part in post-war Paris meeting a century ago
An academic is calling for greater awareness of the role played by a north-east farmer’s son involved in post war talks to create a new world order.
Public urged to remain vigilant following counterfeit currency incidents across north-east
The public are being advised to remain vigilant following a number of incidents across the north-east involving counterfeit currency.
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.
Calls for tougher rules as it emerges north-east embezzler has only paid back a fraction of stolen fortune
An embezzler from Portlethen has paid back only 5% of the £600,000 she was ordered to return to her employer when she was jailed two years ago.
Portlethen drive-thru work to start soon
Work to create a two-storey drive-thru restaurant on the Portlethen Retail Park will soon begin.
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.
Plans lodged for petrol station, restaurant and coffee shop in Aberdeenshire
Plans have been lodged to build a petrol station, restaurant and coffee shop on a site which had been earmarked for oil and gas offices prior to the downturn.
Fire crews called to Portlethen bus blaze
Fire crews have been sent to a bus blaze at the side of a busy north-east road.
Traffic delays expected following three-vehicle crash on north-east road
Traffic queues are likely following a three-vehicle collision on the A90 this morning.
Portlethen unveils timeless memorial to WW1 victims
A sculpture in tribute to those killed during World War I was unveiled in Portlethen yesterday.
Portlethen residents demand action to clear long-running ‘horrible smell’ in the village
Residents of an Aberdeenshire village attended a fiery public meeting to try and find out who is to blame for a strange stink in the air that has blighted the area for decades.
Aberdeenshire man accused of abusing and raping woman
An Aberdeenshire man has gone on trial accused of abusing and raping a woman.
North-east pupils raise cash for defibrillator in memory of tragic teen
A group of school pupils are almost halfway to their goal of raising £2,000 to pay for life-saving equipment for a north-east village.
Public meeting arranged to tackle ‘Portlethen pong’
Residents in an Aberdeenshire village are hopeful that a public meeting will help to solve the problem of a pong in the air which has plagued them for decades.
Motorist banned after being caught six times over drink driving limit on Aberdeen road
A man has been banned from the roads after getting behind the wheel nearly six times over the drink driving limit on a dual carriageway.
Portlethen plagued by stench similar to infamous ‘Torry pong’
Two north-east communities have bonded over the shared problem of a persistent and powerful pong.
Police appealing for information after Porsche stolen from north-east town
North-east police are appealing for information after a Porsche Cayenne was stolen in Portlethen this morning.
First World War memorial being built by community volunteers
Efforts are underway to create a poignant tribute to the men of an Aberdeenshire community who gave their lives in the First World War.
Shocked workers at Aberdeenshire firm find black widow spider in shipment
Shocked workers at an Aberdeenshire firm discovered an unwelcome visitor in a shipment from the US yesterday – a deadly black widow spider.
Spacious family living at this incredible home in Portlethen
With panoramic countryside views and a stylish interior, this four-bedroom detached house would be an idyllic home for any family.
Jobs at risk as Aberdeen and Inverness Homebase stores earmarked for closure
Dozens of north and north-east Homebase staff could lose their jobs as their stores have been earmarked for closure.
Dozens of jobs at risk as oil equipment factory shuts
An oil and gas equipment manufacturer has closed a factory in Aberdeenshire, putting dozens of jobs at risk. Forum Energy Technologies has confirmed manufacturing has been suspended at its facility in Findon, near Portlethen. It is understood around 35 people work at the facility. >> Read more on Energy Voice here <<
Work on McDonald’s drive-thru at Portlethen to start this year
Work on a new drive-through McDonald's restaurant could begin in a north-east town later this year.