Aberdeen council to reduce recycling centre opening hours
Reduced opening hours at Aberdeen recycling centres will take effect from next month.
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Hottest day a busy one for north-east rescue workers
North-east emergency workers were kept busy on Scotland’s hottest day of the year– while members of the public also came to the rescue.
Lifeboats sent to aid of vessel off Portlethen coast
A rescue mission was launched off the coast of Portlethen this afternoon over concern for a small boat.
Aberdeenshire pre-school worker issued with warning after pulling child by leg and giving yoghurt to another with dairy allergy
An Aberdeenshire pre-school worker has been issued with a warning after he pulled a child by the leg and gave another with a dairy allergy a yoghurt.
Academic to tell story of north-east man who helped broker Treaty of Versailles
An Aberdeen academic will mark the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Versailles by telling the story of a north-east granite cutter who helped broker the agreement.
Search and rescue dog to star at Royal Highland Show
A search and rescue dog that has been deployed at major incidents including earthquakes in New Zealand and Nepal is to star at the Royal Highland Show.
Oor Wullie’s Big Bucket Trail 2019 arrives in Aberdeen
Tourists and residents young and old were enjoying visiting the newly installed Oor Wullie sculptures in and around Aberdeen yesterday.
ScotRail forced to apologise after Aberdeen trains cancelled yet again
ScotRail has apologised to north-east rail passengers after staff shortages led to several Aberdeen trains being cancelled.
North-east road re-opened after two-car crash
Police were called to an accident on the A92 Stonehaven to Aberdeen road this morning.
Congestion in the north-east after two-vehicle accident
The A92 was partially blocked earlier this morning following a two-vehicle crash.
North-east road partially blocked after two-car crash
Two lanes of a busy Aberdeenshire road have been closed following a two-car crash. Police have been called to the A92 by Portlethen following the collision. No-one was injured. Officers have closed off one lane in each direction while they remove the vehicles from the road.
Motorists face two-month diversion to allow cables to be moved underground
Motorists will face disruption for two months to allow overhead cables to be moved underground in a north-east town.
RESTAURANT REVIEW: Take-home puds and play area are main attractions at Mains of Balquharn
All roads seemed to lead to the sprawling car park at Mains of Balquharn just to the south of Aberdeen at Portlethen.
North-east child cancer survivor didn’t feel impact of disease until many years later
For many the battle against cancer is one that they will vividly remember for the rest of their lives.
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.
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.