North-east pupils visited by former international netball star
North-east school pupils were visited by a former international sports star at a recent competition.
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Claims price hike could force north-east sports clubs to close down
The next generation of sporting stars in the north-east could face a major hurdle in their development amid soaring facility fees.
North-east friends to take on 73-mile trek on unicycles for cancer charity in memory of loved ones
Two north-east students are taking on a huge 73-mile trek on unicycles in memory of two loved ones who died of cancer.
VIDEO: Thousands gather as Dinnie Steens take centre stage at Arnold Schwarzenegger’s strongman festival
A crowd of thousands of people were roused by an historic Deeside feat of strength as it took centre stage at Arnold Schwarzenegger's US strongman festival.
Treat yourself to some sporty new gear
Kick-start the New Year and get into shape with these sporty options.
£8.5million sports village approved for Deeside town
Plans for an £8.5million sports centre in Aberdeenshire have been given the final go-ahead.
Deeside bowling group forced to fold after losing home
An Aberdeenshire bowling group has been forced to fold after the lease ended on its home of more than 30 years.
Thousands dished out to north-east schools and projects in memory of tragic Jo
A trust set up in memory of an Aberdeenshire teacher killed in a crash has given a boost of nearly £6,000 to local schools and groups.
Norvite keep countrywear cool
Through its farm and country stores, Norvite has become recognised as a leading agricultural, equestrian and rural retailer across Aberdeenshire over the past 11 years.
After a 20-year wait… Dornoch is about to finally get a sports centre
The wait of more than 20 years is almost over for residents of a north community wanting a state-of-the-art sports centre.
PICTURES: Plans lodged for multi-million pound expansion of Garioch sports centre
These exclusive images show how an Inverurie sporting complex will look after a multi-million pound expansion.
Swim to great health with Total Endurance
For many years, Ken Bryson had a keen interest in endurance sports. He would cycle, run marathons and duathlons and later progressed to triathlons. To improve his own abilities, he decided to look into getting some qualifications as a coach.
Changes to council levy forces north-east sports clubs to cough up thousands
Sports clubs across the north-east are being hit with huge bills after the council implemented its new levy on business rates.
Banchory Olympian fulfills life-long ambition, opening hometown gym
An Aberdeenshire Winter Olympian is fulfilling he and his father's life's ambition by opening a gym in his home town.
North-east police ramping up patrols ahead of Old Firm clash
Police across the north-east will be increasing patrols this weekend as one of the world's oldest football rivalries returns to Scotland.
Plans for Banchory Sports Village on the “home straight”
Plans for a sports village in one of Aberdeenshire biggest towns will soon be on the "home straight" as fundraisers attempt to narrow the gap on their goal.
Sports plans for west side of Inverness set for review
A decision favouring the west side of Inverness for future sports venues is an own goal, according to a growing band of councillors.
Upgrade plan submitted for Nairn sports centre
The New Year could usher in a fitter Nairnshire if the area's main sports centre receives councillors' blessing for an extension and major upgrade.
North-east duo make final preparations for 3,000-mile row across Atlantic
An intrepid north-east duo are making their final preparations for a 3,000-mile row across the Atlantic in the name of a north-east children's charity.
PICTURES: All Blacks player hands World Cup medal to fan tackled by security
Sonny Bill Williams presented his World Cup winner’s medal to a fan tackled by security guards when trying to celebrate with the All Blacks.
New £600,000 sports facility opens up in Aberdeenshire town
A long-awaited £600,000 sports pitch has officially been opened in Stonehaven.
Police no closer to establishing cause of Aberdeenshire curling club fire
Police are still no closer to establishing the cause of a fire which gutted a historic Aberdeenshire curling clubhouse.
Plans for £8million Banchory Sports Village take step forward
Plans to build an £8million sports centre in Deeside backed by the local community have been taken a step forward.
Move for longer hours at Moray sports centres
Two Moray sports centres have lodged applications with the council to extend their opening hours, following successful trial periods earlier this year.
Mearns gears up for 39th annual Drumtochty Highland Games
A historic north-east landmark will host the 39th Drumtochty Highland Games this weekend.
Archery group joins call to retain former Mearns Academy for community use
An Aberdeenshire archery group has backed calls to retain a disused school for community use.
Moray sports centre plans announced
Plans to build a multi-million pound sports centre in Elgin were revealed yesterday.
Hannah Miley’s dad to reveal secret behind coaching and parenting
The father of one of the north-east's most famous athletes will be making a splash this month when he reveals the secret of balancing his role as parent and coach.
Competitive spirit still alive as Granite City Challenge enters 18th year
More than 500 students from Aberdeen's two universities will battle it out this week in the 18th annual Granite City Challenge.
New pavilion to be built in time for Oldmeldrum Highland Games
The nerve-centre for a popular north-east Highland games will be rebuilt in time for this year's event after the team behind it secured vital funding.
Laurencekirk residents asked to speak up on new sports centre plans
Residents of a north-east town are being asked to speak up on plans for a new sports centre in their area.
New £120,000 skatepark for Aberdeen’s beachfront
A new £120,000 skatepark will be built on Aberdeen's beachfront next year.