Five multi-million-pound flood protection proposals recommended across Aberdeenshire
Proposals for five multi-million-pound flood protection schemes in Aberdeenshire communities have been recommended for approval.
Stonehaven
ScotRail staff shortages force cancellation of Aberdeen trains
A number of ScotRail services from Aberdeen have been cancelled today due to a shortage of train staff. Scheduled departures not in service include the 4.39pm Aberdeen to Stonehaven and the 5.39pm journey to Glasgow Queen Street. A ScotRail statement said the cancellations were due to “a shortage of train crew.”
North-east street to light up for charity one last time
A north-east street will light up for charity for the last time this holiday season.
‘If we get this wrong now, we’ve got it wrong for good’, Aberdeenshire councillors debate flood scheme
A multi-million-pound flood prevention scheme in Stonehaven was nearly stopped in its tracks yesterday.
Aberdeenshire Council gives staff the power to dish out dog-fouling fines
Council staff in Aberdeenshire are being retrained to help hard-pressed dog wardens in the fight against dog fouling.
Stonehaven family raise £7,000 as they ‘Rock against Myeloma’ in memory of mum Julie
A Stonehaven family has hosted their own rock concert to honour a beloved family member and raise funds for Myeloma UK.
Plans to help tourists find Stonehaven gems with extra signs from railway stations
Stonehaven could be enhanced by outdoor maps and new signs to help tourists make their way to local attractions from the railway station.
Stonehaven bands together to remember ‘pillar of farming community’
The loved ones of a "pillar of the Mearns farming community" have raised more than £60,000 in his honour following his death from cancer.
Meet the Stonehaven composer behind the soundtrack of new Scottish film Connect
Music has an incredible power, the impact of which is universal.
For offers over £730,000: Aberdeenshire home offers period splendour in a secluded setting
Secluded and filled with original features, there’s something mesmerising about Carronbank House.
Work on section of Stonehaven flood prevention scheme temporarily halted
Aberdeenshire Council has revealed it will have to remove 15 trees from a Stonehaven street to continue due to unexpected ground conditions discovered during flood works.
Driver taken to hospital after suffering burns from car fire on major north-east road
A driver was taken to hospital with burns after a car fire on the A90 Aberdeen to Dundee road last night.
VIDEO: Fireworks light up skies above north-east town
The north-east sky was alight with colour last night as hundreds attended Stonehaven fireworks display.
Stonehaven RNLI welcomes new and improved lifeboat
Lives at sea will be saved faster and with less risk off the north-east coast thanks to a new £214,000 lifeboat.
Residents urged to have their say on ScotRail services
Mearns residents are being urged to voice their opinions on ScotRail services ahead of a crunch meeting with transport chiefs.
Homes and flats could be final pieces in the ‘jigsaw which is the Ury Estate’
Ury House is to become flats it emerged yesterday as councillors backed plans for another part of the "jigsaw which is the Ury Estate".
Flood experts say they are reluctant to build wall at Stonehaven seafront – but insist it is necessary
Flooding experts have stressed that they "don't want" to build a controversial wall along a popular promenade - but say problems such as climate change make it necessary.
Stonehaven skipper hits out at dredgers destoying lobsters and crabs
A Stonehaven skipper has claimed dredging gear destroys 4,455 tonnes of crab and lobster off the east coast each year, costing the economy £33 million.
Stonehaven family living ‘nightmare’ due to flood works
An Aberdeenshire family claim they are in a “living nightmare” as they watch their home becoming transformed into a building site.
Grand day out for Aberdeenshire cabin
The streets of Stonehaven were treated to a peculiar a sight this week.
Stonehaven group to teach US youngsters Scottish history from more than 4,000 miles away
Stonehaven story-tellers will stage a series of online talks for school pupils in America's deep south.
Extra caravans could help or hinder coastline and community say conflicted Catterline residents
Fears have been raised that inconsiderate holidaymakers risk ruining a stretch of picturesque Aberdeenshire coastline.
Vets called in to remove plastic ring from hedgehog’s neck
A hedgehog was found with a bottle cap ring lodged round its neck this week.
Man taken to hospital after crash near Stonehaven
A man has been taken to hospital after crashing off a major north-east road this afternoon.
Please don’t build the wall! Controversial Stonehaven wall raising is part of flood protection study
Aberdeenshire Council has revealed its preferred option to protect Stonehaven bay from future flooding.
Obituary: Tributes paid to north-east medical pioneer Dr Ian Lowit after his death aged 100
A Nazi refugee who went on to create a medical unit in Aberdeen has died at the age of 100.
Stonehaven pupils score seventh award for environmental work
A group of pupils at an Aberdeenshire school have been granted another award for their environmental efforts.
Save our high streets: local businesses urge council to do U-turn on controversial parking charges
Hundreds of people have signed a petition urging Aberdeenshire Council to reinstate free parking in their towns.
Emergency crews called to A90 crash near Stonehaven
Emergency crews were called to a tw0-vehicle crash on the Aberdeen to Dundee road this afternoon.
Police appeal as woman and children remain in hospital following serious Aberdeenshire crash
Police are appealing for information after two adults and three children were injured in a serious north-east crash.
Appeal after serious crash near Stonehaven leaves three seriously injured
Police in Aberdeenshire are appealing for help from the public following a crash on the A92 near Stonehaven which has left three people with serious injuries.
Three children and two adults taken to hospital after serious A92 crash
Five people were taken to hospital yesterday following a road accident in Aberdeenshire.