Controversial Westhill Starbucks plans recommended for approval
Controversial plans to build a Starbucks cafe complete with a drive-thru lane in Westhill have been recommended for approval – despite dozens of objections from local residents.
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Veteran squash coach to hang up racket and sell training centre he started with world champion son
A veteran squash coach and his world champion son are selling their north-east training centre after 20 years of inspiring youngsters to pick up a racket.
North-east man punched old rival on Christmas Eve after jibe about cancer-stricken mum
A north-east man "saw red" and punched an old rival from his youth after suspecting that the other man made a jibe about his cancer-stricken mum.
Thief’s drunken break-in at Highland shop caught on CCTV
A thief’s drunken break-in to his neighbourhood shop was filmed on CCTV and it enabled police to arrest the culprit shortly afterwards.
Councillors call for greater community policing following spate of vandalism in Inverness
Calls have been made for greater community policing after a spate of vandalism in Inverness.
SPONSORED: 5 of the best chippies in Scotland
Fish and chips have long-been a popular meal choice for those who want a tasty treat. In Scotland, we are incredibly lucky to have so many good quality fish and chip shops on our doorstep, many of them award-winning. Locally sourced produce is a big draw for fish and chip fans, but it is also the location, excellent customer service, and sustainability of these chippies that keep the customers coming back for more. Here we have selected five of the best chippies in Scotland for you to try...
Boskalis sets up new subsea base in Westhill
Dutch marine firm Boskalis has set up a new subsea services base in Aberdeenshire.
Westhill pensioner campaigning for more wheelchair friendly pavements
A disabled pensioner is campaigning to get more wheelchair accessible pavements around his village.
Sports pitches boost for Aberdeenshire communities
In line with Aberdeenshire Council’s New Year drive to improve sports provision in the region, councillors yesterday gave two north-east communities a seasonal boost.
Burst main leaves north-east homes without water
A burst pipe has left some north-east homes without water this evening.
Scotland boss joins search for missing north-east teen
Scotland manager Alex McLeish has issued a personal appeal to help find missing teenager Liam Smith.
Westhill mother-of-three completes PhD course with cherished family support
Staying connected to her family has paid dividends for Eguolo May Vanni, from Westhill, who has graduated from Aberdeen University with a PhD in economics.
Tributes paid to north-east pupil support assistant who ‘could always be relied upon’
Tributes have been paid to a kind and compassionate school support worker who changed the lives of scores of youngsters.
Sheltered housing residents ‘terrified’ by mystery night-time door knocker
Residents of an Aberdeenshire sheltered housing complex have been left “terrified” by a mystery culprit banging on their doors in the middle of the night.
i3 Energy gets help in Liberator farm-out
North Sea firm i3 Energy has appointed acquisitions and divestitures adviser FirstEnergy Captial to assist with the company’s farm-out process for the Liberator development.
Men’s Shed movement becomes one of the fastest-growing initiatives all across the world
It was an idea which originated in Australia to tackle social isolation.
Aberdeen academic and inventor of first full-body MRI machine dies at 77
Professor James Hutchison, the Aberdeen academic who invented the world’s first full-body MRI scanner, has died aged 77.
Six north-east treasure trails launched
New walking routes have been launched in six north-east towns as part of efforts to change the way we travel.
Trio sentenced for shoplifting vacuum cleaners, dishwasher tablets and sweets
A trio of thieves made off with vacuum cleaners, dishwasher tablets and sweets during a unusual shoplifting spree last year.
VIDEO: Westhill to Blackburn road closed after crash
A busy commuter road in Aberdeen has been shut this evening following a collision.
Lifeguard sex offender jailed after asking children for indecent images
Transatlantic co-operation between Police Scotland and Facebook led to a convicted sex offender being caught trying to lure young girls to send him indecent images of themselves.
Aberdeenshire road blocked by three-car crash
An Aberdeenshire road was blocked during a rush hour crash yesterday.
SPONSORED: Comforts of living all year round
If the recent hot spell got you in the mood for that holiday feeling all year round, look no further than Westhill, the idyllic development set atop the tranquil Aberdeenshire town.
Baillie acclaims the Don of a new canoeing facility
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Westhill residents given glimpse of new town centrepiece
Residents of Westhill have been given the first glimpse of a new centrepiece for the town.
Public urged to be wary following reports of rogue traders in Inverurie and Westhill
Officers in Aberdeenshire are urging the public to be vigilant following reports that potential rogue traders have been operating in Inverurie and Westhill.
Oil keeps Westhill as most expensive town to buy a home
Westhill in Aberdeenshire remains the most expensive town to buy a home, according to new research from Bank of Scotland.
North-east fire crews use bucket of water to extinguish car park fire
Emergency services were called to a small fire in a car park in Elrick.
Syrian refugees join forces with local groups for Braemar Castle trip
A north-east group has organised a welcome event for Syrian refugees in the region – and it has received backing from the local community who run Braemar Castle.
Westhill’s DiveSource wins three contracts worth £4million
Westhill-based diving consultancy DiveSource has won three new contracts worth £4million. The work, awarded over the last six months, includes a two-year deal with Apache North Sea. DiveSource will provide diving and ROV audit services, with the option of three one-year extensions. >>Read more on Energy Voice here<<
Aberdeen mum fundraising for life-changing treatment
A special fundraising day of live vintage music, tea, cake and dancing will be held this weekend to help a Westhill mum battling MS.
Aberdeenshire schools to take on Rock Challenge
A trio of north-east schools are preparing for the finals of a prestigious dance competition.