Banff News

A group of doctors in Peterhead have expressed serious concerns about the decision to close the town’s minor injuries unit overnight later this year.

I never set out to be a writer but 22 years ago I landed myself a wee side-line; a column with The Inverness Courier.

Banffshire residents have more chances to help donate £5000 to a community group through a new scheme.

The new community fund will open for applications on September 1, with an initial £2m up for grabs.

Cornhill SWI held a very successful open evening in the form of a fashion show.

Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice Shirley Anne Somerville announced the funding for this financial year only.

People across Aberdeenshire will have the opportunity to get involved and have their say on the proposed MarramWind floating offshore windfarm.

Cornhill is getting set for its Highland Games which take place in the village on Saturday, June 1.

Over the next eight weeks teams will be carrying out essential works starting in Kincardine and Mearns and working their way up to Banff and Buchan.

The local authority is highlighting the urgent need for foster carers to support children and young people, who are in need of a safe, nurturing home.

The event at Banff Castle was filled with traditional Scottish music, dance, food and entertainment.

Scotland’s largest two-day agricultural event welcomes the National Bluefaced Leicester Progeny Show and the Scottish National Simmental Summer Show

Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has signed a pledge to protect and support Scotland’s vital fishing industry and coastal communities.

Colin Bowie will step out onto the Brave catwalk to raise money for Friends of ANCHOR.

Tackling child poverty will remain a priority of the Scottish Government, a north-east SNP NSP has vowed.

The part-time use of the communities’ library buildings is to come to an end.

Aberdonian actor Jenna Innes will star in Heathers the Musical when it comes to the city’s His Majesty’s Theatre in September.

A north-east Conservative MSP has criticised new First Minister John Swinney for refusing to ditch the SNP policy on oil and gas production.

Animal welfare charity the Scottish SPCA have issued advice on how the public can help hedgehogs.

Clan Cancer Support is launching a two-day festival to mark the charity’s 40-year anniversary and celebrate musical talent.