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Merlin: They may be rare but this could well be our ‘quail year’

17 September 2023
Merlin: They may be rare but this could well be our ‘quail year’

Merlin: They may be rare but this could well be our ‘quail year’

17 September 2023

“I think I have just seen a quail,” said my son over the phone on August 18.


Community invited to view final plans for Banffshire wind farm

30 August 2023
Community invited to view final plans for Banffshire wind farm

Community invited to view final plans for Banffshire wind farm

30 August 2023

Vattenfall is holding a second round of public exhibitions to update the community on its final plans for the redesign of Aultmore Wind Farm in Moray.


Formartine United prove too strong for Strathspey Thistle in opening home game

09 August 2023
Formartine United prove too strong for Strathspey Thistle in opening home game

Formartine United prove too strong for Strathspey Thistle in opening home game

09 August 2023

Formartine United defeated Strathspey Thistle 4-0 at North Lodge Park.


Merlin: Avian flu sweeping through sea bird and other breeds

06 August 2023
Merlin: Avian flu sweeping through sea bird and other breeds

Merlin: Avian flu sweeping through sea bird and other breeds

06 August 2023

IT appears people who wanted breeding herring gulls culled in Elgin and other towns have had their wish come true – in the form of avian flu.


Silver lining as Keith band returns to church for first time in seven years

02 August 2023
Silver lining as Keith band returns to church for first time in seven years

Silver lining as Keith band returns to church for first time in seven years

02 August 2023

KEITH and District Silver Band to perform in church.


North-east bowlers struggle at Scottish Championships

01 August 2023
North-east bowlers struggle at Scottish Championships

North-east bowlers struggle at Scottish Championships

01 August 2023

District 3 (North-east) bowlers had poor performances at the Scottish Championships in Ayr.


Methlick cricketers struggle against Banchory

11 July 2023
Methlick cricketers struggle against Banchory

Methlick cricketers struggle against Banchory

11 July 2023

What should have been an easy stroll for Methlick Cricket Club's 1st XI on Saturday turned into a disaster.


Inverurie Bowling Club beat Rothienorman to win title

10 July 2023
Inverurie Bowling Club beat Rothienorman to win title

Inverurie Bowling Club beat Rothienorman to win title

10 July 2023

Inverurie won the A & K 2023 5 Singles Bowling Trophy by defeating Rothienorman.


It pays to care at Parklands

01 June 2023
It pays to care at Parklands

It pays to care at Parklands

01 June 2023

Parklands Care Homes is one of the largest independent care providers in the north, with homes across Moray and the Highlands.


Victory for Huntly Cricket Club in Forfarshire

23 May 2023
Victory for Huntly Cricket Club in Forfarshire

Victory for Huntly Cricket Club in Forfarshire

23 May 2023

Five wickets for Jordan Squire help Huntly to victory.


Find out how you can leave a legacy for your children and grandchildren

19 May 2023
Find out how you can leave a legacy for your children and grandchildren

Find out how you can leave a legacy for your children and grandchildren

19 May 2023

Money Talk: Find out more about Inheritance Tax.


Mitchell inspires Huntly cricket win over Falkland 2nd XI

18 May 2023
Mitchell inspires Huntly cricket win over Falkland 2nd XI

Mitchell inspires Huntly cricket win over Falkland 2nd XI

18 May 2023

Eight wicket win for Castle Park side.


Inverurie Cricket Club defeat Aberdeen team

02 May 2023
Inverurie Cricket Club defeat Aberdeen team

Inverurie Cricket Club defeat Aberdeen team

02 May 2023

Inverurie Cricket Club travelled into The Links Aberdeen on Saturday to play the newly formed Crescent 2nd XI .


Trophies are decided at Garioch Indoor Bowling Club

25 April 2023
Trophies are decided at Garioch Indoor Bowling Club

Trophies are decided at Garioch Indoor Bowling Club

25 April 2023

The Gents competitions at the bowling club featured Colin and Jason Banks against Alan Rough and Lee Collins in almost every competition.


Will cost-of-living crisis halt plans for phased retirement?

18 April 2023
Will cost-of-living crisis halt plans for phased retirement?

Will cost-of-living crisis halt plans for phased retirement?

18 April 2023

COST of living crisis could impact many people's retirement plans.


Gents competitions reach final stage at Garioch Indoor Bowling Club

18 April 2023
Gents competitions reach final stage at Garioch Indoor Bowling Club

Gents competitions reach final stage at Garioch Indoor Bowling Club

18 April 2023

Garioch Indoor Bowling Club will host four gents finals with Alan Rough competing in all of them.


Garioch/Turriff Ladies just miss out in the Bowls Scottish Cup final

10 April 2023
Garioch/Turriff Ladies just miss out in the Bowls Scottish Cup final

Garioch/Turriff Ladies just miss out in the Bowls Scottish Cup final

10 April 2023

The combined Garioch/Turriff team lost to Balbardie with a final score of 4-6.


Turriff Thistle knocked out of Aberdeen FC Trophy

10 April 2023
Turriff Thistle knocked out of Aberdeen FC Trophy

Turriff Thistle knocked out of Aberdeen FC Trophy

10 April 2023

Turriff Thistle’s cup campaigns for the season came to an end at The Haughs on Saturday with a defeat at the hands of Premier Division Tolbooth.


Turriff Thistle draw with Fyvie in first competitive encounter

06 April 2023
Turriff Thistle draw with Fyvie in first competitive encounter

Turriff Thistle draw with Fyvie in first competitive encounter

06 April 2023

The first ever competitive match between Fyvie and Turriff Thistle ended in a 0-0 stalemate


MERLIN: Work is required to bring lapwings back from the brink

02 April 2023
MERLIN: Work is required to bring lapwings back from the brink

MERLIN: Work is required to bring lapwings back from the brink

02 April 2023

AT this time of year when spring cereal sowing is about to get into full swing, my thoughts always turn to lapwings and their changing fortunes.


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