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Westhill councillor avoids suspension over online comments

31 October 2023
Westhill councillor avoids suspension over online comments

Westhill councillor avoids suspension over online comments

31 October 2023

An Aberdeenshire councillor has avoided suspension after branding an online blogger as “scum” and “toxic”.


Popular Huntly restaurant set for new expansion

21 October 2023
Popular Huntly restaurant set for new expansion

Popular Huntly restaurant set for new expansion

21 October 2023

The Bank Cafe and Restaurant in Huntly has been given the green light to expand into the former Bank of Scotland branch next door.


Popular Turriff hotel set for major service offering expansion

20 October 2023
Popular Turriff hotel set for major service offering expansion

Popular Turriff hotel set for major service offering expansion

20 October 2023

Customers of a much-loved Turriff hotel will now be able to enjoy a drink outdoors and even have tasty treats delivered to their door.


Alford rehab clinic plans approved despite fears from neighbours

18 October 2023
Alford rehab clinic plans approved despite fears from neighbours

Alford rehab clinic plans approved despite fears from neighbours

18 October 2023

Plans to convert a former Alford care home at Muir of Fowlis into a rehab clinic have been given the go-ahead by planners.


Aberdeen's Lemon Tree venue redevelopment "under review"

15 October 2023
Aberdeen's Lemon Tree venue redevelopment "under review"

Aberdeen's Lemon Tree venue redevelopment "under review"

15 October 2023

Aberdeen Performing Arts has said funding concerns are causing it to rethink plans for the popular venue.


Union puts pressure on NHS Grampian to find a solution to car parking problems at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

06 October 2023
Union puts pressure on NHS Grampian to find a solution to car parking problems at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

Union puts pressure on NHS Grampian to find a solution to car parking problems at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

06 October 2023

Staff at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary has been arriving at the Foresterhill site hours before their shifts start just so they can secure a space.


Equestrian retreat plan revealed for Huntly location

03 October 2023
Equestrian retreat plan revealed for Huntly location

Equestrian retreat plan revealed for Huntly location

03 October 2023

A new equestrian retreat could be making its way to a site at Ythanwells giving guests the “unique” chance to holiday with their horses.


NHS Grampian set to increase bed availability at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

03 October 2023
NHS Grampian set to increase bed availability at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

NHS Grampian set to increase bed availability at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

03 October 2023

NHS Grampian will look to add an extra 120 beds at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary to find immediate and long-term solutions to ensure availability.


Royal Regiment of Scotland to be granted the Freedom of Aberdeenshire

29 September 2023
Royal Regiment of Scotland to be granted the Freedom of Aberdeenshire

Royal Regiment of Scotland to be granted the Freedom of Aberdeenshire

29 September 2023

The regiment will showcase their connection to Aberdeenshire communities at a special event in May next year.


New Arc animal charity founders given permission to build new home

28 September 2023
New Arc animal charity founders given permission to build new home

New Arc animal charity founders given permission to build new home

28 September 2023

The founders of animal charity New Arc have been given the go-ahead to build a home they can retire to on the rescue centre site.


Peterhead residents have their say on controversial new bandstand at Drummers Corner

22 September 2023
Peterhead residents have their say on controversial new bandstand at Drummers Corner

Peterhead residents have their say on controversial new bandstand at Drummers Corner

22 September 2023

The new bandstand in Peterhead’s Drummers Corner has split opinion in the town.


Lack of leadership for Peterhead’s Drummers Corner redevelopment project is criticised

21 September 2023
Lack of leadership for Peterhead’s Drummers Corner redevelopment project is criticised

Lack of leadership for Peterhead’s Drummers Corner redevelopment project is criticised

21 September 2023

The lack of a project lead to oversee regeneration works in Peterhead’s Drummers Corner has been branded a “major failing” by councillors.


Kemnay Farm Shop allowed to keep fridges after noise nuisance complaint

20 September 2023
Kemnay Farm Shop allowed to keep fridges after noise nuisance complaint

Kemnay Farm Shop allowed to keep fridges after noise nuisance complaint

20 September 2023

The future of a Kemnay shop has been secured after councillors allowed it to keep fridges that had been deemed a noise nuisance by a neighbour.


Defibrillator to be installed in Aberdeenshire community

19 September 2023
Defibrillator to be installed in Aberdeenshire community

Defibrillator to be installed in Aberdeenshire community

19 September 2023

A life-saving defibrillator will be installed in a Marr park thanks to support from Aberdeenshire Council.


Banff holiday lodges proposal is approved by councillors

13 September 2023
Banff holiday lodges proposal is approved by councillors

Banff holiday lodges proposal is approved by councillors

13 September 2023

Banff businessman Des Cheyne has been given the go-ahead to build two holiday lodges that could help to bring a tourism boost to the town.


New affordable housing gets the green light in Peterhead

01 September 2023
New affordable housing gets the green light in Peterhead

New affordable housing gets the green light in Peterhead

01 September 2023

Grampian Housing Association's plans for12 flats and seven homes in Peterhead have been given the go-ahead.


New Fraserburgh street named in honour of army officer

31 August 2023
New Fraserburgh street named in honour of army officer

New Fraserburgh street named in honour of army officer

31 August 2023

Davie Ferguson Place will be named to honour an officer who served in both the Gordon Highlanders, the Territorial Army and as a Cadet instructor.


Proposal for self-sufficient home and environmental educational centre in New Aberdour is refused

24 August 2023
Proposal for self-sufficient home and environmental educational centre in New Aberdour is refused

Proposal for self-sufficient home and environmental educational centre in New Aberdour is refused

24 August 2023

Plans to build a self-sufficient home and environmental educational centre in New Aberdour have been narrowly refused.


Decision on Banff Bridge holiday lodges deferred by councillors

23 August 2023
Decision on Banff Bridge holiday lodges deferred by councillors

Decision on Banff Bridge holiday lodges deferred by councillors

23 August 2023

A Banff businessman will have to wait a bit longer to find out if his plan to build two new holiday lodges will be given the go-ahead.


New sculpture in Braemar attracts mixed response from residents

19 August 2023
New sculpture in Braemar attracts mixed response from residents

New sculpture in Braemar attracts mixed response from residents

19 August 2023

A six metre tall sculpture that was originally unveiled outside the V&A Museum in London has found a new home in Braemar.


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