Plans for a new battery storage facility that will help Fraserburgh achieve net zero have been given the green light.
Aberdeenshire Council’s director of education has warned that secondary teaching numbers in the region are “close to crisis point”.
Plans for a new crematorium at Chapelton have been given the go-ahead to meet “significant” demand for services.
A masterplan to build more than 200 homes in Potterton has been deferred to allow councillors to visit the site first.
North-east charity The Seed Box has marked a “significant” step in its journey as construction work has started on its new gardening skills centre.
Fears have been raised that Aberdeenshire could miss out on £600,000 of tourism cash after vital funding was cut.
The Best of Banff and Buchan award would be unique to the area and given to those who have shown bravery or selflessness in times of need.
Plans for three new homes next to the oil-hit Gartly School have been backed by councillors.
Fraserburgh’s former academy annexe will be renamed in honour of one of the town’s “most famous loons” fashion designer Bill Gibb.
Screenings will be held to mark the re-release of the 1983 comedy film Local Hero thanks to funding from the Banff and Buchan Coastal Communities Fund
Aberdeenshire Council will have to consider cuts to jobs and services as it looks to save almost £20 million in its financial budget next week.
Aberdeenshire staff and pupils will get an extra day off to mark the coronation of King Charles despite concerns over missing another day of school.
Councillors have approved plans for a new battery storage facility near Rothienorman that will help to increase the UK’s renewable energy capacity.
Aberdeenshire Council is preparing to formally submit plans for the new £71 million Peterhead community campus.
Thenorth-east could lose valuable tourism promotion, city centre support and community media services if proposed budget cuts are approved this week.
North-east housing firm Claymore Homes has received the go-ahead to build the last houses of its Greenacres development in Peterhead.
Community councils in the Buchan area could get a cash boost from Aberdeenshire Council to help them improve access to their meetings.
Peterhead’s Apex Church and Strichen Playgroup have received financial aid from the Buchan Area Committee Grant Scheme.
A new caravan park on the outskirts of Insch will provide spaces for 21 static units.
Cala Homes has received the go-ahead to build 50 new homes on the outskirts of Westhill despite road safety concerns.
