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Aberchirder Library set to move to a new home

07 December 2022
Aberchirder Library set to move to a new home

Aberchirder Library set to move to a new home

07 December 2022

Aberchirder Library will close its doors for good and could be sold off as services move to a new location in the town.


Banchory care home appeal approved

07 December 2022
Banchory care home appeal approved

Banchory care home appeal approved

07 December 2022

Scottish ministers have approved plans for a new 60-bed care home in Banchory after it was previously refused by councillors.


Aberdeenshire Council leader denies claims of "unrest" as five year plan agreed

29 November 2022
Aberdeenshire Council leader denies claims of "unrest" as five year plan agreed

Aberdeenshire Council leader denies claims of "unrest" as five year plan agreed

29 November 2022

The new administration’s programme of business was unanimously approved at a recent meeting setting out six key priorities for Aberdeenshire Council.


Inverurie Nursery is rated as ‘weak’ in latest inspection

24 November 2022
Inverurie Nursery is rated as ‘weak’ in latest inspection

Inverurie Nursery is rated as ‘weak’ in latest inspection

24 November 2022

Kellands School Nursery on Upper Manse Road was given four ‘weak’ ratings by the Care Inspectorate.


Garioch Initiative Fund boost for local groups

23 November 2022
Garioch Initiative Fund boost for local groups

Garioch Initiative Fund boost for local groups

23 November 2022

Four Aberdeenshire groups in the Garioch area are to receive a share of council cash following approval from councillors.


Aberdeenshire Council councillors vote not to adopt the definition of Islamophobia

22 November 2022
Aberdeenshire Council councillors vote not to adopt the definition of Islamophobia

Aberdeenshire Council councillors vote not to adopt the definition of Islamophobia

22 November 2022

Aberdeenshire Council has voted not to adopt the definition of Islamophobia but will note it in a bid to address racism and discrimination.


Call for new crossing in Tarves to keep pupils safe

18 November 2022
Call for new crossing in Tarves to keep pupils safe

Call for new crossing in Tarves to keep pupils safe

18 November 2022

An Aberdeenshire councillor is calling for a new road crossing to be installed in Tarves in a bid to slow passing traffic and keep school pupils safe.


Cash boost for Grampian Cardiac charity

18 November 2022
Cash boost for Grampian Cardiac charity

Cash boost for Grampian Cardiac charity

18 November 2022

A north-east charity will receive funding from Aberdeenshire Council to assist people living in the Marr area with long-term health conditions.


Funding allocated to Banff and Buchan community groups

16 November 2022
Funding allocated to Banff and Buchan community groups

Funding allocated to Banff and Buchan community groups

16 November 2022

Six local groups across Banff and Buchan are to benefit from a share of council funding following approval by councillors.


Specsavers seeking to open new shop in Fraserburgh

15 November 2022
Specsavers seeking to open new shop in Fraserburgh

Specsavers seeking to open new shop in Fraserburgh

15 November 2022

Specsavers has got its eye on opening a potential new branch in Fraserburgh town centre.


Energy storage facility near Rothienorman gets the go ahead

10 November 2022
Energy storage facility near Rothienorman gets the go ahead

Energy storage facility near Rothienorman gets the go ahead

10 November 2022

Renewable energy firm Anesco is set to create a 50MW battery storage facility near Mains of Blackford farm.


Primary school catchment plans for Blackdog are approved

09 November 2022
Primary school catchment plans for Blackdog are approved

Primary school catchment plans for Blackdog are approved

09 November 2022

Aberdeenshire Council is proposing to alter a local school’s catchment area so it aligns with the Aberdeen City Council boundary.


Turriff Town Pride get cash boost from the council

09 November 2022
Turriff Town Pride get cash boost from the council

Turriff Town Pride get cash boost from the council

09 November 2022

Two Formartine groups are to be awarded a share of council cash following approval from councillors.


Gym plan for former Westhill office gets the green light

03 November 2022
Gym plan for former Westhill office gets the green light

Gym plan for former Westhill office gets the green light

03 November 2022

A new fitness facility is set to be formed in the former Optimus engineering building in Arnhall Business Park in Westhill.


Newmachar Golf Club homes plan thrown out on appeal

01 November 2022
Newmachar Golf Club homes plan thrown out on appeal

Newmachar Golf Club homes plan thrown out on appeal

01 November 2022

Plans to build three new homes on land at Newmachar Golf Club have been thrown out by the Scottish Government.


New gym plans set to be heard by Garioch councillors

28 October 2022
New gym plans set to be heard by Garioch councillors

New gym plans set to be heard by Garioch councillors

28 October 2022

Two new gyms could be heading to the Garioch in Westhill and near Inverurie if they get support from local councillors next week.


Buchan councillors to consider Mintlaw speeding petition

28 October 2022
Buchan councillors to consider Mintlaw speeding petition

Buchan councillors to consider Mintlaw speeding petition

28 October 2022

Buchan councillors will consider a petition aimed at putting a halt to speeding traffic in a north-east village next week.


Expansion plans for distillery near Balmoral is approved by Aberdeenshire Council

25 October 2022
Expansion plans for distillery near Balmoral is approved by Aberdeenshire Council

Expansion plans for distillery near Balmoral is approved by Aberdeenshire Council

25 October 2022

The Royal Lochnagar Distillery, just a mile from Balmoral, has been given the go-ahead to expand its offering in an effort to attract more tourists.


Grampian hospital beds have dropped by 22.6% in a decade

15 October 2022
Grampian hospital beds have dropped by 22.6% in a decade

Grampian hospital beds have dropped by 22.6% in a decade

15 October 2022

GRAMPIAN has lost nearly 300 hospital beds in a decade.


Gartly School permanent closure a step closer

14 October 2022
Gartly School permanent closure a step closer

Gartly School permanent closure a step closer

14 October 2022

COUNCILLORS have approved plans to press ahead with the permanent closure of the Gartly School.


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