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Fire crews and specialist resources continuing to battle forest blaze

23 May 2025
Fire crews and specialist resources continuing to battle forest blaze

Fire crews and specialist resources continuing to battle forest blaze

23 May 2025

Firefighters are continuing to battle a wildfire which was first reported on Monday.


Police appeal for information after farm equipment stolen

23 May 2025
Police appeal for information after farm equipment stolen

Police appeal for information after farm equipment stolen

23 May 2025

Police are appealing for witnesses after a mobile sheep management system was stolen from a farm.


Road reopens following animal transporter crash which killed sheep

23 May 2025
Road reopens following animal transporter crash which killed sheep

Road reopens following animal transporter crash which killed sheep

23 May 2025

The A920 road has re-opened following a crash involving an animal transporter which killed a number of sheep.


Air accident investigation recommends safety measures after helicopter damaged on oil platform during storm

23 May 2025
Air accident investigation recommends safety measures after helicopter damaged on oil platform during storm

Air accident investigation recommends safety measures after helicopter damaged on oil platform during storm

23 May 2025

An investigation report has detailed how an offshore helicopter’s rotor blades failed and broke off while parked in strong winds on an oil platform.


Bridge set to close for inspection and repairs

22 May 2025
Bridge set to close for inspection and repairs

Bridge set to close for inspection and repairs

22 May 2025

Banff Bridge is to close for a day to carry out an inspection and gully repairs.


Road closed after sheep killed in animal transporter crash

22 May 2025
Road closed after sheep killed in animal transporter crash

Road closed after sheep killed in animal transporter crash

22 May 2025

Police have advised the A920 Huntly to Dufftown road is closed after an animal transporter crashed and a number of sheep were killed.


Police crackdown on dangerous drivers

22 May 2025
Police crackdown on dangerous drivers

Police crackdown on dangerous drivers

22 May 2025

Police have been targeting dangerous drivers in a town after complaints from residents.


Police launch investigation after motorbike stolen

22 May 2025
Police launch investigation after motorbike stolen

Police launch investigation after motorbike stolen

22 May 2025

Police are appealing for information after a motorbike was stolen from a property in a town.


Folk festival preparing to welcome performers and music enthusiasts

21 May 2025
Folk festival preparing to welcome performers and music enthusiasts

Folk festival preparing to welcome performers and music enthusiasts

21 May 2025

Folk music enthusiasts are counting down the days to the 15th Haal festival.


Sheltered housing residents can have their say on future operation of schemes

20 May 2025
Sheltered housing residents can have their say on future operation of schemes

Sheltered housing residents can have their say on future operation of schemes

20 May 2025

Residents can have their say online about the future operation of 17 sheltered housing schemes.


Tourism organisation welcomes new chairman

19 May 2025
Tourism organisation welcomes new chairman

Tourism organisation welcomes new chairman

19 May 2025

A new chairman has been appointed by a tourism organisation.


Scottish Conservatives select candidate for constituency in Holyrood election

19 May 2025
Scottish Conservatives select candidate for constituency in Holyrood election

Scottish Conservatives select candidate for constituency in Holyrood election

19 May 2025

The Scottish Conservatives party has selected its candidate for Banffshire and Buchan Coast constituency in next year’s Scottish Parliament election.


Community planting for future supported by tree grant scheme

18 May 2025
Community planting for future supported by tree grant scheme

Community planting for future supported by tree grant scheme

18 May 2025

A community council has benefited from a tree-planting scheme to help improve the area’s green spaces.


Ice cream producer staff complete trek for children’s charity

18 May 2025
Ice cream producer staff complete trek for children’s charity

Ice cream producer staff complete trek for children’s charity

18 May 2025

A charity trek has raised vital funds for vulnerable children.


Double award win for butcher in national competition

17 May 2025
Double award win for butcher in national competition

Double award win for butcher in national competition

17 May 2025

A butcher was celebrating after winning two awards at a national event.


Porridge-maker partners with social media baking star

16 May 2025
Porridge-maker partners with social media baking star

Porridge-maker partners with social media baking star

16 May 2025

A porridge-maker has announced a new partnership with social media sensation the Hebridean Baker.


Council urges homes with private domestic water supplies to use them sparingly

16 May 2025
Council urges homes with private domestic water supplies to use them sparingly

Council urges homes with private domestic water supplies to use them sparingly

16 May 2025

In light of the very dry conditions, Aberdeenshire Council is warning households with private domestic water supplies to use them sparingly.


‘Amazing’ early years practitioner wins Bookbug community champion award

15 May 2025
‘Amazing’ early years practitioner wins Bookbug community champion award

‘Amazing’ early years practitioner wins Bookbug community champion award

15 May 2025

An inspirational accolade which recognises work that transforms the lives of children, families and communities through stories has been presented.


Film festival set to celebrate culture, creativity and community

14 May 2025
Film festival set to celebrate culture, creativity and community

Film festival set to celebrate culture, creativity and community

14 May 2025

Film-makers are putting the finishing touches to work which will be highlighted during a unique celebration of the Doric dialect.


Final year for historic hill race at Highland games

14 May 2025
Final year for historic hill race at Highland games

Final year for historic hill race at Highland games

14 May 2025

A Highland games has announced 2025 will be the last year for its historic hill race.


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