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Provost looks back on 2024 achievements in New Year message

31 December 2024
Provost looks back on 2024 achievements in New Year message

Provost looks back on 2024 achievements in New Year message

31 December 2024

As 2024 draws to a close, Provost of Aberdeenshire Judy Whyte has reflected on the year.


British Empire Medals awarded to community champions

30 December 2024
British Empire Medals awarded to community champions

British Empire Medals awarded to community champions

30 December 2024

Two Portsoy community stalwarts have been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King’s New Year Honours.


Police investigating Christmas Day housebreaking incident

30 December 2024
Police investigating Christmas Day housebreaking incident

Police investigating Christmas Day housebreaking incident

30 December 2024

Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed a housebreaking or people acting suspicious in the early hours of Christmas Day in Macduff.


People can nominate their local business support champions for new awards

29 December 2024
People can nominate their local business support champions for new awards

People can nominate their local business support champions for new awards

29 December 2024

Business Gateway has announced that nominations are now open for its inaugural Recognition Awards.


Funding supports cancer charity’s children and family services

28 December 2024
Funding supports cancer charity’s children and family services

Funding supports cancer charity’s children and family services

28 December 2024

Clan Cancer Support has received £187,103 from National Lottery funding to help children and families impacted by cancer.


‘Brave’ men urged to apply for unforgettable experience to support charity

27 December 2024
‘Brave’ men urged to apply for unforgettable experience to support charity

‘Brave’ men urged to apply for unforgettable experience to support charity

27 December 2024

Men who have been through a cancer diagnosis are being urged to be bold in 2025 – by applying to take part in charity fashion show Brave.


Goalkeeper who lost both legs after car crash ready to enjoy Christmas at home with family

24 December 2024
Goalkeeper who lost both legs after car crash ready to enjoy Christmas at home with family

Goalkeeper who lost both legs after car crash ready to enjoy Christmas at home with family

24 December 2024

A teenager who lost both legs in a car crash is set to enjoy Christmas at home with his family after a remarkable recovery.


Local authority developing a community wealth building strategy

23 December 2024
Local authority developing a community wealth building strategy

Local authority developing a community wealth building strategy

23 December 2024

Aberdeenshire Council is developing a new strategy to safeguard the local economy and make it more sustainable for the benefit of its communities.


Concerns raised over ambulance waiting times for most critically ill patients

23 December 2024
Concerns raised over ambulance waiting times for most critically ill patients

Concerns raised over ambulance waiting times for most critically ill patients

23 December 2024

The most critically ill patients in a town are waiting more than three times as long for ambulances than those in other parts of the region.


Santa Claus makes special visit at Reindeer Parade

23 December 2024
Santa Claus makes special visit at Reindeer Parade

Santa Claus makes special visit at Reindeer Parade

23 December 2024

Santa braved the windy weather in Banff on Sunday to feature in The Spotty Bag Shop Reindeer Parade.


Tractor rally protests against family farm tax

20 December 2024
Tractor rally protests against family farm tax

Tractor rally protests against family farm tax

20 December 2024

A tractor rally of almost 200 farmers protested against Labour’s family farm tax.


‘I knew how very lucky I was to be alive’ - Man grateful for emergency services assistance after dramatic sea rescue

20 December 2024
‘I knew how very lucky I was to be alive’ - Man grateful for emergency services assistance after dramatic sea rescue

‘I knew how very lucky I was to be alive’ - Man grateful for emergency services assistance after dramatic sea rescue

20 December 2024

A man who was rescued from the sea by a lifeboat, Coastguard teams and helicopter has said he was close to death.


Local authority leader reflects on past year

19 December 2024
Local authority leader reflects on past year

Local authority leader reflects on past year

19 December 2024

Aberdeenshire Council leader Councillor Gillian Owen has reflected on the past 12 months in her end of year message.


Warning after rise in rechargeable battery fires

19 December 2024
Warning after rise in rechargeable battery fires

Warning after rise in rechargeable battery fires

19 December 2024

House fires involving rechargeable electrical devices such as vapes, laptops and e-bikes are on the increase.


Engineering firm raises £155k for children’s charity

18 December 2024
Engineering firm raises £155k for children’s charity

Engineering firm raises £155k for children’s charity

18 December 2024

An engineering company has raised £155,000 in a five-year partnership with a children’s charity.


Offshore company appoint Middle East and North Africa regional manager as part of expansion

18 December 2024
Offshore company appoint Middle East and North Africa regional manager as part of expansion

Offshore company appoint Middle East and North Africa regional manager as part of expansion

18 December 2024

Motive Offshore Group has announced the appointment of a Middle East and North Africa regional manager.


Lifeboat and Coastguard rescue person from sea

17 December 2024
Lifeboat and Coastguard rescue person from sea

Lifeboat and Coastguard rescue person from sea

17 December 2024

A person has been rescued from the sea off the coast of Macduff.


Donations to schools will help families over festive season

17 December 2024
Donations to schools will help families over festive season

Donations to schools will help families over festive season

17 December 2024

Two businesses have donated to schools to help families in need this Christmas.


Tractor run organiser is awarded Doddie Weir foundation champion award

16 December 2024
Tractor run organiser is awarded Doddie Weir foundation champion award

Tractor run organiser is awarded Doddie Weir foundation champion award

16 December 2024

A fundraiser has been recognised for her immense efforts at the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation Anniversary Dinner.


Concern raised over a cut to train station ticket office opening hours

14 December 2024
Concern raised over a cut to train station ticket office opening hours

Concern raised over a cut to train station ticket office opening hours

14 December 2024

Aberdeenshire West MSP Alexander Burnett is concerned over a cut to the hours at Huntly train station ticket office.


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