Author - Kyle Ritchie

Children and families will be supported by £6m budget funding

Services providing support for families in Aberdeenshire are set to receive an additional £6 million funding in this year's Scottish Budget.

Local authority urging private landowners to ensure vegetation not impacting roads or lighting

Local authority urging private landowners to ensure vegetation not impacting roads or lighting

A council has encouraged private land owners to ensure that vegetation is cut back before spring growth kicks in.

Ice cream producer posts profit increase having secured wider UK distribution

Ice cream producer posts profit increase having secured wider UK distribution

Mackie’s of Scotland has announced robust financial results and continued expansion amid challenging market conditions.

Vital financial support benefiting families

Vital financial support benefiting families

Families in Aberdeenshire have received financial support from the Scottish Child Payment.

Offshore wind farm pre-determination hearing set to be held

Offshore wind farm pre-determination hearing set to be held

A pre-determination hearing will be held to discuss a planning application for onshore infrastructure for the Caledonia offshore wind farm.

Investigation report into fishing boat incident which resulted in death of skipper is published

Investigation report into fishing boat incident which resulted in death of skipper is published

A marine investigation report has been published into the grounding and capsizing of a fishing vessel that resulted in the death of the skipper.

Traditional music festival announces headliners

Traditional music festival announces headliners

A popular traditional music festival has been launched.

Fundraising running event adds 5K route to schedule

Fundraising running event adds 5K route to schedule

Children’s charity Kayleigh’s Wee Stars has added an additional route to its popular annual fundraiser.

Local authority sets budget - with 10 per cent council tax hike agreed

Local authority sets budget - with 10 per cent council tax hike agreed

Aberdeenshire Council has set its budget for the coming year - which includes a 10 per cent increase to council tax.

Appeal fundraising supports armed forces community

Appeal fundraising supports armed forces community

An area collection for the Scottish Poppy Appeal raised more than £4000 for the armed forces fundraising campaign.

World War Two veteran celebrates 100th birthday

World War Two veteran celebrates 100th birthday

A man who served in the Royal Navy during World War Two has celebrated reaching his 100th birthday.

Drivers warned of A90 drainage improvement roadworks

Drivers warned of A90 drainage improvement roadworks

Amey will undertake drainage improvements on the A90 road south of Lonmay.

Unions set to protest over cuts at local authority budget meeting

Unions set to protest over cuts at local authority budget meeting

Local authority unions will lobby Aberdeenshire Council’s budget meeting on Thursday to protest against proposed cuts to jobs and services.

New banking hub opening arrangements confirmed

New banking hub opening arrangements confirmed

A new banking hub for Banff is set to open in early May.

Winners toast success at wedding awards

Winners toast success at wedding awards

Suppliers and a venue from the Banff area triumphed in the Top Tier Wedding Awards.

Apprentice and companies make final of awards programme

Apprentice and companies make final of awards programme

Three finalists from across Aberdeen City and Shire have been named in the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards.

People encouraged to get involved with Marathon March fundraiser

People encouraged to get involved with Marathon March fundraiser

The Archie Foundation is calling for fundraisers of all ages and abilities to join its annual Marathon March fundraiser and move a mile every day.

Fire station’s festive collection supports groups

Fire station’s festive collection supports groups