Assistance is available for north-east people worried about being forced onto prepayment meters.
Tougher punishments on those illegally dumping rubbish have been called for.
People have been reminded that the planned switch-off of the 3G network will take place across Scotland from next week.
A community has commenced work to bring the historic Portsoy Outdoor Pool back into use.
Those aged over 55 are invited to try Qigong at a free taster class in the north-east.
Portsoy's Folk at The Salmon Bothy has kicked off the new year by announcing an exciting programme of live music events.
Banff Probus Club members learned about internet security during their first meeting of 2024.
Banff Rugby Club is organising a Burns Night celebration which will take place at the end of the month.
The tenants of the Pennan Inn BnB & Gallery have announced they are set to leave when their current lease ends.
Banff Castle celebrated the new year with a spectacular projector light and music show.
Fishermen continue to net the benefits of being out of the Common Fisheries Policy after seeing yearly sales incomes rise.
Mackie's of Scotland has recorded a 15 per cent increase in turnover through an upsurge in UK and international markets.
Hardy swimmers welcomed the new year with a dip in the sea at Banff Links as they took part in the eighth annual Banffshire Loony Dook.
Portsoy's Folk at the Salmon Bothy is looking forward to welcoming the New Year with a musical celebration.
A projector light and music show will feature at Banff Castle on Hogmanay.
Historic buildings in Portsoy that have been given a new lease of life by the community are getting set for a busy 2024.
Aberdeenshire Council has confirmed that the main road into Pennan has reopened following a landslip.
The full plans for an extensive renovation of Macduff Marine Aquarium have been submitted to Aberdeenshire Council.
MP David Duguid has raised concerns after new figures show no homes in his constituency have been connected to broadband through its R100 programme.
In the aftermath of Storm Gerrit, Aberdeenshire Council has provided an update indicating it is an improving picture across much of the region.