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‘I’m very humbled’ - Retired care home manager wins Healthcare Hero of the Year

28 April 2025
‘I’m very humbled’ - Retired care home manager wins Healthcare Hero of the Year

‘I’m very humbled’ - Retired care home manager wins Healthcare Hero of the Year

28 April 2025

A recently retired care home manager was named Healthcare Hero of the Year at the Moray and Banffshire Heroes awards ceremony.


Helping family leads to rewarding career for Carer of the Year

28 April 2025
Helping family leads to rewarding career for Carer of the Year

Helping family leads to rewarding career for Carer of the Year

28 April 2025

A woman whose care career began after doing research to help her family won the Carer of the Year award at the Moray and Banffshire Heroes event.


Youngster who helps community hub wins Primary Pupil of the Year award

27 April 2025
Youngster who helps community hub wins Primary Pupil of the Year award

Youngster who helps community hub wins Primary Pupil of the Year award

27 April 2025

A young girl who volunteers with a group that assists the area she lives in won Primary Pupil of the Year at the Moray and Banffshire Heroes awards.


Full power for windfarm capable of powering half of Scotland’s homes

25 April 2025
Full power for windfarm capable of powering half of Scotland’s homes

Full power for windfarm capable of powering half of Scotland’s homes

25 April 2025

Full power has been switched on at Ocean Winds’ new Moray West offshore windfarm.


Hospital’s new comfort room will be ‘sanctuary’ for people during tough times

25 April 2025
Hospital’s new comfort room will be ‘sanctuary’ for people during tough times

Hospital’s new comfort room will be ‘sanctuary’ for people during tough times

25 April 2025

A hospital has officially opened a new comfort room which can be used by families of patients during difficult times.


Youngsters showcase ‘love of music and dance’ at performance

24 April 2025
Youngsters showcase ‘love of music and dance’ at performance

Youngsters showcase ‘love of music and dance’ at performance

24 April 2025

A dance group which aims to keep children active through a love of music has held its annual showcase.


College’s £200k donation from benefactor will ensure projects can be carried out to benefit students

23 April 2025
College’s £200k donation from benefactor will ensure projects can be carried out to benefit students

College’s £200k donation from benefactor will ensure projects can be carried out to benefit students

23 April 2025

A college is set to make another significant investment in facilities after the latest in a series of donations.


Powerful exhibition is launched which has connected school students with pupils in Palestine

23 April 2025
Powerful exhibition is launched which has connected school students with pupils in Palestine

Powerful exhibition is launched which has connected school students with pupils in Palestine

23 April 2025

Young people have presented a project connecting their community with students in Palestine.


New ‘ambitious’ 10-year passenger transport strategy announced by local authority

22 April 2025
New ‘ambitious’ 10-year passenger transport strategy announced by local authority

New ‘ambitious’ 10-year passenger transport strategy announced by local authority

22 April 2025

The updated strategy sets out main objectives for services and incorporates general policies for public and other passenger transport.


School pupils shine in community venue’s VE Day competitions

22 April 2025
School pupils shine in community venue’s VE Day competitions

School pupils shine in community venue’s VE Day competitions

22 April 2025

A community venue has announced the winners of its competitions held as part of a programme marking the 80th Anniversary of VE Day.


Fund to support community projects opens for applications

21 April 2025
Fund to support community projects opens for applications

Fund to support community projects opens for applications

21 April 2025

Communities across Banff and Buchan can now apply for funding through Aberdeenshire Council's Area Committee Budget.


Fundraiser supports end of life care services

21 April 2025
Fundraiser supports end of life care services

Fundraiser supports end of life care services

21 April 2025

A fundraiser collected more than £1100 for a charity that provides end of life care.


Pharmacist is finalist for prestigious national accolade

19 April 2025
Pharmacist is finalist for prestigious national accolade

Pharmacist is finalist for prestigious national accolade

19 April 2025

A pharmacist has been nominated in the Scottish Pharmacist Awards.


Countdown is on for farming industry specialist event

18 April 2025
Countdown is on for farming industry specialist event

Countdown is on for farming industry specialist event

18 April 2025

Preparations are gathering speed for BeefTech 25 - a specialist event organised by the Royal Northern Agricultural Society


Participants can sign up now for Four Harbours Circular Walk challenge

17 April 2025
Participants can sign up now for Four Harbours Circular Walk challenge

Participants can sign up now for Four Harbours Circular Walk challenge

17 April 2025

Preparations are being finalised for a trek which will visit four harbours.


New regional accolades introduced for Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year

16 April 2025
New regional accolades introduced for Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year

New regional accolades introduced for Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year

16 April 2025

The Scottish Men’s Shed of the Year contest has introduced a new regional twist.


Outdoor swimming pool restoration project awarded £43k grant for final stage

15 April 2025
Outdoor swimming pool restoration project awarded £43k grant for final stage

Outdoor swimming pool restoration project awarded £43k grant for final stage

15 April 2025

Plans for the final stage to restore a former outdoor swimming pool has received more than £43,000 of funding.


Drivers warned of road closure for drainage work to be carried out

14 April 2025
Drivers warned of road closure for drainage work to be carried out

Drivers warned of road closure for drainage work to be carried out

14 April 2025

Motorists have been advised of a road closure to enable drainage work to take place.


Unpaid carers could benefit from financial support as rules are changed

14 April 2025
Unpaid carers could benefit from financial support as rules are changed

Unpaid carers could benefit from financial support as rules are changed

14 April 2025

More unpaid carers could benefit from financial support as a key change in eligibility rules has come into effect.


Police investigating off-road motorcycle theft

13 April 2025
Police investigating off-road motorcycle theft

Police investigating off-road motorcycle theft

13 April 2025

Police are investigating the theft of a blue off-road motorbike.


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