Aberdeenshire Council

Ocean Winds UK Ltd (Moray East) could bring forward significant amounts of community benefits funding for the Banff and Buchan area in a direct deal.

Councillors will be asked on Tuesday to agree a new masterplan for a site at the edge of Macduff where a new Aldi store would be located.

A series of community events are planned for the Garioch area so that residents can learn more about the rollout of the new collection service.

Councillors have called for action to be taken in a bid to tackle continued traffic issues around Potterton.

A programme of work worth more than £1 million to be carried out in Formartine over the next year has been approved by councillors.

The Scottish government has advised NHS Boards to pause work on projects which require capital funding including a new Ellon Health Centre.

A Newburgh garage has been given the go-ahead to expand its business despite concerns that access to the premises was not safe for customers.

A north-east church has been awarded a funding boost from Aberdeenshire Council to make further improvements at a Belhelvie hall.

ABERDEENSHIRE'S new flag has been hoisted in Huntly for the first time.

A step-by-step guide on how to kickstart carbon-cutting community composting initiatives in Aberdeenshire is now available online.

A flock of hungry sheep have been introduced to an Inverurie riverside to munch on giant hogweed in an effort to keep it under control.

Following recent concerns raised by members of the public and local councillors regarding the appearance of the site, improvements will begin mid-June

A new boat shed will be built near Port Erroll Harbour despite fears it would have a negative impact on the historic landscape.

2023 award winners include Balmedie, Collieston, Stonehaven, Fraserburgh Waters of Philorth, Peterhead Lido, Cruden Bay, Fraserburgh and Inverboyndie.

Yet another batter energy storage compound application near Kintore has raised fears over industrialisation by stealth of the north-east.

A long-established guest house in Westhill will soon close its doors to guests and be transformed into a family home.

A NEW off-road path will link Montgarrie and Alford within 12 months.

The Garioch Area Committee have approved the Environment and Sustainability Works programme for the year ahead.

An emergency closure of the B9002 at Insch Level Crossing has been put in place due to a failure of the Level Crossing barriers.

Only 18 secondary requests from 66 were allocated to Aberdeenshire and none were for maths or technical subjects.