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Aberdeenshire set for further teaching union strike action next week

Aberdeenshire set for further teaching union strike action next week

Aberdeenshire set for further teaching union strike action next week

21 February 2023

Schools are set to close to pupils on Tuesday, February 28 and Wednesday, March 1.


Concerns for farming after most UK regions record high excess winter rainfall

Concerns for farming after most UK regions record high excess winter rainfall

Concerns for farming after most UK regions record high excess winter rainfall

20 February 2023

UK rainfall has generally been above average over the October–January period, which has implications for nitrogen management.


Outrage after Macduff Aldi plans dropped as court finds in favour of Tesco

Outrage after Macduff Aldi plans dropped as court finds in favour of Tesco

Outrage after Macduff Aldi plans dropped as court finds in favour of Tesco

20 February 2023

Tesco has won a legal fight to block an Aldi store in Macduff despite having no outlet themselves in the town.


Scottish Affairs Committee hears of north-east efforts during Storm Otto

Scottish Affairs Committee hears of north-east efforts during Storm Otto

Scottish Affairs Committee hears of north-east efforts during Storm Otto

20 February 2023

Representatives from SSEN, Scottish Power and Scottish Water took questions from MP David Duguid on reaction to Storm Otto's effects.


Strategic Timber Transport Fund calls for applications

Strategic Timber Transport Fund calls for applications

Strategic Timber Transport Fund calls for applications

20 February 2023

Local authorities and landowners are being encouraged to work up their timber transport applications to Scottish Forestry before the deadline date.


Public consultation event to be held for second substation near New Deer

Public consultation event to be held for second substation near New Deer

Public consultation event to be held for second substation near New Deer

20 February 2023

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks are holding a face to face exhibition event for a proposed second 400kV Substation near New Deer.


Cost of living crisis stretching SSPCA 'to the limit'

Cost of living crisis stretching SSPCA 'to the limit'

Cost of living crisis stretching SSPCA 'to the limit'

20 February 2023

THE SSPCA responded to reports of 8606 animals in need across the north-east last year as the cost of living crisis impacted on animal welfare.


SSEN completes reconnection work after Storm Otto

SSEN completes reconnection work after Storm Otto

SSEN completes reconnection work after Storm Otto

19 February 2023

SSEN says that all known faults have now been dealt with in Aberdeenshire and Moray.


Vattenfall Unlock our Future Fund opens for north-east applications

Vattenfall Unlock our Future Fund opens for north-east applications

Vattenfall Unlock our Future Fund opens for north-east applications

19 February 2023

Small grants up to £2000 and large grants of up to £15,000 in a single year are available for north-east projects.


SSEN work to complete final power connections in the north-east

SSEN work to complete final power connections in the north-east

SSEN work to complete final power connections in the north-east

19 February 2023

Mobile food vans are continuing to support customers in Turriff and Maud where some properties are still affected.


Speyfest announces bumper line-up for 2023

Speyfest announces bumper line-up for 2023

Speyfest announces bumper line-up for 2023

18 February 2023

MORAY’s much-loved folk festival Speyfest has unveiled its full line-up for 2023.


Entries and judges announced ahead of the upcoming Spring Show

Entries and judges announced ahead of the upcoming Spring Show

Entries and judges announced ahead of the upcoming Spring Show

18 February 2023

The first major event in the agricultural calendar will take place on Wednesday, March 1 at the Thainstone Centre, Inverurie.


Efforts continue to reconnect power to north-east homes

Efforts continue to reconnect power to north-east homes

Efforts continue to reconnect power to north-east homes

18 February 2023

Teams from Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks Distribution have been out since first light to resume efforts to restore power to homes.


Village groups to benefit from Local Community Fund

Village groups to benefit from Local Community Fund

Village groups to benefit from Local Community Fund

18 February 2023

Groups in Aberchirder will receive funding from the Co-op after being chosen to take part in its Local Community Fund.


Tourism businesses invited to sign up for major Scottish travel trade event in Aberdeen

Tourism businesses invited to sign up for major Scottish travel trade event in Aberdeen

Tourism businesses invited to sign up for major Scottish travel trade event in Aberdeen

18 February 2023

The first ever VisitScotland Connect travel trade workshop takes place at the P&J Live in Aberdeen in April.


Sweet senior gent Thor seeks forever home

Sweet senior gent Thor seeks forever home

Sweet senior gent Thor seeks forever home

18 February 2023

THOR is an elderly German shepherd who is looking for his forever home.


Aberdeenshire scheme to tackle unemployment helps more than 50 people back in work

Aberdeenshire scheme to tackle unemployment helps more than 50 people back in work

Aberdeenshire scheme to tackle unemployment helps more than 50 people back in work

17 February 2023

The “No One Left Behind” initiative and supports people over 25 experiencing long-term unemployment back into work.


SSEN provides Storm Otto welfare update in Aberdeenshire

SSEN provides Storm Otto welfare update in Aberdeenshire

SSEN provides Storm Otto welfare update in Aberdeenshire

17 February 2023

Welfare vans are being sent to the areas worst impacted by the storm including Daviot, Cruden Bay, Insch and Huntly.


SSEN provides Storm Otto welfare update in Aberdeenshire

SSEN provides Storm Otto welfare update in Aberdeenshire

SSEN provides Storm Otto welfare update in Aberdeenshire

17 February 2023

Welfare vans are being sent to the areas worst impacted by the storm including Daviot, Cruden Bay, Insch and Huntly.


Residents anger over Tesco's legal action against Macduff Aldi

Residents anger over Tesco's legal action against Macduff Aldi

Residents anger over Tesco's legal action against Macduff Aldi

17 February 2023

Residents in Macduff are fighting supermarket giant Tesco to stop them from taking legal action that could see plans for a new Aldi scrapped.


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