Banff News

AROUND 15,000 households across Moray and Aberdeenshire are set to receive the new Scottish Government Winter Heating Payment.

A PORTSOY hairdressers has won a prestigious beauty award.

Luxury homebuilder Bancon Homes has formalised its partnership with the Scottish Men’s Sheds Association.

Santa paid a special visit to Banff during the return of the Spotty Bag Shop Reindeer Parade.

NORTH-east residents struggling with the cost of living crisis can now access help from a one-stop Scottish Government website.

DRIVING forward stronger links with schools is at the heart of a new appointment made by North East Scotland College (Nescol).

A NEW campaign is urging people to plan ahead and prepare ahead before venturing out into the hills this winter.

Who will you nominate as your primary school teacher of the year?

Christmas can be a stressful time for everybody, but here are some tips to reduce excess stress this Christmas if a loved one is living with dementia.

AS Christmas draws nearer, it’s easy to forget that feline family members may not enjoy the hustle and bustle of the festive season.

ROSS is a young rabbit looking to start a brand new adventure in his forever home.

Who will be your green hero?

BBC Alba are set to bring in the new year in style with an award-winning line-up of live music.

The River Church hosts the event which aims to bring together those that are alone or struggling at Christmas.

A LOCAL MSP and Age Scotland are urging low income pensioners to act quickly to claim for Pension Credit before this Sunday’s deadline.

FISHERIES funding worth over £5 million has been won by firms in the Banffshire and Buchan Coast constituency.

I LIKE to wait till December is in double figures before starting to get ready for Christmas.

THE Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) have announced when benefits will be paid over the festive period.

MSP Tess White MSP has voiced concerns after it emerged NHS Grampian’s buildings require more than £180 million worth of repairs.

THE clock is ticking for pensioners to check if they are eligible for Pension Credit and the £324 cost of living payment.