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Macduff woman reaches top of RAF ranks

Macduff woman reaches top of RAF ranks

Macduff woman reaches top of RAF ranks

06 June 2012

?A MACDUFF woman is flying high after becoming the first female to reach the top rank in her profession in the RAF.


Sixth time lucky for Banff Links

Sixth time lucky for Banff Links

Sixth time lucky for Banff Links

06 June 2012

THE beach at Banff Links has secured the coveted Rural Seaside Award Flag from Keep Scotland Beautiful for the sixth successive year, while nearby Sandend…


Team shows off its pulling power

Team shows off its pulling power

Team shows off its pulling power

06 June 2012

THE village’s tug o’ war team brought the biggest cheer of the day at Cornhill Highland Games on Saturday when they pulled off a surprise victory in their…


Fierce opposition to harbour plans

Fierce opposition to harbour plans

Fierce opposition to harbour plans

06 June 2012

? COUNCILLORS were last week shown the exact location and height of a proposed building at Portsoy Harbour which has met with intense opposition. A…


Shock at ‘worrying mess’ at pavilion

Shock at ‘worrying mess’ at pavilion

Shock at ‘worrying mess’ at pavilion

06 June 2012

A BANFF resident said this week she was shocked and disgusted by broken glass and litter left at a well-known hangout spot for youngsters. The woman,…


Don’t buy house if you want to alter it, says councillor

Don’t buy house if you want to alter it, says councillor

Don’t buy house if you want to alter it, says councillor

05 June 2012

PEOPLE who are thinking of moving into conservation area should not buy a property if they think they are going to want to change it, a councillor has…


Craig fights for Fyvie spot

Craig fights for Fyvie spot

Craig fights for Fyvie spot

04 June 2012

A PORTSOY musician has beaten a deluge of entries to compete for a place in this summer’s biggest summer party, Fyvie Live 2012 in aid of North-east cancer…


Suspicious fire in Banff

Suspicious fire in Banff

Suspicious fire in Banff

04 June 2012

POLICE are keen to interview two males seen running off around the time a car was deliberately set a blaze in Banff. The grey Audi A6 Avant was badly…


Blood sports fears in Banffshire

Blood sports fears in Banffshire

Blood sports fears in Banffshire

30 May 2012

VIOLENT criminals’ blood lust for a cruel animal sport could be drawing them to Banffshire, it has been claimed.


Festival steps up with something for everyone

Festival steps up with something for everyone

Festival steps up with something for everyone

30 May 2012

"A BIG step up" was how Coast Festival chairman Bryan Angus described this year’s event, which basked in glorious sunshine at the weekend.


Gamrie hero rescued Taliban-hit tank and crew

Gamrie hero rescued Taliban-hit tank and crew

Gamrie hero rescued Taliban-hit tank and crew

30 May 2012

A GAMRIE soldier who twice risked his life to save others in his first tour of duty in Afghanistan has received a commendation for distinguished service.


Planners support harbour proposal

Planners support harbour proposal

Planners support harbour proposal

30 May 2012

IT IS a proposal which apparently does not have a single friend in Portsoy.


Rothiemay wind turbine bid blown away

Rothiemay wind turbine bid blown away

Rothiemay wind turbine bid blown away

30 May 2012

A FINAL bid to establish an 80-metre high wind turbine overlooking a Deveron Valley beauty spot has been rejected by the Scottish Government.


Talent matches the weather at the Third Haal

Talent matches the weather at the Third Haal

Talent matches the weather at the Third Haal

30 May 2012

THE scorching weather over the weekend matched the hot musical talent on display at the third annual folk festival at Portsoy.


Heavy men on way to games

Heavy men on way to games

Heavy men on way to games

29 May 2012

TOP competitors will compete for more than £3,500 in prize money at the Cornhill Highland Games on Saturday...


Police warning over online auction fraudsters

Police warning over online auction fraudsters

Police warning over online auction fraudsters

28 May 2012

A WARNING has been made by Grampian Police for people be alert to potential fraudsters when purchasing items from internet auction sites. A number…


Second teenager in court over bomb alert

Second teenager in court over bomb alert

Second teenager in court over bomb alert

25 May 2012

A SECOND teenager has appeared in court in connection with a bomb alert in Banff. Samuel Howitt, of Holburn Place, Rosyth, appeared at Peterhead Sheriff…


Aid worker tells of tragedies

Aid worker tells of tragedies

Aid worker tells of tragedies

23 May 2012

MACDUFF came to Macduff last week to play the starring role at a local fundraiser organised by Macduff Parish Church.


Final coup in award stakes

Final coup in award stakes

Final coup in award stakes

23 May 2012

THREE Banffshire tourism ventures are celebrating after reaching the national final of the Scottish Thistle Awards.


See if you can glimpse the Bothy Bogle

See if you can glimpse the Bothy Bogle

See if you can glimpse the Bothy Bogle

23 May 2012

AMONG the tremendous musical events planned for ‘Folk at the Salmon Bothy’s’ Third Haal Folk Festival in Portsoy from Friday to Sunday, there will be…


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