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WATCH: 10 day forecast shows cold weather continuing in the north-east and Moray

WATCH: 10 day forecast shows cold weather continuing in the north-east and Moray

WATCH: 10 day forecast shows cold weather continuing in the north-east and Moray

30 November 2023

Daytime temperatures will be rooted in single figures and overnight temperatures falling well below freezing in many places.


ACE Winches acquired by Ashtead Technology in multi-million pound deal

ACE Winches acquired by Ashtead Technology in multi-million pound deal

ACE Winches acquired by Ashtead Technology in multi-million pound deal

30 November 2023

Subsea specialist Ashtead Technology has acquired ACE Winches its eighth acquisition including north-east based WeSubsea and Hiretech.


Upgrade work sees closure of Macduff and Portsoy waste sites

Upgrade work sees closure of Macduff and Portsoy waste sites

Upgrade work sees closure of Macduff and Portsoy waste sites

30 November 2023

Macduff houshold recycling centre will be closed for four days, with Portsoy closed for three for works to be completed.


Scottish Child Payment support for Aberdeenshire children welcomed

Scottish Child Payment support for Aberdeenshire children welcomed

Scottish Child Payment support for Aberdeenshire children welcomed

30 November 2023

MSP Gillian Martin has welcomed new figures which show that 9735 children in the north-east are currently receiving the Scottish Child Payment.


Macduff RNLI lifeboat station seeking media volunteer

Macduff RNLI lifeboat station seeking media volunteer

Macduff RNLI lifeboat station seeking media volunteer

30 November 2023

The RNLI’s Lifeboat Station in Macduff is looking for a volunteer to join the existing team in the role of deputy lifeboat press officer.


Concerns raised after Bank of Scotland scraps north-east mobile branch services

Concerns raised after Bank of Scotland scraps north-east mobile branch services

Concerns raised after Bank of Scotland scraps north-east mobile branch services

30 November 2023

The Bank of Scotland has announced it is set to scrap its mobile branch services in communities across Aberdeenshire and Moray.


Theatre show celebrating Billy Connolly coming to north-east

Theatre show celebrating Billy Connolly coming to north-east

Theatre show celebrating Billy Connolly coming to north-east

29 November 2023

National Theatre of Scotland’s acclaimed production of Dear Billy is to tour in 2024, starting with three dates at Aberdeen’s His Majesty’s Theatre


Nicky Marr: A bid farewell to the BT phone book after 150 years

Nicky Marr: A bid farewell to the BT phone book after 150 years

Nicky Marr: A bid farewell to the BT phone book after 150 years

29 November 2023

Ringing changes on part of our shared history


Police information appeal after vehicle stolen in north-east

Police information appeal after vehicle stolen in north-east

Police information appeal after vehicle stolen in north-east

29 November 2023

Police are appealing for information in relation to a theft of a motor vehicle at Overton Park in Dyce.


Support funding of £30k for Banff and Macduff projects opens for applications

Support funding of £30k for Banff and Macduff projects opens for applications

Support funding of £30k for Banff and Macduff projects opens for applications

29 November 2023

Applications are now being invited for a new £30,000 participatory budgeting fund for Banff and Macduff.


Aberdeenshire Council hits carbon budget target for financial year

Aberdeenshire Council hits carbon budget target for financial year

Aberdeenshire Council hits carbon budget target for financial year

29 November 2023

Aberdeenshire Council beat its decarbonisation target for the 2022/23 financial year by more than a thousand tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.


NHS 24 launches winter health preparedness campaign

NHS 24 launches winter health preparedness campaign

NHS 24 launches winter health preparedness campaign

29 November 2023

People in the north-east are being encouraged to be prepared for winter ailments and to use NHS 24's digital tools to help them.


Turriff councillor laments closure of bank in town

Turriff councillor laments closure of bank in town

Turriff councillor laments closure of bank in town

29 November 2023

Turriff councillor Alastair Forsyth has expressed his sadness that the last of the big four banks closed its doors in the town for the final time.


Further weather warning for snow and ice issued by Met Office

Further weather warning for snow and ice issued by Met Office

Further weather warning for snow and ice issued by Met Office

29 November 2023

The Met Office has issued a further yellow weather warning for snow and ice in the north-east.


Limousin cross heifer rules supreme at the Aberdeen Christmas Classic

Limousin cross heifer rules supreme at the Aberdeen Christmas Classic

Limousin cross heifer rules supreme at the Aberdeen Christmas Classic

29 November 2023

A Limousin cross heifer from Wilson Peters, Cuilt Farmhouse, Monzie stood overall champion at the Aberdeen Christmas Classic at Thainstone.


Young people encouraged to get routine vaccines at school after take up decreases

Young people encouraged to get routine vaccines at school after take up decreases

Young people encouraged to get routine vaccines at school after take up decreases

28 November 2023

Public Health Scotland is encouraging young people to take up the offer of routine vaccines at school.


BBC Scotland unwraps festive entertainment schedule

BBC Scotland unwraps festive entertainment schedule

BBC Scotland unwraps festive entertainment schedule

28 November 2023

As 2023 draws to a close BBC Scotland has a stocking full of festive goodies across television and radio to entertain audiences over the holidays.


Award nominations provide anniversary cheer for North East Scotland College

Award nominations provide anniversary cheer for North East Scotland College

Award nominations provide anniversary cheer for North East Scotland College

28 November 2023

North East Scotland College is aiming to cap its 10th anniversary month with the latest in a long list of awards for the institution.


New report shows the continued decline of pupil's behaviour in primary and secondary schools

New report shows the continued decline of pupil's behaviour in primary and secondary schools

New report shows the continued decline of pupil's behaviour in primary and secondary schools

28 November 2023

The fifth Behaviour in Scottish Schools Research report since 2006 highlights continued disruption to teaching and issues caused by staffing cuts


Moray & Banffshire Heroes 2024: Nominate the carer of the year

Moray & Banffshire Heroes 2024: Nominate the carer of the year

Moray & Banffshire Heroes 2024: Nominate the carer of the year

28 November 2023

Give thanks and celebrate the dedicated carers in your community


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