Business

For the first time since 2012-13, when these records began, agricultural activity alone is profitable for the average farm.

Owners of any birds other than parrots, finches, budgies and canaries will need to be registered even if they only have one animal at their location.

Wildlife will see increased protection with a range of measures to tackle raptor persecution and ensure management of species on grouse moors.

Oil and gas, engineering and logistics service companies along with a non-destructive testing firm have all moved on-site in recent months.

THE company behind the Glenlivet and Aberlour whiskies is set to work with local trusts working to restore Aberdeenshire's rivers.

The hotel has banished the use of LPG gas and invested in bespoke, energy-efficient, custom-built induction units and updated its menu offerings.

Thousands of women in the north-east may have been affected by DWP’s failure to adequately inform them that the State Pension age had changed.

If anything is worth investing in as we try to save our planet, it’s our long-term economic future.

Fast food chain Burger King and coffee retailer Costa are set to come to Peterhead after plans for two new drive-thrus were granted.

MP David Duguid has written to Stagecoach over the “abysmal reliability” of bus services across Banff and Buchan.

IRISH eyes were smiling at the Cullen Skink World Championships as St Patrick's Day turned out to be one to remember for a Moray hotel owner.

A delivery driver and handyman who works at the Premier convenience store in Whitehills has been recognised for his dedication.

Johnston Carmichael LLP have been appointed as administrators as a new owner is sought for local firm Balgownie.

A new £30,000 donation has tipped Apache North Sea’s overall support for Maggie’s Aberdeen over the £1 million mark.

In a first, the National Trust for Scotland places will join more than 390 lcaol businesses and attractions where the Loves Local card can be used.

Fierce Beer has secured a six-figure funding package from HSBC UK which will allow it to expand across the UK.

KR Group is currently carrying out works at Kirkhill Waste Treatment Plant, a new office project in Elgin and cladding for the Glendronach Distillery.

From Sunday, March 31 prices of Single, DayReturn, DayRider, Flexi 5, 7 day and 4 week MegaRider, and MegaRiderXtra tickets will increase.

THE decision by Bank of Scotland (BoS) to close their branch in Buckie has been strongly condemned.

From May, SEPA will publish a weekly Water Situation Report looking at the latest conditions across Scotland.