Community

Two men drove through a fence in a bid to escape before dumping the vehicle on a nearby public footpath where it was recovered by police.

Having a big vision and set of values that encourage acts of kindness was central to Findochty Primary School’s award nomination.

In her latest column, MSP Karen Adam focuses on the need for better rail links in the north-east.

THE pair were recognised at a ceremony in the Banff Springs Hotel on Thursday, April 25.

A charity which supported over 500 local youngsters last year alone providing school uniforms and winter clothing has been recognised for its efforts.

SBP Accountants and Business Advisers has announced the final fundraising amount raised for AberNecessities as its Charity of the Year.

Ambulance technician and RNLI volunteer Elaine Mair was named Hero of Heroes at the Moray and Banffshire Heroes ceremony.

Sheep are being drafted in again to deal with an early growth spurt of Giant Hogweed due to mild and wet weather.

Nominations sought for Peterhead Town Board and chair as part of a multi-million pound investment programme.

It’s truly a bumper weekend of events in the north-east with everything from a Western Round Up to theatre, music and vintage tractors out on tour.

The meet the buyer event will discuss the potential to bid for contracts as part of the Macduff Marine Aquarium development.

TIPS on how to manage forthcoming changes to employment are set to be on offer at a forthcoming workshop session in Moray.

The securing of the final funding needed by the Friends of Haughton Park means that work can now get underway on the project.

The RNLI has teamed up with The Seafish Industry Authority to deliver a Man Overboard Awareness Course in Aberdeen.

The Scottish Government’s formal co-operation agreement with the Scottish Green Party has ended following the termination of the Bute House agreement.

Six community projects in Banff and Macduff are sharing more than £25,000 in funding.

Plans have been submitted to Aberdeenshire Council to move a north-east war memorial ahead of the sale of the land that it sit upon.

GROUPS who help maintain premises used by those in need could be in line for a four figure cash boost.

With Aberdeenshire Council service points set to close on Friday, customers have been encouraged to make the move online and over the phone.

The impressive ‘B’ Listed Victorian country house built in 1832 is on sale for offers over £1.3 million.