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There is a risk of flooding from surface water and rivers across the north-east as Storm Kathleen progresses over the weekend.

HUNDREDS have paid tribute to bothy ballads legend Joe Aitken, after his death from cancer at the age of 79.

Last year there were a number of issues reported at lcoal locations – most notably damaging fires, littering, dirty camping and public toileting.

Asda’s Jane Bradshaw, went above and beyond to help a customer who was shopping for her daughter, who had been newly diagnosed with diabetes.

Fish landing fees at Macduff Harbour have been waived for a year to help support the local fishing industry.

It’s a busy holiday weekend in Aberdeenshire, with lots of events to entertain the family from a car boot sales to beach based adventures.

Over 130 primary age musicians from across the north-east and beyond have been attending a week long tuition and preformance event in Inverurie.

A report celebrating the completion of a seven-year regeneration strategy for Peterhead has been warmly welcomed by local councillors.

THEATRE company Aurora Productions will perform Beauty and the Beast in Stewart’s Hall from May 28 to June 1.

Gordon MP Richard Thomson has added his support to a Motion calling for compensation which recognises the financial loss and distress to WASPI women.

The Aberdeenshire Adult Support and Protection Network has been recognised for “sector leading work” by the Care Inspectorate.

THIS year’s significant anniversary of the D-Day landings is to be marked in Findhorn, while major services take place in Normandy and Portsmouth.

Councillors have applauded collective efforts to ensure regeneration projects came to fruition in Banff, Macduff and Fraserburgh.

The 45th anniversary of the Lumsden based facility is being marked by new a leadership style and on-site upgrades.

The housebuilder has submitted plans for a 194-home development to Aberdeenshire Council bringing a substational increase in housing stock to the area

A MORAY third sector organisation is encouraging groups in the region to join in with Volunteers’ Week celebrations over June 3-9.

Investment in outdoor activity provision across Aberdeenshire has seen the revamp of the slope at Huntly Nordic and Outdoor Centre.

A consultant at NHS Grampian has welcomed the forthcoming low emission zone being introduced in Aberdeen.

Mum Amie Taylor, of Ellon said ScotSTAR provided an invaluable service to her very sick son, Jackson, who was born four weeks prematurely in 2022.

Nalini, an exhibition of photographic works by artist Arpita Shah, is set to open at Duff House in Banff.