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‘Something I only ever dreamed of’ - Incredible mum with MND gives birth for third time

‘Something I only ever dreamed of’ - Incredible mum with MND gives birth for third time

‘Something I only ever dreamed of’ - Incredible mum with MND gives birth for third time

18 October 2024

A mum with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) said the birth of her third child was “something I only ever dreamed of” when she was diagnosed 11 years ago.


The Tall Ships Races event opens applications for sail trainees and volunteers

The Tall Ships Races event opens applications for sail trainees and volunteers

The Tall Ships Races event opens applications for sail trainees and volunteers

17 October 2024

People have been encouraged to get involved with an event which will see tall ships sail into the north-east.


National award success for team at children’s hospital

National award success for team at children’s hospital

National award success for team at children’s hospital

17 October 2024

A children’s hospital has been recognised for its outstanding dedication and innovation in using play to enhance the experience for young patients.


Stalwart work of volunteer trust takes centre stage

Stalwart work of volunteer trust takes centre stage

Stalwart work of volunteer trust takes centre stage

17 October 2024

The work of a local volunteer-run trust was the main feature at an SWI meeting.


New organiser looks to continue town’s proud poppy appeal legacy

New organiser looks to continue town’s proud poppy appeal legacy

New organiser looks to continue town’s proud poppy appeal legacy

17 October 2024

A new organiser is looking forward to the latest instalment of Huntly’s ever-popular poppy appeal.


Tourism campaign aims to attract winter visitors by celebrating Northern Nights

Tourism campaign aims to attract winter visitors by celebrating Northern Nights

Tourism campaign aims to attract winter visitors by celebrating Northern Nights

16 October 2024

A new campaign has been launched to attract visitors to the north-east region during the winter months.


Heavy wind warning for north-east issued by Met Office

Heavy wind warning for north-east issued by Met Office

Heavy wind warning for north-east issued by Met Office

16 October 2024

A yellow weather warning for heavy wind in the Grampian area has been issued.


Agricultural show’s Ladies’ Day collects more than £27k for charity

Agricultural show’s Ladies’ Day collects more than £27k for charity

Agricultural show’s Ladies’ Day collects more than £27k for charity

16 October 2024

A fundraiser held ahead of Scotland’s largest two-day agricultural show collected more than £27,000.


School mergers and closures being considered by local authority

School mergers and closures being considered by local authority

School mergers and closures being considered by local authority

15 October 2024

Aberdeenshire Council is considering closing and merging schools across the region as it looks to create a more “effective” education system.


Increase in vapes waste being targeted by local authority

Increase in vapes waste being targeted by local authority

Increase in vapes waste being targeted by local authority

15 October 2024

A council is on a mission to tackle a massive increase in waste created by vapes.


Kilt school to celebrate 30-year anniversary with launch of brand new Tartans

Kilt school to celebrate 30-year anniversary with launch of brand new Tartans

Kilt school to celebrate 30-year anniversary with launch of brand new Tartans

15 October 2024

The brand new Tartans will be designed by kids from the surrounding area.


Banking hub plans for town will be discussed at event

Banking hub plans for town will be discussed at event

Banking hub plans for town will be discussed at event

14 October 2024

A drop-in event will focus on bringing a banking hub to a town.


A96 roadworks set to commence near town

A96 roadworks set to commence near town

A96 roadworks set to commence near town

14 October 2024

The A96 road is set to benefit from a £660,000 investment that will deliver improvements to the carriageway’s surface.


Transport secretary slammed for ‘refusal’ to meet concerned residents amid town’s ongoing landslide repair work

Transport secretary slammed for ‘refusal’ to meet concerned residents amid town’s ongoing landslide repair work

Transport secretary slammed for ‘refusal’ to meet concerned residents amid town’s ongoing landslide repair work

14 October 2024

Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop has been criticised for not meeting with residents of a town amid ongoing bridge repair work on the A96.


Tributes paid to former First Minister Alex Salmond from area he represented following his death

Tributes paid to former First Minister Alex Salmond from area he represented following his death

Tributes paid to former First Minister Alex Salmond from area he represented following his death

13 October 2024

Tributes have been paid to former First Minister Alex Salmond from the area he represented and beyond after he died on Saturday at the age of 69.


Worries over play park equipment safety continue as more damage discovered

Worries over play park equipment safety continue as more damage discovered

Worries over play park equipment safety continue as more damage discovered

13 October 2024

More concerns over safety at a brand new kids’ play park have been raised.


Schools can now enter pipe band championships

Schools can now enter pipe band championships

Schools can now enter pipe band championships

12 October 2024

Bands from schools across the north-east can now enter the Scottish Schools Pipe Band Championships.


Farmers’ Choir’s first north-east concert will support agricultural charity

Farmers’ Choir’s first north-east concert will support agricultural charity

Farmers’ Choir’s first north-east concert will support agricultural charity

12 October 2024

The Farmers’ Choir is set to make its north-east debut early next year when it performs to raise funds for an agricultural charity.


Couple’s golden wedding anniversary celebration raises funds for dementia support charity

Couple’s golden wedding anniversary celebration raises funds for dementia support charity

Couple’s golden wedding anniversary celebration raises funds for dementia support charity

11 October 2024

A couple’s milestone 50th wedding anniversary party raised money for a dementia support charity.


Illustrator named as first artist to design sculpture for cancer charity’s art trail

Illustrator named as first artist to design sculpture for cancer charity’s art trail

Illustrator named as first artist to design sculpture for cancer charity’s art trail

11 October 2024

Scottish illustrator Johanna Basford will create the first sculpture for Clan Cancer Support’s 2025 art trail.


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