Community

A new Teaming up to Tackle Hunger scheme has been launched by Lidl.

Entries are welcomed for a drawing and writing competition with a robotic theme run by the Garioch Heritage Centre.

Plans to establish community access guidance for the use of educational facilities in the region have been laid out.

Local youngster Olivia Rees is leading a campaign to raise funds for the provision of a unit for the community at Crudie.

Chief executive Amanda Croft urged people to contact their GP practice directly if their needs are not being met.

A new approach to pricing for sports and community services which takes into account the impact of coronavirus has been scrutinised by councillors.

The new payment is to open early and will give eligible families on low incomes with children under 16 an extra £10 per week for each child.

The facility reopens for public use from Monday, November 9 and online booking is now available.

David Duguid has welcomed a commitment from the Chancellor to extend the scheme until the end of March 2021.

The twin towns have been awarded £10,000 each to help them recover from the economic impact of coronavirus.

The message comes as lunchtime gatherings have been a focus of comment in towns which have Academies within distance of takeaways.

Two individuals have recorded positive test results with Test and Trace taking action to ensure that contacts self-isolate.

PORTSOY charity makes two key appointments.

Barrels and Botanicals will open its doors in Turriff on Friday offering the best of locally sourced spirits.

The safety drive to protect people, animals and the environment has been welcomed by Banff and Buchan MP David Duguid.

Aberdeen Science Centre opens its doors to the public after a £6million refurbishment which will turn it into a must-visit destination.

The Scotland Loves Local campaign has named its local heroes from across Aberdeenshire.

A link route to Methlick will also be reinstated as part of phased reintroduction of services to communities.

St Andrew’s, St Congan’s and St Ninian’s and Forglen will each be holding their own services which are limited in capacity.

Four sites are set to see work carried out which will shut them to the public for a day at a time.