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PICTURES: Newmill commemorates centenary of war memorial clocktower.

A new intensive care model for the highest risk pre-term babies will focus on three sites in Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Thursday, July 27 marks 70 years since the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement, with a ceremony taking place a the national monument.

Historic Environment Scotland is seeking public views on adding the memorial rose garden to its Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes.

PLANS to restore an iconic feature in the centre of Cullen have been handed a major boost.

DURING an afternoon visit to a much-loved Moray music event, First Minister Humza Yousaf made a mocktail, met locals, and took to the stage.

Councillors have seen the progress of the refurbishment work currently happening at the Sir Arthur Grant Residential and Outdoor Centre near Monymusk.

Gary MacAlister and Erik Avetisov have been recognised for raising more than $100,000 to support families living in Ukraine.

Community based Strawberry tea events in Rothienorman and Ellon proved a hit with locals.

Peterhead RNLI won the Blue Light Hero of the Year accolade at the Best of Buchan Awards.

The fourth annual Turriff Show Ladies Day fundraiser which this year had the theme ‘Divas in the Den’ helped raise over £20,000 for charity.

Monquhitter Primary School’s Friday Eco-group are set to see their produce used during cookery demonstrations at Turriff Show.

The Jesmond Gospel Hall Trust has submitted an application to Aberdeenshire Council in a bid to build the facility on Balmacassie Brae.

Grampian Opportunities Green Cafe presented a stimulating session in Inverurie on various ways of recycling.

North-east architect Annie Kenyon and her partner Duncan Barton are fundraising for the Doddie Weir Foundation with a series of upcoming events.

MP Richard Thomson is seeking a meeting with Virgin Money after the bank announced plans to close its Ellon branch at the end of November.

A COMMUNITY focused initiative led by Scotmid, is giving north-east locals the chance to nurture and grow their own fresh fruit for free.

Hundreds of visitors and vehicle owners turned out to mark the 40th anniversary of the Grampian Transport Museum at Alford.

NEARLY half of older people in Scotland on a low income have struggled to keep up with their broadband bill, according to new research.

Banff Castle welcomed a wide range of classic cars on Sunday.