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A GRAND day by the sea is on the cards is on at the Cullen Harbour gala.

Katy Boocock celebrated entering her seventh decade by climbing all 130 "Archies" in Scotland for charity.

AAB has announced that the first ever ball for its own charity – AABIE – was a resounding success.

Ellon Primary pupils said goodbye to a teacher who has retired after being with the school for 16 years.

PLANS to develop adventure sports at Greenmyers "will be of great benefit to our local community", according to the Huntly Development Trust (HDT).

Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance is inviting supporters to fly symbolically with its frontline crews by sponsoring their own name on the aircraft.

THE Gordon Schools marked the effort and dedication of its students, and reflected on the past year, at its senior prize giving ceremony last week.

A yellow weather warning for heavy rain affecting the Grampian area has been issued by the Met Office.

MORAY Council is upgrading Buckie’s Letterfourie play park and asking residents for their views on the play equipment they want to see installed.

The sun shone on Saturday for a ceremony at Banff Castle which unveiled a plaque for the community venue's Coronation Tree.

Ellon Day Opportunities organised a fitness walk for the people that use its services.

Road policing officers in the north-east hosted a Rider Refinement North training course for motorcyclists in Inverurie on Saturday.

A full weekend of competitions and activities will mark the 175th New Deer Show, including a performance by the Red Hot Chilli Pipers.

Aberdeen Performing Arts is recruiting new Board members, and a Chair Elect,with applications now being accepted.

Police in Fraserburgh are appealing for witnesses regarding a theft from a trailer.

Sportschallenge returns on September 14 and follows hot on the heels of Maggie’s Aberdeen’s 10th anniversary ball, which takes place on September 9.

The Hill That Was A Home has had a spectacular run of success with tickets sold out for the five-day performances at the Garioch Heritage Centre.

A NUMBER of roads are set to be closed over the next week in the Buckie area.

Across the north-east, local farmers and agricultural businesses are being asked to help their counterparts in war torn Ukraine.

Some incredible Aberdeenshire residents and groups have been selected as finalists for this year Inspiring Aberdeenshire awards.