Coronavirus - Local News

A military wives' group has seen an enthusiastic response to its campaign to mark the anniversary of VE Day

The number of cases in hospital in the area continues to rise on a daily basis.

A new platform will help health and social care workers and carers look after their physical and mental health.

Emergency measures to protect people facing financial hardship and allow public services to operate effectively have been introduced to Parliament.

The finalists of the New Day Awards will find out the results on Wednesday.

TODAY'S the day I expect to cross 250 miles of walking since I had to become socially isolated. It's the last day of the first seven weeks.

Many north-east clubs are looking at the long-term goal of reopening and how this will be achieved while ensuring players safety.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said people will be allowed to leave their homes for exercise more than once a day from tomorrow.

The Banffshire Partnership and Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action are recipients of government funding from the Supporting Communities Fund.

The Strathdon event is the latest to be cancelled by organisers of events which were due to take place at the end of summer.

While fresh water angling across the country is on hold the fishery are hopeful of a relaxation on rules in the coming weeks.

An Insch grandmother is set to lose her locks to help community projects.

Considerable opposition has been voiced by residents over a notice posted asking for people to stop maintaining flower beds and green spaces.

THE UK dairy sector has announced a new joint-funded campaign to highlight the importance of ‘human connections’ during the Covid-19 crisis.

MSP Stewart Stevenson has called on the support of the local community to crackdown on illegal fly tipping in the area during lockdown.

An Inverurie church's drive to help those in need was given a special boost this week thanks to Paw Patrol's Chase.

Aberdeenshire Council’s Work With Young People team is finding new ways and means to continue supporting 120 young people across the north-east.

AS the lockdown looks set to continue for a while, it has not dampened the enthusiasm of local people when it comes to spreading a positive message.

ORIGAMI, sewing and papier mache are three great crafts to keep the children entertained during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Superintendent Kate Stephen of North East Police Division is urging everyone to stick with the guidance.