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Friday, May 8, marks 75 years since the end of World War 2.

The second virtual flashmob welcomed hundreds of dancers once again, and the next one is planned for later this month.

Santa will be carrying out food bank collections in Ellon from tonight.

Gig 4 Garioch took place on Sunday to raise funds for four local good causes.

The public are asked to give feedback to a current consultation on how lockdown will be lifted.

A BUCKIE couple have been doing their bit to make life for medical staff and carers that bit easier.

Award winning musician, Iona Fyfe, locked down in Glasgow has stepped in to help her troubled dad in Huntly have his dog returned to him by police.

THE Conservative Group on Moray Council has voiced its concern that the Scottish Government’s policy on the construction sector.

Youngsters Rebecca and Hayley Gilmour's creations have inspired other youngsters to get creative.

SEAFIELD Hospital in Buckie has recorded it first known cases of of the Covid-19 virus.

Aberdeenshire Council will use online means of public engagement as part of an eight-week feedback period on future housing and development.

A report will go before councillors which suggests that the Burial Service may have to deal with significantly increased levels of demand.

The owner of Boyndie Wind Farm has announced a fund for the communities around its wind farms to help alleviate the impact of the Covid-19 outbreak.

FUEL poverty charity Scarf have launched a new hardship fund to help north-east households struggling to heat their homes during the Covid-19 crisis.

LOCAL MSP Stewart Stevenson is urging communities to continue donating to food banks during the Covid-19 outbreak as new volunteers sign up to help.

Gillian Martin spoke on behalf of Stewart Stevenson who currently shielding due to coronavirus during the first stage of the Scottish Agriculture Bill

Watch his performance here.

Charities calling on quizards for a Siriusly good night.

A £5 million fund has opened which will offer interest-free loans to landlords whose tenants are having difficulty paying rent

WHILE many will remember 2020 as their toughest year yet, Buckie Thistle’s recovering star John McLeod sees it as one of new beginnings.