Coronavirus - Local News

Banffshire and Buchan Coast MSP Stewart Stevenson is urging the public to continue donating to north-east food banks during the coronavirus outbreak.

Specsavers are advising local allergy sufferers on some of the best ways to ease their symptoms.

TWO specialist organisations supporting almost 50,000 autistic people across Scotland are to receive additional funding during the Covid-19 pandemic.

James West from Turriff Kitchens has created a unique rocking fish which has been gifted t to Little Acorns NHS Nursey in Aberdeen.

Donald Russell pledges a £10,000 donation from the sales of a new 28-piece FareShare selection box.

Oldmeldrum based Flowline have doubled the money raised by the team in support of two north-east care homes in Turriff and Fyvie.

Sergeant Richard Barnwell's latest report highlights local policing issues.

TWO leading Armed Forces charities are working with the Scottish Government to ensure that the 75th VE Day celebrations will still go ahead.

TODAY is day 41 of lockdown for me. And with my cumulative my total walking exercise at 197.34 miles, it will be the day I cross the 200-mile barrier.

A change in the recording of hospital admissions for over 70s led to spike in published figures for NHS Grampian which has since been revised.

KEEPING the kids occupied in lockdown is a task facing most parents, but for one young Buckie girl it has been an opportunity to help others.

LOCKDOWN won’t stop a determined 10-year-old raising vital funds to support people with cystic fibrosis.

Aberdeenshire councillors have been warned to expect and prepare for significant changes to the council’s financial plans.

NEW advice has been issued to help answer queries over whether maintenance or servicing work can still be carried out in the home during the lockdown.

Vintage and classic vehicle owners are being encouraged to support a special fundraising appeal.

The system is taking new applicants details, but allocations remain on hold due to the current situation.

Groups in New Deer, Peterhead and Longside are amongst those working to help others in their communities.

A full Aberdeenshire Council met using Skype to examine the effects of the pandemic on the administration.

SOME practical tips to help young people stay physically active during the Covid-19 lockdown have been released by a leading heart health charity.

Grants have been awarded to community groups who are aiding in the local community.