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Participants headed out on their own individual 10k runs to support the annual event

AS with the rest of society, the Covid-19 lockdown has brought with it many changes and challenges for elected representatives at all levels.

Dr Jessie Watt has supported the food parcels created by the Garioch Community Kitchen through online sales of her two novels.

Aberdeenshire Council has written to community councils to reiterate support for work being done by community volunteers.

Across the north-east lockdown is having an major impact on local clubs.

Figures have fallen by around a quarter since measures to support physical distancing came into effect.

THE school may be in lockdown but before the doors closed the dedication of cycle enthusiasts at Buckie High has seen them honoured by Cycle Scotland.

Digital flashcards are being used by NHS Trusts and hospitals in 47 countries.

The University of Aberdeen’s Elphinstone Institute is hoping to preserve responses to the pandemic for future generations.

A CULLEN hotel has gone blue in honour of the sacrifices being made by NHS staff in the battle against Covid-19.

The Northern Riders Reenactment Group, based at Tranquility Wild West Town have turned to the web to keep connected.

New guidance to support home learning during the new term has been welcomed by Moray Council education committee chairwoman Councillor Sonya Warren.

Police have issued 95 penalty notices in the north east, with just one arrest made as people continue to comply with regulations.

FOCHABERS youngsters who want to land themselves a tasty treat have only a few days left to submit their entries to an exciting local competition.

A LONG-established Cullen computer firm is reaching out to businesses with the offer of IT aid as the Covid-19 lock continues.

Total sales in Scotland decreased by 13.0 per cent compared with March 2019, the worst on record.

ANGELA Drummond and family, from Portsoy, are helping to create face masks for front line workers.

Last month's flash mob featured over 600 dancers.

A branch which closed its doors temporarily in March will now be closed indefinitely.

FIREFIGHTERS from Keith and Fochabers were met with applause by the residents at Glenisla Care Home.