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Diabetes Scotland are encouraging those with the condition in the north-east to join online groups for support

Diabetes Scotland are encouraging those with the condition in the north-east to join online groups for support

Diabetes Scotland are encouraging those with the condition in the north-east to join online groups for support

21 April 2020

Online groups include peer support, discussion and mindfulness sessions.


Aberdeenshire wildflowers areas could see positive benefits from lockdown

Aberdeenshire wildflowers areas could see positive benefits from lockdown

Aberdeenshire wildflowers areas could see positive benefits from lockdown

21 April 2020

Council staff leading the Greenspace and Biodiversity project are looking at the effects to nature and biodiversity of the current restrictions.


Ellon opticians still caring for residents

Ellon opticians still caring for residents

Ellon opticians still caring for residents

21 April 2020

Specsavers have reassured local residents that they remain open for essential care


Oor Wullie and Gardenstown brother and sister say thank-you to NHS

Oor Wullie and Gardenstown brother and sister say thank-you to NHS

Oor Wullie and Gardenstown brother and sister say thank-you to NHS

21 April 2020

COMMUNITIES in Banffshire have continued to recognise the work of NHS and frontline workers as the country battles the coronavirus outbreak.


Funding boost for emergency free meals

Funding boost for emergency free meals

Funding boost for emergency free meals

20 April 2020

MORE community food projects will receive funding to provide emergency free meals to those most in need during the coronavirus pandemic.


Post office revises current opening hours in Inverurie

Post office revises current opening hours in Inverurie

Post office revises current opening hours in Inverurie

20 April 2020

The service will now operate on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday mornings for essential post.


Stevenson hails resilience fund boost for seafood sector

Stevenson hails resilience fund boost for seafood sector

Stevenson hails resilience fund boost for seafood sector

20 April 2020

A NEW £10 million pound scheme created by the Scottish Government to help seafood processors during the coronavirus pandemic has been welcomed.


Children in Scotland receive vital support from Childline during the ongoing pandemic

Children in Scotland receive vital support from Childline during the ongoing pandemic

Children in Scotland receive vital support from Childline during the ongoing pandemic

19 April 2020

The charity has seen almost 400 children get in touch since lockdown began.


Pandemics, politics and coping with a toddler – all in a day's work for MP Ross

Pandemics, politics and coping with a toddler – all in a day's work for MP Ross

Pandemics, politics and coping with a toddler – all in a day's work for MP Ross

19 April 2020

COMBINING the job of an MP with a role in the Scotland Office is a challenge enough, but throw in a pandemic and matters become even more complex.


New shearing checklist for shearers and farmers during Covid-19

New shearing checklist for shearers and farmers during Covid-19

New shearing checklist for shearers and farmers during Covid-19

19 April 2020

Industry bodies including NFU Scotland and the National Association of Agricultural Contractors have come together to ensure safe practice.


Resilience Fund supports local response to Coronavirus

Resilience Fund supports local response to Coronavirus

Resilience Fund supports local response to Coronavirus

19 April 2020

Projects in Ellon, Westhill and Peterhead are amongst those who have already used the money to help provide vital services and equipment.


Don't forget about essential maintenance in your home during lockdown

Don't forget about essential maintenance in your home during lockdown

Don't forget about essential maintenance in your home during lockdown

19 April 2020

More than 48,000 incidents caused by gas, fire or electricity issues resulted in death or non-fatal injury in Britain last year.


Childline see large hike in coronavirus-related calls

Childline see large hike in coronavirus-related calls

Childline see large hike in coronavirus-related calls

18 April 2020

CHILDLINE has revealed it has seen almost 400 children in Scotland getting in touch due to the coronavirus emergency.


How to have a spa experience at home

How to have a spa experience at home

How to have a spa experience at home

18 April 2020

Stressed by the pandemic? Enjoy some self care.


Angry Barber goes blue for NHS heroes

Angry Barber goes blue for NHS heroes

Angry Barber goes blue for NHS heroes

18 April 2020

A BUCKIE barber has laid down his scissors to raise funds to help our NHS heroes.


Inverurie opticians supports community during Covid-19 crisis

Inverurie opticians supports community during Covid-19 crisis

Inverurie opticians supports community during Covid-19 crisis

18 April 2020

Specsavers emergency eyecare service has already proven to be invaluable for a number of customers requiring urgent support.


Age Scotland calls for more support for Scotland's care homes

Age Scotland calls for more support for Scotland's care homes

Age Scotland calls for more support for Scotland's care homes

17 April 2020

A quarter of all Scottish coronavirus deaths occurred in care homes


Sunday night sofa quiz success for cancer support charity

Sunday night sofa quiz success for cancer support charity

Sunday night sofa quiz success for cancer support charity

17 April 2020

North-east cancer charity CLAN has been raising funds with a weekly home trivia quiz and is encouraging more teams to enter.


Aberdeenshire Libraries team tasks 3D printers to create protective visors for health and social care staff

Aberdeenshire Libraries team tasks 3D printers to create protective visors for health and social care staff

Aberdeenshire Libraries team tasks 3D printers to create protective visors for health and social care staff

17 April 2020

Equipment at libraries headquarters in Oldmeldrum has been used to create protective visors for Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership.


Fyvie team go the extra mile for the NHS

Fyvie team go the extra mile for the NHS

Fyvie team go the extra mile for the NHS

17 April 2020

Members of Fyvie Football Club are gearing up for a fundraiser which will see them cycling, running or walking a distance of 300 miles.


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