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Aberdeenshire Council lowers its recycling target

Aberdeenshire Council lowers its recycling target

Aberdeenshire Council lowers its recycling target

06 February 2024

Wood waste collected from Aberdeenshire no longer count towards recycling figures as it is being used to heat homes in Glenrothes.


Aberdeen University asks: Why are women and people of colour overlooked as heroes?

Aberdeen University asks: Why are women and people of colour overlooked as heroes?

Aberdeen University asks: Why are women and people of colour overlooked as heroes?

04 February 2024

Women and people of colour remain invisible to many in Britain and the USA as people pick white men as their heroes instead according to a new study.


Aberdeenshire Council moves forward with closure of two north-east schools

Aberdeenshire Council moves forward with closure of two north-east schools

Aberdeenshire Council moves forward with closure of two north-east schools

01 February 2024

Easterfield and Fisherford school's could be formally closed following a formal consultation period which will start next week.


North-east scientist's work could identify criminals from a single cell

North-east scientist's work could identify criminals from a single cell

North-east scientist's work could identify criminals from a single cell

28 January 2024

An innovative project by the James Hutton Institute could substantially enhance the reliability of use of human DNA in criminal investigations.


Sold out talk shows the level of interest in Newburgh born artist James McBey

Sold out talk shows the level of interest in Newburgh born artist James McBey

Sold out talk shows the level of interest in Newburgh born artist James McBey

26 January 2024

Newburgh Village Public Hall will officially launch the James McBey Project with a now sold out talk by his biographer, Alasdair Soussi.


Aberdeenshire Council proposes closure of two north-east schools

Aberdeenshire Council proposes closure of two north-east schools

Aberdeenshire Council proposes closure of two north-east schools

25 January 2024

Easterfield and Fisherford school's could be formally closed as plans move ahead to review the council's estate and current pupil numbers.


Acclaimed documentary director to speak in Aberdeen

Acclaimed documentary director to speak in Aberdeen

Acclaimed documentary director to speak in Aberdeen

25 January 2024

Joe Bunyan left a career in consulting to become a film director and will talk about his work with passionate hiker Gitonga Wandai.


Vet charity PDSA unveil tips on keeping furry friends healthy during the cold weather

Vet charity PDSA unveil tips on keeping furry friends healthy during the cold weather

Vet charity PDSA unveil tips on keeping furry friends healthy during the cold weather

19 January 2024

WINTER can be a fun time for pets, but with temperatures dropping vet charity PDSA is warning owners to keep their four-legged friends safe and warm.


Polling changes under consideration for several Aberdeenshire areas

Polling changes under consideration for several Aberdeenshire areas

Polling changes under consideration for several Aberdeenshire areas

17 January 2024

Aberdeenshire Council is bringing forward some polling ward and polling place changes ahead of a general election.


Stay off the ice to save your life, urge Scottish water safety charity

Stay off the ice to save your life, urge Scottish water safety charity

Stay off the ice to save your life, urge Scottish water safety charity

17 January 2024

STAY off the ice to save your life, that is the message from Water Safety Scotland (WSS) as icy temperatures grip the north-east.


What becomes of the broken hearted? - New research from Aberdeen University looks at takotsubo cardiomyopathy

What becomes of the broken hearted? - New research from Aberdeen University looks at takotsubo cardiomyopathy

What becomes of the broken hearted? - New research from Aberdeen University looks at takotsubo cardiomyopathy

11 January 2024

Patients who suffer from takotsubo cardiomyopathy commonly known as ‘broken-heart syndrome’ have a worse survival rate than the general population.


Avoid misery of frozen pipes with some simple handy hints

Avoid misery of frozen pipes with some simple handy hints

Avoid misery of frozen pipes with some simple handy hints

11 January 2024

AS the mercury tumbles and icy temperatures descend, householders are being urged to take some simple steps to avoid the misery of frozen pipes.


Polar diary: 6 months pass since Turriff ships set off on an Antarctic adventure

Polar diary: 6 months pass since Turriff ships set off on an Antarctic adventure

Polar diary: 6 months pass since Turriff ships set off on an Antarctic adventure

11 January 2024

An Aberdeenshire built replica ship launched in July in Antarctic waters on a scientific mission has passed the 5000km mark.


HiJOBS is the ticket to job opportunities in 2024

HiJOBS is the ticket to job opportunities in 2024

HiJOBS is the ticket to job opportunities in 2024

10 January 2024

Thinking of a change of job or career in 2024? The leading recruitment website HiJOBS is just the ticket.


Top tips to help save money this January

Top tips to help save money this January

Top tips to help save money this January

08 January 2024

AFTER an expensive Christmas and a difficult financial year in 2023, many households are looking to cut their spending this month and beyond.


Beware of button battery dangers, warns safety charity RoSPA

Beware of button battery dangers, warns safety charity RoSPA

Beware of button battery dangers, warns safety charity RoSPA

06 January 2024

WITH many homes seeing an influx of toys and gadgets after Christmas, a warning has been issued about the dangers of button batteries.


Top vet tips on keeping your pets safe from Hogmanay fireworks

Top vet tips on keeping your pets safe from Hogmanay fireworks

Top vet tips on keeping your pets safe from Hogmanay fireworks

31 December 2023

AS the nation sees in the new year with celebratory fireworks, the British Veterinary Association is advising owners how to keep their pets safe.


Pet charity PDSA gives dog owners Christmas choc shock warning

Pet charity PDSA gives dog owners Christmas choc shock warning

Pet charity PDSA gives dog owners Christmas choc shock warning

23 December 2023

CHOCOLATES are a staple of Christmas but for dogs it could mean serious illness or worse.


Aberdeen academic: "Family testimony reveals new insights into how Hitler became radicalised"

Aberdeen academic: "Family testimony reveals new insights into how Hitler became radicalised"

Aberdeen academic: "Family testimony reveals new insights into how Hitler became radicalised"

23 December 2023

Historian Professor Thomas Weber will use new evidence in an online course that examines Hitler, his politicisation and radicalisation.


Killer loophole in inheritance finally closed in Scottish Law

Killer loophole in inheritance finally closed in Scottish Law

Killer loophole in inheritance finally closed in Scottish Law

22 December 2023

The Trusts and Succession Bill will prevent killers from acting as an executor on their victim’s estate.


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