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Concerns over Aberdeenshire teacher numbers amid issues at Alford Academy

Concerns over Aberdeenshire teacher numbers amid issues at Alford Academy

Concerns over Aberdeenshire teacher numbers amid issues at Alford Academy

14 January 2024

Concerns have been raised about teacher numbers in Aberdeenshire after Alford Academy revealed some classes are taught online due to staff shortages.


North-east charity encourages people to take on firewalk challenge

North-east charity encourages people to take on firewalk challenge

North-east charity encourages people to take on firewalk challenge

14 January 2024

North-east charity Befriend a Child is calling on people across the area to take on the Return of the Inferno Firewalk Challenge this March.


Strengthening local communities the aim for Delamere Foundation grants

Strengthening local communities the aim for Delamere Foundation grants

Strengthening local communities the aim for Delamere Foundation grants

13 January 2024

GRASSROOTS projects which seek to strengthen local communities could be eligible for grants awards of up to £5000.


PET OF THE WEEK: Ken and hens want to stay chick as thieves at forever home

PET OF THE WEEK: Ken and hens want to stay chick as thieves at forever home

PET OF THE WEEK: Ken and hens want to stay chick as thieves at forever home

13 January 2024

BIRDS of a feather flock together for the latest Pet of the Week.


Headline acts announced for North East Sensory Services charity ball

Headline acts announced for North East Sensory Services charity ball

Headline acts announced for North East Sensory Services charity ball

13 January 2024

The headline acts showcasing the best of the north-east’s performing talent have been revealed for a charity’s funky fundraising ball.


Aberdeenshire residents will receive boost to housing support

Aberdeenshire residents will receive boost to housing support

Aberdeenshire residents will receive boost to housing support

12 January 2024

Almost 20,000 households across Aberdeenshire are to receive a substantial boost to their housing support in April.


Scottish SPCA sound note of caution over Bully XL ban plans

Scottish SPCA sound note of caution over Bully XL ban plans

Scottish SPCA sound note of caution over Bully XL ban plans

12 January 2024

A SCOTTISH animal welfare charity has sounded a note of caution after the Scottish Government announced it was considering the Bully XL dog breed


7stars grants boost for charities supporting vulnerable kids

7stars grants boost for charities supporting vulnerable kids

7stars grants boost for charities supporting vulnerable kids

12 January 2024

NORTH-east charities supporting challenged and vulnerable young people under the age of 16 could be eligible for grants of up to £2500.


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.


NICKY MARR: Mr Bates vs the Post Office and the power of the arts

NICKY MARR: Mr Bates vs the Post Office and the power of the arts

NICKY MARR: Mr Bates vs the Post Office and the power of the arts

10 January 2024

If you’ve not yet seen the four-part drama, you’ll have heard about it.


Concerns raised over the number of attacks on staff at HMP Grampian

Concerns raised over the number of attacks on staff at HMP Grampian

Concerns raised over the number of attacks on staff at HMP Grampian

10 January 2024

Prison officers working at HMP Grampian have been assaulted by inmates almost 100 times in the last five years, new figures show.


Snow Ball welcomes the start of a new season for Haddo House Choral & Operatic Society

Snow Ball welcomes the start of a new season for Haddo House Choral & Operatic Society

Snow Ball welcomes the start of a new season for Haddo House Choral & Operatic Society

10 January 2024

The annual fundraiser was held ahead of the start of rehearsals for 2024 which start on Thursday evening in the Peat Yards at Haddo House.


Police appeal after Peterhead car theft

Police appeal after Peterhead car theft

Police appeal after Peterhead car theft

10 January 2024

The vehicle was stolen from Duncan Crescent, Peterhead, and Police thereafter found it burnt out on a dirt track near to Cruden Bay.


North-east MP welcomes Vennells’ decision to hand back CBE honour

North-east MP welcomes Vennells’ decision to hand back CBE honour

North-east MP welcomes Vennells’ decision to hand back CBE honour

10 January 2024

Gordon MP Richard Thomson has welcomed the decision by former Post Office chief executive Paula Vennells to hand back the CBE she was awarded in 2019.


Aberdeenshire Tory councillors raise A90 concerns with the Transport Minister

Aberdeenshire Tory councillors raise A90 concerns with the Transport Minister

Aberdeenshire Tory councillors raise A90 concerns with the Transport Minister

10 January 2024

Councillors for the Wards around the A90 Ellon onwards have made a plea for improvements on the road and the Toll of Birness and Cortes junctions.


Gordon MP reaches 10,000 constituent cases milestone

Gordon MP reaches 10,000 constituent cases milestone

Gordon MP reaches 10,000 constituent cases milestone

10 January 2024

MP Richard Thomson has reached a significant milestone, dealing with over 10,000 items of casework from constituents since his election in 2019.


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.


Support available for north-east people concerned about forced prepayment meters

Support available for north-east people concerned about forced prepayment meters

Support available for north-east people concerned about forced prepayment meters

10 January 2024

Assistance is available for north-east people worried about being forced onto prepayment meters.


Call for tougher penalties on north-east fly-tippers

Call for tougher penalties on north-east fly-tippers

Call for tougher penalties on north-east fly-tippers

09 January 2024

Tougher punishments on those illegally dumping rubbish have been called for.


Shutdown of mobile phone 3G network set to commence

Shutdown of mobile phone 3G network set to commence

Shutdown of mobile phone 3G network set to commence

09 January 2024

People have been reminded that the planned switch-off of the 3G network will take place across Scotland from next week.


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