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Huntly occupational therapist wins eco-award for ‘common sense’ efforts

Huntly occupational therapist wins eco-award for ‘common sense’ efforts

Huntly occupational therapist wins eco-award for ‘common sense’ efforts

09 December 2024

A Huntly health worker has won an award for his inspiring sustainability habits.


Pre-apprenticeship programme is launched to equip next generation of offshore wind energy workforce

Pre-apprenticeship programme is launched to equip next generation of offshore wind energy workforce

Pre-apprenticeship programme is launched to equip next generation of offshore wind energy workforce

06 December 2024

Caledonia Offshore Wind Farm has funded a new pre-apprenticeship programme which aims to address a major skills gap in fabrication and welding.


Ministers should ‘come clean’ on wind farm plans, demands MSP

Ministers should ‘come clean’ on wind farm plans, demands MSP

Ministers should ‘come clean’ on wind farm plans, demands MSP

05 December 2024

More clarity is needed concerning wind development planning decisions, a Highlands and Islands MSP has urged.


‘Further wind farm developments in our rural Moray community would breach our human rights’, campaigners claim

‘Further wind farm developments in our rural Moray community would breach our human rights’, campaigners claim

‘Further wind farm developments in our rural Moray community would breach our human rights’, campaigners claim

04 December 2024

The “fragile” community is already home to 77 turbines.


Council urged to reverse ‘illogical decision’ not to raise formal objection to wind farm plans

Council urged to reverse ‘illogical decision’ not to raise formal objection to wind farm plans

Council urged to reverse ‘illogical decision’ not to raise formal objection to wind farm plans

27 November 2024

Moray Council is being urged to reverse a decision not to raise a full objection to the development of turbines in a “fragile” community.


Voting deadline nears for £1m community fund spend

Voting deadline nears for £1m community fund spend

Voting deadline nears for £1m community fund spend

23 November 2024

Residents in Aberdeenshire, and Moray have just days left to make their voices heard in the Just Transition Participatory Budgeting Fund public vote.


‘It’s a bribe’ - Developers of proposed windfarm in rural community told to ‘keep their money’ amid discounted electricity plans

‘It’s a bribe’ - Developers of proposed windfarm in rural community told to ‘keep their money’ amid discounted electricity plans

‘It’s a bribe’ - Developers of proposed windfarm in rural community told to ‘keep their money’ amid discounted electricity plans

23 November 2024

Plans have already been outlined to provide residents within 5km of the site with a subsidy equivalent to 100% of the average electricity bill.


Storm Bert to batter parts of Aberdeenshire and Moray at weekend, warns Met Office

Storm Bert to batter parts of Aberdeenshire and Moray at weekend, warns Met Office

Storm Bert to batter parts of Aberdeenshire and Moray at weekend, warns Met Office

21 November 2024

Storm Bert will bring 70mph gales, snow, rain and localised flooding as a rapid thaw sets in this weekend.


Snow warning extended into Friday amid widespread travel disruption

Snow warning extended into Friday amid widespread travel disruption

Snow warning extended into Friday amid widespread travel disruption

21 November 2024

An active snow and ice warning for Aberdeenshire and Moray has been extended by another 24 hours amid widespread disruption in the north.


Heavy snow and rapid thaw to pose flooding risk this weekend

Heavy snow and rapid thaw to pose flooding risk this weekend

Heavy snow and rapid thaw to pose flooding risk this weekend

20 November 2024

Heavy snow followed by a rapid thaw and rain could cause disruption to parts of Aberdeenshire and Moray this weekend, the Met Office has warned.


Met Office snow warning for Aberdeenshire and Moray extended by more than 24 hours

Met Office snow warning for Aberdeenshire and Moray extended by more than 24 hours

Met Office snow warning for Aberdeenshire and Moray extended by more than 24 hours

20 November 2024

An active yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been extended into Thursday.


Historic museum looking to the future with eco-friendly project

Historic museum looking to the future with eco-friendly project

Historic museum looking to the future with eco-friendly project

20 November 2024

A museum which tells the story of a community’s seafaring past is looking to undertake a project to fix its heating and reduce its carbon footprint.


WATCH: Snow and ice warning comes into force

WATCH: Snow and ice warning comes into force

WATCH: Snow and ice warning comes into force

17 November 2024

Temperatures are set to plummet overnight after a weather warning for snow and ice came into force across parts of Aberdeenshire.


10cm snow forecast sparks Met Office yellow weather warning

10cm snow forecast sparks Met Office yellow weather warning

10cm snow forecast sparks Met Office yellow weather warning

15 November 2024

A snow and ice warning has been issued for Aberdeenshire, Moray and the northern Highlands - with up to 10cm expected to fall in some places.


New resources are launched to assist tourism businesses

New resources are launched to assist tourism businesses

New resources are launched to assist tourism businesses

24 October 2024

Tourism businesses can access new resources to help them adopt sustainable and inclusive practices.


Increase in vapes waste being targeted by local authority

Increase in vapes waste being targeted by local authority

Increase in vapes waste being targeted by local authority

15 October 2024

A council is on a mission to tackle a massive increase in waste created by vapes.


Increase in mountain rescues sparks safety warning plea to hikers

Increase in mountain rescues sparks safety warning plea to hikers

Increase in mountain rescues sparks safety warning plea to hikers

12 October 2024

Mountain rescuers have urged hikers to ensure they are properly prepared - after a rise in the number of incidents.


Floating offshore windfarm public consultation will return to north-east

Floating offshore windfarm public consultation will return to north-east

Floating offshore windfarm public consultation will return to north-east

05 October 2024

People will have another opportunity to get involved and have their say on the proposed MarramWind floating offshore windfarm.


Upgrades hand active travel routes twin boost

Upgrades hand active travel routes twin boost

Upgrades hand active travel routes twin boost

30 September 2024

Upgrades on two popular active travel routes have been completed.


Groundbreaking ceremony marks start of construction on country’s biggest electricity transmission project

Groundbreaking ceremony marks start of construction on country’s biggest electricity transmission project

Groundbreaking ceremony marks start of construction on country’s biggest electricity transmission project

26 September 2024

Construction work on a £4.3 billion subsea electricity link project has taken a major step forward with a simultaneous groundbreaking ceremony.


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