Environment

A public consultation on improving walking, wheeling, and cycling connections on the A92 from the Murcar roundabout to Blackdog has opened.

"The result is testament to a lot of hard work and effort by householders and council waste staff."

The first commercial pour of a low carbon sustainable concrete made with recycled materials has been made in partnership by Recycl8 and Breedon Group.

The Scottish Parliament’s Economy and Fair Work Committee is heading to the north-east next month to begin its next inquiry into a Just Transition.

Farming Union says the ban will "consign some of Scotland’s hillside to monocultures of tick-laden nature-depleted bracken."

The Met Office has issued an amber warning as Storm Babet approaches which will bring disruptive rain and strong winds in the coming days.

Aberdeen-based Hazchem Safety has launched a new environmentally friendly coverall.

SEPA and the Met Office have offered further advice ahead of the arrival of Storm Babet this week which will bring strong winds and very heavy rain.

There is a chance of extremely heavy rain from Thursday to Saturday causing flooding and disruption.

Scottish farming and crofting families who were seriously hit by last weekend’s flooding are being encouraged to contact RSABI to apply for support.

Scottish farming and crofting families who were seriously hit by last weekend’s flooding are being encouraged to contact RSABI to apply for support.

A Family Halloween Trail is on offer at Castle Fraser as the venue celebrates the Scottish Tree Festival.

Work is continuing on bringing forward plans for power line projects in the north-east, with potential routes now close to being decided.

Work on the Westhill Orbital Trail and the Cairnie Woods paths have been completed following support from Paths for All.

SEPA's interim head of functions, Nathan Critchlow-Watton discusses the increasing issue of drought at the Future Farming Expo

Recycling and Waste Aberdeenshire have planned some more community events for those who prefer to learn about the coming changes in person.

Visitors from across the country made their way to Aberdeen on Tuesday for the first day of the new Future Farming Expo showcase.

DRAMATIC images from the air of River Spey flooding.

A team from Aberdeen Science Centre will head to Macduff Aquarium for a day of free scientific experiments and activities during the October holidays.

The groundbreaking showcase of Scottish agricultural innovation includes an exclusive look at Scotland’s new agricultural reform policy.