Inverurie News

MORE than £37 million could be “thrown down the drain” if a Scottish Government review shelves the full A96 dualling upgrade plan.

Over 130 primary age musicians from across the north-east and beyond have been attending a week long tuition and preformance event in Inverurie.

Gordon MP Richard Thomson has added his support to a Motion calling for compensation which recognises the financial loss and distress to WASPI women.

The Aberdeenshire Adult Support and Protection Network has been recognised for “sector leading work” by the Care Inspectorate.

A yellow weather warning for snow in the north-east area has been issued by the Met Office.

Kimberley Smart and Gordon Wallace have been named partners with Raeburn Christie Clark and Wallace.

A consultant at NHS Grampian has welcomed the forthcoming low emission zone being introduced in Aberdeen.

“SUBSTANTIAL support” for the north-east’s health and social care services is contained in the Scottish budget, a local MSP has stated.

Nalini, an exhibition of photographic works by artist Arpita Shah, is set to open at Duff House in Banff.

PROJECTS supporting disadvantaged children and young people could be eligible to apply for a grant of up to £10,000 through the Ironmongers’ Company.

THE Scottish Government’s decision to provide free rail travel for blind and partially sighted people and their companions has been hailed.

Models, all shapes, sizes and subjects filled the gallery at the Garioch Heritage centre in Inverurie over the weekend.

New powers enabling councils to charge up to double the full rate of council tax on second homes come into force this week.

Scientists from the University of Aberdeen have identified a new way to detect signs of motor neuron disease in brain tissue.

THE progression of the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill has been welcomed by a north-east MSP.

Struggling households have been reminded to check if they qualify for a reduced TV licence fee ahead of the first rise in three years.

The Scottish SPCA is seeking new homes for rabbits in their care as their centres deal with an influx of the animals.

Finn Christie, Newton of Balquhain, Pitcaple won the Best Quality Animal with a British Blue cross heifer which also won the overall heifer prize.

A timely new production for younger audiences - Shō and the Demons of the Deep - is coming to Aberdeen in April.

CHOCOLATE may be a delicious treat for us humans but it’s sadly not one to share with our pets.