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Boost for OAPs as pension rises by £900 a year

Boost for OAPs as pension rises by £900 a year

Boost for OAPs as pension rises by £900 a year

10 April 2024

THERE has been some good news for OAPs with the announcement that the state pension has gone up by 8.5 per cent.


North-east charity awarded contract to support carers in Aberdeenshire

North-east charity awarded contract to support carers in Aberdeenshire

North-east charity awarded contract to support carers in Aberdeenshire

10 April 2024

Social care charity VSA has announced it will be supporting young and adult unpaid carers living across Aberdeenshire.


Insch instructor says Pilates helped her through health battle

Insch instructor says Pilates helped her through health battle

Insch instructor says Pilates helped her through health battle

10 April 2024

A LOCAL instructor has shared how Pilates helped her out of a period where she was “very poorly, mentally and physically”.


Portgordon development plans in the spotlight at community consultation sessions

Portgordon development plans in the spotlight at community consultation sessions

Portgordon development plans in the spotlight at community consultation sessions

09 April 2024

THE future development of Portgordon and the village’s harbour took centre stage when a series of public consultations were held recently.


Dufftown man to make seventh trip to Ukrainian front lines despite recent “close call”

Dufftown man to make seventh trip to Ukrainian front lines despite recent “close call”

Dufftown man to make seventh trip to Ukrainian front lines despite recent “close call”

09 April 2024

THE Dufftown resident has been delivering aid directly to the front lines for more than a year.


New north-east radio station set to launch

New north-east radio station set to launch

New north-east radio station set to launch

09 April 2024

A full-service radio station is set to launch in Peterhead called North East Radio Scotland.


A97 road to Banff will close due to bridge repairs

A97 road to Banff will close due to bridge repairs

A97 road to Banff will close due to bridge repairs

09 April 2024

The A97 Banff to Aberchirder road is set to close due to repairs being carried out at Bachlaw Bridge.


WATCH: British Empire Medal presented to Turriff’s Morag Lightning

WATCH: British Empire Medal presented to Turriff’s Morag Lightning

WATCH: British Empire Medal presented to Turriff’s Morag Lightning

09 April 2024

One of Turriff’s best known residents who was recognised in the King's New Year Honours list has been presented with the British Empire Medal.


Spreading the love with Keith Cares Club

Spreading the love with Keith Cares Club

Spreading the love with Keith Cares Club

09 April 2024

Friendly Town raises £900 for care home residents.


Runway Run at Aberdeen International Airport tickets to go on sale

Runway Run at Aberdeen International Airport tickets to go on sale

Runway Run at Aberdeen International Airport tickets to go on sale

09 April 2024

This year's highly anticipated midnight Runway Run at Aberdeen International Airport is set to be the largest yet.


PICTURES: Hundreds of families enjoy Easter fun at Leith Hall trail

PICTURES: Hundreds of families enjoy Easter fun at Leith Hall trail

PICTURES: Hundreds of families enjoy Easter fun at Leith Hall trail

09 April 2024

MORE than 400 children spent their Easter weekend hunting clues on Leith Hall’s beautiful Easter trail.


Politics: Impact of Brexit on food prices will continue to cause damage

Politics: Impact of Brexit on food prices will continue to cause damage

Politics: Impact of Brexit on food prices will continue to cause damage

09 April 2024

In his latest column, MP Richard Thomson examines how Brexit has affected food prices.


Public toilets in Turriff are wrecked by vandals

Public toilets in Turriff are wrecked by vandals

Public toilets in Turriff are wrecked by vandals

09 April 2024

Vandals have smashed up the toilets at The Haughs in Turriff after they were just recently reopened.


Record-breaking performance for north-east marine and offshore company

Record-breaking performance for north-east marine and offshore company

Record-breaking performance for north-east marine and offshore company

09 April 2024

Dräger Marine and Offshore, a provider of safety systems, is celebrating a year of unprecedented financial success within its hire division.


Leading European music ensemble will perform in Inverurie

Leading European music ensemble will perform in Inverurie

Leading European music ensemble will perform in Inverurie

09 April 2024

The Inverurie Music concert season continues with a performance by leading ensemble The Chamber Philharmonic Europe.


New campaign encourages north-east patients to ask questions about their health and care

New campaign encourages north-east patients to ask questions about their health and care

New campaign encourages north-east patients to ask questions about their health and care

08 April 2024

In a bid to encourage open communication between patients and healthcare professionals, NHS Scotland is promoting the It's OK to Ask campaign.


Police confirm missing teenager has been found

Police confirm missing teenager has been found

Police confirm missing teenager has been found

08 April 2024

Police have confirmed that Teigan Leigh Bruce (15), who had been reported missing, has now been found safe and well.


MacMoray set timings: Blue and Scouting For Girls to close days at festival

MacMoray set timings: Blue and Scouting For Girls to close days at festival

MacMoray set timings: Blue and Scouting For Girls to close days at festival

08 April 2024

ORGANISER Andy MacDonald was ‘gutted’ to confirm that Basshunter is no longer due to play.


Contractor appointed to repair north-east road severely damaged during Storm Babet

Contractor appointed to repair north-east road severely damaged during Storm Babet

Contractor appointed to repair north-east road severely damaged during Storm Babet

08 April 2024

A principal contractor for works to repair the significant damage to the A937 road at Marykirk has been appointed.


Scooter to bring 30th anniversary tour to north-east

Scooter to bring 30th anniversary tour to north-east

Scooter to bring 30th anniversary tour to north-east

08 April 2024

Techno legends Scooter will kick-off their 30th anniversary UK and Ireland tour in the north-east


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