Transport

A HUNTLY woman's ladies day has generated two big cash boosts for local charities.

Aberdeenshire East MSP Gillian Martin has raised her concern regarding withdrawal of funding for some fixed route bus journeys.

A popular event at Alford based Grampian Transport Museum this weekend celebrates cars which were once everywhere but are now rare.

Aberdeenshire Council has launched a public engagement on the region’s Local Transport Strategy (LTS) to be developed for 2023.

An original 1972 Raleigh Chopper is the star prize in this year's Turriff and District Vintage and Classic Club raffle.

A collision has lead to high voltage power lines being brought down onto the road, and work is underway to make the situation safe.

Stagecoach has launched a Coronation themed competition that gives its customers a chance to win free travel for a year.

CORONATION celebrations will see two Buckie area roads temporarily closed at the weekend.

An event is being held in Ellon giving people the opportunity to try out new e-bikes which can be hired along a popular north-east leisure route.

The Rrrrallye Youth Drive is for 14-17 year old youngsters allowing them the opportunity to get behind the wheel to learn safe driving skills.

A huge variety of heavy vehicles was exhibited at the Grampian Truck Show over the weekend.

Works will run from May 15 to June 10, with traffic management systems installed from May 9 on the section between Goval and Blackdog/Tipperty.

TWO road closures are planned for the Spey Bay and Deskford areas this coming week.

New road signs and markings are to be put in place at a notorious A96 section north of Inverurie which has seen 11 crashes in just three years.

The first Spring Autojumble at Grampian Transport Museum in over four years was welcomed back at the weekend by an excellent turn-out.

Surface dressing works are now underway across the north-east and motorists are being warned of the risks of loose chips on newly-dressed roads.

A NUMBER of road closures are planned for this coming week in the Fochabers and Buckie areas.

MP Richard Thomson has warned that action taken at Scottish Government level to increase access to buses risks being undermined by cuts to services.

Construction of bus stops, footpaths and drainage works will see the closure of the A952 for two weeks in Mintlaw along with two other roads.

The A90 carriageway from Mains of Longhaven to just south of Boddam will see more work in the coming weeks to finish a delayed project.