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Aberdeenshire Council moves forward with closure of two north-east schools

Aberdeenshire Council moves forward with closure of two north-east schools

Aberdeenshire Council moves forward with closure of two north-east schools

01 February 2024

Easterfield and Fisherford school's could be formally closed following a formal consultation period which will start next week.


Concerns raised over permanent closure of Aberdeenshire dementia ward

Concerns raised over permanent closure of Aberdeenshire dementia ward

Concerns raised over permanent closure of Aberdeenshire dementia ward

01 February 2024

Concerns have been raised after a decision has been made to permanently shut the Scolty Ward at Banchory's Glen O'Dee Hospital.


A947 in Turriff set for overnight closure for five days

A947 in Turriff set for overnight closure for five days

A947 in Turriff set for overnight closure for five days

01 February 2024

Resurfacing at The Square will mean alternative routes will be required through or by bypassing the town.


NICKY MARR: Local news has never been more important

NICKY MARR: Local news has never been more important

NICKY MARR: Local news has never been more important

31 January 2024

What is really important, is to keep abreast of the issues that I can do something about.


North-east tour dates announced by musician Ron Jappy

North-east tour dates announced by musician Ron Jappy

North-east tour dates announced by musician Ron Jappy

31 January 2024

Celebrated musician Ron Jappy is set to showcase his spectacular debut album Vincular in the north-east as part of his upcoming Scotland-wide tour.


Concerns highlighted that commitment to improve north-east rail services is under review

Concerns highlighted that commitment to improve north-east rail services is under review

Concerns highlighted that commitment to improve north-east rail services is under review

31 January 2024

Concerns have been raised that a 2016 Scottish Government commitment to improve rail services is now “currently being reviewed”.


How will we cope with increasingly extreme weather?

How will we cope with increasingly extreme weather?

How will we cope with increasingly extreme weather?

31 January 2024

Members of the public are being asked to give their views on the impact of climate change.


Canine crew ready for duty as initiative launches at north-east heliports

Canine crew ready for duty as initiative launches at north-east heliports

Canine crew ready for duty as initiative launches at north-east heliports

31 January 2024

The Helipets initiative will see canine crews visit the four heliports in Aberdeen to create a positive experience for North Sea offshore personnel.


Yousaf urged to return promised £46 million agriculture funding

Yousaf urged to return promised £46 million agriculture funding

Yousaf urged to return promised £46 million agriculture funding

31 January 2024

Humza Yousaf has been urged to “stop using farmers as a scapegoat” and return the remaining £46 million of funding to the Scottish agriculture budget.


Aberdeenshire Council pledges to keep libraries and pools open despite budget issues

Aberdeenshire Council pledges to keep libraries and pools open despite budget issues

Aberdeenshire Council pledges to keep libraries and pools open despite budget issues

31 January 2024

The local authority may have to plug a £67 million gap, meaning some “tough decisions” will need to be made in the weeks to come.


Tributes paid to Turriff born former Aberdeen FC captain Ally Shewan

Tributes paid to Turriff born former Aberdeen FC captain Ally Shewan

Tributes paid to Turriff born former Aberdeen FC captain Ally Shewan

30 January 2024

A tough, uncompromising full-back Ally Shewan was a "consistent performer and tough competitor, who was rarely injured."


Banff Boys' Brigade baton event celebrates 140th anniversary

Banff Boys' Brigade baton event celebrates 140th anniversary

Banff Boys' Brigade baton event celebrates 140th anniversary

30 January 2024

Banff Boys' Brigade has helped celebrate the youth organisation's 140th anniversary by accepting the ceremonial baton.


Politics: Green sector generation reaches a new peak

Politics: Green sector generation reaches a new peak

Politics: Green sector generation reaches a new peak

30 January 2024

In her latest column, MSP Gillian Martin looks at renewable energy and a welcome reopening for a north-east maternity unit's service.


New north-east Ford vehicle showroom and service facility is completed

New north-east Ford vehicle showroom and service facility is completed

New north-east Ford vehicle showroom and service facility is completed

30 January 2024

Construction work on a north-east vehicle showroom and service facility for Ford’s biggest dealer group, TrustFord has been completed.


Demand for online money help shoots up by more than a third since new year

Demand for online money help shoots up by more than a third since new year

Demand for online money help shoots up by more than a third since new year

30 January 2024

THE demand for online money help has surged by 34 per cent in the first week of 2024, the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) has confirmed.


North East Sensory Services welcomes new board members

North East Sensory Services welcomes new board members

North East Sensory Services welcomes new board members

29 January 2024

North East Sensory Services has welcomed new faces to its board as its long-serving chairman John Legg steps down.


The Drifters announce north-east tour date

The Drifters announce north-east tour date

The Drifters announce north-east tour date

29 January 2024

The legendary sounds of The Drifters will grace the north-east once again as they embark on their much-anticipated UK tour.


Renewables break Scottish electricity generation record

Renewables break Scottish electricity generation record

Renewables break Scottish electricity generation record

28 January 2024

NEW statistics show that renewable energy technologies generated the equivalent of 113 per cent of Scotland’s overall electricity consumption in 2022.


Politics: Poor broadband issue had to be raised again in Parliament

Politics: Poor broadband issue had to be raised again in Parliament

Politics: Poor broadband issue had to be raised again in Parliament

28 January 2024

In his latest column, MP David Duguid highlights how he has had to raise again in Parliament the issue of poor broadband.


Aberdeenshire households on private water supplies encouraged to have their say on new policy

Aberdeenshire households on private water supplies encouraged to have their say on new policy

Aberdeenshire households on private water supplies encouraged to have their say on new policy

27 January 2024

The Scottish Government has recently published a consultation on water, wastewater and drainage policy which will affect homes across the north-east.


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