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In hand and ridden champions were presented on Sunday, including one champion who was following his own predecessors to a title win.

The return of the show was marked by a wide range of activities, stallholders and events to entertain both in and out of the showring.

FOOD and drinks producers from Aberdeenshire and across Scotland made a great start on the first day of the Turriff Show.

STUDENTS at Robert Gordon University (RGU) have received an accommodation boost thanks to a donation from Ardmuir Access Scholarship.

PEOPLE living in the north-east can now apply for Adult Disability Payment.

The cyclist from Cuminestown claimed Individual Pursuit bronze.

BUSINESSES with employees caught up in the current international travel chaos are being urged to "act reasonably".

The campaign from See Me seeks to encourage veterans from all of the Forces to speak up and ask for help when struggling with their mental health.

The upgrade includes a new tasting room, whisky bar, lounge and retail space and will also improve operational energy efficiencies.

The town is set to host a free weekend of spoken word, verse and poetry from an eclectic mix of artists and performers.

THERE was a warm welcome back for Portgordon Art Group's annual exhibition when it emerged from its Covid-enforced break.

A PEACEFUL are for rest and reflection has been created near the centre of Buckie.

MSP Gillian Martin has welcomed report findings calling for greater rights and protection in the workplace for women experiencing the menopause.

Oldmeldrum Green Growing Space group's plan to create a site with 25 plots has been approved.

Mears Group, in partnership with Aberdeenshire Council, is working to improve the energy efficiency of social housing in communities.

The money which is part of the Energy Bill Support Scheme will be paid in six instalments.

The Classic Car Experience returns to Banff on Saturday, August 13.

The former Turriff Care Home was due to go under the hammer next week, but has now been sold prior to auction.

Because Everyone Counts Inclusive Play Centre in Inverurie is bidding for a cash boost from the Tesco Community Grants initiative.

Spray paint has been used to graffitti the male toilets.