THE River Deveron is fast growing its reputation as one of Scotland’s finest salmon waters. However, a festival to promote its attractions has thrown…
100 Years Ago - Banff cycling accident – A post office worker was seriously injured in a cycling accident. Mr A. R. Ross had turned into the entrance…
A BANFF hotelier has stressed that he is not opposed to plans to build 127 homes on the outskirts of the town.
A MACDUFF woman has urged drivers to heed speed restrictions in residential areas after her beloved dog, Callie, was nearly killed after being struck…
COAST Festival organisers are giving people the chance to make their mark on the event in a massed flag installation which will be created at Banff Castle.
A SHOCK result in last Thursday’s local government elections saw Scotland’s longest-serving councillor, Sydney Mair, lose his independent seat in the…
? IT WAS the scene of fantastic childhood memories for so many people. Local youngsters spent endless hours at Tarlair Outdoor Swimming Pool,…
BANFF and Macduff Taekwondo School – set up just a year ago – has managed to win an impressive nine medals at its first competition. The haul included…
Warships in Banff – The passage west of several warships was observed from Banff last week. At midnight on Thursday, three torpedo destroyers steamed…
THE FIRM which owns the Gleaner petrol station in Macduff says there has been considerable interest from potential buyers after the company was put up…
PORTSOY youngster Scott Simpson has taken the first steps towards hitting his target of a career in the world of professional darts. The 14-year-old Banff…
TWO young men from the same street in Macduff were convicted of drink driving last week and each banned for a year. At Banff Sheriff Court last week,…
SEVENTEEN drivers have been caught as part of a crackdown on anti-social driving in Keith. The operation saw teams of uniformed and plainclothes police…
POLICE are concerned about the number of commercial vehicle drivers who have been exceeding the speed limit for their class of vehicle. Leslie Harrold,…
POLICE are investigating a theft of a twin axle trailer and a quantity of scrap metal in the Seatown area of Cullen. It was stolen between 6.45 am…
BCP’S Select successfully defended their title at Banff Rugby Club’s annual charity sevens on Saturday.
A MACDUFF man who jumped out of a plane for charity has smashed his fund-raising target.
DEVERONSIDE kept up their recent tremendous run of form with a great 1-0 victory over a stuffy Inverness City side to go joint top of Division One. The…
DEVERONVALE’S third-last game of the campaign ended with a comfortable 6-0 win at strugglers Fort William. Craig Cowie netted twice, while singles from…
A PORTSOY group has knitted a mammoth 3,800 squares which they have donated to a charity as part of its attempt to break a world record.
