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Macduff Aquarium set for shark week

Macduff Aquarium set for shark week

SHARKS with poisonous spines, huge teeth and even wings will feature at Macduff Marine Aquarium next week. The attraction is holding its annual shark…


MSP urging people to check drinking habits

MSP urging people to check drinking habits

MSP Richard Lochhead has urged people in Moray to take a close look at their drinking habits. He said there is an alarming problem emerging in Scotland…


Caron makes a grand gesture for hospital

Caron makes a grand gesture for hospital

COMPLETING a sixth marathon proved to be a very poignant moment for Macduff runner Caron Mutch. Not only did she complete the 26-mile run, but she raised…


Close call for camper who sleepwalked into the Spey

Close call for camper who sleepwalked into the Spey

A BANFF camper “sleepwalked” into Scotland’s fastest-flowing river, and lived to tell the tale. Carer John Ord, who woke up soaking wet in woods on…


MP cuts the ribbon on new-look hall

MP cuts the ribbon on new-look hall

MACDUFF’S Buchan Street Community Hall was officially reopened on Saturday after its extensive refurbishment. Banff and Buchan MP Dr Eilidh Whiteford…


Fire stations targeting the woman's touch

Fire stations targeting the woman's touch

WOMEN in Portsoy and Aberchirder are being told that they could play a vital role in ensuring a quick fire service response to an emergency in their areas. Fire…


Station knife raider jailed for two years

Station knife raider jailed for two years

?A YOUNG man who robbed a Banff petrol station assistant at knifepoint has been jailed for two years. Thomas Windebank (22) masked his identity with…


Banff man's amazing river escape

Banff man's amazing river escape

A BANFF camper "sleepwalked" into Scotland’s fastest-flowing river and lived to tell the tale almost without a scratch. Carer John Ord, who woke up…


Ambulance raided by thieves

Ambulance raided by thieves

POLICE are investigating thefts from an ambulance parked near St Catherines Street, Banff and a break-in to garage premises on Jail Lane, Banff between…


Theft of charity box

Theft of charity box

POLICE are appealing for information following the theft of a charity box containing a two-figure sum of money from a garage in Duncan Street, Banff between…


Police community surgeries for Aberchirder and Gardenstown

Police community surgeries for Aberchirder and Gardenstown

THE moblie police office is set to visit Aberchirder and Gardenstown this month. PC Lynda Young will be holding community surgeries on Thursday, October…


Elderly people encouraged to get active in Aberdeenshire

Elderly people encouraged to get active in Aberdeenshire

WITH older people’s day on the horizon (Saturday, October 1) Active Aberdeenshire is encouraging people to sign up and get discounts on access to council…


Campaign aims to protect vulnerable from 'financial harm'

Campaign aims to protect vulnerable from 'financial harm'

A CAMPAIGN called ‘Tell Someone’ has been launched by the three adult protection committees in Grampian to raise awareness of the financial harm of vulnerable…


Bikers rewarded at police event

Bikers rewarded at police event

BIKERS fron the North-east will attend a showing of a critically-acclaimed film about riders in the legendary Isle of Man TT races. Road Safety Grampian…


Bikers rewarded in police event

Bikers rewarded in police event

Bikers fron the North-east will attend a showing of a critically-acclaimed film about riders in the legendary Isle of Man TT races. Road Safety Grampian…


£500,000 conservation scheme launched in Portsoy

£500,000 conservation scheme launched in Portsoy

AN OPEN event will be held in Portsoy to launch a scheme that will inject £500,000 into conservation projects in the town. The aim of the exhibition…


Woman injured in crash near Turriff

Woman injured in crash near Turriff

A WOMAN was airlifted to hospital last night following a collision between two cars near Turriff on the A947 Aberdeen to Banff road. The accident happened…


Demolition-threatened building is made safe

Demolition-threatened building is made safe

?A BANFF building that was threatened with demolition last year has seen repair work begin to secure its future. Last October Aberdeenshire Council…


Drink driver banned for three years

Drink driver banned for three years

A YOUNG man who drove around Portsoy while over the legal limit of alcohol and uninsured has been banned for three years. Owen Donald (21), of 68 Land…


Daniel has thoughts of home as tour ends

Daniel has thoughts of home as tour ends

A BUCKIE soldier is coming to the end of a six month tour of duty in Afghanistan, where he provides a vital link for his fellow troops. Buckie soldier…


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