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Warships in Banffshire waters

Warships in Banffshire waters

Warships in Banff – The passage west of several warships was observed from Banff last week. At midnight on Thursday, three torpedo destroyers steamed…


Fuel firm reports strong buyer interest

Fuel firm reports strong buyer interest

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…


Scott is on target for an OK oche career

Scott is on target for an OK oche career

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…


Drink-drive neighbours are banned

Drink-drive neighbours are banned

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,…


Police crack down on anti-social driving

Police crack down on anti-social driving

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…


Speeding commercial vehicles concern for police

Speeding commercial vehicles concern for 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,…


Trailer and metal stolen

Trailer and metal stolen

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…


Banff title kept by Select seven

Banff title kept by Select seven

BCP’S Select successfully defended their title at Banff Rugby Club’s annual charity sevens on Saturday.


Craig leaps into the unknown for charity

Craig leaps into the unknown for charity

A MACDUFF man who jumped out of a plane for charity has smashed his fund-raising target.


Deveronside shock Inverness

Deveronside shock Inverness

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…


Early penalty sets up easy Vale victory

Early penalty sets up easy Vale victory

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…


Record bid clicks with Portsoy knitters

Record bid clicks with Portsoy knitters

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.


Two games in one

Two games in one

100 Years Ago Football at Banff – Local football enthusiasts were treated to two games at Princess Royal Park. In the first, the Banff team met an 11…


Kevin was at pains to support charity

Kevin was at pains to support charity

AN ABERCHIRDER man ran through the pain barrier to complete the London marathon after being inspired to do it by an autistic young adult he cares for.…


Farms get ready to open gates

Farms get ready to open gates

AS OPEN Farm Sunday moves closer, organiser LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming) is urging farmers in Scotland to get involved and help welcome the…


Entries sought for tractor run

Entries sought for tractor run

THE hugely popular Deveron Valley Tractor Road Run is set for Sunday, May 27. It will start off as usual from Blacklaw on a 32-miles circular trip…


Police community surgeries in Turriff area

Police community surgeries in Turriff area

POLICE will be carrying out community surgeries in Cuminestown, Fyvie and Rothienorman on Friday, May 11. The mobile police office will be at the following…


Vivien happy to help make a difference

Vivien happy to help make a difference

WHEN Vivien Rae began doing a few hours a month as an unpaid trustee with Home-Start Deveron, she had been largely motivated by the thought that it might…


Banffshire hoteliers warned to be on lookout

Banffshire hoteliers warned to be on lookout

GRAMPIAN Police is warning hoteliers and guest house/bed and breakfast owners about a woman travelling alone in the Grampian area and not paying her bills. The…


Turriff hotel put up for sale

Turriff hotel put up for sale

A SUCCESSFUL Turriff hotel is up for sale. The Fife Arms Hotel in The Square has been put on the market by owners Herbert and Alison Cox through the…


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