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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…


Church renovation work is underway

Church renovation work is underway

BANFF’S Riverside Church members have been hard at work recently on the preparatory phase of an ambitious £500,000 project to renovate the town’s hitherto…


Concerns raised over commercial netting of Deveron salmon

Concerns raised over commercial netting of Deveron salmon

SALMON anglers have expressed anger and dismay at the news of a netting operation being resumed at Aberdour between Gardenstown and Rosehearty. They…


Gansey project set for Portsoy boat festival showcase

Gansey project set for Portsoy boat festival showcase

THE Moray Firth Gansey Project, will be staging one of the centrepiece exhibitions at this summer’s 19th annual Scottish Traditional Boat Festival in…


Hairy moments aid Kenya cause

Hairy moments aid Kenya cause

MACDUFF’s Michael Ritchie, a well-known figure at Royal Tarlair Golf Club where he works in the clubhouse, crossed the pain barrier to help girlfriend…


Defeat leaves Vale youngsters with tough task

Defeat leaves Vale youngsters with tough task

THE battle of the top two teams in the Aberdeenshire District Juvenile FA Under 15 A League league produced one of the best games seen in a long time…


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