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Swim decision ends in tragedy

Swim decision ends in tragedy

A MACDUFF teenager’s body was recovered from the shoreline at Banff Bay on Sunday morning by emergency and rescue ­services after a late-night…


Top award sums up year of hard work for Sharon

Top award sums up year of hard work for Sharon

GARDENSTOWN woman Sharon Baxter has been awarded the prestigious Johnston Carmichael Shield, awarded to the top HNC and HND accounting students at Banff…


Louise lifts trophy for local ladies

Louise lifts trophy for local ladies

SUSAN McGrenaghan took the spoils at Duff House Royal Golf Club’s ladies’ five-day tournament, winning the scratch section of the competition.


Owner praises rescuers following boat drama

Owner praises rescuers following boat drama

GARDENSTOWN boat owner and relieved father Mark Robertson has praised the professionalism and dedication of the Coastguard, its helicopter rescue personnel…


Council stalwart Sydney’s long service recognised

Council stalwart Sydney’s long service recognised

SCOTLAND’S longest serving councillor, Macduff’s Sydney Mair, has been recognised for nearly 50 years service by Aberdeenshire Council.


Wildlife watchers rewarded with whale encounter

Wildlife watchers rewarded with whale encounter

ADVENTURE-SEEKERS on a wildlife cruise along the Moray First coast from Banff recently were treated to the rare sight of a humpback whale feeding off…


‘Carry a donor card’ urges transplant patient

‘Carry a donor card’ urges transplant patient

A FAMILIAR face to users of Deveron Coaches’ Banff town service, bus driver Graham Cross has sent a “see you soon” message to his regular…


Portsoy group skips to Belgium for training

Portsoy group skips to Belgium for training

A GROUP of skippers from Portsoy will be honing their skills this week in Belgium, where they will be guided by some of the best in the sport.


The purr-fect challenge for ‘Cabrio Cat’!

The purr-fect challenge for ‘Cabrio Cat’!

THE streets of Monaco are used to seeing elite sports cars, but this summer a giant cat will tear through the iconic motorsports city, courtesy of four…


Turriff to host international friendly

Turriff to host international friendly

LOCAL football fans will get the chance to watch international football on Sunday when the Cameroon women’s Olympic football team takes on Northern…


Fyvie charity's latest course

Fyvie charity's latest course

A CHARITY which teaches the skills necessary for restoring and maintaining traditional buildings is holding its latest course next week.


Angie prepares for fund-raising relay

Angie prepares for fund-raising relay

OLYMPIC torch-bearer Angie Shearer, a PE teacher at Banff Academy, is set to chalk up ­another charity fund-raising milestone next month as the ­organiser…


Apprentice Anna scores a first for winch firm

Apprentice Anna scores a first for winch firm

FORMER Banff Academy pupil Anna Duncan has become the first female apprentice to join Turriff-based oilfield engineering company ACE Winches, a company…


Birthday challenge sees Nick rowing for charity

Birthday challenge sees Nick rowing for charity

MOST men celebrate their 50th birthday by tucking into a good meal and downing a few drinks with friends and family, but Banff oil worker Nick Gale is…


Competitions on the course

Competitions on the course

100 YEARS AGO Golf at Banff – On the Duff House course on Friday, the final of the mixed foursome competition was played and resulted in a win for…


Distiller rolls in the barrel

Distiller rolls in the barrel

IT HAS produced whisky for more than a century using spring water from Knock Hill.


India conquers the world.... well, Banff

India conquers the world.... well, Banff

INDIA Nicolson from Bracoden Primary was in gold medal form when youngsters took part in the Active Schools Olympic Challenge at Banff Academy as part…


Laura's spirit lives on in Banff family's store

Laura's spirit lives on in Banff family's store

THE name of former Banff Academy pupil Laura Thomas, a bubbly 19-year-old whose life was tragically snuffed out by a drunk driver in September 2010, is…


Pictures prove there is life after dementia

Pictures prove there is life after dementia

A PHOTOGRAPHIC exhibition at Banff Castle is highlighting how people with dementia can still do a great deal with their life.


Priceless windows on way home to chapel

Priceless windows on way home to chapel

THE finest collection of pre-Raphaelite stained glass in Scotland is set to return home to Gordon Chapel in Fochabers after nearly two years of conservation…


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