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Huntly occupational therapist wins eco-award for ‘common sense’ efforts

A Huntly health worker has won an award for his inspiring sustainability habits.

Pre-apprenticeship programme is launched to equip next generation of offshore wind energy workforce

Caledonia Offshore Wind Farm has funded a new pre-apprenticeship programme which aims to address a major skills gap in fabrication and welding.

Ministers should ‘come clean’ on wind farm plans, demands MSP

More clarity is needed concerning wind development planning decisions, a Highlands and Islands MSP has urged.

‘Further wind farm developments in our rural Moray community would breach our human rights’, campaigners claim

The “fragile” community is already home to 77 turbines.

Council urged to reverse ‘illogical decision’ not to raise formal objection to wind farm plans

Moray Council is being urged to reverse a decision not to raise a full objection to the development of turbines in a “fragile” community.

Voting deadline nears for £1m community fund spend

Residents in Aberdeenshire, and Moray have just days left to make their voices heard in the Just Transition Participatory Budgeting Fund public vote.

‘It’s a bribe’ - Developers of proposed windfarm in rural community told to ‘keep their money’ amid discounted electricity plans

Plans have already been outlined to provide residents within 5km of the site with a subsidy equivalent to 100% of the average electricity bill.

Storm Bert to batter parts of Aberdeenshire and Moray at weekend, warns Met Office

Storm Bert will bring 70mph gales, snow, rain and localised flooding as a rapid thaw sets in this weekend.

Snow warning extended into Friday amid widespread travel disruption

An active snow and ice warning for Aberdeenshire and Moray has been extended by another 24 hours amid widespread disruption in the north.

Heavy snow and rapid thaw to pose flooding risk this weekend

Heavy snow followed by a rapid thaw and rain could cause disruption to parts of Aberdeenshire and Moray this weekend, the Met Office has warned.

Met Office snow warning for Aberdeenshire and Moray extended by more than 24 hours

An active yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been extended into Thursday.

Historic museum looking to the future with eco-friendly project

A museum which tells the story of a community’s seafaring past is looking to undertake a project to fix its heating and reduce its carbon footprint.

WATCH: Snow and ice warning comes into force

Temperatures are set to plummet overnight after a weather warning for snow and ice came into force across parts of Aberdeenshire.

10cm snow forecast sparks Met Office yellow weather warning

A snow and ice warning has been issued for Aberdeenshire, Moray and the northern Highlands - with up to 10cm expected to fall in some places.

New resources are launched to assist tourism businesses

Tourism businesses can access new resources to help them adopt sustainable and inclusive practices.

Increase in vapes waste being targeted by local authority

A council is on a mission to tackle a massive increase in waste created by vapes.

Increase in mountain rescues sparks safety warning plea to hikers

Mountain rescuers have urged hikers to ensure they are properly prepared - after a rise in the number of incidents.

ENVIRONMENT

Huntly occupational therapist wins eco-award for ‘common sense’ efforts

Pre-apprenticeship programme is launched to equip next generation of offshore wind energy workforce

Pre-apprenticeship programme is launched to equip next generation of offshore wind energy workforce

Ministers should ‘come clean’ on wind farm plans, demands MSP

Ministers should ‘come clean’ on wind farm plans, demands MSP

‘Further wind farm developments in our rural Moray community would breach our human rights’, campaigners claim

‘Further wind farm developments in our rural Moray community would breach our human rights’, campaigners claim

Council urged to reverse ‘illogical decision’ not to raise formal objection to wind farm plans

Council urged to reverse ‘illogical decision’ not to raise formal objection to wind farm plans

Voting deadline nears for £1m community fund spend

Voting deadline nears for £1m community fund spend

‘It’s a bribe’ - Developers of proposed windfarm in rural community told to ‘keep their money’ amid discounted electricity plans

‘It’s a bribe’ - Developers of proposed windfarm in rural community told to ‘keep their money’ amid discounted electricity plans

Storm Bert to batter parts of Aberdeenshire and Moray at weekend, warns Met Office

Storm Bert to batter parts of Aberdeenshire and Moray at weekend, warns Met Office

Snow warning extended into Friday amid widespread travel disruption

Snow warning extended into Friday amid widespread travel disruption

Heavy snow and rapid thaw to pose flooding risk this weekend

Heavy snow and rapid thaw to pose flooding risk this weekend

Met Office snow warning for Aberdeenshire and Moray extended by more than 24 hours

Met Office snow warning for Aberdeenshire and Moray extended by more than 24 hours

Historic museum looking to the future with eco-friendly project

Historic museum looking to the future with eco-friendly project

WATCH: Snow and ice warning comes into force

WATCH: Snow and ice warning comes into force

10cm snow forecast sparks Met Office yellow weather warning

10cm snow forecast sparks Met Office yellow weather warning

New resources are launched to assist tourism businesses

New resources are launched to assist tourism businesses

Increase in vapes waste being targeted by local authority

Increase in vapes waste being targeted by local authority

Increase in mountain rescues sparks safety warning plea to hikers

Increase in mountain rescues sparks safety warning plea to hikers

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