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Aberdeenshire based applications invited for Storm Babet support funding

Aberdeenshire based applications invited for Storm Babet support funding

Aberdeenshire based applications invited for Storm Babet support funding

Residents and businesses in Aberdeenshire whose properties were impacted and damaged by flooding during Storm Babet can now apply for financial aid.


Aberdeen based researchers test link between disease, bees and microplastics

Aberdeen based researchers test link between disease, bees and microplastics

Aberdeen based researchers test link between disease, bees and microplastics

The James Hutton Institute in Aberdeen is testing whether bees could be spreading diseases due to inadvertently picking up microplastics.


Peterhead to Beauly power line route changes unveiled

Peterhead to Beauly power line route changes unveiled

Peterhead to Beauly power line route changes unveiled

SSEN Transmission's proposed new 400kV overhead line between Beauly, Blackhillock, New Deer and Peterhead has seen several changes made to the route.


Major jobs boost for the north and north-east after community-led changes to £20bn electricity upgrades announced

Major jobs boost for the north and north-east after community-led changes to £20bn electricity upgrades announced

Major jobs boost for the north and north-east after community-led changes to £20bn electricity upgrades announced

SSEN will contribute to the development of 200 properties which following completion of the power projects, will support local housing requirements.


WATCH: Inshore fishing trial is extended for a year

WATCH: Inshore fishing trial is extended for a year

WATCH: Inshore fishing trial is extended for a year

A trial to research the economic opportunities and environmental impacts of electrofishing for razor clams has been extended for a further 12 months.


Booking system to be removed at the majority of Aberdeenshire household recycling centres

Booking system to be removed at the majority of Aberdeenshire household recycling centres

Booking system to be removed at the majority of Aberdeenshire household recycling centres

Cars will be able to visit all household recycling centres in Aberdeenshire except for Inverurie and Westhill without booking from Monday, January 8.


SSEN Transmission's Keith substation site move hailed as a "terrific victory for campaigners"

SSEN Transmission's Keith substation site move hailed as a "terrific victory for campaigners"

SSEN Transmission's Keith substation site move hailed as a "terrific victory for campaigners"

SSEN Transmission have confirmed that plans for a substation near Keith as part of a new power-line development have been revised.


Upgrade work sees closure of Macduff and Portsoy waste sites

Upgrade work sees closure of Macduff and Portsoy waste sites

Upgrade work sees closure of Macduff and Portsoy waste sites

Macduff houshold recycling centre will be closed for four days, with Portsoy closed for three for works to be completed.


Aberdeenshire Council hits carbon budget target for financial year

Aberdeenshire Council hits carbon budget target for financial year

Aberdeenshire Council hits carbon budget target for financial year

Aberdeenshire Council beat its decarbonisation target for the 2022/23 financial year by more than a thousand tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.


UK Government says Acorn Project near Peterhead ‘developing at pace’ following cluster selection

UK Government says Acorn Project near Peterhead ‘developing at pace’ following cluster selection

UK Government says Acorn Project near Peterhead ‘developing at pace’ following cluster selection

Storegga estimates around 21,000 jobs will be supported at peak of the project, which is partnered with Shell and North Sea Midstream Partners.


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