Aberdeen woman celebrates scholarship success
An Aberdeen woman is celebrating winning a scholarship as part of a nature competition.
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Residents tell of shock after lightning strikes hit north-east
“I’ve seen and heard thunder many times, but never anything that loud or that bright – it felt like it was right over my bed.”
Housing proposal dismissed
Plans that would have shrunk a playpark have been thrown out.
Call for action over speeding issue near school
VILLAGERS have called for action to improve safety at a problem junction next to a north-east school, which they say is endangering the lives of children.
Cuts in cutting to stay
A NORTH-EAST council has ruled out reversing grass-cutting reductions amid fears financial pressures could get even tougher.
Dons trust still looking to build after award
The new facilities at Kingsford can help the Aberdeen FC Community Trust (AFCCT) go from strength to strength, according to operations manager Steven Sweeney.
Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour announces judging line-up at Aberdeen show
The judging line-up for The Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour, which is set for Aberdeen's P&J Live, has been announced.
Second chance for Inverurie Locos
Inverurie Locos boss Neil Cooper is hoping to guide them into the second round of the Scottish Cup for the first time since the 2015-16 season.
Men spoken to by police
Extra patrols have been organised by police after three women were approached by men while walking alone in a north-east village.
Youngsters take trip to Aberdeen oil conference to learn about industry
A record number of secondary school pupils from across the north-east visited the SPE Offshore Europe event.
Study looks into birds at wind farm off Aberdeen coast
A two-year study to monitor how effectively birds can avoid wind turbines will start off the coast of Aberdeen next week.
Council claims under-threat Aberdeen bus service has been saved
An under-threat bus service has been saved, Aberdeen City Council has claimed.
Charity opens door on community fridge plan in Aberdeen
A new food service has been launched in Aberdeen city centre to help those in need.
PM visits north-east to reveal £51.4m funding boost
The Prime Minister visited a farm in the north-east on a trip to Scotland to announce extra funding to be made available for farmers.
Peterhead new boy hoping move is win-win
Peterhead’s David Ferguson hopes the club can provide him with a springboard to return to full-time football.
Community pays tribute as Aberdeen man charged after wife’s death
Tributes have been paid to a city school worker described as a “much loved” member of staff following her sudden death.
North-east music festival to celebrate 10th anniversary
The organisers of an annual north-east music festival will be celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.
Disabled Aberdeen pensioner hits out at ‘shocking’ RAC wait
A disabled Aberdeen pensioner has hit out after he was left waiting more than three hours at night on a busy roadside for breakdown cover.
Garden party in the sun marks opening of community space in Aberdeen
Residents from a sheltered housing complex in Aberdeen have celebrated the opening of their new community space.
North-east lifesavers thank supporters for raising £1,000 at buttery morning
A lifesaving charity based in the north-east has received a cash boost following a fundraising event.
Aberdeen hydrogen festival to help explore low-carbon technologies
A new hydrogen festival will take place in Aberdeen as part of a drive to explore low-carbon technologies.
Fund set to pay for grass cutting
The grass will finally be cut in three prominent parts of a north-east town following a local authority’s controversial decision to strip back the service in public places.
Park gets revamp
The playground at a north-east school has undergone a £1,230 revamp so youngsters can use what was previously an overgrown space.
Big Lunch organised for elderly
Volunteers in a north-east village have joined forces with local groups to put on a free lunch to help tackle rural loneliness.
Deckhand accolade
A FORMER Scottish Maritime Academy pupil has been named trainee deckhand of the year.
Volunteers creating new train platform
A LONG-TERM plan to renovate part of a historic north-east railway line is proceeding full steam ahead with the installation of a new platform.
£1,200 per month: Family life in stylish north-east villa
Sumptuous and stylish, this spacious property is set within a quiet residential area in Stonehaven.
Appeal for funding
An LGBT+ charity has made an appeal for funds to ensure it can continue its work in Grampian.
Delays in rape reports
About 75% of all rape reports in the city are raised with police more than three weeks after the alleged incident – risking vital evidence being lost.
Harbour’s safety secured
A HARBOUR now has 24/7 patrols after the council appointed weekend watch staff.