GALLERY: Weekend visitors return to north-east castles’ gardens for first time in months
Delighted visitors made a long-awaited return to historic north-east sites at the weekend.
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North-east art exhibition moves online due to Covid-19 pandemic
A north-east art exhibition is taking place online due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
North-east council reveals eBook downloads doubled under lockdown
Aberdeenshire Council has revealed that the number of people downloading eBooks and audiobooks during the coronavirus lockdown was nearly double that of the same period last year.
Appeal after medication stolen from north-east pharmacy
Officers in the north-east are appealing for witnesses after a break-in at a pharmacy.
On The Beat: ‘Prevention crucial if we want to stop theft’
Acquisitive crime can have a long-lasting impact on the communities we serve, in particular the victims who are targeted.
North-east football club completes 24-hour run for charities
A football club has completed a 24-hour running challenge in aid of two north-east charities.
Appeal for north-east BPD sufferers to join online support group
Participants of an online mental health group are appealing for individuals suffering from borderline personality disorder (BPD) in the north-east to join.
North-east children’s charity announces second instalment of virtual event
A north-east children's charity has announced it will be running a second installment of one of its popular virtual events this month.
Volunteer tech ‘army’ helps to solve PPE predicament for social care charity
An ‘army’ of tech experts, formed in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, has stepped up to solve a pressing supply issue for an Aberdeen social care charity.
Police to carry out Operation Close Pass for cyclist safety in north-east
North-east road policing officers will be keeping an eye out for motorists who fail to give cyclists enough space over the next two months.
North-east castles to reopen gardens to public
Two north-east castles are set to reopen their grounds to the public tomorrow.
Popular north-east food hub relaunches
A popular local food hub has made its return thanks to the efforts of a north-east man with a passion for supporting local.
Aberdeen charity invites children to get involved in new art project
A north-east charity is encouraging youngsters to get involved in its new art project.
Aberdeen band’s new single gets American airplay
An Aberdeen band have released their latest single on streaming platforms today.
Popular Aberdeen farm park reopens to the public
A popular Aberdeen farm park has reopened after being forced to close due to the coronavirus outbreak.
North-east council asks residents to park considerately to help waste collection teams
Residents across Aberdeenshire are being encouraged to help out the council’s waste collection teams by parking considerately.
North-east salons set to reopen with additional safety measures
Beauticians and hairdressers are set to welcome customers for the first time in almost four months from next week.
North-east tourism sector to reopen after Sturgeon announcement
Museums, galleries and attractions are set to reopen next Wednesday - along with holiday accommodation, such as hotels.
Vehicle caught at almost 100mph in 60mph zone by north-east police
A motorist in the north-east has been charged after police detected a vehicle travelling at 98mph in a 60 zone.
Funding received to benefit north-east young musicians
A Scottish charity has received funding to launch taster sessions and workshops aimed at young people in the north-east.
Two men charged as police recover heroin, cannabis and cocaine in north-east town
More than £2,000 worth of drugs has been seized by officers in a north-east town.
North-east groups set to receive more than £500,000 from National Lottery Community Fund
More than £500,000 of National Lottery grants have been awarded to various projects and organisations across the north-east.
Number of women smoking in Aberdeen drops by almost half in just seven years
The number of women who smoke in Aberdeen has plummeted by almost 50% in just seven years, according to figures released by the Office of National Statistics.
North-east man recognised by Royals for commitment to teenage cancer fund
A north-east cancer survivor has been honoured by royals at the inaugural Teenage Cancer Trust Awards.
Scottish holidaymakers will be forced to quarantine on return from Spain
Holiday makers jetting off to Spain will be forced to quarantine on their return, according to the Scottish Government
Warning over falling boulders on north-east mountain
A north-east mountain rescue team has issued a warning over loose boulders.
FSB urges north-east businesses to apply for support before deadline
North-east businesses which may be entitled to grant support are being urged to apply before July 10.
North-east French teacher marks 21 years of classes with socially distanced party
A north-east language teacher is marking 21 years of her French classes with a socially distanced celebration.
North-east mum raises more than £1,000 with charity head shave
A north-east mum has raised more than £1,000 for two charities after her son shaved her head.
Stagecoach Bluebird reaches final of Scottish Transport Awards
Stagecoach Bluebird has made the final in two categories at the Scottish Transport Awards following their £3.5 million investment in 15 brand new vehicles for Service 35 in March 2019.