North-east railway restoration to move ahead after fundraising target met
A north-east group has reached its fundraising target to carry out repairs at a popular attraction.
Alford
Museum plans for new exhibition space approved
A north-east museum will be able to drive forward its plans for a new outdoor exhibition after the proposals were approved.
John Swinney: Vaccine given to 99% of older care home residents
Almost all older care home residents in Scotland have received their first dose of coronavirus vaccine, says the Scottish Government.
New research unveils hidden features of north-east landmark which inspired castle in Disney’s Cinderella
The lost walls and fortifications of a north-east fairytale castle have been revealed in a new project carried out by the National Trust for Scotland.
North-east residents forced to take 40-mile trip on ‘treacherous’ roads for jabs after vaccine centre shuts
Vulnerable residents in a rural Aberdeenshire community will be faced with 40-mile journeys on “treacherous” wintry roads next week in order to get their jabs after plans to host a vaccination centre in Alford were scrapped.
Elgin and Aberdeen mass vaccination centres to open seven days a week
The Elgin and Aberdeen mass vaccination centres will be opened for seven days a week in the coming weeks.
Grampian Transport Museum curator to step down from role after 38 years
The curator of a popular north-east museum is stepping down from his role after spending most of his career working at the tourist attraction.
Schoolboy who lost his sight praised in Holyrood for raising thousands to help others
A schoolboy who lost his sight aged just nine has been commended in parliament for his efforts to help others.
‘Local hero’ schoolboy who lost sight after brain tumour surgery awarded prestigious Scouts award
An inspiring schoolboy who lost his sight after undergoing surgery to remove a brain tumour has received one of the highest Scout awards.
North-east woman secures place in prestigious dance company
A talented young dancer from the north-east has won a place in a prestigious dance company.
North-east railway restoration project on track with crowdfunder bid
Volunteers are moving full steam ahead with their plans to relaunch a popular north-east railway attraction.
Former north-east nursery goes on the market
A former children’s day nursery in the north-east has been put up for sale.
North-east museum launches crowdfunding bid for new outdoor space
A popular north-east museum has launched a crowdfunding bid so they can create an outdoor area for exhibitions.
North-east supermarket reopens after deep clean
A north-east supermarket has reopened this afternoon following a precautionary deep-clean.
Police charge three 12-year-olds with vandalism after roof in north-east town damaged
Police have urged parents and guardians to talk to their children about social awareness after a group of 12-year-olds were charged with vandalism in an Aberdeenshire town.
Former oil worker plans to radically expand bacon business thanks to £27,000 crowdfunding success
Mark Reynolds, who owns the Piggery-Smokery, based in the Alford area, launched the campaign last month and smashed its target of £22,500.
Offers over £345,000: Labour of love as bungalow is transformed
Times have been tough for everyone in recent months, and we’ve been forced to come up with different means of keeping ourselves occupied.
Financial boost for north-east museum to help during pandemic
A north-east heritage group has been awarded more than £50,000 in government funding.
Woman taken to hospital following water rescue at Tillyfourie Quarry
A woman has been taken to hospital after emergency services were sent to deal with a water rescue at Tillyfourie Quarry.
Vandals cause £10,000 damage to property in north-east village
Vandals have caused £10,000 of damage to a rural Donside property.
One hurt and car on its side after three-vehicle crash in north-east town, say police
The main street in Alford has been reopened following a three-vehicle crash that reportedly left one man injured.
TSB confirm plans for special advisor to help north-east residents set to lose their local branch
Politicians have urged TSB to ensure their customers have face-to-face access to staff - warning they should not move from "bricks to clicks" entirely.
Police search for culprits after latest in spate of hay bale fire-raising incidents
Bales of hay have been set alight beside an Aberdeenshire road, in the third such incident in just nine days.
North-east transport museum planning for the future with autumn event
A north-east transport museum is planning for the future as it gears up to host a Museum Muster.
North-east film club to go ahead with Covid-19 measures
A north-east film club preparing for its new season will be taking Covid-19 safety measures.
Police hunt for fire-raisers after straw bales destroyed in Donside
More than 20 straw bales have been destroyed in two deliberate fires.
Aberdeenshire residents invited to community film night
An Aberdeenshire film club is to host its first screening of this season.
Two men charged in relation to thefts from north-east caravan park
Two men have been arrested and charged in relation to alleged thefts from a north-east caravan park.
Work starts on new north-east household recycling centre
Work has begun on a new household recycling centre in the north-east.
‘Kinky Cottage’ murder: Orgies and love triangle in tale of north-east millionaire’s death
In the third part of our crimes of the past century series, Danny McKay speaks to forensic expert Dave Barclay about advances in investigation techniques which were not available in the 1960s when the murder of a millionaire shocked the north-east.