Appeal for more volunteers for north-east beach wheelchair project
An appeal has been launched to attract more volunteers to help people gain access to a popular north-east beach.
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Two adults and child airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary after being swept out to sea
The pair – understood to be surfers – had drifted out to sea on a board and a third person went into the North Sea to help them.
Three people taken to hospital after drifting out to sea off north-east coast
Three people have been taken to hospital after they drifted out to sea on a board off the north-east coast.
Emergency services called out to help surfer at north-east beach
A coastguard helicopter and city lifeboat crew have been called out to help a surfer in difficulty at a north-east beach. The emergency services were called to Balmedie beach this afternoon. A Coastguard spokeswoman said: “Aberdeen lifeboat and the Coastguard helicopter were called out to help a person in difficulty on a surfboard.”
North-east dog walker highlights beach litter problem
A north-east business owner is posting photographs of litter online to encourage people to help keep their local beach clean.
Donation will help north-east charity buy wheelchair allowing beach access
A charity has received a £1,000 boost to help it buy a new beach wheelchair.
Outrage after beach bunker used by north-east wheelchair group vandalised
A group that helps disabled people to explore a north-east beach has spoken of its disappointment after it was targeted by vandals.
Teenager caught with drugs at north-east beach car park
A teenager has been given unpaid work after selling cannabis to his friends to pay for his Ford Fiesta.
Body found at Balmedie Beach confirmed as missing man Alastair Done
Police have confirmed the body found at a north-east beach is that of a missing man.
Body found in search for missing Alastair, 25
A body has been found at a north-east beach following extensive searches for a missing man.
Police and speciality ambulance team attend incident at north-east beach
Police units and ambulance services have been called to a north-east beach.
Aberdeen artist to host exhibition at energy firm offices
An Aberdeen artist is to hold an exhibition of work at the headquarters of an energy firm.
Dad of missing man Alastair Done makes emotional plea for son to get in touch
The father of a missing man whose clothes were found on a north-east beach has made an emotional plea for his son to make one phone call.
Police continue search for missing man Alastair Done last seen at north-east beach
Police are continuing to search a missing man who was last seen at a north-east beach.
Police appeal for north-east drone pilot in search for missing man
Police Scotland is looking for a drone pilot who may have important footage of a missing man.
Police search for missing man Alastair Done last seen at north-east beach
Police are appealing for information to help trace a missing man.
Emergency crews called to fire at north-east beach
Firefighters were called to a north-east beach this morning.
Disgust over litter louts who are blighting Balmedie Beach
Residents and community leaders have hit out after a north-east beauty spot was blighted by litter.
Clean-up urged as gulls feast from north-east beauty spot bins
A north-east man has hit out at a local authority over lack of action regarding litter on a north-east beach.
Volunteers’ fundraising campaign aims to boost disabled access at north-east beach
A scheme that aims to make it easier for people with disabilities to explore the golden sands and shoreline at a north-east beach has been set up by a charity.
Plan for new bins to stop raids by gulls at popular Aberdeenshire beauty spot
A council could be set to introduce new bins in a bid to stop birds raiding rubbish at an North-east beauty spot.
North-east beach party sparks emergency after flares set off
Revellers at a North-east beach party sparked an emergency response at the weekend after setting off flares.
Evicted Travellers move to new site just yards away
A councillor has spoken of his frustration after Travellers were evicted from a country park - only to set up on another site just yards away.