North-east libraries to host new business scheme
Two north-east libraries will support the first centres for a rural entrepreneurship scheme.
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Dad, beat it – there’s a new PC on these north-east streets
A north-east police officer who is retiring after almost three decades knows his old beat is in good hands – after his son joined the force.
Plans for 10 new properties near north-east town to be discussed
Councillors are being asked to reject proposals for 10 new properties near a north-east town.
Man in court over Aberdeen jewellery theft
An Edinburgh man has appeared in court charged in connection with the theft of jewellery worth more than £10,000 from a home in Aberdeen.
Man charged after more than £10,000 of jewellery stolen from Aberdeen home
A man has been charged after jewellery worth more than £10,000 was stolen in Aberdeen.
Man in hospital after plunges 30ft down hill near north-east village
A driver had a lucky escape after his car plunged 30ft down an embankment.
North-east minor injury unit to shut overnight after review
A north-east minor injury unit (MIU) will be closed overnight following a review.
Event examining north-east tourist attraction
An event is to be held at a tourist attraction examining the surrounding landscape.
North-east libraries to hand out free condoms
Free condoms will be offered to library users as part of a new pilot project to cut the number of unwanted pregnancies.
Warnings over ‘two-tier’ phone coverage in north-east
Just 44.6% of West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine towns and villages have 4G Coverage, compared to 100% in Aberdeen North and 96.1% in Aberdeen South
Can you help a charity put on a tea party for older people in the north east?
A tea party for the elderly is on the cards – but organisers are calling for volunteers to make it possible.
Canadian officials consider twinning their Banff with our Banff in bid to boost north-east tourism
Officials in a Canadian town have said they would give “careful consideration” to a formal twinning agreement with their north-east namesake.
Plans unveiled to twin north-east town with Canadian namesake
Ambitious plans have been unveiled to twin a north-east seaside town with its Canadian namesake.
Documentary shows ‘stand offs’ between north-east fishermen and environmentalists
A documentary charting the war between the last traditional net fishermen and environmentalists is being shown in Aberdeen.
Lifeboats launched to help kids on inflatables off north-east coast
North-east lifeboats were launched after two children were caught adrift on inflatables.
Artists wanted to design posters of north-east town’s famous outlaw
Budding artists are being tasked with drawing a portrait of an outlaw who was the last person to be executed in a north-east town.
Groups wanted to help with new north-east vinery project
A north-east council is looking for groups to get involved with a new regeneration project in a north-east town.
North-east church bids for netting barrier for birds
A north-east church has submitted plans to add bird netting to the listed structure.
Do you recognise this dog? He’s being looked after at a north-east police station
An appeal has been launched after a dog was found wandering the streets of a north-east town.
Booking opens for north-east summer camps
Stonehaven, Alford, Huntly, Turriff, Peterhead, Ellon and Banff will all host sports activities camps run by experienced coaches during the school holidays.
Aberdeen University project will help people settle into north-east communities
An Aberdeen university has been given a funding boost for a scheme to help integrate communities.
Police appeal for witnesses after car set on fire in north-east layby
Police are appealing for witnesses after a car was torched in north-east.
Fire crews tackle blaze on board fishing vessel featured on new TV show
Fire crews were called to a blaze on a boat just hours before it was due to appear on a TV show.
Suffragette map charts hot spots of activity in north-east
A new map has been launched to highlight areas of historic suffragette activities in the north-east.
Glaucoma awareness events to take place at north-east libraries
A series of talks to raise awareness of glaucoma are to take place at north-east libraries.
Missing north-east woman found safe and well
Police Scotland has thanked the public for its help after a north-east woman has been traced "safe and well".
Police release new image as concerns grow for missing north-east woman
Police have released an updated photo as concerns grow for a missing north-east woman.
Police launch appeal to find missing north-east woman Gillian White
Police have launched an appeal after a woman went missing in the north-east.
Police crack down on driving offences in north-east
Thirty-three people were given warnings in relation to speeding and other road traffic offences. Police said one person was charged with a speeding offence, six with lighting offences and five for not having a valid MOT.
Boost for north-east as figures show fall in disorder crimes
Crimes of disorder have dropped by nearly 13% in parts of the north-east, new statistics have shown.