Free cashpoints ‘disappearing from deprived neighbourhoods’
Access to free cash machines is declining in some of the most deprived communities, experts have warned.
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Copper coins to remain in circulation as plans to safeguard cash outlined
Plans to safeguard the future of cash – from copper coins to larger banknotes – have been set out by the Government.
Nearly 1,700 ATMs became fee-charging between January and March, says Which?
Communities are being stripped of their free access to cash at an “alarming” rate, with more than 1,000 ATMs having been converted to charge fees in March alone, according to Which?
Drugs worth millions taken off north-east streets last year
The finds included ecstasy worth £1 million found in a flat in Aberdeen’s Rosemount on December 21 and £105,000 of amphetamine and heroin found at a property in rural Finzean on February 3.
ATM access must be legally protected, MPs told
Laws must be introduced across the UK to safeguard the public’s access to cash machines, MPs have been told.
£2,500 of cannabis seized by police in north-east town
Drugs worth around £2,500 has been seized by police in a north-east town.
Aberdeen group hopes to land share of CommunitEE Chest cash
An Aberdeen group which provides arts activities for adults with additional support needs is hoping to land its share of a £15,000 cash pot.
Aberdeen charity celebrates £90,000 cash boost
An Aberdeen charity has been awarded a £90,000 cash boost.
Cash boost for Aberdeen lifeboats
An Aberdeen lifeboat station has been given a £500 cash boost.
Police seize crack cocaine, heroin and cash in north-east raids
Police Scotland carried out 40 drug raids, seizing more than £7,000 in cash last month.
5 signs you’ve got bad financial habits – and what to do about them
Here's how to cure some common financial 'ailments'.
Aberdeen residents queue outside bank to be among first in UK to get hold of new £1 coin
Aberdeen residents have been among the first in the UK to get their hands on the new £1 coin as it enters circulation.
North-east schools to share £9 million cash injection
Nearly £9 million will be given to North-east school head teachers to help close the attainment gap.
Aberdeen gran could scarcely believe her luck after winning £500 then finding lost purse again
An Aberdeen pensioner is celebrating today after being visited TWICE by Lady Luck.
North-east man bought car after £30k was paid into his bank account by mistake
A North-east man is facing a potential jail sentence for keeping £30,000 mistakenly paid into his bank account, which he then used to buy a car.
Cash and antique coins stolen in North-east break-ins
Money and antique coins were stolen after two North-east homes were broken into.
Fake cash tendered in North-east shops
Fake Irish bank notes have been tendered in North-east shops.
Aberdeen woman denies theft of money from firm
A woman accused of stealing more than £3,000 from her employer told her boss she had used the cash to pay her bills, a court heard.
Police warning over fake cash circulating in Aberdeen
Police were today investigating after fake cash was discovered in Aberdeen.
Police seize drugs and cash in Aberdeen raids
POLICE have seized cannabis and cash in a number of drugs raids in Aberdeen.