Flood protection schemes for north-east towns backed
Combined, the two flood protection schemes are expected to cost around £15.5 million
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£11 million plans to fight flooding threat in north-east town
An ambitious £11 million scheme has been designed to protect a north-east town from flooding.
Consultation over north-east train station accessibility improvements to be carried out
A consultation event looking at potential improvements to a north-east train station takes place next week.
Appeal launched after north-east pharmacy vandalised
An appeal has been launched after a north-east pharmacy was vandalised.
Public invited to drop-in event to discuss north-east town flood risk
Residents are being invited to attend a drop-in information session to discuss flood risk within a north-east community.
North-east lecturer to tackle 340-mile ultramarathon to raise cash for charity
A north-east lecturer will embark on a 340-mile trek to help rebuild war-torn areas of Iraq this weekend.
Alcoholic admits pushing and trying to kick man in north-east town
An alcoholic pushed over and tried to kick a man who was on his way to a GP appointment
Fire crews called to combine harvester blaze in north-east field
Emergency crews were called out after a combine harvester caught fire in a north-east field this afternoon.
Disruption for north-east train passengers due to signalling fault
Passengers travelling by train to Aberdeen are experiencing cancellations due to a signalling fault. Serveral trains on the Inverness to Aberdeen line have been scrapped, resulting in delays for passengers at Huntly, Insch, Inverurie and Dyce. Earlier trains from Inverurie were also cancelled. The issue has been reported to the train operator ScotRail.
Unpaid work for thief that used hammer to smash into north-east shop
A thief who used a hammer to smash his way into a north-east shop and steal alcohol has been told to do 280 hours of unpaid work and given a curfew.
Multi-million-pound masterplan to rebuild north-east nurseries gets under way
A construction programme is under way at schools across the north-east which will see new nurseries built to meet ambitious childcare targets.
North-east pals’ early cancer diagnosis message
A north-east woman has taken part in a campaign highlighting the role that early diagnosis can have on improving the chances of surviving cancer.
Offers over £225,000: A north-east home fit for a growing family
Tucked away in the peaceful village of Old Rayne near Insch, sits a picturesque cottage, surrounded by greenery, with plants that climb and drape across its stone walls.
North-east shop worker ordered to repay cash stolen from safe
A north-east shop worker stole £170 from a safe in the manager’s office to fund “substances”.
Man due in court after two cars allegedly stolen in north-east
An Aberdeen man is due to appear in court today after two cars were allegedly stolen in the north-east.
North-east climate change discussion
Members of a north-east society will meet next week to discuss what can be done about climate change.
Man arrested after assault in north-east town
A man has been arrested following an assault in a north-east town.
North-east residents to look at storm relief options
A volunteer group set up to help people in an emergency has welcomed a public consultation to alleviate flooding in their community.
North-east public to have say in fighting back against floods
The public is to have a say over plans to stop a repeat of devastating floods that wrecked north-east communities.
Offers over £320,000: North-east self-build was ideal love match
It is often said that home is where the heart is, and the saying could not ring more true for the Strachan family.
Police warning over icy road conditions in north-east
Police have warned drivers of icy road conditions in the north-east.
North-east nursery is rated as ‘excellent’
Staff at a north-east nursery put children’s wellbeing at the centre of their work, inspectors said.
Four properties that could be your new home in the north-east from £105,000
Every week we feature a selection of our favourite properties on the market in the north-east.
Offers over £325,000: North-east home to invite others or enjoy the peace and quiet
Ronnie Lees and his cheeky cockapoo Chester are well-known around the village of Old Rayne near Insch.
North-east pupils go purple to raise funds for cancer support charity
A north-east school has raised nearly £600 for a cancer support charity.
North-east school extension plans approved
Plans to extend a north-east primary school have been approved.
North-east museum’s 20th year celebration exhibition
A north-east museum is celebrating its 20th year – with an exhibition of how much has changed.
North-east train station given £25,000 to boost accessibility
A campaigner has welcomed funding given to a north-east train station to improve accessibility.
Road reopens after fallen tree blocks north-east route
A north-east road was blocked in both directions today by a fallen tree. The B9002 between Insch and Kennethmont was closed for over an hour as road workers from Aberdeenshire Council attempted to clear the tree. However, the road is now open. A police spokeswoman said: “The road was reopened at 4.50pm.”
North-east Super Squirrel Billy stars in BBC show
A little orphaned squirrel has branched out into the world of television after being forced to leave his nest.