Plans for approved for north-east boxing club’s new home
Councillors have approved plans for a north-east boxing club to move into a former storage unit.
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North-east sporting mentor’s ‘enthusiasm, care and positive influence’ will be missed
Tributes have been paid to a north-east sports mentor who died suddenly in his home.
Section of north-east pub to be demolished to make way for flats
Plans have been lodged to demolish part of a north-east pub and replace it with a block of flats.
Black Watch captain used MoD technology to try to prove he wasn’t driving at 110mph on A96
A captain of the Black Watch has been found guilty of speeding and racing another driver on the A96 – despite enlisting the help of Ministry of Defence technology to try to prove his innocence.
Emergency services called after crash on north-east road
Emergency services were called to a north-east road after a one-vehicle crash.
Restrictions to be introduced for resurfacing on north-east road
Overnight traffic restrictions will be in place on a major north-east road to allow resurfacing work to go ahead.
North-east road closed due to flooding
A north-east road has been closed this afternoon after being hit by flooding. Aberdeenshire Council has closed the B977 between Kintore and Hatton of Fintray. A council spokeswoman said: “We can confirm the road between Hatton of Fintray and Kintore has been closed. “It is not yet known when it will reopen.”
North-east headteacher praised by inspectors
Inspectors have praised a head teacher at a north-east school.
North-east road remains shut after river bursts its banks
The Met Office said two inches of rain fell in around 48 hours which is almost half of the average rainfall for November.
North-east roads shut as heavy rain causes river to burst its banks
A north-east road has closed due to flooding.
New north-east train station on track for opening
A new railway station in the north-east is beginning to take shape.
Man, 22, denies assault at north-east school
A man has denied assaulting someone at a north-east school.
New plans could see north-east boxing club move to purpose-built gym
Plans have been launched to help a north-east boxing club secure a new venue.
Call for action over speeding issue near school
VILLAGERS have called for action to improve safety at a problem junction next to a north-east school, which they say is endangering the lives of children.
North-east family visit schools to teach pupils essential lifesaving skills
A family aiming to teach children essential life-saving skills has already visited three schools.
A96 plan would mean north-east ‘farms fragmented’
Huge sections of “prime agricultural land” in the north-east will be affected by one of Transport Scotland’s proposed A96 dualling routes, said a campaign group.
Four due in court after alleged vehicle thefts in north-east
Three men and a woman have been arrested after a number of alleged vehicle thefts in the north-east.
Video: Timelapse footage shows new rail improvements between Aberdeen and Inverurie
This timelapse video shows the new double track laid down as part of upgrades on the rail line between Aberdeen and Inverurie.
North-east kids’ club ‘an extension of the family’ says parent
A north-east kids’ club is so good children are don't want to leave, one parent has told inspectors.
Car lands on roof after crash on north-east road
A car landed on its roof after a crash on a north-east road. Police Scotland were called to the B994 Kemnay to Kintore road at 7.05am today. A police spokeswoman said: “We have just arrived on scene. There is one car on its roof. “There is no one injured.”
North-east man jailed after using haulage firm to transport more than £500,000 of class A drugs
A north-east man has been jailed for more than five years for his role in transporting more than £500,000 worth of class A drugs through his haulage firm.
North-east road closed following two-car crash
A road is closed following a two-car crash in the north-east.
North-east town’s historic granite fountain to stay in use thanks to volunteers
A fountain in a north-east community is to stay in operation thanks to volunteers.
Woman treated by paramedics after one-car crash in north-east
A woman was treated by paramedics after a crash in the north-east.
New north-east train station could open next May
A new £14.5 million train station could open in May next year.
Crews called to dishwasher fire at north-east home
Firefighters were called to a north-east home after black smoke was seen coming from a dishwasher.
Police issue warning after vehicles stolen in north-east
Police have warned people to be vigilant following vehicle thefts across the north-east.
Bikes and trailers worth ‘high four-figure sum’ stolen in north-east
PC Nicola Lock said: “If any farmers or rural businesses are offered trailers for sale or have any information on the whereabouts of these trailers I would ask them to get in touch with police."
North-east man threatened to gut pregnant woman
Richard Ettles, 39, approached a bar owner who was unloading beer at a bar in Kintore with his partner – who was then seven months pregnant – with a knife.
Contractor appointed for new north-east train station
Network Rail has appointed a contractor to build the north-east’s newest train station.