Plans for new Coastguard base approved by north-east council
North-east coastguard teams will soon have a new base after plans for a regional response unit were approved by council planners.
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North-east group launch bid to takeover former outdoor swimming pool
A formal bid to take on the ownership of a former north-east swimming pool has been launched.
No suspicious circumstances after body of missing man found at north-east cliffs
Police have confirmed a body found yesterday is that of a missing north-east man.
Family of missing north-east man contacted after body found near cliffs
A body has been found near cliffs on the north-east coast.
Police appeal for dashcam footage in search for missing north-east man William Hay
A missing north-east man was spotted on CCTV shortly after being dropped off by a taxi.
Dashcam appeal after CCTV shows missing man possibly walking out of north-east town
A missing north-east man was spotted on CCTV shortly after being dropped off by a taxi.
Police searching north-east road for man who vanished after crash
Police are searching a north-east road in a bid to trace a missing man last seen more than a week ago.
Searches continue for missing north-east man William Hay
Officers in the north-east are growing increasingly concerned for the wellbeing of missing man William Hay.
Two men winched to safety after North Sea rescue drama
Two men have been winched to safety in a North Sea rescue drama.
Explore maritime myths at north-east aquarium’s after dark event
A north-east aquarium is opening its doors after dark for an event looking at mythical sea creatures.
Boys, 10 and 11, charged after north-east community centre vandalised
Two young boys have been charged in connection with vandalism at a north-east community centre.
Inspectors praise for staff at north-east care home
Staff engage warmly with residents at a north-east care home, inspectors have said.
Student dives in with plan for historic north-east pool
A student was inspired by her brother to come up with new designs for a beloved north-east pool.
Crews called to fire on boat at north-east harbour
Fire crews and a coastguard rescue team were called to tackle a boat blaze at a north-east harbour today.
Video: Daring bike stunts performed at former north-east pool
A disused former tourist hotspot has become the backdrop for daring bike stunts captured on film.
Fishermen rescued after becoming stranded in north-east
A group of fishermen have been rescued after becoming stranded on rocks in the north-east.
North-east lifeboat launched to tow boat to shore
A north-east lifeboat was launched to assist a broken down vessel.
Petition calls for safety fences at north-east schools after P1 pupils get out of playground during break
A petition has been launched attracting 261 signatures calling for safety fences to be installed at all Aberdeenshire primary schools following the incident.
North-east aquarium to celebrate salmon
A north-east aquarium is to play host to two events to celebrate one of Scotland’s most iconic fish.
Bid to convert fire-hit north-east bowling alley
A fire-damaged bowling alley in Macduff could be given a new lease of life as a business premises, industrial unit or a storage facility.
North-east skipper all at sea with celebrity crew on new Trawlermen series
Macduff fisherman Alan Watt had Boyzone star Shane Lynch, celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson and former England rugby player Ben Cohen onboard the Banff-registered Genesis for a 10-day trip.
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.
How social media reacted to the first episode of Trawlermen: Celebs at Sea
A new Channel 5 series featuring a north-east fishing vessel has been praised by viewers on social media.
25 firefighters tackle boat blaze at north-east harbour
Fire crews and a coastguard rescue team have been called to tackle a boat blaze at a north-east harbour.
Harbour’s safety secured
A HARBOUR now has 24/7 patrols after the council appointed weekend watch staff.
Clampdown on illegal waste could save north-east council £500,000
A clampdown on illegal rubbish disposal could be launched in the north-east – and some residents would need permits.
New site for north-east doctor surgery
A newly expanded north-east doctor surgery is to open its doors next week.
Increased cover will boost safety at north-east harbour
Nightwatch hours at a north-east harbour have been extended.
Hope of training boost at new north-east seafood centre
It is hoped hundreds of additional training places could be created if a centre of excellence for seafood is created in a north-east town.
Man, 67, dies after North Sea rescue
A man has died in hospital after being rescued off the north-east coast.