Long-standing RNLI member closes chapter after five decades of volunteering
After nearly 50 years of keeping the Mearns coastline safe, a dedicated RNLI crew member is stepping down.
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North-east academy staff raise more than £2,000 in virtual Kiltwalk
North-east teaching staff have raised more than £2,000 for an Aberdeenshire secondary school by participating in the virtual Kiltwalk.
Call for public views on north-east local development plans
A north-east council is to launch a public consultation on its local development plan (LDP).
North-east schools announce partial closure for pupils
A number of north-east schools will be partially closed for pupils for the rest of the week.
19 north-east schools will be over capacity by 2024, say council
A total of 19 schools in Aberdeenshire will be over capacity in four years, figures released by the local authority reveal.
North-east school opens food bank
A north-east school has opened a food larder at its community campus.
National awards for north-east schools
Two Aberdeenshire schools have been recognised for their commitment to improving sporting opportunities.
Aberdeenshire pupils get chance to learn teaching
More than 100 secondary school pupils from Aberdeenshire have signed up to a new scheme that will see them gain work experience in schools.
North-east pupils are urged to show a little #love to inspirational teachers
“If you cried, she was there with a shoulder to cry on.”
Council fears 20 north-east schools may be over capacity in next five years
Around 20 schools in the north-east could be over capacity in the next five years according to a local authority.
North-east academy head teacher pays tribute to popular pupil Corey
The head teacher of a north-east academy has paid tribute to a "'popular"' pupil who died after falling ill.
Shock at sudden death of north-east boy, 15
Community leaders have spoken of their shock after the death of a 15-year-old boy in a north-east village.
North-east food manufacturer in final of UK food and drink awards
A north-east food manufacturer is among the finalists in the national Food and Drink Federation Awards.
New school transport operator chosen after North-east bus safety concerns
A new firm will take over the running of a controversial North-east school bus route after a local authority pulled the plug on the previous operator.
North-east youngsters give it their all at Rock Challenge
North-east youngsters showed off the results of months of hard work as they took to the stage.
More than 25% of North-east schools could be over capacity within four years
More than a quarter of North-east schools could be at or over capacity within the next four years.
Depute head gave Aberdeenshire senior pupils ‘sexual’ nicknames during leavers assembly
A deputy head teacher gave Aberdeenshire pupils lewd nicknames during a speech.
Work begins to knock down former North-east school
Work to demolish a former academy is progressing.
Councillor in call for climbing wall at North-east community campus
A Councillor is appealing to have a climbing wall built at a North-east academy.
North-east artisan centre could create new jobs and attract visitors
Plans for an artisan centre in the North-east could boost the economy by up to £10 million annually, it was claimed today.
Green space saved at old North-east school site
A sports organisation today welcomed news that playing fields in a town won’t be sold off to developers.
North-east school could be earmarked for demolition despite bids
A former academy could be earmarked for demolition despite a community bid to buy the building.
Work on North-east school completed by end of summer
Work to complete "snagging issues" at a new school is expected to be complete by the end of the summer.
£23m Mearns Academy over capacity
A North-east academy is over capacity less than two years after it opened.
Plans to breathe new life into former North-east academy site
A former North-east academy could be turned into business units in a bid to strengthen a town’s economy following the oil downturn.