North-east schoolgirl takes on 100-mile cycle challenge
A north-east schoolgirl is taking on a 100 mile cycling challenge - despite only learning how to ride her bike two weeks before.
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Aberdeen chip shop worker handed long service award
An Aberdeen man has been given a long service award after reaching 35 years with a popular chip shop.
Video: Competition success for girls at Aberdeen dance school
An Aberdeen dance school has celebrated the success of its youngsters after its competition team racked up more than 400 wins over lockdown.
Coast to coast fundraising tour for Aberdeen pair
Two Aberdeen men are taking on a 235-mike trek from coast to coast in Scotland to raise money for charity.
North-east athlete to attempt treadmill world record challenge for charity
A north-east ultra runner is hoping to set a new world record while raising funds for two charities.
Writer prepares for charity skydive in honour of north-east parents with dementia
A Balmedie-born woman is preparing to raise funds for Alzheimers research by leaping out of a plane at 10,000 feet – for the second time.
Teen karting star recruited as ambassador by ARCHIE Foundation
The 13-year-old knows more than most about the importance of the support provided by the charity foundation, as his cousin Struan spent time at Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital (RACH) while undergoing cancer treatment last year.
Aberdeen oil worker uses pedal power to raise cash for hospital charity
An offshore worker and ex-footballer has set himself the biggest challenge of his life to raise money for the north-east charity that helped look after his mum before she died from cancer.
North-east man postpones gruelling charity fundraiser until next year
A former soldier who planned to take on a gruelling physical challenge to celebrate his 40th birthday has postponed it due to Covid-19.
Aberdeen boy braves the shave in aid of cancer charity
A north-east boy has had his head shaved in aid of a cancer charity.
Family of north-east boy with terminal illness backs CHAS charity campaign
A north-east family has backed a campaign set up by a charity.
North-east cancer survivor to undertake 116-mile challenge for charity
A north-east cancer survivor is to undertake a gruelling challenge in aid of Friends of Anchor.
Mum organises dozens of donations for Aberdeen neonatal unit
An Aberdeen mum has helped gather dozens of much-needed items for the city's neonatal unit by organising a drop-off during lockdown.
North-east charities help ease lockdown blues with afternoon tea deliveries
Members of a north-east charity were treated to afternoon teas at the weekend courtesy of the All Dolled Up events team.
North-east long distance runner prepares for gruelling fitness challenge
A north-east long distance runner is to take on David Goggins 4 x 4 x 48 running challenge next month.
Hundreds of north-east Girl Guides tickled pink by flamingo-themed virtual camp
Hundreds of Girl Guides across the north-east were tickled pink by a massive madcap virtual camp at the end of last month – and their leaders are gearing up for another animal-themed sequel.
‘Bervie Banksy’ keeps community spirit soaring with painted stones hidden around north-east village
A north-east woman considered the “Bervie Banksy” has brought her local community together by hiding painted stones around the area for youngsters to find.
Aberdeen bar managers deliver goodie bags to loyal customers
The managers of two Aberdeen pubs gave 200 of their loyal customers a reason to smile when they delivered goodie bags to their doors.
Captain Tom inspires Aberdeen woman to raise cash for charity with garden challenge
A north-east woman has raised more than £500 for two charities by walking 45 laps of her garden.
Knitted hearts to connect north-east patients with their families
Three north-east organisations are calling on nifty knitters to help connect hospital patients with their families while visiting restrictions are in place.
North-east man to walk one million steps for NHS charity
A determined north-east man will walk one million steps over the course of several weeks to raise money for charity amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Aberdeen schoolboy’s 12 challenges will help raise cash for frontline NHS staff
A young boy is dying his hair blue and completing a number of unique goals to support NHS healthcare workers.
Online Doric learning pack for kids will also benefit NHS Grampian
A north-east graphic designer is keeping youngsters entertained during lockdown by providing Doric learning resources, with all proceeds going to NHS Grampian.
Aberdeen brothers run 100 miles to raise cash for dementia research
Two Aberdeen brothers are running hundreds of miles in aid of dementia research.
North-east football club completing virtual tour of stadiums
A north-east football club is completing a virtual trek of stadiums during lockdown to raise cash to buy vital PPE for key workers.
Aberdeen hair salon brushes off shutdown to show its support for NHS in style
An Aberdeen salon has paid tribute to the heroes of the NHS by printing rainbow artwork on its front window.
‘Sunshine Post’ to bring ray of happiness to Aberdeen hospital patients
An Aberdeen charity is calling for pen pals to sign up to write to patients in hospital.
Aberdeen restaurant donates hundreds of meals to NHS staff
Staff at an Aberdeen restaurant have produced and delivered hundreds of meals for inspirational NHS staff.
North-east community egg-static after appeal for help
A north-east couple has collected more than 200 Easter eggs to donate to care homes and sheltered housing in their area.
Aberdeen runners take on 10k daily challenge to raise money for the NHS
Four Aberdeen men are taking on a 30-day 10k challenge to raise money for NHS healthcare staff.