Aberdeen University student raises more than £700 ahead of marathon challenge
An Aberdeen student has raised more than £700 for a stroke charity close to his heart.
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North-east community larder thanks public for donations
Volunteers at a north-east community larder have thanked the public for their generosity over the Covid-19 pandemic.
North-east woman launches second business despite battle with muscle-wasting disease
A north-east entrepreneur has opened her second business despite living with a muscle-wasting disease.
North-east couple complete mammoth charity challenge for Charlie House
A north-east couple has completed a walking challenge to raise funds for a charity which supports their grandson.
Aberdeen mum gears for up another charity challenge
An Aberdeen mum is preparing for another gruelling challenge to raise cash for the charity that helped her young cousin.
North-east volunteer recognised for commitment to improving water safety
A north-east volunteer has been recognised for his hard work and commitment to educating the community in drowning prevention and water safety.
Aberdeen Brownies dance their way to fundraising success
A group of Aberdeen Brownies have successfully danced their way through a challenge to raise £1,750 for a leading charity.
Fundraising bid to help Aberdeen youngster’s battle with rare blood cancer
The family of a young Aberdeen girl battling a rare blood cancer have launched a fundraiser to help with her recovery.
Aberdeen blood stem cell donor encourages others to register to save lives
A man is encouraging people across the north-east to sign up to become blood stem cell donors.
Nurses at Aberdeen hospital gifted laptops by cancer charity
Nurses at an Aberdeen children's hospital have received a donation of laptops from a cancer charity.
Aberdeen grandad makes Granite City photo quiz book to help keep family entertained during lockdown
Titled 'A Grey Aberdonian's Not So Grey Aberdeen', the book contains colourful and eye-catching images of the city and poses the question to readers "where was this picture taken from?".
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.
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.