North-east nature reserve sees increase in visitors
A north-east nature reserve saw an increase in visitors this year.
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Increased patrols in north-east community after reports of antisocial behaviour
Officers have been carrying out additional patrols in a north-east village following reports of antisocial behaviour involving youths.
Mearns POW camp: The lifelong bonds and ‘many ghosts’ of Northill
A prisoner of war camp sprung up near Laurencekirk during the Second World War. Many Italian POWs housed there formed friendships with locals – ties that remained strong long after the war was over. Gayle Ritchie explores some of the stories behind this forgotten camp in the Mearns.
Family’s quest to uncover the tragic war story of soldier who died in Aberdeen Blitz
It’s a story which highlights the poignant fashion in which so many families were torn apart during the Second World War.
Man killed in A92 crash named by police
The man killed in Saturday's A92 crash has been named by police.
Appeal after man, 53, dies in crash on A92
A 53-year-old man has died following a crash on the A92.
Road shut after lorry load collides with car on A92 near north-east village
Emergency services are in attendance after a lorry's load collided with a car on the A92.
Woman taken to hospital after north-east house fire
A woman was taken to hospital after a house fire in a north-east village.
Police launch investigation after items worth more than £10,000 stolen from north-east home
Police are appealing for information after goods - including jewellery worth more than £10,000 were stolen during a break-in.
£300,000 funding to be handed out to north-east’s coastal communities
Decisions will be made next week on how more than £300,000 of funding awarded to coastal communities in the north-east should be spent.
Sign up to join clean-up at Aberdeen beach
Members of the public are being encouraged to sign up for the Great British Beach Clean.
Blooming good places to explore in the north-east as wildflower trails are unveiled
New wildflower trails have been unveiled in Scotland – including two in the north-east.
North-east MSP launches beach clean initiative
An MSP has launched an initiative to clean up marine plastic in the north-east.
North-east travellers site gets go ahead
Councillors have approved controversial plans for a Traveller’s site in the north-east.
Action over north-east Travellers site put on hold
Enforcement action against an unauthorised Travellers site will be put on hold until two fresh planning applications have been determined.
Plans for north-east church revamp approved
Plans for the alteration of a north-east church have been approved by the local authority.
Unpaid work for Aberdeen man after lamp-post crash
An Aberdeen man has admitted careless driving after crashing into a lamp-post.
Aberdeen man crashed car after falling asleep at wheel
An Aberdeen man has admitted falling asleep at the wheel and crashing.
Calls for north-east residents to keep a lookout for grey squirrels
An animal protection organisation has called for the public to keep a lookout for grey squirrels after a number of sightings in two north-east towns.
North-east nature reserve reports rise in unattended fires
Scottish Natural Heritage has claimed an increase in fires being left unattended in a north-east nature reserve is a “recipe for disaster”.
North-east group’s bid to improve stunning coastal path
A group has launched a campaign to upgrade a coastal path to show off the great views between two north-east towns.
Offers over £535,000: Age of elegance recaptured in north-east home
When Gordon and Patricia Sleigh decided to move to a smaller home eight years ago, they instead fell in love with a beautiful period home at St Cyrus.
Outrage over plans to close two garden waste collection points in north-east
Proposals that could see the closure of garden waste collection points in two communities have been criticised.
Meeting female MSPs was ‘empowering’ experience says Aberdeen uni graduate
An Aberdeen graduate told how seeing politics in action helped inspire her during her studies.
North-east council raises awareness of Young Scot card
Young people in the north-east have been encouraged to make the most of a national entitlement card.
Proposals submitted to council for development of 125 houses in North-east
Planning permission is being sought to build 125 houses in the North-east.
North Esk Park critics say latest development in Travellers site saga ‘beggars belief’
Residents have reacted with fury after St Cyrus Travellers were given “renewed hope” they won’t be kicked out of their homes.
Pledge to work with Travellers kicked off North-east site by Government
Councillors have vowed to take a sympathetic approach to moving Travellers off a site in the North-east later this year.
Find gives fascinating glimpse of rarely-seen ocean creatures
A menagerie of rarely-seen fish have washed up on to a North-east shore.
North-east vet issues warning after dog eats poisoned bait ‘intentionally planted’ on path
A North-east vet has issued a warning to dog walkers after an animal ate poisoned bait "intentionally planted" on a popular path.