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Sixth time lucky for Banff Links

Sixth time lucky for Banff Links

THE beach at Banff Links has secured the coveted Rural Seaside Award Flag from Keep Scotland Beautiful for the sixth successive year, while nearby Sandend…


Team shows off its pulling power

Team shows off its pulling power

THE village’s tug o’ war team brought the biggest cheer of the day at Cornhill Highland Games on Saturday when they pulled off a surprise victory in their…


Fierce opposition to harbour plans

Fierce opposition to harbour plans

? COUNCILLORS were last week shown the exact location and height of a proposed building at Portsoy Harbour which has met with intense opposition. A…


Shock at ‘worrying mess’ at pavilion

Shock at ‘worrying mess’ at pavilion

A BANFF resident said this week she was shocked and disgusted by broken glass and litter left at a well-known hangout spot for youngsters. The woman,…


Don’t buy house if you want to alter it, says councillor

Don’t buy house if you want to alter it, says councillor

PEOPLE who are thinking of moving into conservation area should not buy a property if they think they are going to want to change it, a councillor has…


Craig fights for Fyvie spot

Craig fights for Fyvie spot

A PORTSOY musician has beaten a deluge of entries to compete for a place in this summer’s biggest summer party, Fyvie Live 2012 in aid of North-east cancer…


Suspicious fire in Banff

Suspicious fire in Banff

POLICE are keen to interview two males seen running off around the time a car was deliberately set a blaze in Banff. The grey Audi A6 Avant was badly…


Blood sports fears in Banffshire

Blood sports fears in Banffshire

VIOLENT criminals’ blood lust for a cruel animal sport could be drawing them to Banffshire, it has been claimed.


Dougie Donnelly to play part in Banff pro am

Dougie Donnelly to play part in Banff pro am

SPORTS TV personality Dougie Donnelly has been confirmed as special guest speaker at Duff House Royal Golf Club’s Pro Am tournament.


Festival steps up with something for everyone

Festival steps up with something for everyone

"A BIG step up" was how Coast Festival chairman Bryan Angus described this year’s event, which basked in glorious sunshine at the weekend.


Gamrie hero rescued Taliban-hit tank and crew

Gamrie hero rescued Taliban-hit tank and crew

A GAMRIE soldier who twice risked his life to save others in his first tour of duty in Afghanistan has received a commendation for distinguished service.


Horse-drawn bus in crash

Horse-drawn bus in crash

100 YEARS AGO Banff accident – Yesterday afternoon an accident occurred on the Sandyhill Road.


Planners support harbour proposal

Planners support harbour proposal

IT IS a proposal which apparently does not have a single friend in Portsoy.


Rothiemay wind turbine bid blown away

Rothiemay wind turbine bid blown away

A FINAL bid to establish an 80-metre high wind turbine overlooking a Deveron Valley beauty spot has been rejected by the Scottish Government.


Talent matches the weather at the Third Haal

Talent matches the weather at the Third Haal

THE scorching weather over the weekend matched the hot musical talent on display at the third annual folk festival at Portsoy.


Whittet runs well for Keith in forest

Whittet runs well for Keith in forest

THE past few weeks has seen Keith & District runners take part in a number of local races, including the first of the season’s forest runs which was at…


Brodie Bros give Boyndie leader a hard race

Brodie Bros give Boyndie leader a hard race

THE Brodie brothers from Aberchirder took second and third place in the Prokart section in the second round of the 2012 Boyndie Drome Open Challenge.


Heavy men on way to games

Heavy men on way to games

TOP competitors will compete for more than £3,500 in prize money at the Cornhill Highland Games on Saturday...


Police warning over online auction fraudsters

Police warning over online auction fraudsters

A WARNING has been made by Grampian Police for people be alert to potential fraudsters when purchasing items from internet auction sites. A number…


Second teenager in court over bomb alert

Second teenager in court over bomb alert

A SECOND teenager has appeared in court in connection with a bomb alert in Banff. Samuel Howitt, of Holburn Place, Rosyth, appeared at Peterhead Sheriff…


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