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Visitor levy legislation passes first stage at Holyrood

18 January 2024
Visitor levy legislation passes first stage at Holyrood

Visitor levy legislation passes first stage at Holyrood

18 January 2024

Legislation to give councils the power to introduce a levy to raise funding for local tourism facilities and services has passed its first vote.


Snow closures: Aberdeenshire's schools remain closed for a fourth day

18 January 2024
Snow closures: Aberdeenshire's schools remain closed for a fourth day

Snow closures: Aberdeenshire's schools remain closed for a fourth day

18 January 2024

Over 120 of schools in Aberdeenshire remain closed today as snow continues to affect the north-east, with the remaining few looking at later openings.


Met Office: Amber snow warning for the north with the weekend set to bring high winds

17 January 2024
Met Office: Amber snow warning for the north with the weekend set to bring high winds

Met Office: Amber snow warning for the north with the weekend set to bring high winds

17 January 2024

An Amber warning has been issued for northern parts of Scotland as winter hazards continue to dominate the weather.


Polling changes under consideration for several Aberdeenshire areas

17 January 2024
Polling changes under consideration for several Aberdeenshire areas

Polling changes under consideration for several Aberdeenshire areas

17 January 2024

Aberdeenshire Council is bringing forward some polling ward and polling place changes ahead of a general election.


Edel Harris OBE appointed as chair of Aberdeen Performing Arts

17 January 2024
Edel Harris OBE appointed as chair of Aberdeen Performing Arts

Edel Harris OBE appointed as chair of Aberdeen Performing Arts

17 January 2024

The former CEO of Mencap will take over the role later this year when Craig Pike steps down after 12 years in the role.


North-east shoppers see Co-op replace rewards scheme with exclusive member price cuts

17 January 2024
North-east shoppers see Co-op replace rewards scheme with exclusive member price cuts

North-east shoppers see Co-op replace rewards scheme with exclusive member price cuts

17 January 2024

The Co-op's loyalty scheme of 2p for every £1 spent on own brand products will be replaced with a range of member-exclusive prices and deals.


Run Garioch announces Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace as its 2024 programme sponsor

17 January 2024
Run Garioch announces Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace as its 2024 programme sponsor

Run Garioch announces Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace as its 2024 programme sponsor

17 January 2024

The Garioch Sports Centre event has become a must-do local event, attracting hundreds of participants to its junior, 5K, 10K and half-marathon races.


Snow closures: Nearly 60 Aberdeenshire schools remain closed

17 January 2024
Snow closures: Nearly 60 Aberdeenshire schools remain closed

Snow closures: Nearly 60 Aberdeenshire schools remain closed

17 January 2024

A total of 57 schools in the north-east are closed for a third day, with the others delaying opening times to allow for safe travel.


Initial designs unveiled for new multi-million pound Aberdeenshire museum

17 January 2024
Initial designs unveiled for new multi-million pound Aberdeenshire museum

Initial designs unveiled for new multi-million pound Aberdeenshire museum

17 January 2024

A new multi-million Aberdeenshire regional museum and Peterhead Library have been unveiled as part of the £20million Peterhead Cultural Project.


Appeal after Huntly car theft

16 January 2024
Appeal after Huntly car theft

Appeal after Huntly car theft

16 January 2024

Officers are also reminding people not to leave cars unattended with engines running to defrost after two opportunist thefts in the north-east.


North-east academics to co-lead £6.5m research investment into national land use transformation

16 January 2024
North-east academics to co-lead £6.5m research investment into national land use transformation

North-east academics to co-lead £6.5m research investment into national land use transformation

16 January 2024

The James Hutton Institute will co-lead the Hub project along with 34 other bodies including SRUC and Aberdeen University.


Ellon's Phil Anderson Financial Services welcomes new directors

16 January 2024
Ellon's Phil Anderson Financial Services welcomes new directors

Ellon's Phil Anderson Financial Services welcomes new directors

16 January 2024

Seasoned professionals, Peter Brown and Kevin Philip have been appointed as directors at the Aberdeenshire firm.


Aden Country Park cafe closes due to operating cost rise

16 January 2024
Aden Country Park cafe closes due to operating cost rise

Aden Country Park cafe closes due to operating cost rise

16 January 2024

The Buchan Development Partnership has announced it has taken “the difficult decision” to close the popular venue at Mintlaw.


Snow closures: Several Aberdeenshire schools affected for a second day

16 January 2024
Snow closures: Several Aberdeenshire schools affected for a second day

Snow closures: Several Aberdeenshire schools affected for a second day

16 January 2024

Around 20 schools in the north-east are closed for a second day, with the majority delaying opening times to allow for safe travel.


Frequent heavy snow showers to continue to push inland across the north-east

15 January 2024
Frequent heavy snow showers to continue to push inland across the north-east

Frequent heavy snow showers to continue to push inland across the north-east

15 January 2024

Throughout Wednesday and Thursday frequent snow showers will continue to push inland across parts of Scotland.


Time is running out to apply for Brave and Courage on the Catwalk

15 January 2024
Time is running out to apply for Brave and Courage on the Catwalk

Time is running out to apply for Brave and Courage on the Catwalk

15 January 2024

A former Brave model from Turriff has urged men across the north-east to apply for an unforgettable experience and make friends for life.


North-east based Churchill Homes appoints founder’s daughter as creative director

15 January 2024
North-east based Churchill Homes appoints founder’s daughter as creative director

North-east based Churchill Homes appoints founder’s daughter as creative director

15 January 2024

The appointment of Aimee Pirie, daughter of founder Gordon Pirie, to the newly created role of creative director marks a new chapter for the firm.


Demand on Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance continues to rise

15 January 2024
Demand on Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance continues to rise

Demand on Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance continues to rise

15 January 2024

The charity’s two helicopter air ambulances based at Perth and Aberdeen took to the air 718 times in response to serious illness and injury in 2023.


Watch: Grampian Supermatch rounds off ploughing season

15 January 2024
Watch: Grampian Supermatch rounds off ploughing season

Watch: Grampian Supermatch rounds off ploughing season

15 January 2024

Top north-east ploughers were welcomed to Blindmills, near Fyvie for the 2024 Grampian Supermatch finals.


Snow closures: Dozens of Aberdeenshire schools affected

15 January 2024
Snow closures: Dozens of Aberdeenshire schools affected

Snow closures: Dozens of Aberdeenshire schools affected

15 January 2024

Over 90 schools in the north-east are either closed or seeing issues around transport after overnight snow and icy conditions.


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