Author - David Porter

Repair work sees Alford Medical Practice return to its premises from next week

From Tuesday, December 19 the practice will be able to offer care and services from the practice building.

Stagecoach announces free weekend bus travel in some parts of Aberdeenshire throughout January

Stagecoach announces free weekend bus travel in some parts of Aberdeenshire throughout January

First Bus and Stagecoach will offer selected free travel every weekend in January thanks to savings made from new bus gates in the city.

Building issues lead to a permanent closure of Potterton nursery setting

Building issues lead to a permanent closure of Potterton nursery setting

Parents using the Potterton Nursery will now need to use Balmedie School Nursery on a permanent basis.

Roadwork delays will see a further week of closure of main route into Inverurie

Roadwork delays will see a further week of closure of main route into Inverurie

The B9170 Inverurie to Oldmeldrum Road will see a further week of closures as work is completed on repairs.

Concerns raised as it get harder to access cash across the north-east

Concerns raised as it get harder to access cash across the north-east

The number of free to use cash machines has been falling across the area, as latest figures from LINK have revealed.

Accessing essential Aberdeenshire Council services across the festive fortnight

Accessing essential Aberdeenshire Council services across the festive fortnight

The opening arrangements for Aberdeenshire Council over the festive fortnight have been confirmed, with essential services continuing throughout.

6 fun and festive events taking place in Aberdeenshire

6 fun and festive events taking place in Aberdeenshire

With Christmas fast approaching there is still plenty of fun to be had in the north-east this weekend before Santa arrives.

Rockfall closes popular Banffshire walking route between Crovie and Gardenstown

Rockfall closes popular Banffshire walking route between Crovie and Gardenstown

The Sneuk path between Crovie and Gardenstown has been closed due to significant rock fall and the potential for further falls and risk of injury.

Santa flys into Turriff thanks to Morayvia's Jet Provost

Santa flys into Turriff thanks to Morayvia's Jet Provost

Rudolph and the reindeer are getting a night off as Santa is arriving by jet plane on a pre-Christmas tour of Turriff.

North-east tractors take to the roads for festive fundraisers

North-east tractors take to the roads for festive fundraisers

Tractors are set to head out from Inverurie, Rothienorman, Huntly and Turriff on fundraising road runs.

Warning after British Telecom site copper theft in Aberdeenshire

Warning after British Telecom site copper theft in Aberdeenshire

The BT Open reach site on Badentoy Avenue, Portlethen was targeted by a gang and a trailer with copper cabling removed.

Aberdeenshire's Sir Arthur Grant Centre opens for bookings

Aberdeenshire's Sir Arthur Grant Centre opens for bookings

A residential centre in central Aberdeenshire is more than halfway through a major refurbishment, with booking now open from April 2024.

Commemorative crystal marks Home Start Garioch volunteers efforts

Commemorative crystal marks Home Start Garioch volunteers efforts

Volunteers have received a specially engraved miniature crystal award commemorating their recent King's Award for Voluntary Services.

Farming: Annual Scottish farm business survey seeks your input

Farming: Annual Scottish farm business survey seeks your input

Farmers across the country are being asked to contribute to an annual survey which provides an in-depth focus on the state of agriculture in Scotland.

Gordon MP says consumers can have confidence in Scottish eggs and poultry

Gordon MP says consumers can have confidence in Scottish eggs and poultry

Food Standards Scotland have issued warnings regarding the rise in food-borne salmonella linked to imports from Poland of eggs and poultry.

Ellon Academy host special tie auction in memory of former teacher Deryck Renton

Ellon Academy host special tie auction in memory of former teacher Deryck Renton

The school is honouring his memory by auctioning his vast tie collection to raise money for Cancer Research at his request.

Levelling Up project wants your thoughts on learning at Macduff Marine Aquarium

Levelling Up project wants your thoughts on learning at Macduff Marine Aquarium

The latest survey is around learning at the aquarium and seeks feedback from community groups, young people in education and teaching staff.

Huntly McDonald's plan to go before councillors

Huntly McDonald's plan to go before councillors

Proposals for the new Linnorie business park at Huntly will be heard by members of the Marr area committee next week.

Turriff crowns its Citizen of the Year

Turriff crowns its Citizen of the Year