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Fishing grounds ban plans consultation provokes deluge of responses

Fishing grounds ban plans consultation provokes deluge of responses

Fishing grounds ban plans consultation provokes deluge of responses

28 December 2024

The Scottish Government has been urged to “get it right” over controversial proposed new fisheries regulations.


‘Brave’ men urged to apply for unforgettable experience to support charity

‘Brave’ men urged to apply for unforgettable experience to support charity

‘Brave’ men urged to apply for unforgettable experience to support charity

27 December 2024

Men who have been through a cancer diagnosis are being urged to be bold in 2025 – by applying to take part in charity fashion show Brave.


MSP reflects on year of challenges and triumphs as 2025 dawns

MSP reflects on year of challenges and triumphs as 2025 dawns

MSP reflects on year of challenges and triumphs as 2025 dawns

26 December 2024

It has been a busy yet rewarding year for a local MSP as the challenges of 2025 await.


Goalkeeper who lost both legs after car crash ready to enjoy Christmas at home with family

Goalkeeper who lost both legs after car crash ready to enjoy Christmas at home with family

Goalkeeper who lost both legs after car crash ready to enjoy Christmas at home with family

24 December 2024

A teenager who lost both legs in a car crash is set to enjoy Christmas at home with his family after a remarkable recovery.


Local authority developing a community wealth building strategy

Local authority developing a community wealth building strategy

Local authority developing a community wealth building strategy

23 December 2024

Aberdeenshire Council is developing a new strategy to safeguard the local economy and make it more sustainable for the benefit of its communities.


Concerns raised over ambulance waiting times for most critically ill patients

Concerns raised over ambulance waiting times for most critically ill patients

Concerns raised over ambulance waiting times for most critically ill patients

23 December 2024

The most critically ill patients in a town are waiting more than three times as long for ambulances than those in other parts of the region.


Santa Claus makes special visit at Reindeer Parade

Santa Claus makes special visit at Reindeer Parade

Santa Claus makes special visit at Reindeer Parade

23 December 2024

Santa braved the windy weather in Banff on Sunday to feature in The Spotty Bag Shop Reindeer Parade.


POLITICS: Digital Voice system could bring new year headaches to many rural households

POLITICS: Digital Voice system could bring new year headaches to many rural households

POLITICS: Digital Voice system could bring new year headaches to many rural households

23 December 2024

Digital connectivity could cause headaches for rural households in the new year, says Aberdeenshire North and Moray East MP Seamus Logan.


Towns will retain their free parking spaces

Towns will retain their free parking spaces

Towns will retain their free parking spaces

22 December 2024

Council-owned car parks in Banff and Fraserburgh are to keep their free spaces due to concerns charging for them would harm the town centres.


Santa set to swap sleigh for a tractor for festive charity run

Santa set to swap sleigh for a tractor for festive charity run

Santa set to swap sleigh for a tractor for festive charity run

22 December 2024

A charity tractor run is to see Santa leave the sleigh at home and adopt a more agricultural way of getting around.


Bikes scheme set to bring festive joy to north-east needy kids

Bikes scheme set to bring festive joy to north-east needy kids

Bikes scheme set to bring festive joy to north-east needy kids

21 December 2024

Hundreds of needy kids across the north-east will be getting a pedal-powered festive boost thanks to a charity initiative


‘I knew how very lucky I was to be alive’ - Man grateful for emergency services assistance after dramatic sea rescue

‘I knew how very lucky I was to be alive’ - Man grateful for emergency services assistance after dramatic sea rescue

‘I knew how very lucky I was to be alive’ - Man grateful for emergency services assistance after dramatic sea rescue

20 December 2024

A man who was rescued from the sea by a lifeboat, Coastguard teams and helicopter has said he was close to death.


Local authority leader reflects on past year

Local authority leader reflects on past year

Local authority leader reflects on past year

19 December 2024

Aberdeenshire Council leader Councillor Gillian Owen has reflected on the past 12 months in her end of year message.


Warning after rise in rechargeable battery fires

Warning after rise in rechargeable battery fires

Warning after rise in rechargeable battery fires

19 December 2024

House fires involving rechargeable electrical devices such as vapes, laptops and e-bikes are on the increase.


Engineering firm raises £155k for children’s charity

Engineering firm raises £155k for children’s charity

Engineering firm raises £155k for children’s charity

18 December 2024

An engineering company has raised £155,000 in a five-year partnership with a children’s charity.


Offshore company appoint Middle East and North Africa regional manager as part of expansion

Offshore company appoint Middle East and North Africa regional manager as part of expansion

Offshore company appoint Middle East and North Africa regional manager as part of expansion

18 December 2024

Motive Offshore Group has announced the appointment of a Middle East and North Africa regional manager.


Lifeboat and Coastguard rescue person from sea

Lifeboat and Coastguard rescue person from sea

Lifeboat and Coastguard rescue person from sea

17 December 2024

A person has been rescued from the sea off the coast of Macduff.


Donations to schools will help families over festive season

Donations to schools will help families over festive season

Donations to schools will help families over festive season

17 December 2024

Two businesses have donated to schools to help families in need this Christmas.


Tractor run organiser is awarded Doddie Weir foundation champion award

Tractor run organiser is awarded Doddie Weir foundation champion award

Tractor run organiser is awarded Doddie Weir foundation champion award

16 December 2024

A fundraiser has been recognised for her immense efforts at the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation Anniversary Dinner.


Back ‘struggling’ beef industry, MSP urges Holyrood

Back ‘struggling’ beef industry, MSP urges Holyrood

Back ‘struggling’ beef industry, MSP urges Holyrood

15 December 2024

A north MSP has urged the Scottish Government to back the country’s beef farmers.


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