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Charity’s fundraising hare sculpture trail wins cultural event award

Charity’s fundraising hare sculpture trail wins cultural event award

Charity’s fundraising hare sculpture trail wins cultural event award

25 September 2024

A cancer charity has won an award for its hare sculpture trail which raised more than £200,000 to support its services.


‘I can’t say I was overly shocked’ - Junior side’s boss reacts to 25-0 thrashing

‘I can’t say I was overly shocked’ - Junior side’s boss reacts to 25-0 thrashing

‘I can’t say I was overly shocked’ - Junior side’s boss reacts to 25-0 thrashing

25 September 2024

A football manager has revealed he wasn’t “overly shocked” by his side’s 25-0 defeat.


National awards success for butcher’s products

National awards success for butcher’s products

National awards success for butcher’s products

25 September 2024

A butcher is celebrating after winning national accolades for its products.


Community event aims to assist in shaping future of two town centres

Community event aims to assist in shaping future of two town centres

Community event aims to assist in shaping future of two town centres

24 September 2024

Businesses, community groups and stakeholders are invited to a special event focused on the future of two town centres.


Temporary reprieve for village’s last bank

Temporary reprieve for village’s last bank

Temporary reprieve for village’s last bank

24 September 2024

A village’s only bank has been given a short-term reprieve after RBS has been forced into a temporary U-turn on plans to axe the branch.


Woman to appear in court in connection with house fire

Woman to appear in court in connection with house fire

Woman to appear in court in connection with house fire

23 September 2024

A woman has been charged and is set to appear in court in connection with a house fire which happened on Sunday.


NHS pressures placing mental health incident response burden on police, MSP warns

NHS pressures placing mental health incident response burden on police, MSP warns

NHS pressures placing mental health incident response burden on police, MSP warns

21 September 2024

An MSP has warned that police are becoming first line responders to mental health incidents due to strains on the NHS.


North-east care home group making multi-million pound impact on economy

North-east care home group making multi-million pound impact on economy

North-east care home group making multi-million pound impact on economy

21 September 2024

A north-east care home group is making an annual contribution of £27.5 million to the national economy, according to a new study.


‘Check Pension Credit eligibility before deadline’, urges MSP

‘Check Pension Credit eligibility before deadline’, urges MSP

‘Check Pension Credit eligibility before deadline’, urges MSP

18 September 2024

Pensioners are being urged to check if they can claim Pension Credit and the Winter Fuel Payment.


Community day opportunities groups take part in sports day

Community day opportunities groups take part in sports day

Community day opportunities groups take part in sports day

15 September 2024

Groups from across the north-east had the chance to test their skills in a sports day.


Sailing club regatta sees yachts compete for prizes

Sailing club regatta sees yachts compete for prizes

Sailing club regatta sees yachts compete for prizes

15 September 2024

Yachts took to the sea recently during a successful Banff Sailing Club Regatta.


Politics: Programme for Government can create great possibilities for communities

Politics: Programme for Government can create great possibilities for communities

Politics: Programme for Government can create great possibilities for communities

15 September 2024

In her latest column, MSP Gillian Martin outlines this year’s Programme for Government


F1 in Schools competition putting pupils in pole position

F1 in Schools competition putting pupils in pole position

F1 in Schools competition putting pupils in pole position

14 September 2024

A secondary school has launched its F1 in Schools competition after receiving funding.


Plans for historic castle aim for a thriving future

Plans for historic castle aim for a thriving future

Plans for historic castle aim for a thriving future

14 September 2024

A conservation charity has announced initiatives to determine and secure the future of a north-east castle and estate.


Cancer charities join forces to deliver new unit in hospital

Cancer charities join forces to deliver new unit in hospital

Cancer charities join forces to deliver new unit in hospital

13 September 2024

Two north-east cancer charities have teamed up to create a unit designed to improve diagnosis times for urological cancers.


Hundreds step forward to support network of Aberdeenshire community councils

Hundreds step forward to support network of Aberdeenshire community councils

Hundreds step forward to support network of Aberdeenshire community councils

13 September 2024

More than 600 people have stepped forward to represent their towns and villages in a community councils election process.


Eateries encouraged to participate in first restaurant week

Eateries encouraged to participate in first restaurant week

Eateries encouraged to participate in first restaurant week

12 September 2024

A new event will celebrate eateries in the north-east area.


Offshore company continues expansion with acquisition of firm

Offshore company continues expansion with acquisition of firm

Offshore company continues expansion with acquisition of firm

12 September 2024

An offshore company has announced its further expansion with a new acquisition.


‘Utterly shocking’ alcohol death figures hit record high

‘Utterly shocking’ alcohol death figures hit record high

‘Utterly shocking’ alcohol death figures hit record high

12 September 2024

Alcohol-related deaths have hit record levels, new figures have revealed.


Football club supports young goalkeeper seriously injured in car crash

Football club supports young goalkeeper seriously injured in car crash

Football club supports young goalkeeper seriously injured in car crash

12 September 2024

A sports team has thrown its support behind its young goalkeeper who was seriously injured in a car crash.


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