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Rehoming heartbreak facing many pet owners as harsh reality of cost of living crisis continues to bite

Rehoming heartbreak facing many pet owners as harsh reality of cost of living crisis continues to bite

Rehoming heartbreak facing many pet owners as harsh reality of cost of living crisis continues to bite

23 February 2025

The cost of living crisis is leaving some pet owners with the heart-breaking decision to rehome their beloved animals.


School pupils explore industry challenges in new programme

School pupils explore industry challenges in new programme

School pupils explore industry challenges in new programme

23 February 2025

TechFest, a north-east charity, has launched Maths into Wind to celebrate mathematics and showcase its practicality in the workplace.


Police warning after rise in bicycle thefts

Police warning after rise in bicycle thefts

Police warning after rise in bicycle thefts

22 February 2025

Police are urging all bicycle owners in Aberdeenshire to consider their security after a recent increase in shed burglaries - with bikes a key target.


Latest benefits claims figures show new year rise across north-east

Latest benefits claims figures show new year rise across north-east

Latest benefits claims figures show new year rise across north-east

22 February 2025

The first benefits claims figures of the new year have revealed an overall rise for the month of January.


People able to discover heritage of area with new digital resource

People able to discover heritage of area with new digital resource

People able to discover heritage of area with new digital resource

22 February 2025

Historic Environment Scotland has launched a new digital portal of information focusing on the heritage of areas.


Budget from local authority proposing 10 per cent hike in council tax

Budget from local authority proposing 10 per cent hike in council tax

Budget from local authority proposing 10 per cent hike in council tax

21 February 2025

Aberdeenshire Council’s budget is proposing a 10 per cent council tax rise, reduced flooding support and streets being plunged in darkness.


Local authority agrees rent increase for council housing tenants

Local authority agrees rent increase for council housing tenants

Local authority agrees rent increase for council housing tenants

21 February 2025

Aberdeenshire Council tenants will see a rent increase of five per cent from April 1 this year.


Historic buildings which featured in Peaky Blinders awarded grant funding for new project

Historic buildings which featured in Peaky Blinders awarded grant funding for new project

Historic buildings which featured in Peaky Blinders awarded grant funding for new project

21 February 2025

Historic buildings that featured in epic gangster TV series Peaky Blinders will get a new lease of life as they have received grant funding.


New road safety campaign urges motorists not to let their attention wander when behind the wheel

New road safety campaign urges motorists not to let their attention wander when behind the wheel

New road safety campaign urges motorists not to let their attention wander when behind the wheel

21 February 2025

Keeping drivers’ minds on the road is at the heart of a new north-east safety campaign.


Time running out on return of fizzy drink favourite

Time running out on return of fizzy drink favourite

Time running out on return of fizzy drink favourite

21 February 2025

Lovers of a returning north-east fizzy drink favourite have a short amount of time to get their hands on the last bottles.


School presented with prestigious sport accolade

School presented with prestigious sport accolade

School presented with prestigious sport accolade

20 February 2025

A school has been awarded a top accolade recognising the work it does in sport.


Group’s efforts pay off as renovation of pavilion at outdoor swimming pool is completed

Group’s efforts pay off as renovation of pavilion at outdoor swimming pool is completed

Group’s efforts pay off as renovation of pavilion at outdoor swimming pool is completed

20 February 2025

A historic pavilion at a beloved former outdoor swimming pool complex has been resurrected by a community group.


Health bosses urged to reconsider ‘brutal’ budget cuts

Health bosses urged to reconsider ‘brutal’ budget cuts

Health bosses urged to reconsider ‘brutal’ budget cuts

19 February 2025

Aberdeenshire health chiefs have been asked to reconsider “brutal” budget cuts and charges amid threats they could potentially face legal action.


Local authority launches consultation on Development Plan Scheme

Local authority launches consultation on Development Plan Scheme

Local authority launches consultation on Development Plan Scheme

19 February 2025

Residents, businesses and community groups are being encouraged to give their views on the Aberdeenshire Development Plan Scheme.


Children’s charity Variety Show tickets go on sale

Children’s charity Variety Show tickets go on sale

Children’s charity Variety Show tickets go on sale

18 February 2025

Tickets for The Archie Foundation Variety Show are now on sale, with hundreds of supporters already booking their seats at the Tivoli Theatre.


Nominations for hotel in two wedding industry awards

Nominations for hotel in two wedding industry awards

Nominations for hotel in two wedding industry awards

18 February 2025

A hotel has been nominated in two prestigious wedding industry awards.


Ball will celebrate charity’s golden anniversary

Ball will celebrate charity’s golden anniversary

Ball will celebrate charity’s golden anniversary

17 February 2025

A fundraising ball is set to celebrate a charity’s 50th year.


Taylor Swift tribute act will take to the stage at boat festival

Taylor Swift tribute act will take to the stage at boat festival

Taylor Swift tribute act will take to the stage at boat festival

16 February 2025

The Scottish Traditional Boat Festival is bringing Taylor Swift tribute act Leona Skimming to Portsoy for The Ultimate Tribute Night.


Tougher measures needed to tackle rural crime, MSP demands

Tougher measures needed to tackle rural crime, MSP demands

Tougher measures needed to tackle rural crime, MSP demands

16 February 2025

A north MSP has called for tough action to be taken to combat rural crime.


Work on A90 changed after concerns over safety of road workers

Work on A90 changed after concerns over safety of road workers

Work on A90 changed after concerns over safety of road workers

15 February 2025

Amey has advised that resurfacing work on the A90 road to the south of Rathen will now be conducted under overnight closures.


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