Community

SSEN Transmission has submitted a planning application to Aberdeenshire Council for the Greens 400kV substation project near New Deer.

The debacle over Moray library closures has been slammed by a local MP.

Controversial plans for a new crematorium near Daviot are at risk of being thrown out as councillors claimed it was simply “in the wrong place”.

A cancer charity has benefited to the tune of nearly £4000 after a fundraising cycle.

A couple has been at the centre of celebrations after reaching their diamond wedding anniversary.

A community club that has been going for more than 140 years is on the lookout for new members to join it.

An invitation from the Princess of Wales has seen a local community stalwart attend a royal carol service.

People are being urged to nominate ordinary folks making an extraordinary impact in their communities for the 2025 Inspiring Aberdeenshire awards.

A dramatic u-turn on the fate of closure threatened Moray libraries has been condemned.

A community cafe is opening its doors on Christmas Day so residents can enjoy a free festive meal.

Organisations and groups across the north-east are being called on to tackle mental health stigma and discrimination through the arts.

Babies and children who are approved for permanent homes through adoption will benefit from a new service launched by the charity Kibble.

A local fire station is set to host Santa as they strive to raise some festive cash for charity.

NHS 24 is sharing advice to help people across Aberdeenshire enjoy a healthy festive holiday.

A group of on-call firefighters are hoping to raise cash for charity this festive season through a series of street collections.

A mum with personal experience of having a seriously ill young baby has been appointed as head of fundraising at The Archie Foundation.

A charity is giving the public a chance to get free baby items at two events next week.

Caledonia Offshore Wind Farm has funded a new pre-apprenticeship programme which aims to address a major skills gap in fabrication and welding.

Discussions around the future delivery of library services in a number of communities are to take place across Aberdeenshire.

Mànran will headline the Big Gig on the Back Green at next summer’s Glenglassaugh Scottish Traditional Boat Festival.