- More uni courses cut in England
- Haulier fare subsidy 'must remain'
- Tax-dodging landlords 'targeted'
- Housing market recovery 'not there'
- 'Little prospect' for oil fund plan
- Disability cuts 'are devastating'
- Heart care 'more likely for rich'
- Lockerbie probe request to Libya
- Lennon bomb plot accused for trial
- 'Serious failings' at health board
- Cottage death OAP 'was murdered'
- Murder jury retraces woman's steps
- Pine marten control called for
- Direct flights 'key for economy'
- Navy diver joins Concordia probe
- Independence plan 'may block bank'
- Moore suggests earlier referendum
- Anorexia no fad, says MSP father
- Bronze sculpture stolen from museum
- Nursery man accused of sex offences
Local Headlines
Council reveals £11 million savings
ABERDEENSHIRE Council is poised to save £11 million, according to latest figures.
Community funding move
Councillors will today (Thursday) be asked to approve more than £330,000 for North-east community transport initiatives.
Darts stars take Inverurie by storm
Darts fever came to Inverurie on Friday (February 17) with some of the world’s top players battling it out for the annual Garioch Masters.
Last chance to comment
Local residents will have a last chance to comment on Taylor Wimpey’s application to build 335 new homes at Souterford.
Drink drive warning
A NORTH-EAST initiative aimed at significantly reducing the number of motorists who drink and drive is to target young people.
Loose change builds up
A NORTH-EAST builders merchants has proved that the smallest of donations can go a long way by raising £1500 for charity from loose change.
On the way to Africa
Kintore Rotarians are hailing the success of an appeal to help needy children in Africa.
Rescheduled Burns Pairs Success.
THE biting north wind was blowing cold, but it did not put off twenty four hardy anglers who contested the rescheduled Rabbie Burns Pairs competition at Lochter Fishery, Oldmeldrum, on Sunday.
Coffee bar is icing on cake for village
THE latest stage in the revival of an Aberdeenshire coffee shop was reached on Friday.(February 17).
Leading rural honour for Store
An Aberdeenshire farm store and coffee shop has received a prestigious award at this year’s Countryside Alliance Awards.
Retirement hat trick for Gibbs
after 30 years in the retail clothing business, Jennifer Gibb has decided to hang up her hat together with two of her long-term employees, Morag Coutts and Sheila Jamieson.
Kemnay Wildlife Explorers Celebrate 20th Anniversary
Kemnay Wildlife Explorers recently celebrated its 20th Anniversary. The Kemnay group is the oldest RSPB Wildlife Explorer’s group in Scotland and at the end of January, group leaders and members past and present gathered in Kemnay for the festivities.
Local plan just weeks away
COUNCIL officials are hoping the scrutiny of the Aberdeenshire local development plan will be completed in the coming weeks - nearly a year after councillors submitted it to Scottish Ministers.
Car share success
Aberdeenshire Council has achieved a significant milestone after membership to their online car sharing scheme reached 1000 last week.
Passion for Dickens leads to visit to Buckingham Palace
A former lecturer at the University of Aberdeen, who lives in Inverurie, and who dedicated almost 40 years to teaching students the works of Dickens, has been rewarded with a visit to Buckingham Palace.
Green to go for Scotframe
Kit manufacturer and supplier, Scotframe, has introduced a new generation of building products which takes thinking about construction into the ‘Green’ 21st century.
Inverurie Eye
THE SALMON fishing season, writes Graeme Scott, officially got under way on the North-east’s rivers at the weekend and the rods are sure to be out in force over the coming weeks.
Thainstone chief executive appointed
LEADING North-east businessman Patrick Machray is the ANM Group’s new chief executive officer.
Market Place School goes all out for music
Music is big on the Market Place School curriculum this term as a pilot scheme enables children to play a mediaeval instrument.
Bake a cake for Help for Heroes
Help for Heroes has announced that there will be another Colossal Cake Sale in 2012. This year’s event will take place between Monday, March 26 and Saturday, April 7.
Pedal power for RACH
The Play Service at Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital (RACH) has benefited from a range of new toys and games, after members of the Kintore Boys Brigade Company set themselves a serious cycling challenge.
Calling all young designers
Organisers of the Aberdeen International Youth Festival (AIYF) are on the hunt for a young designer.
Architects complete £1.25M project
Inverurie archietects, William Lippe, have announced the successful completion of a £1.25 million contract which involved moving a company to Huntly.
Police raid homes in North-east
POLICE have carried out a series of early-morning raids in Aberdeenshire, seizing illegal drugs and recovering more than £2,500.
Restoration plans
A MOVE is underway to rebuild a historic Aberdeenshire mansion which was seriously damaged by fire.
Air traffic controllers get biking for charity
An Inverurie-based air traffic controller, Wayne Clarke, and colleague Alan Campbell from Birkenhills, are set to complete a marathon bike ride for charity.
Best of Buddies at Kellands Nursery!
TWO Inverurie teachers have been honoured at national level - thanks to one of their pupils.
Trump in new attack
Donald Trump has launched an extraordinary attack on First Minister Alex Salmond, claiming that the Aberdeenshire East MSP had done “more damage to Scotland than virtually any event in Scotland’s history.”
Woman charged after dog incident
A WOMAN has been charged after a young boy was allegedly attacked by a dog in Inverurie.
It’s green to go for Scotframe business
Kit manufacturer and supplier, Scotframe, has introduced a new generation of building products which takes thinking about construction into the ‘Green’ 21st century.
Passion for Dickens leads to visit to Buckingham Palace
A FORMER lecturer at the University of Aberdeen, who lives in Inverurie, and who dedicated almost 40 years to teaching students the works of Dickens, has been rewarded with a visit to Buckingham Palace.
Cash boost for employers
Aberdeenshire businesses can now get up to £2000 when they take on a young apprentice.
A step forward for Inveramsay Bridge
the news that Inveramsay Bridge has received a funding commitment has met with the approval of councillors and politicians alike. The bottle neck caused by the current traffic light system seems to be well on the way to being resolved.
Cash for Green Projects
Aberdeenshire Environmental Forum are offering environmental improvers assistance with funding.
Wildlife group’s 20th anniversary
Kemnay Wildlife Explorers recently celebrated its 20th Anniversary. The Kemnay group is the oldest RSPB Wildlife Explorer’s group in Scotland and at the end of January, group leaders and members past and present gathered in Kemnay for the festivities.
Inverurie Eye
READERS may have noticed that a sporting event is being held in London this summer, the Games of the XXX Olympiad, also known as the London 2012 Olympics.
North-east homes raided
POLICE have carried out a series of early-morning raids in Aberdeenshire, seizing illegal drugs and recovering more than £2,500.
Community kitchen is hailed a success
The new community training kitchen, which officially opened its doors at the Wyness hall last week, has been hailed a huge success.
Kintore Rotarians seek new members
KINTORE Rotarians are hoping to boost their numbers at a meeting organised for later this month.
Vintage fair in prospect at castle
It is a case of full steam ahead for a popular summertime vintage rally in Aberdeenshire.
Local plan nearly ready
COUNCIL officials are hoping the scrutiny of the Aberdeenshire local development plan will be completed in the coming weeks - nearly a year after councillors submitted it to Scottish Ministers.
Inverurie facing more road closures
Businesses and drivers are bracing themselves for more disruption in Inverurie with further road closures planned for the town in the coming weeks.
Ready to Run Garioch
WHEN Inverurie’s Garioch Sports Centre advertised its annual 10-week training programme for Run Garioch, they hoped for a turnout of around 60 participants, in line with previous years.
Cooking with confidence
A NEW community training kitchen facility has been officially opened in Inverurie.
New committee sought by NEOS
SINCE its inception in 2003, North East Open Studios (NEOS) has grown amazingly and now beginning its ninth year NEOS urgently needs the membership to help make sure NEOS still continues to thrive.
Inverurie Eye
WIND generated power seems to be one logical answer to meeting the Government’s requirement to cut carbon emissions, so why is the concept wrapped in so much controversy?
Celebrity chefs on menu for showcase
A TOP celebrity chef and a new sensation in the world of cooking will be appearing at the North-east’s annual showcase for the food and drink sector.
Two massive Postcode Lottery wins for Kintore
February kicked off with a bang for two lucky ladies from Kintore when their postcode won them a massive £10,000 each in the People’s Postcode Lottery.
MSP seeks return of bus service
Nanette Milne, Scottish Conservative MSP for the North East has written to Stagecoach to seek a return of the number 10 bus service to Foresterhill Hospital via Blackburn.
Youth Philanthropy Initiative Finals wow panel of judges
The Inverurie Academy S3 YPI final held last week, attracted a good turnout of parents, pupils, friends and representatives of the various chosen charities.
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Thursday 23 February 2012
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