News

Turbines planned at Logie

Plans for two 150ft wind turbines close to Stonehaven have been lodged with Aberdeenshire Council. The application has been put forward by Cumbernauld-based 1 Stop Renewables for land north-west of Logie

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Shire libraries praised

Council's library service rated 'excellent' throughout local communities.

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Neglected Balto finds new home

Alaskan malamute finds new home with Brechin family.

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Bear Grylls to meet NE Scouts

Chief Scout to make appearance at Templars Park on Sunday.

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Claim SNP group too 'unstable'

Liberal Democrats and Conservatives outline new coalition with independents.

Local democracy

Key committee members appointed

Councillors have voted colleagues into the local authority's crucial committee posts.

Local democracy

Council appoints new provost

Councillors backed Jill Webster 36 votes to 31 against SNP candidate Hamish Vernal.

Announcements

Nominations for Bervie awards

Gala organisers seek nominations for citizen of the year and young person of the year awards.

Court & Crime

Woman struggled with love rival

Shelly Wood, 20, pleaded guilty to assaulting Emma Anderson after finding her in bed with her boyfriend.

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New scheme targets young drinkers

Youngsters caught drinking or with alcohol will be referred to Alcohol Brief Interventions officers for advice.

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HPA offer help with cancerous gas

Agency warns ignoring the levels of radioactive radon in homes 'is not a safe option'.

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Car vandalised at leisure centre

Grampian Police said it was investigating after a window was smashed.

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Police fears over young drivers

Officer charge four young drivers with drink driving and another with travelling at speed of nearly 120mph.

Features

Review: Howard Marks

The jovial Welshman brought his laconic grin to the stage on Friday night.

Features

Pets Corner

The SSPCA at Drumoak is searching for a new owner for Bronx the cat.

Sport

Deeside Golf League Results

Scores from week one of the Deeside Golf League.

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Pick out a Puffin

Walks along the cliff tops near Stonehaven are being organised.

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House prices double since 2004

Major rise in house prices for some seaside towns including 123% increase in parts of Aberdeenshire.

Announcements

Top ten things to do

A selection of the best events from around Aberdeenshire this Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

News

Pupils raise £18k for Caroline

Dennis Robertson's daughter, Caroline, died last year after a five-year battle with eating disorder.

Local democracy

Minority parties to lead council

SNP leader Alex Salmond says his party has "moral authority" to run Aberdeenshire Council.