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College creates centre of maritime excellence

PETERHEAD’S Maritime Heritage Centre at the Lido is set to become a stunning new centre of excellence in maritime training.

Aberdeenshire Council Alliance, left to right: Councillor Martin Kitts-Hayes, Councillor Jim Gifford, leader, and Councillor Norman Smith

Aberdeenshire Council appoints key positions

Aberdeenshire Council has met to appoint councillors to key positions.

World Record attempt at gala

This summer is set to be one of the most exciting ever all over the UK, with the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, The Olympics and our very own Fraserburgh Gala.

Celebration: Owner Andy Ritchie is delighted to celebrate the shops 1st birthday and did so with some bubbles.

Craft shop celebrates first birthday in style

A craft shop in New Pitsligo is celebrated its first birthday last week by holding an open day.

Available: New semi detached houses are available to buy for first time buyers and those on council waiting lists.

New affordable housing available

First-time buyers and those on council house waiting lists are among those eligible to buy new affordable housing in Fraserburgh.

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For a good cause!: Pictured are cyclists from last years event making their way through the underpass in the Broch

Granite Challenge returns to the Broch

Back by popular demand, ‘The Granite Challenge’ which begins in Fraserburgh, is once again set to attract walkers, runners and bikers from across the North East in this its second year.

Fraserburgh disappoint in comprehensive defeat

After the great effort shown by the team last week, Fraserburgh’s players will not be happy with the manner of their defeat this week, as Crescent eventually strolled to a comfortable win by 127 runs.

GOLF: Kris Nicol, left, and Dave MacKay Chief Executive Officer PD&MS Businesses.

Kris gets sponsored

Up-and-coming Scottish golf professional Kris Nicol is aiming to tee up a career at the top of his sport – with backing from leading oil and gas engineering company PD&MS Energy.

HUNTER: Broch Manager Kris Hunter was sent to the stands in the 2-0 defeat to Inverurie Loco Works.

Broch lose to Forres

Forres Mechanics clinched the 2011-2012 Highland League championship with an unfortunate own goal from Ryan Christie enough to give the Can Cans all three points, sparking wild celebrations among the home team and their supporters.

Big fish on the go

At this time of the year we would normally have consigned the sink and intermediate lines along with the sink tips to the bottom of the tackle bag and kitted ourselves out with floating lines.

Lifestyle rss

Well done: Pictured are Paul Woodburn, Stanley Partridge and Andrew West receiving their awards.

Annual dinner of photographic society

Fraserburgh Photographic Society held its annual dinner and presentation evening on Thursday, May 10, at the Fraserburgh Leisure Centre.

Great time: The Japanese tourists thoroughly enjoyed Fraserburgh and visited the Heritage Centre.

We wish we could have stayed longer!

‘I wish we could have stayed longer in Fraserburgh’.

Lots to see!: Belly dancers entertained visitors inside when the weather was bad outside.

Blue Light Festival returns to town for the 11th year

The Blue Light Festival returned to Fraserburgh for its 11th year on Sunday.

'The Blue Dome': By Andrew West.

Pamper night

The Fraserburgh Gala Committee will look to have their funds boosted when a pamper night is held at the Leisure Centre on Thursday, May 17, at 7pm.

Sea Cadets look for members

The recruitment drive for Fraserburgh Sea Cadets has been kick-started ahead of the boating season.

Community rss

Community Council AGM Meeting

The annual AGM meeting of the Community Council was held on Tuesday May 15 at the Council chambers.

Development plan agreed

Aberdeenshire Council has agreed a new Local Development Plan which will soon provide a planning blueprint for the area.

Community Surgeries

Banff and Buchan West Local Policing Team will be continuing with their community surgeries in Aberchirder and Gardenstown this week.

Sea Cadets look for members

The recruitment drive for Fraserburgh Sea Cadets has been kick-started ahead of the boating season.

Millions for communities

Alex Neil, Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure and Capital investment announced this week the new People and Communities Fund to promote and support community-led regeneration initiatives across Scotland, is open for applications.

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