- Housing market recovery 'not there'
- Tax-dodging landlords 'targeted'
- Disability cuts 'are devastating'
- Heart care 'more likely for rich'
- Lockerbie probe request to Libya
- Haulier fare subsidy 'must remain'
- Lennon bomb plot accused for trial
- 'Little prospect' for oil fund plan
- More uni courses cut in England
- '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
Take-away trouble!
A local councillor is looking into starting a new initiative to tackle rowdy behaviour outside takeaways.
Police raid further 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.
4-1 defeat harsh on Fraserburgh Academy
Fraserburgh Academy’s pitch was the scene of a last-16 S4 Scottish Cup clash on Monday, with a team from Paisley making the long journey North.
Aberdeen University awarded £5.1M to tackle fungal killers
Invasive fungal infections are responsible for around 1.5 million deaths worldwide each year.
SNP team for Peterhead
Peterhead Academy teacher Michael Doig has been selected by SNP members in the Peterhead North & Rattray ward to join councillors Anne Allan and Fiona McRae in seeking election to Aberdeenshire Council.
Children 1st award ceremony
In 2010, the Aberdeenshire Alcohol Drugs Partnership North Forum supported a partnership with Banff and Buchan College and local charity Children 1st to deliver a digital photography course at SVQ standard.
Aberdeen College praised by inspectors
Aberdeen College is one of the largest colleges in Scotland. It has also widely recognised as leading the way in terms of educational innovation and business organisation.
Volunteer Award for Lochpots Pupils
Nineteen pupils from Lochpots Primary School in Fraserburgh are the first to be awarded the Young Aberdeenshire Volunteer Award within the whole of the Aberdeenshire area.
Good turnout at careers event
Last year’s record attendance was broken at Banff and Buchan College’s annual oil and gas event last Thursday, February 16. The event showcased career options made available to those interested in the oil and gas industries.
The Orphan Shop returns
The Orphan Shop is returning to Fraserburgh and is back by popular demand.
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NE groups to travel
A new scheme is underway to help groups in North East Scotland get out and enjoy nature, reports Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
Commuters to benefit from road schemes
The North East will benefit from an £8 million cash injection into two key transport schemes as a part of a wider package of transport investment for Sctoland, it has been revealed.
North East academic earns platinum award for work on Christmas’ number one song
It is an accolade presented to the world’s top pop and rock stars, but now an Aberdeen academic has joined an exclusive club of platinum disc holders.
Less red tape for home owners
With the property market still sluggish in many parts of Scotland, homeowners are tending to look at improving and extending the house they are in rather than moving.
Referendum
The First Minister Alex Salmond welcomed the Secretary of State for Scotland Michael Moore to St Andrew’s House to continue discussions on the holding of the independence referendum.
Young Farmers visit Fraserburgh Lifeboat
Following a visit to the Fraserburgh Lifeboat Station last year one member of the New Deer Young Farmers was so impressed that he applied to join the crew.
Gravestones set for repair
Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill today launched a new Aberdeen project which will see teams of low level offenders on community sentences being sent out to fix fallen cemetery headstones.
No 2012 Mackerel deal
A final chance to put in place a deal to ensure mackerel is sustainably fished has failed to secure international agreement.
Readers vote on return of Hogmanay celebrations
Fraserburgh Herald readers have voted convincingly for the return of a town centre Hogmanay celebration.
Resident responds to Broch street drinking allegations
The Fraserburgh Herald reported last week that residents of Caledonia Court were finding it difficult to live with the Broch’s midnight drinkers after one resident came forward with damning allegations against some pub patrons.
Coffee shop dropped
Plans for a new coffee shop in Fraserburgh’s town centre suffered a blow this week when applicant Michael Morris withdrew his planning application before it could go before councillors.
Car collision injures two
two people were injured at Mid Ardlaw, near Fraserburgh, following a road collision involving two cars.
Aberdeenshire Council appoint contractors
Aberdeenshire Council has appointed five main contractors as part of a multi-million pound capital programme of works over the next three years.
Woman up for Business Award
A Fraserburgh born woman has been short-listed for a prestigious national retailing award.
MSP welcomes bypass
Local MSP Stewart Stevenson welcomed the opening of the Fochabers Bypass last week. Commenting, Stewart Stevenson MSP said: “I am delighted that the Fochabers bypass has been delivered on budget and ahead of schedule as it will significantly improve the journey times of many people travelling in and out of the Banffshire & Buchan Coast area from the West.
Pizza success
Domino’s came to town with an array of pizzas last Thursday, but, unfortunately for one local reporter, ran out of supplies before they could get a chance to sample some for themselves.
Rathen School
Mrs MacGerogor had her last day of school before going on Maternity leave on Wednesday January 25.
Scientists on climate
Scientists from across Europe are gathering in Aberdeen this week to draw up a programme of research aimed at mitigating some of the causes of climate change.
Shelters response to proposals
Responding to Scottish Government proposals to change the way houses in the social rented sector are allocated and managed, Graeme Brown, Director of Shelter Scotland, said that stability and security are key to housing reform.
Local dancer passes to become teacher
A local girl has achieved a pass from the Burnett School of Dance, Fraserburgh, turning the pupil in a trainee teacher of dance.
Government action on Forfar jobs
Angus North and Mearns SNP MSP Nigel Don has asked the First Minster to provide support for the 80 employees who lost their jobs last week when Ross & Bonnymann went into liquidation.
SNP Announce new team for Fraserburgh and District
Broch teacher Charles Buchan and local businessman Ricky Sheaffe-Greene have been selected by SNP members in the Fraserburgh & District ward to join Cllr Brian Topping in seeking election to represent the town on Aberdeenshire Council.
Woman destroyed partner’s property after he ends relationship
A woman appeared at Peterhead Sheriff Court last week after destroying her former partner’s property when he ended their relationship.
All day concert set to rock Fraserburgh
Local performers and bands will be hoping to make a name for themselves when they take to the stage in an all-day music event at the Clansman in Fraserburgh.
First Minister comes to town
First Minister Alex Salmond will come to Fraserburgh next month to officially open Banff and Buchan College following its most recent renovation.
Olivia gets Cheers cheque
Local girl, Olivia Downie, 7, who was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma cancer has received a cheque from Cheers Cafe Bar and Tavern to enable her to travel to Germany for treatment.
Military Wives in charity boost
The Military Wives have announced this week that they have raised more than £500,000 for charity with their Christmas number one, ‘Wherever You Are’, which was composed by University of Aberdeen’s Professor Mealor.
Mintlaw ‘doubling’ expansion plans approved
AMBITIOUS plans to double the size of a Buchan village won the backing of councillors last week.
Resident speaks out on street drinkers
A local man has spoked out against on-street drinkers and the troubles that they cause for the community. The man, a resident of Caledonia Court, High Street, also said that anti-social behaviour in the town centre is something that needs to be addressed.
Sensor technology showcased
Scientists working on the development of cutting edge sensor systems, which could transform the future of the subsea industry, will showcase their work at a conference in Aberdeen this week.
Marina vote inconclusive
The Fraserburgh Herald asked the question last week whether or not Fraserburgh Harbour should develop a marina for the use of private vessels, following the news that a local councillor had neared the completion of a restoration project to breathe new life into an old fishing vessel.
St Fergus: no cuts to armed police coverage
The Ministry of Defence has given a public assurance that the number of armed police officers at St Fergus Gas Terminal will not be cut following the announcement of extensive austerity measures late last year.
Maritime centre in college’s safe hands
The Buchan Area Committee of Aberdeenshire Council has agreed to transfer the former Peterhead Maritime Heritage Centre to Banff and Buchan College.
Meeting to discuss future of caravan park
A public meeting is being held in Rosehearty next week to discuss the future of Rosehearty Caravan Park.
New prison operational by 2014
THE new Peterhead Prison is expected to receive its first inmates as early as 2014.
Oil and Gas Chaplain visits Broch Lifeboat
The Reverend Martin Grashoff who is the current Chaplain to the UK Oil and Gas industry visited the Fraserburgh RNLI station recently on Thursday 26th January and met crew members and the coxswain of the Fraserburgh Lifeboat.
Whiteford visits pupils at academy
SNP Banff and Buchan MP, Dr Eilidh Whiteford, this week visited Fraserburgh Academy to meet with representatives of the academy’s pupil council and the Fraserburgh Youth Council to hear their views on a range of issues.
River Crime Initiative launched by Grampian Police
With the salmon fishing season about to commence on all of Grampian’s rivers over the next few weeks, a new initiative has been launched to raise awareness of the potential impact of wildlife crime on the region’s waterways.
Cemetery path resurfaced
Councillor Brian Topping is hoping as part of this years Council budget to get the Kirkton Cemetery paths resurfaced.
MP and MSP meet Sangs workers
Local MSP Stewart Stevenson and Banff & Buchan MP Eilidh Whiteford have met with workers from Sangs in Macduff yesterday (Sunday).
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Weather for Fraserburgh
Thursday 23 February 2012
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