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The Buchan Battalion of the Boys’ Brigade were over the moon to be named this year’s P&J/CNOOC minibus winners as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.

Fraserburgh’s landmark Faithlie Centre on Saltoun Square is to open its doors to customers on Monday (February 24) following significant investment and redevelopment.

Three new directors have been appointed to the board of local heritage charity, the North EastScotland Preservation Trust (NESPT).

The UK government has announced future plans to give Ofcom powers to regulate social networks.

Luxury housebuilder Bancon Homes will officially launch its latest development, Aden Meadows, on Friday, February 21.

Gillian Martin MSP has welcomed new rules to ensure local councillors are treated fairly and equally, helping more people to stand for local office.

The Herald understands that around 68 jobs have been lost as the company closed its doors giving staff only a few hours notice of their decision.

A series of open public engagement events will be held in libraries throughout Aberdeenshire from this Saturday and into next week.

Aberdeenshire Council is undertaking a series of projects to promote travel behaviour change through the Government-funded Smarter Choices Smarter Places programme.

Visitor numbers at Aden Country Park increased by nearly 20,000 last year despite major improvement works being carried out.

Fraserburgh Academy has recently come across an old photograph which has sparked a mystery.

Friends of ANCHOR is calling for cyclists to gear up for this year’s Ride the North, as the charity partners up with the event for the very first time.

Locals are being urged to make good use of a free bespoke transport service, which aims to solve some of Buchan’s pressing issues, or risk losing the vital service.

North-east MSPs Gillian Martin and Stewart Stevenson have welcomed figures showing that 13,495 baby boxes have been delivered by NHS Grampian to new parents across the region since its introduction in April 2017.

A North East MSP has commended a coxswain who plans to lift the combined weight of five types of lifeboats to raise money for the RNLI.

The Rainbow flag has been raised at Aberdeenshire Council’s Woodhill House headquarters in Aberdeen to commemorate LGBT History Month.

Council tax in Aberdeenshire will be increased by 4.84% for the coming financial year.

Buchan folk are being asked for their views and opinions on their long-term vision for their communities and for Scotland.

The Scottish Seafood Summit will return to Aberdeen on April 29 and 30 following a successful inaugural event last year.