Buchan Observer - News Feed

Provost visits city energy conference

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:00:08 GMT

Aberdeenshire Provost, Jill Webster, visited the UK’s largest renewable energe conference at Aberdeen last week.

Welcome for possible sanctions move

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:00:08 GMT

Scottish fishermen have welcomed an announcement by European Commissioner Maria Damanaki that the EU has notified the Faroe Islands that it intends to impose sanctions in response to over fishing.

Call to extend A90 Dualling

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:57:29 GMT

THREE North-east politicians have joined together to start a campaign to extend the dualling of the A90 from Ellon to Peterhead.

Former store at Rattray Head is put on the market

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:09:26 GMT

The Northern Lighthouse Board has put a detached former store/workshop near Rattray Head Lighthouse Cottages up for sale.

Buchan pupils in technology challenge

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:41:32 GMT

Banff and Buchan MP Eilidh Whiteford attended the finale of the prestigious S2 Technology Challenge recently, where she presented prizes to the winners.

Female students enjoy tour of Score Group facilities

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:24:43 GMT

Female pupils at Peterhead Academy, studying the Girls into Energy programme with Banff and Buchan College, enjoyed a special visit last week.

Lifeboat called out after dog falls down Cruden Bay cliffs

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:28:15 GMT

Peterhead’s volunteer lifeboat crew were called out last week after a dog fell down the cliffs at Slains Castle.

Public urged to give their views on rail revival

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:27:17 GMT

Buchan folk are being urged to respond to a consultation making clear their wish to see a feasibility study into re-establishing a rail link to Buchan.

Expo hailed ‘huge success’

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:31:08 GMT

The recent Skipper Expo Int. Aberdeen 2013 fishing show, held at Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre, has been hailed a huge success.

Aldi reject site bid from council

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:30:09 GMT

Aberdeenshire Council has had a bid for the former Mill site in Peterhead rejected by Aldi.

Limitless youth event at Apex Church

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:00:56 GMT

Thrive Youth Ministries will host a special youth event this weekend at Apex Church on Peterhead’s Chapel Street.

Councillor calls for cemetery road repair

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:59:47 GMT

Peterhead councillor Anne Allan has called for the access road to St. Fergus Cemetery to be repaired.

Deal agreed at EU Fisheries Council

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:59:32 GMT

A deal agreed at the European Union Council of Ministers on Wednesday has cleared the way for the final stage of the long overdue reform of the Common Fisheries Policy.

Oil and gas services firm appoints Derek as CEO

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:59:23 GMT

The ASCO Group has announced the appointment of Derek Smith, Group chief operating officer, to the position of Group chief executive officer.

Fish chief welcomes sanction move

Wed, 15 May 2013 12:56:53 GMT

The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association has welcomed the first step towards delivering sanctions against the Faroese on over-fishing of herring.

Attempted break-ins at Peterhead

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:07:21 GMT

Officers from Police Scotland are appealing for witnesses following a theft and two attempted break-ins in the Peterhead area between Saturday, May 11 and Monday, May 13.

Europe agrees sanctions to conserve herring

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:40:08 GMT

Sanctions to conserve herring stocks and help protect the livelihoods of Scottish fishermen have been outlined by EU Commissioners.

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Tue, 14 May 2013 09:35:47 GMT

More than £1,300 was raised for charity at the recent Skipper Expo by serving more than 5,000 sample tasters of seafood to exhibitors and visitors in just ten hours .

No support for Aikey traveller site

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:05:32 GMT

Strong views were expressed during a public meet at Old Deer last week to discuss proposals to establish a gypsy/travellers site near the village.

Warning issued on charity help

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:25:05 GMT

Aberdeenshire Council’s Trading Standards Service has recently been made aware of suspicious charity collectors in the area.