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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.

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.

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.

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 .

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.

Schools get set for book swap

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:17:30 GMT

Children are set to take part in the country’s biggest book swap when they exchange their favourite stories with friends in an initiative from ScottishPower.

SFF in call for transitional aid

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:11:04 GMT

The Scottish Fishermen’s  Federation has called for transitional aid to prevent the catching sector from being tipped over the edge.

Early action on rail link urged

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:05:28 GMT

Councillors have backed calls for NESTRANS to commit to carrying out a feasibility study on whether a rail link can be  restored to Buchan.

SAGE plant tour for students

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:23:06 GMT

STUDENTS from the University of Aberdeen paid a visit to Apache’s SAGE gas plant at St. Fergus recently.

Minister praises safety initiative

Fri, 10 May 2013 12:14:05 GMT

During a visit to the Aberdeen fisheries expo on Friday Fisheries Secretary Richard Lochhead saw at first hand the new Personal Flotation Devices (PFD) being made available to every commercial fisherman in Scotland in a new initiative led by the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF).

Renovation for aquarium

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:43:43 GMT

One of the North-east’s favourite tourist attractions has recently undergone a major renovation which has seen it’s central exhibit given a new look.

Welcome news for storm-hit farmers

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:07:26 GMT

The Scottish Government has come up with a £6 million aid package to help those farmers hardest hit by last year’s wet weather and the devastating snow storms of late March.

Harry Emslie’s double success

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:58:57 GMT

Mintlaw farmer Harry Emslie enjoyed double success in a single day at Aberdeen & Northern Marts Thainstone Centre, Inverurie.

Funding agreed for AWPR works at Balmedie

Tue, 07 May 2013 09:59:18 GMT

A funding agreement has been reached for the AWPR/Balmedie-Tipperty, capping payments for the councils involved.