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20/04/2023

A Peterhead-based company has had its best ever start to a year with £3 million worth of contracts secured.

JBS Group is a multi-disciplined engineering solutions and products provider.

The company says its latest contracts involve fabrication work, screw conveyors and its patented Sea Axe subsea excavation technology.

12/04/2023

RAF Reservist and former Squadron Commander Clive Mitchell, who is stationed at RAF Lossiemouth, is taking part in this year’s Dambusters 80th anniversary ride.

59 year old Clive is rounding up a team of cyclists to ride alongside him whilst raising money for the RAF Benevolent Fund, the air force's leading welfare charity.

The Dambusters Ride pays tribute to members of the RAF's 617 Squadron, who were assembled to bomb three dams in Germany's Ruhr Valley on the night of 16-17 May 1943 as part of Operation Chastise – also known as the Dambusters raid.

The Dambusters Ride consists of two elements: a Virtual Ride over the weekend of 20-21 May 2023 and a Heritage Ride taking place in Lincolnshire, on Saturday 13 May.

Because of the Virtual Ride option, fundraisers from all over the world will be taking part in the event.

You can donate to Clive's fundraiser here https://rafbf.enthuse.com/pf/clive-mitchell-46de7

11/04/2023

Motorists are advised that there will be a 14-day closure of North Street, Mintlaw (A952) from later this month.

Works will be carried out from the 24th April and a diversion will be in place.

06/04/2023

Delegates from the North Sea Commission have been on a fact-finding tour in Aberdeenshire.

They visited Macduff Shipyard, the town’s Marine Aquarium as well as Fraserburgh Harbour and the Ocean Winds Energy base.

Founded more than 30 years ago, the Commission is an international organisation which facilitates partnerships between regions connected with the North Sea.

05/04/2023

UPDATE:

FLORA HAS NOW BEEN FOUND
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Help Find Flora

Flora is a tricolour collie, who has been missing from the Maud area since Tuesday evening. She is 3.5 years old, very timid and sweet but shy on approach.

Flora was last spotted around the Mintlaw / Old Deer area.

Any sightings, please phone in rather than approaching her.

04/04/2023

A&E staff are asking people, who have borrowed crutches but no longer require them, to bring them back.

The appeal comes from Fraserburgh Minor Injuries Unit.

Please return crutches as soon as possible so they can be used for other patients.

31/03/2023

People can have their say on designs for a planned new community campus in Peterhead.

The Kinmundy site complex would replace the existing Peterhead Academy, as well as Anna Ritchie, Dales Park and Meethill schools.

Engagement sessions will take place on April 18 at Buchan House, May 3 at Meethill School, and on May 4 at Anna Ritchie School.

Visit engage.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/pcc

30/03/2023

In time for the Easter holidays, Grampian Transport Museum’s 40th Anniversary season launches on Friday!

Some special new exhibits will be on show to mark the Alford attraction's big anniversary.

Details of all the museum’s events, hours and tickets are available at www.gtm.org.uk

25/03/2023

24/03/2023

ROAD TRAFFIC COLLISION

A92 Bridge of Muchalls - Newtonhill

The carriageway is currently restricted in both directions due to a collision

Police are currently in attendance

24/03/2023

Residents and visitors to top Aberdeenshire beauty spots will be able to quench their thirst on-the-go thanks to a trio of newly-launched Top-Up Taps.

Free drinking water is now offered at over 85 high-footfall community sites across the country, including Mintlaw's Aden Country Park, Cruden Bay’s Harbour Street, and Fraserburgh beach.

So far, Scottish Water’s Top-Up Taps have dispensed the volume of more than 3.5 million bottles of tap water.

21/03/2023

A new Fraserburgh housing development is to be named after an iconic fashion designer from the town.

The flats on the corner of Dennyduff Road and Finlayson Street will be called Bill Gibb Court.

The naming is in tribute to the former Fraserburgh Academy pupil, who went on to become one of the most influential designers in the 1960s and 70s, creating outfits for the likes of Twiggy and Bianca Jagger.

16/03/2023

There is a treat for our country music fans this evening.

Ahead of Mother's Day, Kevin has a lovely hamper to give away as part of the Country Highway. Tune in from 7 - 10pm !

10/03/2023

The EIS teaching union has today agreed to end strike action after accepting a pay offer.

It says 90% of its members have backed the sixth deal, which was put to them.

For most teachers, it amounts to a 12.3% increase by next month, compared with current levels.

09/03/2023

Bill Mackie Engineering Ltd urgently require a reliable, conscientious & experienced H.G.V. Mechanic

Roles include maintening our existing customer HGV contracts, preparing vehicles to VOSA Test Standards and To carry out periodic inspection checks. You must be able To work on your own initiative, including breakdown service.

This is an immediate start with Excellent renumeration package is available to the suitable candidates.

Please send all C.V.'s to [email protected]

09/03/2023

Tributes are being paid to a former Aberdeenshire Councillor, who has died.

Norman Smith represented the Mintlaw - Longside and then Central Buchan wards from 2003 to 2022.

He was a long-standing resident and businessman in Longside and served on the Community Council for a number of years, as well as being a founding member of the village's long-running gala.

The council's Chief Executive Jim Savege has described Mr Smith as a gentle giant of a man, whose calm and steady leadership will leave a huge legacy for the communities he served and for the Council.

08/03/2023

Can you help Agnese, whose cat is missing from Peterhead

Smokey hasn't been seen since Friday 3/03/23. He is 6 years old male cat and has been chipped but isn't wearing a collar.

Smokey usually wonders around the Watson Crescent and Abernethy Road areas.

Can you please check your sheds and garages and if anyone has seen him please phone 07854797215, that would be greatly appreciated.

Agnese

06/03/2023

An 84 year old grandmother has raised more than £10,000 for a local charity by leading keep fit dance sessions.

Dot Bremner, who is partially sighted and suffers from hearing loss, raised the money for North East Sensory Services over the past five years.

The Elgin woman travels almost 100 miles a week to teach her 'dancercise' classes to over 60s and people with learning difficulties and mobility issues.

Dot only became a fitness instructor at the age of 75 when she returned to education and during Covid restrictions, she entertained people from around the world with an online series of videos filmed in her back garden.

NESS supports thousands of people with visual and hearing impairments across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Dundee, Moray and Angus.

03/03/2023

With temperatures set to drop, a yellow warning for snow and ice has been issued for the north east.

It will be in place throughout Monday and Tuesday and the Met Office says the conditions could lead to some travel disruption in places.

01/03/2023

Taking a trip down memory lane this evening will be Alex Cameron, who is back on air to host Dancing Through The Decades.

Listen on 101.2FM, DAB and online

23/02/2023

There's a hospitality voucher worth winning tomorrow morning as Glenn teams up with Peterhead FC. The prize gets you a pre-match meal at Balmoor at a game of your choice !

16/02/2023

A Met Office Yellow Warning for high winds has been issued for the Grampian region for Friday.

Gusts of 60-70 mph are likely and possibly as high as 80 mph for exposed coasts and hills.

The warning will be in place from 3am until 3pm.

15/02/2023

NEWS: Nicola Sturgeon is resigning as First Minister - a decision she says is difficult but the right one for her, her SNP party and Scotland.

She's been in the post for the last eight years - becoming the first female to hold the office.

Independence has been at the forefront of her tenure - something she says she believes in with 'every fibre' of her being.

At a news conference in Edinburgh, Ms Sturgeon confirmed she will stay on until a replacement's found.

14/02/2023

Happy Valentine's Day ! Spoil the person you love most !

13/02/2023

13th February - World Radio Day

09/02/2023

NEWS: Council tax for residents in Aberdeenshire is set to go up by 4%.

The rise will see the average band D property pay £1,393 per year, around £50 extra.

Rent charges will increase 2.5%. The new amounts will come into effect from the beginning of April.

09/02/2023

A charity, which supports blind and deaf people in Aberdeen, has issued a plea for volunteer drivers amid fears a current shortage is worsening problems with isolation.

North East Sensory Services (NESS) runs a series of social groups at its centre on John Street.

Members meet weekly for social activities with teas and coffees and games of scrabble, bingo and bowling.

However, the charity is struggling to find the required number of volunteers to pick up and drop off service users before and after the group meetings.

Service user Linda Reid is partially sighted and struggles to walk after having a knee operation. Linda goes to the NESS group for the over 65s on Tuesday afternoons in Aberdeen.

The 75 year old said: “I enjoy the over 65s group on a Tuesday – it’s a lifeline. We would have tea, coffee and games of scrabble."

“If it's someone birthday we would have cake too. I’m turning 76 soon and I am looking forward to cake on my birthday."

“I can’t get out anywhere. I am disabled and I’m completely reliant on people taking me out."

“If a driver is not available then we all miss out. The drivers are good fun too, sometimes they would stay for the social and join in with us before taking us home.”

NESS currently has seven volunteer drivers in Aberdeen but needs a further six.

02/02/2023

To round off Thursday, the north east's only dedicated country music show is on air from 7 -10pm.

01/02/2023

Good luck to Danny Thain from Fraserburgh, who begins his strenuous cycle around the coast of Britain today as part of his fundraising for a Mental Health Rehabilitation Centre. TWSPP

Hear him on air this morning!

23/01/2023

North Street in Mintlaw is closed all week from the roundabout at the Square to Simpsons Garden Centre.

The work is for the installation of a new crossing and kerbing.