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The Mearns Leader and Kincardineshire Observer

The Mearns Leader is a weekly local Newspaper covering the Mearns area. It also has a Kincardineshir

Part of JPIMedia, the Mearns Leader covers the Aberdeenshire area from Portlethen to St Cyrus. It deals with local news and events covering the stories which are important to the local population. The Mearns Leader and Kincardineshire Observer are published every Thursday and are available from a variety of outlets.

08/09/2024

Police have confirmed a body has been found in the search for missing Jenny Hastings, wife of ex-rugby star Scott Hastings.

08/09/2024

Part of a middle aisle toy extravaganza this week - find out more here

07/09/2024

The royal couple attended the annual Braemar Gathering

The annual Braemar Gathering is held a short distance from Balmoral

07/09/2024

'People who I counselled more than 10 years ago are telling me I saved their life so now they are now going to help me' - via NationalWorld

07/09/2024

Prisoners to rate their stay in Scottish police cells through a new "custody user experience survey".

06/09/2024

📚 Fans of reading about crime will flock to Stirling later this month to hear from some of their favourite authors.

06/09/2024

🎉 Stars of the screen are heading to Scotland this autumn for Comic Con events in Glasgow and Edinburgh!

06/09/2024

🟢 Scott Hastings confirms his wife Jenny is missing after a wild swim in the Firth of Forth.

06/09/2024

Relive an 80s childhood with a SodaStream - the kids will thank you for it 🍹
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05/09/2024

Watch Qabid, the playful rhino, get the zoomies and put a bucket on his head! 🦏

05/09/2024

Riley struggled with his mental health after being diagnosed with ADHD and autism.
[via NationalWorld]

05/09/2024

🔍 Victorian-era working-class women often worked as private detectives, solving cases like the Strange Case of Colstoun House’s Smashed Eggs...

Read more about this incredible story:

05/09/2024

🔵 The Scotsman has spoken to businesses along the North Coast 500 - as well as several critics who question what benefits the tourist route has brought for locals.

04/09/2024

🟢 Herring gull attacks have left seven children with head injuries, prompting urgent action from the council.

04/09/2024

🚢 Glen Sannox sea trials delayed two weeks, but Ferguson Marine insists delivery by month's end remains unchanged.

04/09/2024

"Camping overnight on a radioactive beach in Scotland was not what I expected on my walk.

"The deep amber colour of the setting sun that night was disappearing slowly below the skyline, leaving a stunning glow on the outline of the sea and land."

04/09/2024

Some of the biggest discounts we’ve seen since Amazon Prime Day have just been applied to a range of top Ninja products 🍽️
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03/09/2024

✈️ EasyJet has released summer 2025 seats from Edinburgh and Glasgow to European destinations.

03/09/2024

"We have lost our beautiful son Alfie because of what we see as a design flaw."
[via NationalWorld]

03/09/2024

Owners of ugly dogs are invited to enter a national contest to find Britain's ugliest dog.

03/09/2024

🎤 "If I had been buying the tickets for myself, I likely would have given up. But these tickets were supposed to be my dad’s 60th birthday present, so I stuck it out.

"Buying concert tickets shouldn’t be this difficult."

02/09/2024

🔴 Tickets have been subject to dynamic pricing.

02/09/2024

🔴 Celebrating 59 years since the Forth Road Bridge transformed travel between Edinburgh and Fife.

02/09/2024

🟢 Number plate recognition may soon be used to levy charges on motorhomes entering Skye.

02/09/2024

A helping hand to give your home a refresh

01/09/2024

'I cried every day for about two months' 💔 - via NationalWorld

30/08/2024

🌟 Discover the charm of Gaelic restaurant names in Scotland today!

30/08/2024

'Your absence leaves a heartache no one can heal, but your love leaves a memory no one can steal' - via NationalWorld

30/08/2024

🎤 Blink-182's Glasgow show: excruciating banter but still plenty to enjoy.

30/08/2024

🚭 PM proposes smoking ban in beer gardens to save lives and NHS.

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This August, enjoy a bumper 116-page edition of Athletics Weekly, bringing you a look ahead to all the athletics action from Paris 2024. Featuring a complete timetable along with predictions by event, on how the biggest names in the sport will perform. Get the ultimate track and field guide delivered directly to your door by ordering your copy here - https://athleticsweekly.imbmsubscriptions.com/oly24dssc/

Check out highlights from day 3 of this year's Royal Highland Show, showcasing food, farming and rural life in Edinburgh on Shots TV. Go to Freeview channel 276 at 6:30pm Sunday 23rd - Monday 24th June to catch highlights from each day of the event. #RoyalHighlandShow https://www.shotstv.com/watch/vod/52502854

Michael Sundin was a Gateshead-born athlete, BBC Blue Peter presenter and performer, remembered as a “blonde, outgoing, gregarious ball of fun”. Watch the first of the three -part documentary on Shots TV sharing his story told by family and friends, including his brother David and Stonewall co-founder Lord Cashman. https://www.shotstv.com/watch/vod/52366351 Or tune in when the documentary airs on Shots! Freeview channel 276 at 8.20pm on Wednesday, March 20, and 8.35pm on Thursday, March 21, and Friday, March 22🎥

RAF Red Arrows launch 60th Diamond season

The RAF Red Arrows display team are launching their 60th ‘Diamond’ season. Join Iain Lynn for exclusive interviews and a behind-the scenes look at RAF Waddington ✈️ https://www.shotstv.com/watch/vod/52381076 #RedArrows #pilotlife

Firefighters rescue Cameron House hotel guest

Video: firefighters rescue a hotel guest from Cameron House hotel. Full story: https://trib.al/KjIGlXo ( via The Scotsman )

Bervie 'little black dress' event

Bervie 'little black dress' event hailed a huge success: https://trib.al/CoKgaea

30 year-old Luke Ellix has been in training for a trek to Everest Base Camp to raise funds for Children In Need. Read Luke's story here: http://trib.al/wsfFjib

Stonehaven Highland Games

Ayrshire and cornhill tug o war teams at stonehaven highland games

Ross Hull and Cameron Grant are performing at Stonehaven Market Square just now as part of the Folk Festival.

Stonehaven Half Marathon 2017

The 32nd Stonehaven Half Marathon took place at the weekend, with over 300 runners taking part. Read more here: http://trib.al/RW4dN5D

Results...

The first Aberdeenshire boxes have arrived - let the counting begin!

Nicola Sturgeon visits Stonehaven

Lairhillock School turns 10

Lairhillock Primary School is 10 years old, and this is how they marked the occasion: http://trib.al/6MdmwVw

Leader reader Stuart McIntosh, who grew up in Stonehaven, has shared some old snaps of the town, taking us on a stroll down memory lane which shows the changes that have taken place over the years: Read more at: http://trib.al/x3rirBc

The wintry weather has arrived in Stonehaven!

Egg-cellent Easter Family Tradition

Do you have any Easter traditions in your family? One family from Stonehaven come together every Easter Sunday for a cracking egg decorating tradition. Can you do any better than their designs? Don't forget to check page on our page tomorrow when we will be posting this year's efforts for you to be able vote for your favourite egg. Read more here: http://trib.al/z7wWACo

Cross Pebbles for Easter

Has anyone seen these cross pebbles that have been popping up across Stonehaven? The parishioners of Fetteresso Church have been putting these little Easter reminders around the town. Read more at: http://trib.al/d4dwWrh

Egg-cellent Easter Family Tradition

One Stonehaven family come together every Easter Sunday for an egg-stravagant egg decorating tradition. Here is a slideshow of some of the previous cracking designs, including Egg Sheeran, Zeggy Stardust and Yolka. We will be posting this year's efforts on Easter Monday where you can vote for your favourite egg. Read more here: http://trib.al/v6w7o9D