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Judith Johnston, sponsor Lucas Ingredients with Gary Chalmers from Presly & Co (Pic: Graeme Hart)

Sizzling success for Presly & Co Butchers

The Irvine Family will host the Banff and Buchan meeting on 2 June.

Monitor Farm summer meetings kick off in the North and North East

This majestic island is for sale in Loch Lomond and it has 14th century links to Robert the Bruce

Look around Loch Lomond’s ‘most tranquil’ island on sale for £995,000

The Morrisons will host their Deeside Farm meeting on 17 June.

Monitor Farm summer meetings kick off in the North and North East

Port of Aberdeen said vessel arrival numbers surpassed 6,800, up 12 per cent on the previous year. Picture: Ray Smith Photography

Port of Aberdeen back to pre-pandemic activity as turnover jumps

Six new Aberdeen businesses have been awarded a share of £30,000 of equity-free funding at the latest Robert Gordon University (RGU) start-up accelerator showcase. Picture: Martin Parker Photography

Robert Gordon University start-ups make perfect pitch to secure £30k

Lidl has announced plans to recruit for 1,500 new jobs across the UK as the retailer expands

Lidl to recruit 1,500 new roles amid expansion plans - how to apply

Muriel Clark didn't enter TV until her fifties but she became an inspiration to thousands

Scotsman Obituaries: Muriel Clark, home economist who became a familiar TV face

Martin Compston and Phil MacHugh will be reunited for the new show Northern Fling.

Martin Compston reunites with Phil MacHugh for Norway travel show

The e-bikes can be used along the Formartine & Buchan Way and other local routes.

Opportunity to try out new Formartine and Buchan Way rental e-bikes

Primark shoppers will now be able to order online as the high-street retailer launches its click and collect service across more UK stores

Primark launches online delivery service for more UK stores

The Met Office is warning of cold temperatures

UK to get Arctic blast as Met Office warns frost and cold to return

Susan clearly enjoying herself.

Trio of local women take to the stage for Courage on the Catwalk

George and Rosalind Topp will be driving car number 11 in the Scottish Malts.

North East date for international historic car rally

The group say they identified a “raft” of policy changes Mr Humza must consider.

MPs and MSPs urge new First Minister to address major issues facing north-east

Timberbush Tours was founded in 1998 and provides guided tours across Scotland with departures from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness and the North of England.

Edinburgh tour coach firm questions net zero targets as it attempts to go green

Ailsa Davidson (left) plays Lucy in Dracula - Mina's Reckoning

North east actors cast in new Dracula production

ANM Group Inverurie

ANM Group post trading profit of £649,000

Wee Souk founder Kimberley Davidson with some of the homewares she sells

Women aren’t a charity, they’re a smart investment - Kimberley Davidson

Lisa Duthie, Charity Lead; Dennis Robertson, Chair of NHS Grampian Charity Committee and Caroline Hiscox, Chief Executive of NHS Grampian.

Charity announces new name and strategic plan

The free Easter egg hunt runs until April 14.

Cala encourages pupils to take part in easter egg hunt to raise funds for school

Funding will be axed for some ‘fixed route’ bus journeys.

Funding to be withdrawn for 19 North east bus routes

Funding will be axed for some ‘fixed route’ bus journeys.

Funding to be withdrawn for 19 North east bus routes

Construction on sections of the HS2 route have been delayed (Photo by Mark Case/Getty Images)

HS2 needs to be completed to transform north of England

Credit: Adobe Images

Where does the north of England start? Outrage caused by new map

Spanish authorities have issued advice amid a Dengue-fever outbreak in popular tourist hotspots

Spain issues advice to British tourists amid Dengue-fever outbreak

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning across some parts of the UK as high winds are expected

Met Office issue yellow weather warning as high winds expected

Organisers of Stonehaven's event for Time to Talk Day

People across North east join in the conversation on mental health

Beast from the East warning: UK to face snow and sub-zero temperatures

Medical Director Nick Fluck with students Rafsan and Alys

North of Scotland to welcome record number of medical students in 2023

Cala plan to build 50 new homes on ground to the north of Burnland Park.

Westhill homes decision deferred to allow for site visit

A new course of community art classes will take place across the region.

Exploring creativity in the North east

A woman battles to keep control of her umbrella as she walks through a rain shower in Glasgow.

UK set to be battered by 80mph winds - Met Office sounds weather alert

Under the initiative, the electric bikes will be available to hire from both Peterhead and Fraserburgh leisure centres, Ellon Community Campus, MACBI at Mintlaw and Aden Country Park.

Enjoy Formartine and Buchan Way on an e-bike

Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, speaking at the Convention of the North in Manchester. PIC: James Speakman/PA Wire

Michael Gove: “Spirit” of Thatcherism will help North of England

Some 25 cruise calls are currently scheduled between April and September, with up to 12,000 tourists visiting the North-east.

Expanded Aberdeen port to host giant cruise ships in 'timely boost' to economy

A man walks on the snow-covered path by the New River at sunrise, as steam rises from nearby houses in London.

Cold weather alert extended as UK braces for another deep freeze

Picture: John Devlin

Scottish pupils to learn about green jobs through virtual Minecraft worlds

Blue Cross issue guidance on how to prepare your dog for a walk

Inspire service users enjoying their Summer Party at Balmedie beach.

NHS Grampian Endowment Fund launches Community Grants Programme

Cala has submitted plans to build 157 new homes at Conglass, Inverurie.

Cala submits plans to build new homes in Inverurie

A walker makes their way through fog on a frosty morning at Primrose Hill in north London. (Photo by Justin TALLIS / AFP) (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK to ring in 2023 on ‘wintry’ note thanks to icy blast from US

TransPennine Express has issued a statement to say that there are major cancellations across the network

Train operator issues ‘do not travel alert’ cancelling major routes

Summer Solstice at Stonehenge

When do the lighter nights return in the UK?

Bookies are in favour of a white Christmas this year

White Christmas odds 2022: Bookies favour snow - Met Office forecast

DJ Alexander Chief Executive David Alexander

We need to work together to help the homeless - David Alexander

The Old Mill Inn was reduced to rubble following a devastating fire in February last year.

Site visit planned for historic North east hotel

Duncan and Claire Morrison from Meikle Maldron (Pic: Craig Stephen).

North and North-East farmers invited to new Monitor Farm meetings

Detail from a Pictish carving in the National Museum of Scotland PIC: Creative Commons / Johnbod

Book review: Picts, by Gordon Noble and Nicholas Evans

'We’re delighted to launch our annual Startup Accelerator for the fifth year,' says Chris Moule, head of entrepreneurship and innovation at RGU. Picture: contributed.

RGU pushes button on latest Startup Accelerator applications round

Ian Retalic, Derek Stephen and Ian Aitken. (Pic: Ian Roman)

Amputees smashing personal goals at Aberdeen Sports Village

Carrying a coffin is a weighty task in more ways than one (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Thank goodness my Yorkshire husband is not the retiring type – Susan Morrison

CLAN is moving its base to Mintlaw and will open there on November 28.

Clan moves offices from Crimond to Mintlaw

West of Scotland HA homes in Springburn that are included in the pilot. Picture: contributed.

Scheme using smart tech in Glasgow homes to help improve health and wellbeing

The Accelerator Packs are being rolled out to 12 towns across Aberdeenshire (Photo:Aberdeenshire Council)

New project set to digitally transform Aberdeenshire

The firm's founder Laura Ripley said: 'I [now] feel more confident in what I am doing and in taking Northern Frights to future growth during Halloween and beyond.' Picture: Contributed.

Aberdeen horror entertainment business Northern Frights eyes thrilling expansion

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A computer generated image issued by Transport Scotland of the proposed debris flow shelter

£470m road shelter planned to shield A83 Rest and Be Thankful from landslides

Scottish Labour are predicting 20,000 Scots will die in 2023 while waiting for NHS Treatment.

More than 18,000 Scots died while waiting on NHS treatment, amid private surge

Criticism of the Scottish Government’s stewardship of NHS Scotland, or indeed any area of devolution, is often met with whataboutery from ministers who assure the Scottish public things are just as bad south of the border.

Analysis: Scottish Government can no longer indulge in whataboutery on NHS