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North East

Royal Mail has issued a warning as the severe weather conditions have caused delays in some areas

Royal Mail warning as bad weather causes delays

Pibroch is starting its Scottish tour at the Lemon Tree, Aberdeen next month as part of Climate Week North East 2023.
Pibroch is starting its Scottish tour at the Lemon Tree, Aberdeen next month as part of Climate Week North East 2023.

Powerful new play marks Piper Alpha disaster

​The Toll of Birness junction has been a problem for years.
​The Toll of Birness junction has been a problem for years.

Next phase of new homes launched at Aden

National Highways has issued a severe weather alert
National Highways has issued a severe weather alert

National Highways issue severe weather alert in parts of the UK

Six Degrees North is celebrating the milestone with the launch of 10 new beers.
Six Degrees North is celebrating the milestone with the launch of 10 new beers.

Six Degrees North celebrate 10 years of brewing

The partnership brings together a collective of some 35 local and national organisations.
The partnership brings together a collective of some 35 local and national organisations.

North East partnership to reduce rural crime

Jason Morris is Regional Market Leader for Scotland at PwC UK.
Jason Morris is Regional Market Leader for Scotland at PwC UK.

Collaboration will be key to accelerating the transition to net zero - Jason Mor...

Snow is expected to hit the UK in late March. (Getty Images)
Snow is expected to hit the UK in late March. (Getty Images)

UK weather: Met Office warnings for ice and snow from this evening

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice for Monday and Tuesday with some disruption expected. PIC: SWNS.com
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice for Monday and Tuesday with some disruption expected. PIC: SWNS.com

Coldest temperature of year expected as snow and ice forecast for Scotland

A yellow weather warning is in place across Scotland
A yellow weather warning is in place across Scotland

Snow and ice warning issued for east coast and much of the country

David Threadgold (left) with Andrew Bowie MP.
David Threadgold (left) with Andrew Bowie MP.

Portlethen station closure "not consistent" with new Police Scotland strategy

The earthquake was felt in Ebbw Vale, South Wales. Picture: GEOFF CADDICK/AFP via Getty Images
The earthquake was felt in Ebbw Vale, South Wales. Picture: GEOFF CADDICK/AFP via Getty Images

Earthquake hits Wales with a magnitude of 3.7

Storm Otto will hit parts of the UK this Friday
Storm Otto will hit parts of the UK this Friday

Storm Otto to hit the UK this Friday bringing winds up to 80mph

Almost 4,000 fly-tipping offences were recorded in the last year.
Almost 4,000 fly-tipping offences were recorded in the last year.

Fly tipping burden on North East revealed

Steven Lewis, Head Brewer at Burnside Brewery. (Pic:Karen Murray, First Pix)
Steven Lewis, Head Brewer at Burnside Brewery. (Pic:Karen Murray, First Pix)

North East Scotland Food & Drink Awards to recognise industry excellence

The River Dee’s salmon fishing season started this week.
The River Dee’s salmon fishing season started this week.

Storm-ravaged trees to save salmon on the River Dee

Young Enterprise Scotland will help primary schools deliver financial education.
Young Enterprise Scotland will help primary schools deliver financial education.

Young Enterprise Scotland expanding financial education programme in North East

Picture: John Devlin
Picture: John Devlin

Scottish pupils to learn about green jobs through virtual Minecraft worlds

Liam Kerr MSP
Liam Kerr MSP

"Ulysses home faster" than SNP Aberdeen rail project delivery

Do your leaders possess the right qualities?
Do your leaders possess the right qualities?

Learn the lessons from the past when taking on a down cycle

Margo Milne, director of DYW North East (Michal Wachucik)




 Picture by Abermedia / Michal Wachucik
Margo Milne, director of DYW North East (Michal Wachucik)




 Picture by Abermedia / Michal Wachucik

Connecting with Inverurie's next generation of workers

The River Ury, the Don’s main tributary, has been of particular concern.
The River Ury, the Don’s main tributary, has been of particular concern.

Hogweed deals struck across North East to stop invasive menace

New divisional MD David McGrath says: 'The housebuilding industry has evolved significantly since I was last at Miller Homes, but it has maintained the same ethos.' Picture: Laurence Winram.
New divisional MD David McGrath says: 'The housebuilding industry has evolved significantly since I was last at Miller Homes, but it has maintained the same ethos.' Picture: Laurence Winram.

Edinburgh-headquartered housebuilder Miller Homes names new divisional MD

This is the first time officers in North East division are receiving the personal issue kit.
This is the first time officers in North East division are receiving the personal issue kit.

Naloxone roll out begins in North East Division

13 people have died and almost 180 injured in collisions in the last three years.
13 people have died and almost 180 injured in collisions in the last three years.

No action on dualling A96 would be "abdication of responsibility"

Amey is holding a recruitment event in Peterhead.
Amey is holding a recruitment event in Peterhead.

Amey hosting recruitment open day to work on north-east trunk roads

Crathes Castle, Drum Castle,  Haddo House and Castle Fraser are all open to visitors this winter.
Crathes Castle, Drum Castle,  Haddo House and Castle Fraser are all open to visitors this winter.

Explore Aberdeenshire’s winter wonderland

The woodland at Crathes Castle lost giant specimens of tree. (NTS).
The woodland at Crathes Castle lost giant specimens of tree. (NTS).

Dedicate a tree to help revitalise Scottish woodlands

Artist impression of what the new mortuary facility will look like when constructed on the Foresterhill Health Campus.
Artist impression of what the new mortuary facility will look like when constructed on the Foresterhill Health Campus.

Final construction contract approved for new £30m Integrated Mortuary Facility

Young entrepreneurs will be at Christmas fairs in Peterhead and Aberdeen this year.
Young entrepreneurs will be at Christmas fairs in Peterhead and Aberdeen this year.

Young Enterprise Grampian teams to bring some Christmas cheer

Danny is currently sleeping rough on the streets of Aberdeen until December 7
Danny is currently sleeping rough on the streets of Aberdeen until December 7

Banff and Buchan MSP supports Fraserburgh man's fundraising efforts

The winter service fleet features 46 Econ gritter
The winter service fleet features 46 Econ gritter

Amey launch North East trunk road winter service plan

From left: Peter Reid, Alan Ewen and Mo Vernal
From left: Peter Reid, Alan Ewen and Mo Vernal

“We Spik Doric Here” sticker campaign launched in Aberdeenshire

Liam Kerr MSP
Liam Kerr MSP

North East will not tolerate further court closures

Covid cases are rising in the UK, new figures reveal, sparking fears of a winter wave of the virus.
Covid cases are rising in the UK, new figures reveal, sparking fears of a winter wave of the virus.

UK Covid cases rising - but experts say infections may have peaked

Ms Adam has been vocal in her support of bringing rail back to Peterhead and Fraserburgh
Ms Adam has been vocal in her support of bringing rail back to Peterhead and Fraserburgh

MSP secures SNP commitment to North East rail

Dr Susan Osbeck, Vattenfall Unlock our Future Chair, Mimi Mwasame, Stakeholder and Community Engagement Manager, Offshore Wind, Vattenfall with with Yvonne Buckingham and Carol Sinclair, Alford Valley Community Railway (Picture by Michal Wachucik/Abermedia)
Dr Susan Osbeck, Vattenfall Unlock our Future Chair, Mimi Mwasame, Stakeholder and Community Engagement Manager, Offshore Wind, Vattenfall with with Yvonne Buckingham and Carol Sinclair, Alford Valley Community Railway (Picture by Michal Wachucik/Abermedia)

Celebrating the impact of climate-smart funding in the North east

The funding will help Grampian Housing Association continue to support its communities and tenants.
The funding will help Grampian Housing Association continue to support its communities and tenants.

Housing association secures £96m fund to meet demand for sustainable homes

West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine MP Mr Bowie highlighted the importance of the North East bid to Scottish Secretary Alister Jack.
West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine MP Mr Bowie highlighted the importance of the North East bid to Scottish Secretary Alister Jack.

MPs hear North East freeport would spur North Sea revival

Award winners: Craig Scott, Robert Smith, Andrew Moir and John Clark
Award winners: Craig Scott, Robert Smith, Andrew Moir and John Clark

Prestigious awards recognise agricultural excellence

Average property prices in Scotland hit a new record
Average property prices in Scotland hit a new record

New record high for average house price in Scotland as mortgage rates rise

Crathes estate was severely damaged during Storm Arwen (Photo:NTS)
Crathes estate was severely damaged during Storm Arwen (Photo:NTS)

Major Storm Arwen forestry works at Crathes Estate

Karen Adam MSP has been campaigning to bring rail back to her constituency since being elected
Karen Adam MSP has been campaigning to bring rail back to her constituency since being elected

North east takes centre stage at SNP conference

The golf development sits just to the edge of the Aberdeenshire town of Stonehaven. PIC: Contributed.
The golf development sits just to the edge of the Aberdeenshire town of Stonehaven. PIC: Contributed.

New 'village' opens as Jack Nicklaus golf course moves forward

The Festival will explore practical and creative ways to tackle climate change.
The Festival will explore practical and creative ways to tackle climate change.

Inverurie West Parish Church to host Climate Matters Festival

Doric Board chair Frieda Morrison
Doric Board chair Frieda Morrison

Grant scheme launches to celebrate Doric

Inverurie Town Hall is the venue for the Variety Concert as part of the RHP Fest.
Inverurie Town Hall is the venue for the Variety Concert as part of the RHP Fest.

Fundraising festival for Charlie House comes to Inverurie

Father Christmas at Bamburgh Castle (photo: Phil Punton)
Father Christmas at Bamburgh Castle (photo: Phil Punton)

Leap into Bamburgh Castle this Christmas

North East show off the trophy after winning the Scottish Area Team Championship at Powfoot. Picture: Scottish Golf
North East show off the trophy after winning the Scottish Area Team Championship at Powfoot. Picture: Scottish Golf

North East crowned Scottish Area Team champions at Powfoot

2022 AJ Bell Tour of Britain - Stage 1 - Aberdeen to Glenshee Ski Centre, Scotland - Corbyn Strong, Israel Premier Tech, wins the stage. (Photo Zac Williams/SWpix.com)
2022 AJ Bell Tour of Britain - Stage 1 - Aberdeen to Glenshee Ski Centre, Scotland - Corbyn Strong, Israel Premier Tech, wins the stage. (Photo Zac Williams/SWpix.com)

North East showcased as cycling destination spot with the first stage of the Tou...

The Tour of Britain Stage 1 route from Aberdeen to Glenshee is shown in the film.
The Tour of Britain Stage 1 route from Aberdeen to Glenshee is shown in the film.

Local cycling talent features in new film celebrating the arrival of the AJ Bell...

Amey will deliver highways maintenance on the motorways and trunk roads, design road safety schemes, and look after bridges and structures.
Amey will deliver highways maintenance on the motorways and trunk roads, design road safety schemes, and look after bridges and structures.

Amey begins managing north-east roads in Scotland

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills Shirley-Anne Somerville
Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills Shirley-Anne Somerville

North East of Scotland pupils get help with their exam results

Royal Deeside: Balmoral Castle has been a Royal residence since 1852, on the the south side of the River Dee near Crathie
Royal Deeside: Balmoral Castle has been a Royal residence since 1852, on the the south side of the River Dee near Crathie

Ad Feature Royal Deeside: a firm favourite on the NE250

AiiTee
AiiTee

Under the Radar: AiiTee

Nicola Sturgeon has been urged to back a bid for a green freeport in the north east of Scotland.
Nicola Sturgeon has been urged to back a bid for a green freeport in the north east of Scotland.

Nicola Sturgeon urged to back bid for a green freeport in the north east

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Humza Yousaf speaks after being elected as new SNP party leader
Humza Yousaf speaks after being elected as new SNP party leader

Humza Yousaf faces ‘full in-tray’ as half of Scots think country on wrong path

Humza Yousaf pictured after being elected as the new SNP party leader (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Humza Yousaf pictured after being elected as the new SNP party leader (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Why unionists should not celebrate Yousaf's election as SNP leader

A man drops flowers to a makeshift memorial where baloons and Teddy bears are left on the outside the Covenant School building at the Covenant Presbyterian Church, in Nashville, Tennessee, March 27. -(Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)
A man drops flowers to a makeshift memorial where baloons and Teddy bears are left on the outside the Covenant School building at the Covenant Presbyterian Church, in Nashville, Tennessee, March 27. -(Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

Three children and three adults killed in Nashville elementary school shooting

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