http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/NewsFront.aspx?SectionID=2562 News en-GB Copyright 2007, Johnston Press Plc jpnm.coordinator@jpress.co.uk jpnm.coordinator@jpress.co.uk MEAR http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/GetFeed.aspx?sectionid=2562&format=rss Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:02:01 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/template/group/images/rss/MEAR_rss.gif http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk 281 70 http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/Coop-launch-new-store-in.6437413.jp STONEHAVEN children took on star status this week when they performed the ribbon cutting ceremony to officially launch the town's new Co-op supermarket. http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/Coop-launch-new-store-in.6437413.jp Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:33:39 GMT http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/Call-for-34gullproof34-bins-.6437376.jp LOCAL residents have urged Aberdeenshire Council to help thwart the feathered litter louts who are creating a mess in Stonehaven. http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/Call-for-34gullproof34-bins-.6437376.jp Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:25:55 GMT http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/St-Leonard39s-objection-warning-.6437371.jp A LOCAL man is warning people who objected to the proposals for the redevelopment of St Leonard's Hotel that their original comments will not count second time around. http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/St-Leonard39s-objection-warning-.6437371.jp Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:24:49 GMT http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/Timetabling-clash-at-community-centre.6437369.jp A TIME-tabling clash at Stonehaven Community Centre has seen a popular martial arts class denied a renewal on their lease. http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/Timetabling-clash-at-community-centre.6437369.jp Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:24:11 GMT http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/New-homes-completed-for-Portlethen.6437367.jp THE early completion of a new housing development in Portlethen was celebrated last week with a visit from an MSP. http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/New-homes-completed-for-Portlethen.6437367.jp Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:23:19 GMT http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/Summer-safety-message-from-MRI.6437360.jp TOURISM chiefs have backed calls for holidaymakers to take care on Scotland's beautiful coastline this summer, after Stonehaven-based lifesaving charity the Maritime Rescu http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/Summer-safety-message-from-MRI.6437360.jp Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:21:45 GMT http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/Call-to-get-involved-in.6437356.jp A LOCAL bodging group is calling on local crafts people, artists and musicians to get involved in Bodgefest 2010. http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/Call-to-get-involved-in.6437356.jp Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:21:07 GMT http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/Family-distraught-over-grave-vandals.6437351.jp A STONEHAVEN man has slammed the mindless perpetrators who badly vandalised his baby's grave. http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/Family-distraught-over-grave-vandals.6437351.jp Fri, 23 Jul 2010 15:20:11 GMT http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/Length-of-Britain-cycle-for.6424629.jp FOUR Stonehaven friends, all either past or present players of Mearns United FC, are to cycle the length of Britain. http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/Length-of-Britain-cycle-for.6424629.jp Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:08:05 GMT http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/Bervie-bunker-will-leave-you.6424640.jp BUDDING evil masterminds, or perhaps 007 himself, have been given the perfect opportunity to relocate to the Mearns. http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/Bervie-bunker-will-leave-you.6424640.jp Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:12:06 GMT http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/Final-chance-for-residents-to.6424627.jp LOCAL residents have a final chance to put forward their views on Aberdeenshire Council's ambitious plan for the development of the North-east. http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/Final-chance-for-residents-to.6424627.jp Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:06:22 GMT http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/Unique-charity-challenge-makes-bid.6424622.jp A UNIQUE charity event has been hailed a great success by organisers - and could now make it into the Guinness Book of Records. http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/Unique-charity-challenge-makes-bid.6424622.jp Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:03:44 GMT http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/Packed-public-meeting-hears-of.6424625.jp OVER 100 local residents attended a meeting this week to hear about the "vision" behind a new town planned for land west of Newtonhill. http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/Packed-public-meeting-hears-of.6424625.jp Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:05:33 GMT http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/Family-outrage-at-travellers39-mess.6424604.jp A STONEHAVEN family have slammed the travellers who left their land covered in piles of rubble and carpeted with rubbish. http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/Family-outrage-at-travellers39-mess.6424604.jp Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:56:36 GMT http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/MACKIE-DONATE-20K-FROM-THEIR.6411540.jp MACKIE Academy pupils managed to raise a staggering £28,000 from their annual sponsored walk and a local charity received a £20,000 donation from the school. http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/MACKIE-DONATE-20K-FROM-THEIR.6411540.jp Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:42:29 GMT http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/PRESTIGIOUS-AWARD-FOR-DUNNOTTAR.6411579.jp A STONEHAVEN Primary school is celebrating after being presented with a prestigious award. http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/PRESTIGIOUS-AWARD-FOR-DUNNOTTAR.6411579.jp Fri, 09 Jul 2010 13:01:33 GMT http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/MACKIE-PRIZEGIVING-CEREMONY.6411560.jp MACKIE Academy held their end of term prizegiving on Thursday when Rector Andrew Griffiths gave his annual report. Guest speaker was Dave Ramsay who also presented the prizes. http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/MACKIE-PRIZEGIVING-CEREMONY.6411560.jp Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:54:50 GMT http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/PAIR-REUNITED-AFTER-MORE-THAN.6411552.jp A YOUNG couple who fell in love as teenagers in Stonehaven have been reunited with each other more than 40 years after losing touch. http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/PAIR-REUNITED-AFTER-MORE-THAN.6411552.jp Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:51:36 GMT http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/THIRTY-YEARS-OF-FOREST-VIEW.6411542.jp THREE decades of Stonehaven's Forest View Centre was celebrated by staff, service users and community figures last week. http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/THIRTY-YEARS-OF-FOREST-VIEW.6411542.jp Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:45:21 GMT http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/WARM-AFTERNOON-SETS-SEAL-ON.6398035.jp THE 34th annual Drumtochty Highland Games, held as always in the beautiful setting of the grounds of Drumtochty Castle, proved a great success on Saturday. http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/WARM-AFTERNOON-SETS-SEAL-ON.6398035.jp Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:39:19 GMT http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/RESIDENTS39-ANGER-OVER-TRAVELLERS.6397822.jp SCORES of Stonehaven residents have spoken out against the recent influx of travellers in the town. http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/RESIDENTS39-ANGER-OVER-TRAVELLERS.6397822.jp Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:32:47 GMT http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/BRAES-ALERT-IS-LIFTED.6397818.jp RESIDENTS living under the Bervie Braes are breathing a sigh of relief after being told the alert status has been reduced back to zero. http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/BRAES-ALERT-IS-LIFTED.6397818.jp Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:30:49 GMT http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/EXCELLENT-ENTRY-FOR-THE-43rd.6398024.jp THE 43rd R.W. Thomson Memorial Fellowship Rally was held on Sunday, when glorious weather and an excellent entry combined to produce a memorable event. http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/EXCELLENT-ENTRY-FOR-THE-43rd.6398024.jp Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:34:13 GMT http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/KEVIN39S-DAY-PROVES-TO-BE.6398002.jp THE third annual Kevin's Day was held on Sunday at the Mackie Academy playing fields and proved to be the best yet. http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/KEVIN39S-DAY-PROVES-TO-BE.6398002.jp Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:24:27 GMT http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/34LOLLIPOP34-CUTS-MAY-PUT-KIDS.6397814.jp A STONEHAVEN lollipop lady has hit out at Aberdeenshire Council's plans to cut their hours. http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/34LOLLIPOP34-CUTS-MAY-PUT-KIDS.6397814.jp Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:29:17 GMT http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/WIND-FAILS-TO-BLOW-GALA.6384723.jp DESPITE a strong wind which threatened to spoil things, Saturday's Bervie Gala Day, which brought to a close a fun-packed week of gala activities, proved to be a great suc http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/WIND-FAILS-TO-BLOW-GALA.6384723.jp Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:46:18 GMT http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/VOLUNTEERS-ARE-HONOURED.6384717.jp KINDLY people from throughout Kincardine and Deeside were honoured for their service to others at a special ceremony last week. http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/VOLUNTEERS-ARE-HONOURED.6384717.jp Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:41:00 GMT http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/PRESTIGIOUS-AWARDS-FOR-JANE39S-DESIGN.6384712.jp A STONEHAVEN businesswoman has been on a double celebration after recently being presented with two prestigious awards. http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/PRESTIGIOUS-AWARDS-FOR-JANE39S-DESIGN.6384712.jp Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:38:46 GMT http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/VOLUNTEERS-THANKED-WITH-STRAWBERRY-TEA.6384701.jp VOLUNTEERS at the Stonehaven Community Education Centre were treated to a Strawberry Tea to thank them for their efforts last week. http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/VOLUNTEERS-THANKED-WITH-STRAWBERRY-TEA.6384701.jp Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:34:57 GMT http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/HIGHLAND-WALK-WAS-FOR-ALZHEIMER39S.6384686.jp A MOTHER-daughter duo have raised a whopping £13,500 for Alzheimer's Scotland. http://www.mearnsleader.co.uk/news/HIGHLAND-WALK-WAS-FOR-ALZHEIMER39S.6384686.jp Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:30:27 GMT