- More uni courses cut in England
- Haulier fare subsidy 'must remain'
- Tax-dodging landlords 'targeted'
- Housing market recovery 'not there'
- 'Little prospect' for oil fund plan
- Disability cuts 'are devastating'
- Heart care 'more likely for rich'
- Lockerbie probe request to Libya
- Lennon bomb plot accused for trial
- 'MP' held after Commons disturbance
- 'Serious failings' at health board
- Cottage death OAP 'was murdered'
- Murder jury retraces woman's steps
- Pine marten control called for
- Direct flights 'key for economy'
- Navy diver joins Concordia probe
- Independence plan 'may block bank'
- Moore suggests earlier referendum
- Anorexia no fad, says MSP father
- Bronze sculpture stolen from museum
Local Headlines
Portlethen “forgotten” by Aberdeenshire Council
RESIDENTS in Portlethen claimed at a public meeting last week that they had been forgotten about after Aberdeenshire Council announced last year that they had no plans to build a promised new primary school in the town.
1 commentFuture of the beach toilets is unclear
Vandalism at the toilets on the beach front at Stonehaven was so bad last year that the Community COuncil had to close them a month early as the writing on the walls was so bad they “wouldn’t want families seeing it.”
Councillors “had no choice” over hotel
The chair of the Kincardine and Mearns area committee has claimed that there was no way to save the Heugh Hotel and that the committee was “forced” to grant the change of use application.
Local Plan report is due
Nearly a year after councillors submitted it to Scottish Ministers, Aberdeenshire Council is hopeful the results of an examination of its Local Development Plan will be received in coming weeks.
Italian classes start at Mackie
Pizza, pasta and profiteroles are all time-honoured Italian cuisine. We’re a nation of Italian food lovers, but have you ever considered learning the language?
Grampian Leaders honour
Grampian Leaders sportscotland Programme Aberdeenshire has just been awarded the Olympic Inspire Mark for excellence.
Work will begin on new Academy in summer
Work on the building of the new Mearns Awcademy is to start this summer.
Muffins Coffee Shop to close next week
Muffins Coffee Shop in High Street, Laurencekirk is to cease trading on February 25.
Rail service is “appalling”
the rail service in Stonehaven and surrounding areas was described as “unpredictable” and “appalling” by members of Stonehaven and District Community Council at their meeting this week.
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New application lodged for site of St Leonard’s hotel
Developer Kirkwood homes have lodged new plans with Aberdeenshire Council for the development of the burnt-out St Leonard’s hotel.
Anemometer given go-ahead near Netherley
AN application to temporarily erect a 40.5 meter high Anemometer near Netherley was given the go-ahead by Councillors at the Kincardine and Mearns Area committee this week.
Hotel will become private house
COUNCILLORS at the Kincardine and Mearns area committee were divided over the application for change of use of Stonehaven’s Heugh Hotel.
Have your say on railway services
Local Liberal Democrat councillors have called on Kincardineshire residents to put their views to the Scottish Government on the future of railway services.
Final journey for boat
residents and visitors to Johnshaven turned out in force on Tuesday morning to bid farewell to a 100 year old Norwegian open fishing boat that carried four courageous men across the North Sea in WWII.
Speed restrictions
A TEMPORARY speed restriction on the southbound A90 at Muchalls is expected to be in place until the end of April.
Councillors consider five year budget
Councillors met last week to consider a five year budget for Aberdeenshire Council and agree a balanced budget for the next three years.
Beating Bowel Cancer campaign
Sir Robert Smith, MP for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine has given his support to the national charity Beating Bowel Cancer in their effort to save lives from the UK’s second biggest cancer killer.
Tragedy as 5 year old dies in Newtonhill
THE devastated parents of a five year-old boy from Newtonhill who died after choking on a grape at the Bettridge Centre on Tuesday afternoon have described him as a “wonderful” little boy who was always smiling.
£300,000 road improvement
Work is due to start on February 27 on the Transport Scotland works to provide a £300,000 merge lane at the A90/A937 northern junction at Laurencekirk.
Flood prevention measures on show
ENIGINEERS who have been working to ensure that Stonehaven is protected from flooding got the chance to show their ideas to the public last week.
Flood measures a “waste of money”
Aberdeenshire Council’s long-awaited flood prevention measures for Fettercairn have been labelled “a waste of money” by village representative on Mearns Community Council, Alan Mowat.
Fatherland Club supper
Another full house at the Carron Restaurant last Wednesday enjoyed the latest Burns Supper hosted by the Stonehaven (Fatherland) Burns Club. Although not at his ribald best owing to a bout of flu, President Iain McFadden showed flashes of his renowned wit and ensured that the night adhered to its schedule, at least until the tail end.
Disabled facilties “poor”
ABERDEENSHIRE Council have defended themselves against claims that disabled facilities at Portlethen pool should be upgraded.
School estate consultation is set to close
The final dates for Aberdeenshire Council’s school estate consultation are approaching.
Scottish Water charges frozen for 2012/13
In April 2012 household water charges will remain frozen and Scottish Water say this will ensure their customers continue to get value for money.
Improvement works
IMPROVEMENT work has begun on a piece of land adjacent to Stonehaven Open Air Pool.
Portlethen schools set to be discussed
ABERDEENSHIRE Council have responded to calls from Portlethen residents for a follow-up meeting regarding schools provision in the area.
Smith plea on heating oil
Sir Robert Smith, MP for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine, has called for more to be done to help those reliant on heating oil.
Portlethen fuel costs seminar
Labour Council candidate Alison Evison hosted a seminar in the Jubilee Hall, Portlethen at which the problem of rising fuel costs was discussed.
Council on-site compost
Council premises throughout Aberdeenshire will benefit from an innovative environmental project introducing on-site composting.
Children’s panel call
Aberdeenshire’s Children’s Panel is looking for volunteers who can help vulnerable children in the area achieve better outcomes in life.
Smith welcomes Post Office announcement
Sir Robert Smith MP for West Aberdeenshire & Kincardine has welcomed a new ten-year deal announced by the Liberal Democrat Business Minister Ed Davey between the Post Office and Royal Mail.
Mascot visit
Scotland’s young carer mascots Eryc and Trayc took a trip to the Scottish Parliament recently and met Angus North and Mearns MSP Nigel Don. The cartoon characters front up the Princess Royal Trust for Carers’ campaign to spread understanding of the vital role many children play in caring for their close relatives.
Investigation into waste management
Aberdeenshire Council have supported a report on the future of waste management, following an in-depth investigation by the Scrutiny & Audit Committee.
Flood solution display
A PUBLIC exhibition is to be held on January 26 from 10.30am-7pm to show members of the public a range of ideas for flood prevention in the town.
Stroke prevention campaign
An important and positive new campaign to mobilise wide support for improved stroke prevention, treatment and care in Scotland has been launched by The Stroke Association in Scotland.
Council charity donation is given to Friends of Anchor
Aberdeenshire Council Chief Executive Colin Mackenzie has handed over a cheque to Friends of ANCHOR for £1,500 as part of the local authority’s annual charity donations.
Cashless parking trial
A CASHLESS parking trial in Stonehaven’s Market Square could be extended despite only 58 people using the service over a six month period.
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Weather for Stonehaven
Thursday 23 February 2012
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