Fire training project given the go-ahead A major upgrade to Portlethen’s fire training centre has been given the go-ahead. People
Blokes on Ropes help tackle issue Aberdeenshire Council has employed specialist resources to control an unwanted plant species which is growing on coastal cliffs. News
Simply the best – that’s The Quayside Scotland’s top fish and chip restaurant is officially in the Mearns. Business
Record high street closures in 2019: these are the major shops that have closed or are under threat Around 16 shops are closing every day in 2019 as record numbers of high street businesses shut down or move online. Business
Twinning confusion after council says NO Last week’s Leader front page detailed the new twinning arrangement between Stonehaven and Athens in Alabama. Business
These are the 25 best-paid jobs in the UK - how does your wage compare? When choosing a career, or considering changing fields, it is important to have a good understanding of what your earning potential might be. Lifestyle
Local takeaways on awards shortlist Four Stonehaven takeaways are in the running for industry ‘Osars’ later this month. Business
North-east's 'virtuoso' technical skills will provide net zero solutions claims MP The North-east’s 'virtuoso' ability in oil and gas will play a major role in the UK’s green energy commitments, a local MP has claimed. Business
North-east libraries to become testbeds for rural entrepreneurship North-east libraries are to be transformed into centres to support rural entrepreneurship and drive local economic growth. Business
Opposition welcomes commitment Aberdeenshire Council’s Opposition group has welcomed a commitment given by council officers to improve the authority’s efforts to inform the public about their right to be involved in shaping public services. Business
Stonehaven pub plan Plans have been lodged with Aberdeenshire Council to transform a Stonehaven pub into a hair and beauty salon and retail outlet. Business
Local firm on award shortlist A run-down former care home in Stonehaven that been brought back to use in a housing project is in the running for an award. Business
New Portlethen firm’s jobs boost A new painting and decorating firm based in Portlethen expects to create eight jobs this year following a successful launch period. Business
Lodges take place of Mearns farmland A new multi-million pound lodge project has been launched to transform former redundant farmland in the Mearns. Business
Stonehaven firm is awards finalist A Stonehaven company has been shortlisted in this year’s Trades Awards. Business
A957 bridge maintenance programme Four bridges on the A957 Stonehaven to Crathes Slug Road will be closed while essential maintenance is carried out this summer. Traffic and Travel
Fettercairn business ‘highly commended’ at retail awards A Mearns business has been highly commended at the Scottish Independent Retail Awards 2019. Business
The Carron is among the UK’s top 50 best chip shops Stonehaven’s Carron Fish Bar has been named by a magazine as among the top 50 in the UK. Business
Legal firm buys Stonehaven business A North-east legal firm has doubled the size of its business in Stonehaven by acquiring a long-established local solicitors and estate agents. Business
Co-op store reopens after major refit The Co-op has unveiled a new look to one of its stores in Stonehaven following a major refit. Business
