Sports fans and concert goers warned about dangers of smoke bombs and flares Police and the fire service are warning the public about the dangers of taking smoke bombs and flares to large gatherings of people. People
Co-op boost for causes in Deeside Community projects in Deeside are set to share in a major funding boost. People
Deeside man’s discovery in attic leads to new book A retired Deeside teacher has published a book based on wartime letters exchanged by his parents. People
Banchory businesses offered retail support Businesses in Banchory are being offered important backing through a new retail support initiative. People
Cancer charity seeks views on future plans A local charity is asking the public and clients for ideas on shaping future service provision. People
Pupils brush up on Dee conservation The conservation charity, the River Dee Trust, has been visiting North-east schools to judge pupils’ artwork for a major new competition. People
These are the 20 most popular baby girl and boy names in the world Your name forms part of your identity for the rest of your life, so choosing a moniker for your newborn can be a tough decision. People
Chatty Man’s praise for local slimmers A Slimming World consultant from Donside celebrated the group’s success by meeting chat show host and comedian Alan Carr. People
Aberdeenshire nature spots under threat, says study Aberdeenshire has an abundance of protected beauty spots but new analysis has revealed that 26% of them are under threat. People
Banchory Legion hosts Burns Supper Legion Scotland’s Banchory branch will be holding a Burns Supper on Saturday, January 25. People
Ethan taps into competition success A local pupil has been presented with an award at a special ceremony at the Scottish Parliament in recognition of his creative efforts to highlight the importance of using water wisely. People
Addiction charity welcomes ban on credit cards for gambling A ban on the use of credit cards for gambling has been welcomed by a gambling addiction charity. People
Citizens Advice has been helping people in Scotland since 1939 The first Citizens Advice Bureaux were set up 80 years ago, to help people during World War Two. People
People have helped drive the SSPCA’s work for 180 years The Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will toast its 180th year in 2020. People
Scottish charity worker surpasses his £50,000 Running Home target Even Mark Calder wasn’t sure if he’d be able to pull off his mammoth 2019 challenge. People
All aboard the Craigievar ‘shuttle’ bus Grampian Transport Museum has been given a New Year funding boost. People
Social media has adverse impact on Scottish SPCA’s work to protect animals The Scottish SPCA is warning of the dangers of social media following several posts which have tied up valuable resources for the charity. People
Company’s boost for ‘Friends’ charity Local charity Friends of ANCHOR has received a £20,000 boost from an Aberdeenshire company. People
Aberdeenshire appoints new planning chief Aberdeenshire Council has appointed a new head of planning and environment. People
