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Methlick Walk raises more than £1000 for church

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:38:32 GMT

A popular North-east fundraiser has raised more than a £1,000 for a local church.

Double boost for Ellon pupils’ trip

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:32:45 GMT

A step back in time has provided a timely boost for two Ellon Academy pupils.

Animal charity condemns attack

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:23:13 GMT

An appeal has gone out from Scotland’s animal welfare charity after a Shetland pony was found mutilated in a “sickening” attck in Aberdeenshire.

MSP urges microchipping

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:21:03 GMT

DOGS Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity with two centres in Scotland, and Nanette Milne, MSP for North East Scotland, met with Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment, Richard Lochhead, to discuss compulsory microchipping

Sort it out Holyrood! - call from Ellon councillor

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:34:07 GMT

An Ellon politician has called on the Scottish Parliament to address the problem of travelling people once and for all.

New head chef appointed at Thainstone

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:21:20 GMT

A new head chef has been appointed by Highland Cuisine at the Thainstone Centre, Inverurie.

School bus idea for Kingseat

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:09:40 GMT

An Aberdeenshire commuinity is being asked whether school buses serving the settlement should become services that can be used by other fare-paying passengers.

Council responds to Ellon car parking criticism

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:50:18 GMT

Council officials have responded to criticism of car parking in Ellon by a local mother.

Tony wins fitness fight

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:16:14 GMT

an ELLON pensioner is battling back to fitness after suffering serious neck injuries when he was knocked down in a busy street.

Stepping back in time to help fund school trip

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:08:13 GMT

TWO Ellon Academy pupils are stepping up their efforts to raise the funds they need to go on a school trip next summer.

First learning hub opens in Shire

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:00:32 GMT

Aberdeenshire’s first school learning hub was launched at Peterhead’s Meethill School last week.

Mum criticises Ellon car parking

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:58:10 GMT

A YOUNG Ellon mother has criticised car parking in the town, claiming council and other office workers are filling up spaces all day.

Gearing up for Meldrum Market

Fri, 10 May 2013 08:50:06 GMT

Meldrum May Market will be held in Oldmeldrum Square on Saturday (May 11) from 11am–4pm.

All the fun of the spring fair!

Thu, 09 May 2013 11:08:46 GMT

ORGANISERS of a Spring fair in Ellon on Saturday have praised the support for the event.

Legal moves to have Ellon travellers’ camp moved on

Thu, 09 May 2013 11:05:22 GMT

LEGAL moves are under way to have travelling people encamped in Ellon for six weeks moved on.

Business booming for local firm

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:21:14 GMT

A LEADING North East architecture and space planning firm has announced that it secured new business worth £19.5 million during the first three months of 2013.

College merger is best, say chiefs

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:00:08 GMT

THE heads of two North-east colleges have insisted a planned merger is the best for the region.

Bus service restored to important link

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:37:41 GMT

NEWMACHAR bus users have received a boost following the axing of a route.

Top award for North-east businessman

Fri, 03 May 2013 08:59:23 GMT

A NORTH-EAST recycling company boss has been recognised for his entrepreneurial and leadership skills.

Bus users air views at forum

Fri, 03 May 2013 08:45:34 GMT

THE efforts of Stagecoach to provide a reliable, safe service in the Formartine area, while meeting their obligation to shareholders, met with a mixed response at meeting of the local bus forum.