- Fire crews tackle property blazes
- Man killed in tractor crash named
- Car deaths followed crane oil leak
- Army battalions lay up Colours
- Actor Mullan reopens Govanhill pool
- Delivery driver chased off robber
- Man's ear bitten off in attack
- Jobs fear 'holds back house buyers'
- Social housing consultation begins
- Motorists warned as snow falls
- United action over far-right march
- Man arrested over woman's death
- Parents continue search for son
- Pair questioned over shooting death
- 'Ticket row' conductor back at work
- Scots referendum talks rescheduled
- Snow forecast during wintry weekend
News
Even bigger and better
ELLON Round Table are gearing up for this year’s Ellon Gala, with treasurer Wayne Baber outlining the group’s plans.
New Wildlife Crime Initiative
WITH the salmon fishing season about to commence on all of Grampian’s rivers over the next few weeks, a new initiative has been launched to raise awareness of the impact of wildlife crime on the regions waterways.
Delight as date given for A90 works start
Local politicians have reacted with delight to the news that work to dual the A90 between Balmedie and Tipperty is set to start this summer.
Children’s Panel seeking volunteers
An APPEAL has been issued for volunteers, particularly men, to join the Children’s Panel for Aberdeenshire to help vulnerable children in the area achieve better outcomes in life.
Them Beatles
AN ELLON audience was left thoroughly entertained last Saturday after a performance by tribute band Them Beatles at the New Inn, in aid of GlenYthan Badminton Club.
Sport
Frost stops play for Ellon Rugby Club
ELLON were once again left cursing the winter weather after their eagerly anticipated game with league leaders Musselburgh was called off on Saturday due to heavy frost at the Meadows.
Meadows on target for a good year
WHEN the Meadows Sports Centre lost its funding from Aberdeenshire last year, staff at one of the biggest and most successful centres could have been forgiven for thinking the end of an era was well and truly nigh.
United triumph after initial Longside surge
THE fenced pitch at The Meadows passed a late morning inspection to allow Ellon United`s PMAC Super League match against Longside to go ahead.
Good mid-winter sport at Lochter Fishery
THE continuing colder weather has finally settled the fish to their normal depth and feeding habits associated with the time of year. As a result good sport has been had by those who have adapted to the conditions at Lochter Fishery, Oldmeldrum.
Lifestyle
Air traffic Control talk in Ellon
THe Ellon Area Forum will be hosting a talk on Monday 13 February on the subject of ‘Air Traffic Control’.
Alan Davies returns to stand-up with date in Aberdeen
After more than a decade since his last British stand-up show and following a hugely successful tour of Australia in 2011, Alan Davies, the much-loved star of iconic television series such as Jonathan Creek and QI, makes a long-awaited return to the UK stage with his new live show later this year.
‘Aden Bike Challenge’ gets set to saddle up
Aden Country Park will host what organisers are billing as ‘Buchan’s first family bike ride’ later this spring, which takes in some of the most beautiful sights in the local area.
Doric double-bill at Kemnay Hall
FLEEMAN Productions will present a double-bill of Doric plays in Kemnay Village on Saturday, February 11 at 7.30pm. The two plays, by Charles Barron, “Evie” with Yvonne Morton and “As the Bat at Noon” with Brian McDonald and Scott Neish are both set in Aberdeen in the present but with a very different style.
I’ll B seeing you around!
IT’S the end of an era for Oldmeldrum, as one of the town’s most enduring businesses closes its doors for the final time later this month.
Community
Young Musicians shine at EPC
ELLON Rotary Club sponsored the RIBI Young Musician of the Year Competition, which was held in Ellon Parish Church on January 28. All the entrants attend Ellon Academy.
Premnay turbine project rejected
A PROPOSED wind turbine at Premnay that was subject to a site visit by members of the Garioch Area Committee, had planning permission refused on Tuesday (January 31).
Rotarians hear of Ellon man’s cycle challenge
ELLON Rotarians heard an interesting talk from local man Ewan Black on Wednesday, as he gave a talk on his participation in the Caledonian Cycling Challenge in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.
It’s my Opinion
THE chief executive of Aberdeenshire Council is clearly a man of principle, for why else would he take a bus every week day to go to his work in Aberdeen all the way from Banff?
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Weather for Ellon
Sunday 05 February 2012
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 4 C to 7 C
Wind Speed: 14 mph
Wind direction: South west
Tomorrow
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Temperature: 1 C to 6 C
Wind Speed: 13 mph
Wind direction: North west
