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Trump launches legal challenge against turbines
Tycoon Donald Trump has begun a legal challenge against the Scottish Goverment’s decision to approve the Aberdeen Bay windfarm development.
MSP urges microchipping
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
New head chef appointed at Thainstone
A new head chef has been appointed by Highland Cuisine at the Thainstone Centre, Inverurie.
Methlick Walk raises more than £1000 for church
A popular North-east fundraiser has raised more than a £1,000 for a local church.
Animal charity condemns attack
An appeal has gone out from Scotland’s animal welfare charity after a Shetland pony was found mutilated in a “sickening” attck in Aberdeenshire.
Double boost for Ellon pupils’ trip
A step back in time has provided a timely boost for two Ellon Academy pupils.
Sport
Ellon crash to third successive defeat
ELLON Gordon lost their third match in a row to hover one place above the bottom place in Grades 1 after a four wicket defeat by Aberdeen GSFP at Rubislaw.
Ellon United end home programme with a win
Ellon United collected another three points with a narrow 1-0 win over Dyce in their final home game of the season on Saturday.
Formartine in title showdown with Cove
Formartine United blew their chance to clinch the Highland League title on Saturday when they lost 3-1 at home to Nairn County.
Travel cost boost for young Ythan cyclists
YTHAN Cycling Club’s youth riders received a major boost at the weekend.
Ythan riders on move
YTHAN CC had riders at home and away last weekend as Zak Loney headed south to take part in the “O’er the Crow ‘N’ Doon” road race in Stirlingshire while the club was well represented at the Deeside Thistle 10 mile TT on the A90 Laurencekirk/Stracathro course.
Formartine home in on title
FORMARTINE United will be crowned Highland League champions if they beat Nairn County at home on Saturday.
Lifestyle
Property - do-it-yourself
If you’ve watched one episode of Grand Designs too many and have been bitten by the self-build bug, be prepared for a bumpy ride.
Done roman? get the villa look
An airy, elegant home with decorative tiles and nature-inspired murals, where the outdoors blends seamlessly with the indoors, would be an enviable property by today’s standards.
Property - Do-it-yourself tips
One of the best ways to make your home more suited to your needs, especially if you have a growing family or want to work from home, is to add a bedroom.
Gemma is an Ellon ambassador
A SENIOR pupil at Ellon Academy has been described as an excellent ambassador after attending a major student conference in Strasbourg.
Relic-filled homes to relish
There’s an almost tangible feeling of calm and comfort as you enter Alex Legendre’s house with its muted palette of earthy colours, lath and plaster walls, wide reclaimed floorboards and collection of quirky treasures.
Trauma charity’s plea to find a home
A LOCAL charity has appealed for help in finding a suitable location in Aberdeenshire to use as a base while it becomes established.
Community
It’s my Opinion
FORGIVE me if I don’t share the apparent excitement of some of of our Aberdeenshire councillors who seem to think that creating a new town near Newtonhill is an occasion for joyous celebrations.
Residents get say on Aikey travellers site
CONCERNED residents in Old Deer and the surrounding area are to be given the chance to air their views about a travellers stopover site.
A view from the Bridge
WARM tributes have been paid this week across the policial divide following the death of MSP Brian Adam. And deservedly so.
It’s my Opinion
ANY lingering doubts I may have had about the United Kingdom being a status ridden society were swept away on a train journey from Edinburgh last week.
A view from the Bridge
THE thorny issue of how to deal will illicit traveller camps in the North-east came under the scrutiny of Ellon community councillors this week.
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Monday 20 May 2013
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