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Ellon police and fire teams open their doors
Ellon police and fire stations will throw open their doors again to the public on Saturday.
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.
Sort it out Holyrood! - call from Ellon councillor
An Ellon politician has called on the Scottish Parliament to address the problem of travelling people once and for all.
School bus idea for Kingseat
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
Council officials have responded to criticism of car parking in Ellon by a local mother.
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Mum criticises Ellon car parking
A YOUNG Ellon mother has criticised car parking in the town, claiming council and other office workers are filling up spaces all day.
First learning hub opens in Shire
Aberdeenshire’s first school learning hub was launched at Peterhead’s Meethill School last week.
Tony wins fitness fight
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
TWO Ellon Academy pupils are stepping up their efforts to raise the funds they need to go on a school trip next summer.
Gearing up for Meldrum Market
Meldrum May Market will be held in Oldmeldrum Square on Saturday (May 11) from 11am–4pm.
Business booming for local firm
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.
All the fun of the spring fair!
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
LEGAL moves are under way to have travelling people encamped in Ellon for six weeks moved on.
College merger is best, say chiefs
THE heads of two North-east colleges have insisted a planned merger is the best for the region.
Bus service restored to important link
NEWMACHAR bus users have received a boost following the axing of a route.
Top award for North-east businessman
A NORTH-EAST recycling company boss has been recognised for his entrepreneurial and leadership skills.
Bus users air views at forum
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.
Council shortlisted in Transport Awards
ABERDEENSHIRE Council has been shortlisted in three categories at the Transport Awards.
AgriEnergy event is hailed a great success
The first AgriEnergy show held at the Thainstone Centre, Inverurie, has been hailed a success and is set to return next year.
Getting ready for Methlick Walk
THE countdown is well under way towards a popular North-east fundraising event.
Calling all Ellon Academy pupils of ‘88
AN ELLON Aademy reunion is being planned for this summer. Organisers are trying to contact those who would have started 1st year in 1988, and August will mark the 25th anniversary.
Green light for Aldi plans for Ellon store
ELLON is to get a new supermarket after councillors gave their backing to plans by the discount chain Aldi.
Trump petition signed by 19,000
MENIE protester David Milne is to be given five minutes to present his case to Holyrood’s petitions committee after the Scottish Parliament agreed to accept the 19,000 names collected against the Trump International golf development.
Councillors press for bridge work
Peterhead South & Cruden councillors Stephen Smith and Stuart Pratt have promised to continue to push for an early date for construction of a permanent bridge in Hatton to replace the one lost during December’s storms.
Drivers warned to be wary of deer on the roads during May
SCOTTISH Natural Heritage (SNH) is warning North-east motorists to be alert for deer on the roads this month.
It’s a bugs life at Pitmedden School
Pitmedden pupils came face to face with a variety of creepy insects when a science show visited the school on Friday.
Mink control project on Ythan hailed a success
Volunteers are delighted after being told a mink eradication project on the Ythan is working.
Coveted industry award for Aberdeenshire firm
AN ABERDEENSHIRE company have been awarded a top accolade.
Blackdog substation plans deferred for site probe
COUNCILLORS have deferred a decision on controversial electricity substation plans at Blackdog to allow further investigations at the site north of Aberdeen.
Site visit to Trump car park
COUNCILLORS will make a late-night visit to the car park which serves the Trump International Golf Links golf course before making a decision on a retrospective application for its construction.
Concerns voiced over Aikey Brae halting site
Buchan area councillors have debated proposals by Aberdeenshire Council to establish a halting site for travellers.
Warning over court closures
SCOTTISH Liberal Democrats have urged the SNP to heed concerns being vopiced by rural communities over court closures.
Local bakers on shortlist for awards
TWO local businesses have been shortlisted for the Scottish Baker of the Year Awards 2013.
New appointment at estates company
THERE is a new head of Aberdeen & Northern (Estates), which is part of the ANM Group based at the Thainstone Centre, Inverurie.
Villagers have say on sub-station plan
THERE was a huge turn-out of villagers on Tuesday night for a public hearing into plans for an electricity sub-station at Blackdog, north of Aberdeen.
Youth work awards night
ELLON Community Learning and Development held an awards ceremony at the Ythan Centre last Thursday night.
Jan in running for top education award
A SCHOOL librarian in Ellon has been shortlisted for a leading education award.
Councillors asked to give go-ahead for Aldi store
COUNCILLORS are being recommended to approve plans by Aldi for a new store in Ellon.
Homes of the future plan for Blackdog
MOVES are under way to create homes of the future north of Aberdeen.
Junctions danger area for cyclists
A NEW study has identified junctions as the worst danger area for Scotland’s cyclists.
Warning over household security in Ellon area
ELLLON has been described by local police as “low crime” area, but according to one officer such a situation can lead to public complacency.
Cautious welcome for bus services
BUS users in the Ellon area have given a cautious welcome to new timetables introduced on April 15.
Ellon Community Council honours Moira
ELLON Community Council honoured its longest serving chairperson at a presentation by current chairman Sandy McDougall on Monday night.
Digital age brings support for causes
A NORTH-east fuel company is looking to the digital age to help residents in Aberdeenshire support their local community.
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Weather for Ellon
Wednesday 22 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 6 C to 10 C
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