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RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch returns for 40th year

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Out on the ice...The Polar Academy's pupils lead the expedition and decide their own route. It's no picnic but, for those who knuckle down, it can be a life-changing experience.

Scottish children’s charity The Polar Academy needs support to help shape young lives

Education

Drivers will face a 50p charge for the first hour at pay and display car parks across Aberdeenshire

Council formally aiming to scrap free parking periods

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Aberdeenshire Council

Creative competition for Shire's young people

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New waste strategy for Aberdeenshire to be decided

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New centre opened in Balmedie

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A labour of love and dream come true for Peterhead director Jon

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Unit to breathe new life into council services

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The event has been organised by make up artists Julia Stronach and Alana McCrae

Beauticians to host ‘Make Off’

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The Beaton Hall in Methlick

Celebrate the Bard at hall

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Transport More Transport >>

Final bypass section delayed till January

Transport

The completed sections will open early on Wednesday morning. Picture: Transport Scotland

Bypass sections to open on Wednesday

Transport

A section of the bypass south of Milltimber

Aberdeen bypass: No date yet for opening

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The A90 Ellon Bypass

Resurfacing improvements on A90 Ellon Bypass

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The A90 Ellon Bypass

Ellon bypass to close for resurfacing works

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Crime More Crime >>

Police issue counterfeit currency warning

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Police Scotland

Five motorists charged with drink-driving offences

Crime

Police crack down on violent crime in the lead up to Christmas

Crime

Police Scotland

Police appeal after hit and run collision

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Education More Education >>

Scottish children’s charity The Polar Academy needs support to help shape young lives

Education

Colin Clark MP with Christmas card design winners Vikki Scott (Auchterellon) and Layla McGunnigle (Uryside)

Pupils’ artwork to feature on MP’s Xmas cards

Education

Shanta teaches pupils a Nepalese song and dance

Link school update for pupils

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The launch of TechFest 2018

Pupils embark on energy challenge

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The Ellon Academy Community Campus

Ellon Academy wins £3k

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Business More Business >>

Final bypass section delayed till January

Transport

The completed sections will open early on Wednesday morning. Picture: Transport Scotland

Bypass sections to open on Wednesday

Transport

Glitter gravy anyone?

Dyce carvery launches the ULTIMATE festive treat

Business

The Ythan Centre is set to be resurrected after an asset transfer to the baptist church was agreed.

Ellon church transfer gets a new lease of life

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Politics More Politics >>

Fury over gassing of rabbits at Bass

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Colin Clark MP

Drought should be a “wake-up call” for supermarkets - MP

Politics

Conservative MSP Peter Chapman said the "ill-thought" ban on tractors using the AWPR needs to be reconsidered.

Call for tractor ban to be lifted

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Aberdeenshire East MSPGillianMartin

MSP hits back at Tory 'snub' claims

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Aberdeenshire Council

Households urged to complete canvass form

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Environment More Environment >>

Fury over gassing of rabbits at Bass

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Worries over another store closing down in Ellon.

Could it be the end of town centres?

Environment

A common gull named Rurie is 21-years old

Rurie the seagull is an impressive 21-years

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Residents are being asked to keep their eyes open for the interloper and to report any sightings.

Fears as greys are seen in Ellon

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More Scots are surviving cancer than ever before

Health

Celebrity support...for Cancer Support Scotland's awareness day on St Andrew's Day, Friday, November 30, has come from Scottish comedian Susan Calman, whose dad Sir Kenneth Calman founded the charity in 1980.

Wear tartan for a day to support Cancer Support Scotland on St Andrew’s Day

Health

A time to heal...Sands has offered bereavement care across the UK since it was founded 40 years ago by two bereaved mums who discovered there was no support available to them.

A time for bereaved Scottish parents to remember

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Travel dilemma...children with cancer have to travel for many miles to receive treatment with their families bearing the brunt of the additional costs.

CLIC Sargent asks government to create patient travel fund

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At your service...gas engineers, plumbers, painters, electricians and builders can spend hours, if not days, in customers' homes and often see more than just the job they're called out to do, which is why It's Your Call has been developed.

Scottish tradesmen: it’s your call to help children

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