Plans for a crematorium near Daviot, Aberdeenshire, were refused due to noise concerns and 84 objections from local residents. Daviot Crematorium Plan Rejected After Objections and Noise Concerns A crematorium near Daviot faced refusal. Fraser Milne wanted to build it; he owns Inverurie Garden Centre. He submitted plans to Aberdeenshire Council. The proposed site was…
Carers protest cuts impacting support services for neurodivergent people in Aberdeenshire, citing broken rules and a lack of consultation. Aberdeenshire Carers Protest Neurodivergent Service Cuts Groups for people with learning differences speak out. They are upset about cuts to vital support services. Aberdeenshire Council made some big cuts in February. These cuts total £19 million.…
Council tax is rising across Scotland! Twenty-five councils approved it, and seven more will make final decisions this week. Scottish Council Tax: Many Areas Confirm Rate Hikes This Week Many Scottish areas will see higher council tax. Twenty-five councils already approved increases. Only seven councils still need to decide. East Lothian announced their rise two…
Police appeal for info after a protected red kite was illegally shot in the Glenbuchet area of Aberdeenshire earlier this month. Police Investigate Bird of Prey Death in Aberdeenshire, Appeal Issued Hey, something happened in the Cairngorms. Police are asking for any information about it. A red kite, a type of bird, was killed. Someone…
Aberdeenshire faces a 10% council tax hike and service cuts to bridge a £30 million budget gap. Aberdeenshire faces a 10% council tax hike and service cuts to bridge a £30 million budget gap. Aberdeenshire Council Tax to Rise by 10 Percent Amid Service Cuts Aberdeenshire Council Tax to Rise by 10 Percent Amid Service…
Aberdeenshire faces a 10% council tax hike and service cuts to bridge a £30 million budget gap. Aberdeenshire Council Tax to Rise by 10 Percent Amid Service Cuts Aberdeenshire’s council tax will increase a lot; it’s going up by ten percent. The council plans many cuts, too, as they need to close a £30 million…
A fisherman died after his boat capsized. Wearing a lifejacket might have prevented the drowning, a report suggests. Lifejacket Could Have Saved Scots Fisherman, Investigation Finds A fisherman sadly died after his boat flipped over. The investigation suggests a lifejacket could have helped him. Sandy Alexander, age 69, was fishing alone at Melrose Point in…
A report reveals a fisherman drowned in Aberdeenshire after his boat capsized; a lifejacket could have saved him. Aberdeenshire Fisherman Drowned Was Not Wearing Lifejacket, Report Finds A fisherman drowned after his boat flipped over. Wearing a lifejacket might have helped him. Sandy Alexander, 69, was fishing alone when his boat hit ground and capsized…
Driver hurt in A96 crash near Inverurie. Van veered off road, hitting a tree. Police investigate. Driver Seriously Injured After A96 Crash in Aberdeenshire A car accident happened in Aberdeenshire. The driver suffered serious injuries in the crash. It occurred on the A96 at Pitmachie, north of Inverurie. The accident took place around 7:50 AM…
Restaurants in Aberdeenshire are warned about consultants using pressure tactics and false claims of council affiliation. Aberdeenshire Restaurants Warned About Intimidating Consultant Calls Hey, listen to this. Restaurants in Aberdeenshire face sneaky consultants. These consultants might lie to get you signed up. They pretend to work for the Aberdeenshire Council. They use pushy sales to…