Kincardineshire Observer - Local Headlines Feed

Stonehaven woman says ‘don’t forget about Conan’

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:08:58 GMT

The discovery in a Stonehaven street of an emaciated dog has prompted a local resident to issue a plea to locals to dig deep and donate to the SSPCA.

Chance to research family

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:13:24 GMT

Aberdeenshire Council is offering library members the chance to research their family tree with Ancestry Library Edition.

Concerns over consultation

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:35:14 GMT

Portlethen is a three-school town, and any consultation should reflect that - this is the clear message from local residents and councillors.

Flood wardens still needed for Stonehaven

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:42:09 GMT

The latest meeting of the Flood Action Group has revealed that many areas of the town are still without full warden cover.

Warning over charity collectors

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:55:31 GMT

A warning has been issued by Aberdeenshire Council’s Trading Standards to residents to make them aware of suspicious charity collectors working in the area.

Laurencekirk resident’s charity ride

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:27:11 GMT

A Laurencekirk resident is set to start a marathon cycle this weekend to raise money for three charities.

Busy time at Mill O Forest Primary . . .

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:24:16 GMT

Welcome back after the Easter holidays.

MOD bomb disposal tyres designed by local company

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:15:31 GMT

A Kincardineshire company has recently developed tyres for the Ministry of Defence to use in bomb disposal vehicles.

Businesses dig in for re-opening . . .

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:09:05 GMT

Two local businesses have added their support to the Friends of Stonehaven Open Air Swimming Pool to make sure the facility is looking its best for opening on Saturday, May 25.

Extreme makeover for Stonehaven library...

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:05:44 GMT

STONEHAVEN library is looking a lot brighter following a makeover carried out by Aberdeenshire Council.

Stonehaven photographer’s pictures placed on show

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:02:49 GMT

A selection of elegant porcelain dolls, Barbie dolls and rag dolls will come to life through creative and colourful photography at a student exhibition in Aberdeen later this month.

Spending on bypass capped at £75 million

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:08:57 GMT

Aberdeenshire Council will not have to pay more than £75m for the Aberdeen bypass, Transport Minister Keith Brown has said.

Mearns Battle of Britain veteran attends memorial

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:08:28 GMT

A Laurencekirk Battle of Britain veteran has been able to attend a memorial sevice for his brother who was killed in the Second World War, following intervention by local MP, Sir Robert Smith.

DON’T MAKE IT EASY FOR CAR THIEVES

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:05:23 GMT

A SPATE of car thefts in Portlethen has prompted police and local councillors to issue safety advice to residents.

“Now is the time to Rally Round Court”

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:20:58 GMT

Angus North & Mearns MSP Nigel Don says if the people of Stonehaven want to keep their court, this is the time to rally round.

New Town tender process underway

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:34:43 GMT

The tender process for the infrastructure works for the first phase of Chapelton, Scotland’s largest planned new town, is underway.

Broadband survey reveals need for speed

Mon, 06 May 2013 13:52:40 GMT

The results of an Aberdeenshire-wide survey on broadband have shown that there is an over-whelming demand for improved provision in the area.

Meeting in town to consider rescue plan for Sheriff Court

Fri, 03 May 2013 13:44:47 GMT

LOCAL residents who are concerned about the possible closure of Stonehaven Sheriff Court are being encouraged to attend a public meeting about the issue later this month.

‘New town’ plans throw up concerns

Fri, 03 May 2013 13:42:19 GMT

TUESDAY’S unanimous decision by Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee to approve outline plans for a new settlement at Chapelton of Elsick has prompted questions from the public about how the development will deal with infrastructure needs.

Court ‘focal point’ of local justice . . .

Fri, 03 May 2013 08:33:21 GMT

North East MSP Richard Baker this week described the lack of support for local courts by SNP MSPs as ‘‘a damning indictment of their support for locally delivered justice.’’