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Expo hailed ‘huge success’
The recent Skipper Expo Int. Aberdeen 2013 fishing show, held at Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre, has been hailed a huge success.
Aldi reject site bid from council
Aberdeenshire Council has had a bid for the former Mill site in Peterhead rejected by Aldi.
Limitless youth event at Apex Church
Thrive Youth Ministries will host a special youth event this weekend at Apex Church on Peterhead’s Chapel Street.
Councillor calls for cemetery road repair
Peterhead councillor Anne Allan has called for the access road to St. Fergus Cemetery to be repaired.
Deal agreed at EU Fisheries Council
A deal agreed at the European Union Council of Ministers on Wednesday has cleared the way for the final stage of the long overdue reform of the Common Fisheries Policy.
Oil and gas services firm appoints Derek as CEO
The ASCO Group has announced the appointment of Derek Smith, Group chief operating officer, to the position of Group chief executive officer.
Sport
Toon almost there
The Peterhead bandwagon just keeps rolling on! Another competent performance saw the Blue Toon sweep aside their semi-final opponents with impressive ease and into the two-leg final against East Fife.
Action-filled weekend from Buchan League
In the North East Timber Supplies Buchan League, Phd Pensioners faced Hatton in a Group A match at the weekend.
Maud win sets up final
Maud’s game against Stonehaven was a rehearsal for the North Regional Final on May 31 at Ian Mair Park in Dyce.
A new beginning for Pitfour Club
Pitfour Fly Fishing Club was formed in 2011, after the water had been closed for a number of years.
Pigeons released at weekend Perth event
Peterhead & District Racing Pigeon Club sent a total of 721 birds to Perth for the latest old bird race at the weekend.
Second round karting action at Boyndie circuit
Dry and sunny with a splash of rain at mid-day were the conditions for the second rounds of the ASKC SuperSeries and GKC club championships at Boyndie recently.
Lifestyle
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.
Crichie group members’ fact-finding tour
During the weekend of May 8 and 9, four members of the Crichie Community Inn Steering Group (CCISG) went on a special fact-finding mission.
Plans on display at latest heritage centre event
Buchanhaven Heritage Society is preparing for its next general exhibition on May 25 between 12 noon and 4pm where draft plans for the centre will be on display for community views and comments.
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More than £1,300 was raised for charity at the recent Skipper Expo by serving more than 5,000 sample tasters of seafood to exhibitors and visitors in just ten hours .
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.
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.
Community
Plans on display at latest heritage centre event
Buchanhaven Heritage Society is preparing for its next general exhibition on May 25 between 12 noon and 4pm where draft plans for the centre will be on display for community views and comments.
Support for micro-chipping
Dogs Trust representatives met with MSPs last week to discuss possible moves for the complusory micro-chipping of dogs.
No support for Aikey traveller site
Strong views were expressed during a public meet at Old Deer last week to discuss proposals to establish a gypsy/travellers site near the village.
Work begins at long-awaited centre site
A long-awaited £2million project to build a community centre for Central Buchan at Mintlaw is set to get under way this month.
Mintlaw’s Iain to run the 2013 Edinburgh Marathon
A Mintlaw man is to run the Edinburgh Marathon later this month.
Winnie rewarded for loyal service at Hydro Electric shop
A Mintlaw woman has been rewarded for loyal service by Scottish Hydro Electric.
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Weather for Peterhead
Sunday 19 May 2013
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