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New Summer Trail opens at RSPB Loch of Strathbeg
Over 50 people turned out to celebrate the opening of a new trail at RSPB Loch of Strathbeg, near Crimond recently.
Student aspires to bring communities together
Anyone who has made the transition from a small town to the city can empathise with the occasional feeling of loneliness the move can engender.
Taster sessions to improve job prospects
Banff and Buchan College, as a member of the Employability Partnership, recently hosted a taster day for over 80 delegates who are currently looking for work.
Johnston Press launches new recruitment service
Johnston Press - publishers of the Buchan Observer, Fraserburgh Herald, Ellon Times and Inverurie Herald - announced today the launch of The SmartList Scotland.
Julia Park Barry of Glasgow
Peterhead Lifeboat Museum Trust members are to look at alternative sites for housing the Julia Park Barryof Glasgow, following a barrage of complaints from South Road residents.
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Mintlaw Academy enjoys networking at Murrayfield
Representatives from Banff & Buchan College and Mintlaw Academy gave a presentation ay Murrayfield Stadium on Employer & College & School Partnerships at a recent Employer Engagement conference organised by Education Scotland.
Sport
Video: SRU vow to stand by Scott Johnson video
THE Scottish Rugby Union has declared 2013 to be a year of development at Test level and that international results will not affect the future of coach Scott Johnson.
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Video: Johnson on Scotland’s defeat to South Africa video
SCOTT Johnson set himself a number of clear targets for the summer tour to South Africa and as well as testing out the strength in depth was a desire to instil new belief in Scottish rugby.
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Video: Scotland defiant ahead of Springbok Test video
SCOTT Johnson has dismissed suggestions that his Scotland squad were soft against Samoa and suffered the consequences both in a first Test defeat to the South Sea Islanders and a squad floored by injury.
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Video: South Africa coach Meyer expects battle video
THE changing face of South African rugby could not feature a more engaging and quietly ambitious individual than Heyneke Meyer. And the fulfilment this week of a childhood dream will mark another milestone for the Springboks coach.
3 new caps in Scotland squad to face South Africa video
SCOTLAND have tasked Scott Johnson and Sean Lineen to scour the world and unearth new Scottish talent, but judging by the latest round of debutants selected for Test duty the programme is already working.
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Video: Inside the Scotland camp in South Africa video
WATCH an exclusive interview with David Denton and Peter Horne, as David Ferguson travels with the Scotland team on their South African tour.
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Lifestyle
Property - Do-It-Yourself
Fans of the late, lamented Property Ladder, presented by Sarah Beeny, will know that renovating a listed building can turn into a long and expensive nightmare.
How to achieve patio perfection
Ignore the clouds and pretty up the patio ready for summer. Gabrielle Fagan picks on-trend looks for well-dressed outdoor spaces.
Real marathon effort from fundraising Peterhead pair
Susan Strachan and Linda McGee, members of Peterhead Jog Scotland, ran the Edinburgh Marathon recently.
Marquee returns to Scottish Week
The marquee is set to make a return to this year’s Scottish Week programme after the committee received help from a local businessman.
Fish Friday fundraiser for Fishermen’s Mission
Peterhead’s Fishermen’s Mission has teamed up with local fish shop Zanre’s for an exciting new fundraising event.
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The following planning applications have been submitted to Aberdeenshire Council’s planning department for consideration.
Community
Peggy celebrates 100th birthday milestone
Peggy McKillop-Smith from Cruden Bay recently celebrated her 100th birthday.
Winners of council awards are ‘truly inspiring’
An awards ceremony to celebrate the achievements, hard work and successes of young people, communities and staff was held by Aberdeenshire Council recently.
Recognition for Buchan volunteers at ceremony
Aberdeenshire Council held its annual awards ceremony recently, recognising the hard work of hundreds of dedicated volunteers across the area.
Scottish SPCA warns over leaving dogs in hot cars
The Scottish SPCA is urging pet owners not to leave their dogs in hot cars, warning they are risking their animals’ lives by doing so.
New council scheme celebrates culture
A new funding scheme has been launched to help Aberdeenshire’s communities celebrate the best of their local area.
Classmates recognised for their Doric poetry efforts
Pupils from Peterhead’s Buchanhaven School have been recognised for their efforts at the recent Strichen Heritage Festival.
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Weather for Peterhead
Wednesday 19 June 2013
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