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Welcome for possible sanctions move
Scottish fishermen have welcomed an announcement by European Commissioner Maria Damanaki that the EU has notified the Faroe Islands that it intends to impose sanctions in response to over fishing.
Provost visits city energy conference
Aberdeenshire Provost, Jill Webster, visited the UK’s largest renewable energe conference at Aberdeen last week.
Call to extend A90 Dualling
THREE North-east politicians have joined together to start a campaign to extend the dualling of the A90 from Ellon to Peterhead.
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Former store at Rattray Head is put on the market
The Northern Lighthouse Board has put a detached former store/workshop near Rattray Head Lighthouse Cottages up for sale.
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Buchan pupils in technology challenge
Banff and Buchan MP Eilidh Whiteford attended the finale of the prestigious S2 Technology Challenge recently, where she presented prizes to the winners.
Female students enjoy tour of Score Group facilities
Female pupils at Peterhead Academy, studying the Girls into Energy programme with Banff and Buchan College, enjoyed a special visit last week.
Public urged to give their views on rail revival
Buchan folk are being urged to respond to a consultation making clear their wish to see a feasibility study into re-establishing a rail link to Buchan.
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.
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.
Fish chief welcomes sanction move
The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association has welcomed the first step towards delivering sanctions against the Faroese on over-fishing of herring.
Europe agrees sanctions to conserve herring
Sanctions to conserve herring stocks and help protect the livelihoods of Scottish fishermen have been outlined by EU Commissioners.
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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 .
Warning issued on charity help
Aberdeenshire Council’s Trading Standards Service has recently been made aware of suspicious charity collectors in the area.
Early action on rail link urged
Councillors have backed calls for NESTRANS to commit to carrying out a feasibility study on whether a rail link can be restored to Buchan.
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Children are set to take part in the country’s biggest book swap when they exchange their favourite stories with friends in an initiative from ScottishPower.
SFF in call for transitional aid
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation has called for transitional aid to prevent the catching sector from being tipped over the edge.
SAGE plant tour for students
STUDENTS from the University of Aberdeen paid a visit to Apache’s SAGE gas plant at St. Fergus recently.
Minister praises safety initiative
During a visit to the Aberdeen fisheries expo on Friday Fisheries Secretary Richard Lochhead saw at first hand the new Personal Flotation Devices (PFD) being made available to every commercial fisherman in Scotland in a new initiative led by the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF).
Renovation for aquarium
One of the North-east’s favourite tourist attractions has recently undergone a major renovation which has seen it’s central exhibit given a new look.
Welcome news for storm-hit farmers
The Scottish Government has come up with a £6 million aid package to help those farmers hardest hit by last year’s wet weather and the devastating snow storms of late March.
Harry Emslie’s double success
Mintlaw farmer Harry Emslie enjoyed double success in a single day at Aberdeen & Northern Marts Thainstone Centre, Inverurie.
Funding agreed for AWPR works at Balmedie
A funding agreement has been reached for the AWPR/Balmedie-Tipperty, capping payments for the councils involved.
Another chapter in the Buchanie’s 150-year history
WELL folks we have reached another milestone in the Buchan Observer’s grand old 150-year history.
Broadband survey results published
The results of an Aberdeenshire-wide survey on broadband have shown that there is an over-whelming demand for improved provision in the area.
Carbon capture bid among planning reform projects
Carbon capture schemes such as the one at Peterhead are among key projects identified as being of national importance to Scotland.
Scottish chefs encouraged to make the most of Scotch Beef
Around 50 Scottish chefs have this month taken part in a series of workshops run by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) to encourage them to re-discover unusual steak cuts.
Special guest gives presentation at Scottish Maritime Academy
Banff and Buchan College’s Scottish Maritime Academy had a special guest speaker last week.
Top award for local businessman
The managing director of a North-east recycling company has been awarded in recognition of his entrepreneurial and leadership skills.
SFF promotes safety at City expo
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) will be promoting two newly launched fishing industry safety initiatives as the main theme on its stand at this week’s Skipper Expo Int. Aberdeen 2013 fishing show.
Seafish teams up with fishmonger for pupils’ visit
Seafish and Willie Little, a fishmonger from Crieff, hosted a group of eight pupils from Blairgowrie High School on a visit to Peterhead Fish Market recently.
Debate on waste charges increase
Charges for the collection of commercial waste from businesses in Aberdeenshire will rise for the coming year, if approved by councillors.
Motorists warned of high risk of deer on roads in May
Vehicle accidents involving deer peak at this time of year, as yearling animals disperse, looking for their own territories.
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Top award for Orchard Productions
PETERHEAD firm Orchard Studio Productions has been named Videographer of the Year for the North East of Scotland at the recent Scottish Wedding Awards.
ACE Winches secures Queen’s Award for International Trade
ACE Winches, the North-east deck machinery specialists, has been awarded British industry’s most coveted prize – a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade.
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Saturday 25 May 2013
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