Kirsten Robertson
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Kate Forbes: Assuming a £43 billion responsibility at the shortest of notice
Usually you have time to prepare for the biggest challenge of your career - especially if it will be broadcast live to millions. Kate Forbes, MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch, did not have that luxury. → Read More
North-east villagers reduce isolation by delivering bags of DVDs to vulnerable in community
Aberdeenshire villagers have been "delighted" with the success of a DVD delivery project aimed at providing entertainment for vulnerable members of the community during lockdown. → Read More
Aberdeen man battling depression by exercising around city after 185-mile trek called off
Kyle Bisset had been planning a huge 185-mile trek this summer when the Aberdeen lockdown slammed the door on his dreams. → Read More
Fettercairn whisky rep on charity run
A whisky worker has nearly completed a 200 mile charity run as part of wider efforts to raise £50,000 for charity. → Read More
Fundraiser for plans to create sensory garden at popular north-east beauty spot
A fundraiser has been launched to create a sensory garden at a Haddo House and Country Park. → Read More
North and north-east school pupils secure £130,000 for local charities
Secondary school pupils from across the north and north-east have secured £130,000 of funding for charities in their communities. → Read More
Plans for 36 homes approved for Aberdeenshire estate despite fears about impact on wildlife
New houses will be built in the grounds of an Aberdeenshire estate despite concerns about the impact on bats and buzzards. → Read More
One man arrested and one in hospital after fracas 'in phonebox' in Aberdeen
One man was arrested and another was being treated in hospital last night after an altercation broke out “in a phone box”. → Read More
Trailblazer for women's rights Barbara Judge dies aged 73
An trailblazing advocate for women's rights has died at the age of 73. → Read More
Poignant visits commemorate victims of wartime plane crash in Aberdeenshire
Fresh crosses have been laid at the graves of two men who lost their life in a fatal plane crash at the start of the Second World War. → Read More
Fears over state of Scottish roads as winter approaches
Fears have been raised about how crumbling north roads will cope this winter after falling further into disrepair since routine maintenance was abandoned at the start of lockdown. → Read More
Fears over looming 'cliff edge' for oil and gas sector
The oil and gas industries stand on a cliff edge and could take communities in the north-east with them should they fall, council officials have warned. → Read More
Calls for clarity on council spending as it emerges wooden benches in Aberdeen cost £350,000
Calls have been made for Aberdeen City Council to come clean about its spending on Spaces for People measures after questions were raised about the £350,000 cost of benches. → Read More
Work underway to return Cambus O'May bridge to former glory
Works have started to return the flood-damaged Cambus O' May suspension bridge to its former glory. → Read More
End of life care across Huntly to be protected thanks to new funding
End of life care across north-east communities will be maintained thanks to new funding from the Clashindarroch Wind Farm Community Fund . → Read More
Calls for Scottish Government to review music ban after second Aberdeen nightclub closes
The boss of an Aberdeen bar said the Scottish Government's music ban was "suffocating" the city's night-time economy as the venue was closed indefinitely last night. → Read More
North-east teenager becomes Scotland's youngest pilot and makes history
An Aberdeenshire teenager has made history this week. → Read More
Plans for 43-home development near north-east village lodged
Plans have been lodged for 43 homes and two business units on land near Udny Station in Aberdeenshire. → Read More
Tweet announcing death of American actor Chadwick Boseman becomes most ‘liked’ of all time
The social media announcement of the death of Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman has broke a record over the weekend as fans reacted to the tragic news. → Read More
Investigations at scene of Stonehaven train crash to conclude within the week
Transport Secretary Michael Matheson has confirmed that investigations at the scene of the Stonehaven train derailment will come to an end this wek. → Read More