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David Proctor

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Past articles by David:

School league tables: What puts Banchory top and Turriff bottom in Aberdeenshire?

Both Banchory and Turriff are surrounded by acres and acres of stunning countryside. The Aberdeenshire towns take pride of place in their respective parts → Read More

February nursery inspection reports: How do services rate in your area?

The very latest nursery inspection reports for the north and north-east for February have been published by the Care Inspectorate. → Read More

Parents group celebrate success as swings return to north-east park

A group of parents from Ellon who joined forces to improve the town's playpark have reached a major milestone. Aberdeenshire Council removed a dilapidated → Read More

‘I’ve never seen everyone so exhausted’: North-east nursery boss in Omicron impact warning

A north-east nursery boss has said her staff are “on their knees” amid fears of the impact of Omicron on the industry. Dawn Ewan, managing director of → Read More

Concerns raised about government survey of pupils asking what kind of sex they’re having

Politicians in the north-east are worried that children as young as 15 are being asked questions about sex in a Scottish Government survey. → Read More

North-east bowling club unveils tribute to late members

A north-east bowling club have unveiled their new stand which is dedicated to two of their late members Gordon Pyper and Eric McWilliam. → Read More

North-east bowling club unveil tribute to late members

A north-east bowling club have unveiled their new stand which is dedicated to two of their late members Gordon Pyper and Eric McWilliam. → Read More

North-east school wants to include worry dolls as part of time capsule project

An Inverurie primary school wants to put a worry doll in a special 2021 time capsule designed to lock away memories of coronavirus. → Read More

Care experienced young people take message directly to north-east councillors

North-east councillors have been hearing from young people during the presentation of an independent review of children’s care in Scotland. → Read More

North-east museum hopes to add more to popular tour

Peterhead Prison Museum are hoping to add the jail's former gym to their popular tour as it reopens following the end of Covid restrictions. → Read More

North-east charity hopes to hit the road with sensory bus project

An autism charity is hoping a new sensory bus means more young people from across the north-east can benefit from their help. → Read More

Dyce Academy pupil finishes third in poetry contest

Aberdeen school pupil, Ayra Ahmad, 17, took third place in the prestigious Oxford University Christopher Tower Poetry Competition 2021. → Read More

Aberdeen group donates food parcels to charity that helps struggling families

An Aberdeen group have donated food parcels to a city charity. → Read More

New north-east substation project moves forward

The footprint of a new substation at a north-east power station is beginning to take shape. → Read More

Report into dramatic blaze at Aberdeen school reveals ‘distraction’ was factor in fire

A report into a huge fire that tore through the roof of Northfield Academy said "distraction" was one of the factors that contributed to it. → Read More

Report into dramatic blaze at Aberdeen school reveals ‘distraction’ was factor in fire

A report into a huge fire that tore through the roof of Northfield Academy said "distraction" was one of the factors that contributed to it. → Read More

Stagecoach buses given splash colour as part of vintage transformation

A north-east transport firm is rolling back the years after giving one of its buses a retro paint job. → Read More

North-east bank could be given new future with cafe plans

Plans have been lodged to convert an empty north-east bank into a coffee shop. → Read More

Fly tippers slammed for dumping rubbish at famous north-east castle

Fly-tippers who dumped junk on the grounds of an iconic north-east castle have been branded "morons." → Read More

Interactive maps: Weekly Covid cases in north-east fall below 100

The number of confirmed cases in the last week is below 100, according to the latest figures. → Read More