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Bancon Group appointment

11th September 2017 by Ross

Housebuilder and construction company Bancon Group has announced its results for the year ending 31 March 2017 which show a significant improvement in trading performance in a challenging market. The Aberdeenshire firm recorded an operating profit of £300,000, against a loss of £2.2 million in 2016, as a result of improved trading and cost efficiencies […]

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Kilted Chef

16th September 2016 by Newsline

Born and bred in the north east, Craig’s passion for food began at the age of 16, when he started out as a trainee chef at the Strathburn Hotel in Inverurie. Leaving his rural roots behind, Craig moved to Perthshire to work at Ballathie House Hotel, before taking the job as head chef at one […]

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The Braemar Gathering

5th September 2016 by Newsline

Saturday 3rd September 2016, Braemar, Scotland. Thousands of spectators on Royal Deeside this weekend attend the annual Braemar Gathering. The event is renowned for its attendance by various members of the royal family. The Braemar Gathering is seen as the biggest event in the Highland Games calendar, and is always on the first Saturday in […]

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Aberdeen Press Conference

26th July 2016 by Newsline

After defeating FK Ventspils of Latvia in the UEFA Europa League Second Qualifying Round, The Dons will now face NK Maribor in the next round. This is the third consecutive year that the Dons have made it through to UEFA Europa League Third Qualifying Round.

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FK Ventspils V Aberdeen

22nd July 2016 by Newsline

FK Ventspils V Aberdeen FC in the UEFA Europa League Second Qualifying Match second leg at Olimpiskasis Stadion Ventspils. Aberdeen go through to the next round to face NK Maribor of Slovenia. Read More

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14yr old glides to solo Scots record

23rd June 2016 by Newsline

For most youngsters turning 14 means a chance to get their hands on the latest video game or fashion trend to hit the high street. But for high flying Ruari Tait it saw him enter the record books – as the youngest person to fly a glider solo above Scotland. And it comes just two […]

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Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn

14th June 2016 by Newsline

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn hits the campaign trail in Scotland when he arrived in Aberdeen on Saturday (11th June) to urge Granite City residents to vote to remain in the EU. Mr Corbyn met with party activists at Cafe 52 on The Green before moving up to St Nicholas Square to meet with the public.

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Scottish Parliament Election Aberdeenshire

6th May 2016 by Ross

Scottish Parliament Election, Aberdeenshire East, Aberdeenshire West, Banff and Buchan Coast, the count for the Aberdeenshire constituencies takes place at the AECC. The Scottish Conservatives won Aberdeenshire West from the SNP after a swing in the vote as well as four list MSPs. It was good night for the SNP, holding all three Aberdeen seats, […]

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Ruth Davidson goes coast to coast

3rd May 2016 by Ross

By Alan Shields. Ruth Davidson has been going coast to coast on a whistle-stop tour of Scotland in a final push for a stronger opposition at Holyrood. The Scottish Conservative leader spared no expense on flying visits to Oban, Keith and Peterhead to meet voters who will be going to the polls on Thursday. Bounding […]

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John Swinney visit to Glencraft

27th April 2016 by Ross

Deputy First Minister John Swinney will visit Glencraft in Aberdeen with Donside candidate Mark McDonald, setting out the SNP’s plans for a jobs strategy based on fair work. Glencraft is a supported business who manufacture beds and mattresses and whose workforce is 80% disabled or disadvantaged. Mr Swinney will say: “A re-elected SNP government will work […]

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