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Make a splash as pool opens for season
Stonehaven Heated Open Air Pool will open for the summer season this Saturday (May 25) with a weekend of splashy fun for everyone.
Town marina could bring in £250,000
Stonehaven Town Partnership are set to carry out investigations into the possiblity of developing a marina in the town’s harbour.
Stonehaven woman says ‘don’t forget about Conan’
The discovery in a Stonehaven street of an emaciated dog has prompted a local resident to issue a plea to locals to dig deep and donate to the SSPCA.
Warning over charity collectors
A warning has been issued by Aberdeenshire Council’s Trading Standards to residents to make them aware of suspicious charity collectors working in the area.
Chance to research family
Aberdeenshire Council is offering library members the chance to research their family tree with Ancestry Library Edition.
Concerns over consultation
Portlethen is a three-school town, and any consultation should reflect that - this is the clear message from local residents and councillors.
Flood wardens still needed for Stonehaven
The latest meeting of the Flood Action Group has revealed that many areas of the town are still without full warden cover.
MOD bomb disposal tyres designed by local company
A Kincardineshire company has recently developed tyres for the Ministry of Defence to use in bomb disposal vehicles.
Laurencekirk resident’s charity ride
A Laurencekirk resident is set to start a marathon cycle this weekend to raise money for three charities.
Stonehaven photographer’s pictures placed on show
A selection of elegant porcelain dolls, Barbie dolls and rag dolls will come to life through creative and colourful photography at a student exhibition in Aberdeen later this month.
Extreme makeover for Stonehaven library...
STONEHAVEN library is looking a lot brighter following a makeover carried out by Aberdeenshire Council.
Businesses dig in for re-opening . . .
Two local businesses have added their support to the Friends of Stonehaven Open Air Swimming Pool to make sure the facility is looking its best for opening on Saturday, May 25.
Spending on bypass capped at £75 million
Aberdeenshire Council will not have to pay more than £75m for the Aberdeen bypass, Transport Minister Keith Brown has said.
Mearns Battle of Britain veteran attends memorial
A Laurencekirk Battle of Britain veteran has been able to attend a memorial sevice for his brother who was killed in the Second World War, following intervention by local MP, Sir Robert Smith.
DON’T MAKE IT EASY FOR CAR THIEVES
A SPATE of car thefts in Portlethen has prompted police and local councillors to issue safety advice to residents.
“Now is the time to Rally Round Court”
Angus North & Mearns MSP Nigel Don says if the people of Stonehaven want to keep their court, this is the time to rally round.
New Town tender process underway
The tender process for the infrastructure works for the first phase of Chapelton, Scotland’s largest planned new town, is underway.
Broadband survey reveals need for speed
The results of an Aberdeenshire-wide survey on broadband have shown that there is an over-whelming demand for improved provision in the area.
‘New town’ plans throw up concerns
TUESDAY’S unanimous decision by Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee to approve outline plans for a new settlement at Chapelton of Elsick has prompted questions from the public about how the development will deal with infrastructure needs.
Meeting in town to consider rescue plan for Sheriff Court
LOCAL residents who are concerned about the possible closure of Stonehaven Sheriff Court are being encouraged to attend a public meeting about the issue later this month.
Court ‘focal point’ of local justice . . .
North East MSP Richard Baker this week described the lack of support for local courts by SNP MSPs as ‘‘a damning indictment of their support for locally delivered justice.’’
Excellent start for Flood Action Group fundraising
FUNDRAISING for the Stonehaven Flood Action Group got off to an excellent start last week with a ladies pamper evening.
Famous locomotive goes full steam ahead
TRAINSPOTTERS in the Kincardine and Mearns area were in for a treat last week when a famous steam locomotive passed through the area.
New town will go ahead
In what councillors described as ‘‘an historic day for Aberdeenshire,’’ ambitious plans for Chapelton - Scotland’s largest new town - were given the go-ahead on Tuesday, paving the way for work to begin on the first new neighbourhood on the Chapelton of Elsick site to the west of Newtonhill.
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Council accused of “disjointed thinking”
COUNCILLOR Ian Mollison spoke out this week against possible plans to close Portlethen Primary School.
MSP urges responses to Bill
Nigel Don, MSP for Angus North and Mearns, will be reviewing The Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Bill in the coming weeks and urges businesses, organisations and individuals concerned with environmental regulations to make their views known to the Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment (RACCE) Committee.
Plans approved for New Town
IN what councillors have described as a “historic” day for Aberdeenshire, plans have been approved for a new town at Chapelton of Elsick, comprising over 4000 new houses as wll as associated infrastructure.
Appeal over Dutch boat
AN appeal has been launched for sightings of a Dutch boat which has not been heard from for two weeks since it left Stonehaven.
Tributes paid to Portlethen councillor
TRIBUTES have been paid this week to a stalwart of the Portlethen community.
Stonehaven duo up for award
TWO former Mackie Academy pupils, who met at the school and then went into business together, are in the running to be named Ernst and Young Scotland Entrepreneur of the Year 2013.
Renewed appeal in sex assault case
A renewed appeal for anyone who may have information regarding a sexual assault in the early hours of the New Year following Hogmanay celebrations in Stonehaven has been issued.
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Weather for Montrose
Saturday 25 May 2013
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