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Percy Pigs may fly: Young engineers hope to represent their school in USA competition

The clock is ticking for a team of primary school pupils hoping to get to America for the world championships of a robotics competition.

11 March 2026

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Stronger Communities Week events taking place across Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire Council is marking Stronger Communities Week with a series of activities across the area.

10 March 2026

The myAberdeenshire app gets trade bin updates

Aberdeenshire Council now provides its trade bin customers with access to the myAberdeenshire app for the most up-to-date information about their collections. 

09 March 2026

Two close calls from battery fires in Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire Council is urging residents to keep batteries out of household bins due to the risk of fire following two close calls at the start of the year.

05 March 2026

Consultation launched on Development Plan Scheme 2026 participation statement

North-east residents, businesses and community groups are being encouraged to give their views on the Aberdeenshire Development Plan Scheme participation statement. 

04 March 2026

New burial rules take effect in Aberdeenshire 

Aberdeenshire Council is advising residents of changes to burial arrangements, following new Scottish Government regulations which have come into force.

04 March 2026

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