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Joint operation targets taxi safety in Aberdeenshire

A number of taxis and private hire cars were stopped and checked by Aberdeenshire Council Licensing Standards and Police Scotland recently as part of a joint safety operation.

08 August 2025

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Live shotgun cartridges found at a household recycling centre

Live ammunition found among batteries at Portlethen household recycling centre

Live shotgun cartridges were found among household batteries at Portlethen recycling centre, creating a serious risk to site staff, customers, and recycling contractors.

08 August 2025

SQA results day 2025

Across the shire, 6,479 pupils took a total of 30,021 exams across a total of 74 different subjects.

05 August 2025

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Cuminestown substation pre-determination hearing date set

A pre-determination hearing will be held in Peterhead on Monday, August 18, to discuss a planning application for a proposed 400kV AC substation and associated infrastructure at Mains of Greens, Cuminestown.

01 August 2025

Green Flag Award sign on grass for 2025/26

Back-to-back Green Flag Award wins for three Aberdeenshire parks

Three Aberdeenshire parks have demonstrated dedication to excellent management and environmental standards by continuing their streak of back-to-back Green Flag Award wins from Keep Scotland Beautiful. 

17 July 2025

Aberdeenshire Council issues Call for Ideas and Sites to inform next Local Development Plan

Aberdeenshire Council has launched a Call for Ideas and Call for Sites as it prepares for the next Local Development Plan for the region. 

16 July 2025

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