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Publication: Buchan Observer

First reported 22 hours ago - Updated 22 hours ago - 1 reports

Library service scoops award for literacy film

Aberdeenshire Council?s library service has won a national competition for the creation of a short film highlighting the work of the service across the area.Information, literacy and learning librarian Jacqueline Geekie and network librarian Jan Murdoch ... [Published Buchan Observer - 22 hours ago]

Entities: Ellon Academy, Phil Bradley, United Kingdom, Manchester

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Score Group plc

Female students enjoy tour of Score Group facilities

Female pupils at Peterhead Academy, studying the Girls into Energy programme with Banff and Buchan College, enjoyed a special visit last week.The girls were taken on a trip to Score Group plc to find out more about what it’s like for a female to work ... [Published Buchan Observer - May 21 2013]

Entities: Score Group plc

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Technip SA

Buchan pupils in technology challenge

Banff and Buchan MP Eilidh Whiteford attended the finale of the prestigious S2 Technology Challenge recently, where she presented prizes to the winners.The event, held at Banff and Buchan College in Fraserburgh, saw seven North-east academies compete ... [Published Buchan Observer - May 21 2013]

Entities: Ian Buchan, Technip SA, Schlumberger Limited

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Royal National Lifeboat Institution

Lifeboat called out after dog falls down Cruden Bay cliffs

Peterhead?s volunteer lifeboat crew were called out last week after a dog fell down the cliffs at Slains Castle.The RNLI Peterhead Relief Tamar Lifeboat ‘Frank & Anne Wilkinson’ launched on Sunday, May 19, after crew were alerted to the emergency.The ... [Published Buchan Observer - May 21 2013]

Entities: Casualty, Royal National Lifeboat Institution, emergency

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

Public urged to give their views on rail revival

Buchan folk are being urged to respond to a consultation making clear their wish to see a feasibility study into re-establishing a rail link to Buchan.The move follows the successful re-opening of North-east stations closed by the Beeching cuts, such ... [Published Buchan Observer - May 21 2013]

Entities: Stephen Smith, Transportation, Speculations, Advocate

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Expo hailed ‘huge success’

The recent Skipper Expo Int. Aberdeen 2013 fishing show, held at Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre, has been hailed a huge success.Organisers reported that visitor numbers were well up on the previous years, with exhibitors reporting brisk trad ... [Published Buchan Observer - May 17 2013]

Entities: Bristol, Richard Lochhead, Flotation, Fisheries

First reported May 17 2013 - Updated May 17 2013 - 1 reports

Aldi A/S

Aldi reject site bid from council

Aberdeenshire Council has had a bid for the former Mill site in Peterhead rejected by Aldi.The council had made an offer to the supermarket firm in the hope of taking over the derelict site as the base for its new headquarters.However, at a meeting of ... [Published Buchan Observer - May 17 2013]

Entities: Aldi A/S, Farman Aviation Works

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Limitless youth event at Apex Church

Thrive Youth Ministries will host a special youth event this weekend at Apex Church on Peterhead?s Chapel Street. ‘Limitless’, to be held on Saturday, May 25, at 7.30pm, will feature worship from the Thrive Band and an message from guest speaker for the ... [Published Buchan Observer - May 16 2013]

Entities: Daniel Sutherland, London, Coffee

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Councillor calls for cemetery road repair

Peterhead councillor Anne Allan has called for the access road to St. Fergus Cemetery to be repaired.The access road from the main A90 to the cemetery, which is located close to the beach, is a public right of way but is owned privately and is not maintained ... [Published Buchan Observer - May 16 2013]

Entities: Anne Allan, Landholder, Complaints

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Plans on display at latest heritage centre event

Buchanhaven Heritage Society is preparing for its next general exhibition on May 25 between 12 noon and 4pm where draft plans for the centre will be on display for community views and comments.In addition the architect will be on hand to answer any technical ... [Published Buchan Observer - May 16 2013]

Entities: Elizabeth Milne, Architect

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Support for micro-chipping

Dogs Trust representatives met with MSPs last week to discuss possible moves for the complusory micro-chipping of dogs.North-east Scotland MSP and Rural Affairs and Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead met with representatives of the dog welfare charity ... [Published Buchan Observer - May 16 2013]

Entities: Dogs Trust, Scotland, Richard Lochhead

First reported May 15 2013 - Updated May 15 2013 - 1 reports

Deal agreed at EU Fisheries Council

A deal agreed at the European Union Council of Ministers on Wednesday has cleared the way for the final stage of the long overdue reform of the Common Fisheries Policy.Under the deal, which has still to be ratified by the European Parliament, the Council ... [Published Buchan Observer - May 15 2013]

Entities: Fisheries, European Union, Mackerel

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Fiona-Jane explained: "According to the urban legend, the Tyneside baboon was a pet of some Russian Cossacks who had visited the area during the Napoleonic Wars. They dressed the beast in uniform but it escaped and caused confusion among the locals."

History of the Boddam monkey studied [Published Buchan Observer - Apr 22 2013]

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Library service scoops award for literacy film [Published Buchan Observer - 22 hours ago]
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Buchan pupils in technology challenge [Published Buchan Observer - May 21 2013]
Lifeboat called out after dog falls down Cruden... [Published Buchan Observer - May 21 2013]
Public urged to give their views on rail revival [Published Buchan Observer - May 21 2013]
Expo hailed ‘huge success’ [Published Buchan Observer - May 17 2013]
Aldi reject site bid from council [Published Buchan Observer - May 17 2013]
Limitless youth event at Apex Church [Published Buchan Observer - May 16 2013]
Councillor calls for cemetery road repair [Published Buchan Observer - May 16 2013]
Plans on display at latest heritage centre event [Published Buchan Observer - May 16 2013]
Support for micro-chipping [Published Buchan Observer - May 16 2013]
Fish chief welcomes sanction move [Published Buchan Observer - May 15 2013]
Deal agreed at EU Fisheries Council [Published Buchan Observer - May 15 2013]
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