Banffshire Journal

Family mourn loss of 'darling angel'

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

THE town of Macduff is in mourning following a road crash which claimed two lives.

Teenager Stacey King died just a few miles from her home in Melrose Crescent, Macduff, last Friday when her Peugeot 206 car was involved in a collision with a lorry.

The lorry driver, 62-year-old Huntly man Douglas Gray, also died at the scene.

Toilet plan rejected

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

A PLAN to take over the running of public toilets in Banff and Macduff has been rejected by Aberdeenshire Council - even though it would have saved it money.

Clinic meets a vital need

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

THE importance of a sexual health clinic being established in Banff for young people in the area cannot be underestimated.

Disjointed Vale blown apart

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

FORRES gained sweet revenge for the 3-0 defeat they suffered at Banff when they returned the compliment with three of their own as Deveronvale finally managed to fulfil a Highland League fixture, their first away match since November 21.

Decision time for Scotland

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

SCOTLAND recently took another step towards being able to decide its own future recently, with the publication of a draft independence referendum bill by the Scottish Government.

Westminster or Holyrood should pay for new bridge

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

With the prolonged works to carrying out costly and future protection work to the Deveron Bridge to perhaps save it from destruction from other high tides and floods, is it not time for the local councillors to stand up and ask the Scottish and Westminster Governments to pay for a new crossing over the River Deveron?

Shakespearean feast of drama is all set to unfold

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

HARKING back to open-air performances of the 50s and 60s when a Midsummer Night's Dream was eloquently performed in the field next to Loch Soy, Portsoy, will attract professional theatre once again - this time in the warmth of the Portsoy Town Hall.

Share your blogs with us � and the world

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

HAVE you a blog you think deserves a wider audience? This is your opportunity to get it known. We don't mind what you write about as long as it keeps us interested or entertained and the subject or the author is from our area.

Pal's plight inspires big African climb

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

CLIMBING Mount Kilimanjaro to 19,341ft is a daunting task but a group of friends are hoping to conquer the mountain to help support a friend in need.

Get in tune with the web

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 04:00:00 GMT

CALLING all local musicians: the Banffshire Journal wants you � and your music - on our website.

Enjoy some online reading

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT