Banffshire Journal

Miracle escape in crash

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A PENSIONER and the occupants of a car had a miraculous escape when the car smashed into the front room of a cottage at Linksfield on Saturday afternoon.

The red Fiat Panda, on its way from Whitehills to a wedding, was involved in a collision with the rear of a silver Mondeo at the nearby Swordanes crossroads just after 2pm.

Neglected pony was in 'terrible' condition

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A FARMER has been banned from keeping horses after the SSPCA had to put down a sick pony he had kept for over 10 years � and had never had a vet's visit.

Speak up on cruelty

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

THERE seems to be something in human nature which finds cruelty and neglect to children and animals worse than other forms � presumably on the (sometimes) arguable theory that children and animals are always innocent and require adults to protect them from harm.

Soy were singing in the rain

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

TWO GOALS in injury time gave Portsoy the points in an exciting finish to a rain sodden Premier League clash with Aberlour Villa on Sunday.

New cup adds the silver lining

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A WEEK of celebrations at Duff House Royal Golf Club marked the 25th Ladies' Five Day Matchplay tournament which took place last week.

Celebrations to be proud of

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

AS school pupils across Banff and Buchan start their summer holidays and many families head off for well-earned breaks, it seems an appropriate time to consider the success that Homecoming Scotland 2009 is having in attracting visitors from all over the world to Scotland.

Thousands of people have already taken part in large numbers of events so far this year, with many more yet to come.

Portsoy Gala

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:00:00 GMT

'SLINGING the salmon' is the newest attraction at this weekend's Portsoy 75 Club gala.

Elijah Julier

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 04:00:00 GMT

I AM trying to find some information on my great-grandad's sea life.

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.

Enjoy some online reading

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

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.