Aberdeenshire Council24 Apr 2025Single rat forces closure of school for a weekIt is hoped the 125-pupil school in Aberdeenshire can re-open next week.24 Apr 2025NE, Orkney & Shetland23 Apr 2025Schools merger could keep current buildings openA final decision is being sought on plans to merge Foveran and Tipperty schools in Aberdeenshire.23 Apr 2025NE, Orkney & Shetland27 Mar 2025Safety warning after school ceiling collapseCouncils are made aware of "potential issues" with certain roof types after a collapse at a school in Aberdeenshire.27 Mar 2025NE, Orkney & Shetland21 Mar 2025School ceiling collapse checks find 'no concerns'No issues are found at other schools following an incident at Slains School in Aberdeenshire.21 Mar 2025NE, Orkney & Shetland14 Mar 2025Investigation after school ceiling collapsesThe building has been deemed unsafe, and partial demolition will be needed to make it safe.14 Mar 2025NE, Orkney & Shetland12 Mar 2025Quarry approved despite community objectionsAberdeenshire Council received 45 letters of objection to the proposals to extract about 650,000 tonnes of gravel and sand at Craig Farm12 Mar 2025NE, Orkney & Shetland5 Mar 2025Battery disposal warning after recycling centre fireThe blaze took hold in a container of electrical items at the site in Peterhead last Thursday.5 Mar 2025NE, Orkney & Shetland27 Feb 2025More councils agree tax increases of up to 13%Ten local authorities with a combined population of more than a million people set their tax rates.27 Feb 2025Scotland27 Feb 2025Aberdeenshire council tax to rise by 10% For an average band D property, the rise will mean an annual bill of £1,532.76.27 Feb 2025NE, Orkney & Shetland...