Newtonhill6 Feb 2025Council scales back plans to shut 13 librariesAberdeenshire Council had expressed "regret" last year over how it announced the planned closures.6 Feb 20256 Dec 2024Views on future of Aberdeenshire libraries soughtOptions for the way forward are being explored, and a series of community meetings are to be held.6 Dec 202415 Nov 2024Plan to close 13 Aberdeenshire libraries announcedLive Life Aberdeenshire said the locations were seeing lower numbers of users in recent years.15 Nov 202414 Feb 2024Watch: Grandad reunited with wife after Dubai convictionIan Mackellar, 75, from Newtonhill had faced a possible jail sentence but was fined instead.14 Feb 20245 Feb 2024Aberdeenshire grandad free to leave Dubai after court fine Ian MacKellar had been unable to leave the country after being accused of trespassing.5 Feb 202431 Jan 2024Grandad held in Dubai over party row to face courtIan Mackellar, 74, from Aberdeenshire, complained about a party but was then accused of trespass.31 Jan 202424 Jan 2024Aberdeenshire grandad unable to leave Dubai over party rowIan Mackellar is unable to leave following a row with neighbours over a Hogmanay party.24 Jan 202424 Jan 2024Scots grandad unable to leave Dubai over party rowThe 74-year-old complained about a party but in turn ended up accused of trespass.24 Jan 202424 Mar 2023Seven injured in 17-vehicle crash on A92Fire and ambulance crews were called to scene at Bridge of Muchalls south of Aberdeen.24 Mar 2023...