Aberdeenshire Council is making changes to the mini recycling points across the area from 31 July. The changes are to help Aberdeenshire reduce the environmental impact of its waste collection system.Aberdeenshire’s current kerbside recycling system already accepts a wide range of materials, which can all be placed in the same blue lidded bin and collected every two … [Read more...]
July – National Scam Awareness Month
From our first purchase to our last, scammers are waiting to pounce on the unsuspecting, the vulnerable, the shopper short of time, the consumer looking for a bargain.July is National Scams Awareness Month and the Chartered Trading Standards Institute, local Citizens Advice and trading standards offices are seeking to raise awareness.Scams come in all shapes and sizes – … [Read more...]
Appeal for information after break in and theft at Delgatie Castle Trout Fishery
Police in Turriff are appealing for information following a break-in and theft at the Trout Fishery, Delgatie Castle.The theft is believed to have happened between 6:50pm on Monday 12 June 2017 and 7:30am on Tuesday 13 June 2017 and as a result, a low-three figure sum of cash was stolen.Investigating Officer Constable Alfie Stuart said We would like to appeal to the … [Read more...]
WhatsApp Scam
We have been told of a scam that is being sent around using the popular WhatsApp messaging service.Users are getting a message saying that they will need to pay 99p to keep using the service.The message states Your subscription has expired.To verify your account and purchase a lifetime subscription for just 0.99 GDP simply tap on this link…The scam is … [Read more...]
UK Threat Level Critical – statement from Police Scotland Chief Constable
The UK Threat Level was raised from Severe to Critical by MI5, the UK security Service, last night.In response, Police Scotland Chief Constable Phil Gormley said My thoughts and those of everyone at Police Scotland continue to be with those who have lost loved ones or who were injured in the attack in Manchester.With the threat level now at Critical, we have now … [Read more...]
Turriff and District Community Council Elections
Vacancies have arisen for persons in the Turriff Area to serve on Turriff Community Council, and nominations for the posts are now invited.Nomination papers are available from the following address: The Library Grange Villa The Square Turriff Aberdeenshire Tel. 01888 562539 Fax: 01888 562539 All nomination papers must be with the Returning Officer, Elaine Brown, at … [Read more...]
Castlehill Turriff closed for one week
Castlehill in Turriff will be closed for one week from Monday 8 May for a new gas main to be installed.The diversion will be via,Putchie Path, Castle Street, Cross Street, Manse Terrace, B9025and vice versa. … [Read more...]
Police Scotland urge public to take responsibility during May Day weekend
Offenders have been warned there will be no place to hide this May Day weekend as officers carry out a targeted crackdown on violent crime.Last year the holiday weekend saw a notable spike in violent crimes across North East Division. As such, a week of intensive action is taking place throughout the region to deter crimes before they have a chance to happen and to deal … [Read more...]
Six men charged in relation to rural crime in the North East
Police Scotland North East police division have confirmed that six men have been charged in relation to rural crime and are anticipated to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court today, Monday, 10 April.In total six men aged 17, 18, 39, 40, 43 and 76 have been charged in relation to 23 crimes which include assaults, road traffic offences and 13 hare coursing crimes which occurred … [Read more...]
Mike Rawlins Independent candidate for Turriff and District ward
Mike Rawlins has announced that he will be standing as an Independent candidate in Turriff and District ward in the May 4 local elections.Mike, who is currently chair of Turriff and District Community Council, has lived in Turriff, with his wife, since 2012 and runs a small web development and management company. Before relocating permanently to Turriff, Mike had been a … [Read more...]
