An operation to raise awareness of doorstep crime will be taking place across the North East this week.Operation Monarda is a national campaign being held across Scotland to highlight doorstep crime and to promote how the public can protect themselves from becoming a victim of this type of offence.Doorstep crime affects some of the most vulnerable members of local … [Read more...]
Turriff & District Vintage and Classic Club Rally 2017
I had a fantastic day at the Showground yesterday for the first Turriff & District Vintage and Classic Club Rally. I hope it won't be the last time we see an event like this in Turriff.A great mix of vehicles and engines from different eras. The weather was great as well, after the downpours on Saturday, Sunday was dry and mostly bright with only a few spots of rain … [Read more...]
Alex Salmond dedicates bench at Turriff Cemetery
Former First Minister Alex Salmond MP visited Turriff Cemetery last week to dedicate a bench which had been funded by the Mary Salmond Trust.During the visit, arranged by Friends of Turriff Cemetery Treasurer, Morag Lightning, Mr Salmond met volunteers and supporters of the friends' group.Mr Salmond said that in later life his mother Mary had taken an interest in … [Read more...]
Sundown on the Deveron charity auction night
The Deveron, Bogie and Isla Rivers Charitable Trust is hosting a Buffet and Fundraising evening at the Fife Lodge Hotel, Banff on the 10th June 2017 to raise funds for local education and river conservation initiatives.During the evening there will be a charity auction with a fantastic variety of lots on offer, many of which are not normally available to the public. Lots … [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...]
Turriff May Day road closures
There will be a number of road closures and restrictions for Turriff May Day on Monday 1 May 2017The following roads will be closed, except for access, between 06:30 and 17:00Main Street (from Fife Street to High Street) High Street (from Main Street to High Street Car Park) Schoolhill Balmellie Street (from Main Street Eastwards for approximately 60 … [Read more...]
Youths charged in relation to alleged assault on 15 year old boy, Turriff
Police Scotland can confirm that two boys aged 14 and one aged 15 have been charged following an alleged assault on a 15 year old boy in the Turriff area on Thursday, 9 March.PC Alfred Stuart said Officers worked closely with Aberdeenshire Council during the investigation and we would like to thank members of the public and parents for their support. … [Read more...]
Local Independent candidate urges voters to keep it local
Mike Rawlins, Independent candidate in the Local Elections on May 4 is urging voters to keep it local in the election.Mike said, In light of this mornings announcement of a snap General Election by the UK Prime Minister Theresa May, it is important that local and national issues don't get merged.Local Elections are about local services and governance and should not be … [Read more...]
Turriff and District Planning Applications 17 April
There are two planning applications in the Turriff and District Community Council area this week.APP/2017/0894 | Erection of 10 Flats | Land At Castlehill TurriffAPP/2017/0926 | Erection of 12m High WAN Link Tower | Site To Rear Of Household Waste And Recycling Centre Markethill Turriff AberdeenshirePlanning applications can be viewed by clicking the application … [Read more...]
