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Aberdeenshire Council has appointed a new provost making her the second female to serve in the role over the years

The Conservatives and Liberal Democrats have reached a deal to form a coalition with independents to lead Aberdeenshire Council.

Former Provost, Bill Howatson pays tribute to his 23-year political career at Aberdeenshire Council as he prepares for new challenges

Adam Christie lived most of his life in Sunnyside asylum near Montrose but was a prolific artist using the most basic of tools.

The Scottish Conservatives did not follow a national downward trend in the Aberdeenshire Council elections, gaining eight new seats.

Plans to build a new garden centre over the site of the Old Mill Inn, at Maryculter outside Aberdeen, have been rejected by councillors.

Plans to build a new garden centre over the site of the Old Mill Inn, at Maryculter outside Aberdeen, have been rejected by councillors.

North-east pays tribute to Duke of Edinburgh after death aged 99 The Queen has announced that he passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. It comes as people are being urged not to attend the royal residence at Balmoral, as coronavirus restrictions continue to be in force. Councillor Bill Howatson, provost of Aberdeenshire, said: "It is with sadness that we learned today of the passing of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh. "Prince Philip was a regular visitor to Aberdeenshire and found man...

Updated: April 9, 2021, 5:10 pm © DCT Media Sign up for our daily Politics briefing for political exclusives, analysis and debate. Thank you for signing up to our Politics newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up Politicians from across the North East have come together in tribute to the late Duke of Edinburgh. Remembering the Consort’s contributions to UK society, with his championing of the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, loyalty to his wife the Queen and s...