Lifestyle

In five short years, Go Sober for October has managed to become one of Macmillan Cancer Support’s biggest fundraisers.

Scottish Water has announced plans to roll out tap water refill points in every local authority area over the next two years.

There are more than 1000 different types of dementia, with Alzheimer’s being just one of them.

Back in 1993 Mrs Doubtfire and Jurrasic Park were drawing the crowds to the cinemas. The X Files were telling us that the “truth was out there”.

Scotland’s best-known military band is in the midst of its first-ever national tour – and is set perform in Aberdeen at the end of the month.

Rod Stewart will be performing at Aberdeen’s AECC next year – the only Scottish date announced for his ‘Rod Stewart Live In Concert’ tour.

Several years ago it was feared electronic devices would soon replace paper and hardback books in the nation’s hearts.

We all take for granted the roads, bridges and buildings we use every day.

It’s an alien concept for Legion Scotland to consider that veterans suffer from isolation and loneliness.

Aberdeenshire will become a Mecca for motorbike fans next month when Grampian Transport Museum will hosts it annual motorcycle convention.

An innovative skills development programme from local social enterprise, Scarf, has been recognised with a special award for its approach to tackling fuel poverty in communities across the North-east of Scotland.

With final preparations well under way in Strathdon for tomorrow’s Lonach Highland Gathering and Games, one of the event’s most popular attractions is receiving a makeover.

Plans have been unveiled for a GoNorthEast ‘Road Festival’ which features a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for members of local communities to experience the new AWPR before it opens to traffic.

The Kayleigh’s Wee Stars charity Pro day was in full swing at Peterculter Golf Club recently when Ross McConnachie, head PGA professional hosted the event which enjoyed a fantastic turn out for the day.

The groundbreaking children’s fitness initiative The Daily Mile will be part of the Lonach Highland Gathering’s famous programme of events for the first time.

The age-old struggle to get kids to eat more healthily means that half of parents across Scotland are fibbing to their children on a daily basis.

Ballater’s Old Royal Station officially opened to the public on Monday when Aberdeenshire Provost Bill Howatson cut a ribbon to mark the completion of the revamped building.

To commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the final days of the First World War, gardeners at National Trust for Scotland properties across the North East of Scotland have cultivated striking memorial displays of Armistice flowers to remember those who lost their lives.