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This Week in Peterhead

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Brewery boss on ‘putting Peterhead on the map for craft beer’

From a derelict Peterhead site to an award-winning £700,000 business, Brew Toon is brewing up its next phase of growth.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·22h ago
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KDM Evolution Trophy preview: Senior Aberdeen players to bolster young Dons at Elgin

Ross County and Peterhead also chase seeded places in final round of group phase.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·22h ago
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Peterhead domestic abuser has broken court’s orders for third time

Self-employed joiner Simon McGruther has breached non-harassment orders three times since they were imposed in October last year.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·22h ago
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Peterhead man recorded partner naked and sent video to her mum

Ryan Thomson's vindictive behaviour left his ex with long-term mental health concerns after he filmed her without consent.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·1d ago
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SPFL round-up: Ross County hit five at Montrose while Peterhead and Cove remain in bottom two

Elgin City dig deep at Forfar to stay in contention at the top of League Two

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·2d ago
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SPFL previews: Lewis Reid on Ross County’s defensive steel; Peterhead and Cove Rangers look to bounce back; Jack MacIver wants Elgin to build on Clyde rout

We look ahead to the weekend action in League One and League Two.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·4d ago
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Talks to begin around the permanent closure of Peterhead’s Burnhaven School

Council chiefs are considering closing the school and sending its 11 remaining pupils to Boddam, Meethill or Dales Park schools instead.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·5d ago
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Midweek court roll – an attempted murderer and a knife-wielding thug

Our reporters have also covered the case of a child’s Xbox SOS after his mum was attacked, a Shetland driver who struck a man then returned to work, and a Peterhead woman whose pit bull terrier bit tw

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·6d ago
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Man attacked Peterhead barber then refused to leave mum’s home

Sergejs Makejevs could face being made subject to a restriction of liberty order after a court heard he assaulted a man in Peterhead.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·6d ago
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‘Help, my mum is hurting’: Child’s Xbox SOS after Peterhead man attacked partner

Martin Ritchie headbutted his then-partner, leaving her with concussion and slight amnesia, before forcing entry to her home the following year.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·6 Oct
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From Mintlaw Academy to Johnny Depp’s co-star, we speak to Newburgh actor Brad Morrison

Star of ITV detective show Grace, the dad-of-three originally from Peterhead , is happy to be back at home in Aberdeenshire.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·6 Oct
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Man smashed car window before shouting at Peterhead neighbour through wall

John Niven pled guilty to causing fear and alarm during two separate incidents involving his next-door neighbour in Peterhead.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·6 Oct
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Peterhead woman banned from keeping dogs after pit bull terrier bit two children

Rachel Lawrie's pit bull terrier, Skye, bit two six-year-old children in separate incidents in Peterhead before one of their parents contacted police.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·5 Oct
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SPFL reaction round-up: Mitch Megginson’s unlucky day for Peterhead; Cove Rangers lose seven-goal thriller; Elgin hit Clyde for six

The Blue Toon were narrowly beaten at Hamilton, Cove lost 4-3 at Queen of the South and Elgin ran out 6-2 winners at home to Clyde.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·4 Oct
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SPFL preview: Ross County captain on title race, Peter Pawlett on new Peterhead coaching role plus Cove Rangers and Elgin latest

We look ahead to the weekend action in League One and League Two.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·2 Oct
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Exclusive: Peterhead man detained in Croatia now held in ‘Spain’s VIP prison’ as he awaits trial

Aiden Campbell, who was detained at an airport in Croatia on July 30, recently appeared in court in Madrid.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·2 Oct
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The excuses Peterhead drivers gave in court this week

Three motorists appeared at Peterhead Justice of the Peace Court over offences involving no insurance, an e-scooter and speeding.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·2 Oct
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Midweek court roll – a disturbing sex act in Starbucks and an axe attack

Our reporters have also covered the case of a Peterhead mum who killed her baby and a brutal gang assault in Aberdeen.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·30 Sept
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Day In The Life: Peterhead defender Danny Strachan on combining his work at local schools with playing for the Blue Toon

Blue Toon defender juggles his coaching and school commitments with part-time football in League One.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·30 Sept
Planning

Installation of 2 Biomass Boilers and Extension of 2 Sheds

Installation of 2 Biomass Boilers and Extension of 2 Sheds

Aberdeenshire Council Planning·30 Sept
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Peterhead mum who killed baby daughter drops appeal bid

Courtney Gartshore was jailed for six years after killing her three-month-old daughter with a hairdryer, but has now abandoned an appeal against her conviction and sentence.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·28 Sept
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Labour pledge to boost towns and cities like Aberdeen, Elgin and Peterhead after P&J readers’ survey

A senior UK Government minister says he wants to restore the fabric of high streets and town centres.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·28 Sept
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Fighting drunk was overpowered by Peterhead homeowner

Mindaugas Smitras burst into a Peterhead home while drunk and tried to assault the homeowner before he himself was overpowered and arrested.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·27 Sept
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Peterhead pastor Neil Cameron and mum Wendy share their heart-warming adoption story

"I loved him the second I saw him," said Wendy, whose story is one of miracles over misery, triumph after tears.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·25 Sept
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Challenge Cup: Ross County boss hails Dylan Smith’s versatility, Cove aim to topple young Dons and Peterhead put 100% record on the line against Elgin

A look ahead to the action involving north SPFL clubs in the KDM Evolution Trophy this weekend.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·24 Sept
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KDM Evolution Trophy round-up: Victories for Elgin City, Formartine, Cove, Peterhead and Ross County

A round-up of Tuesday evening's KDM Evolution Trophy league phase matches.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·22 Sept
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What the King asked two ‘shocked’ Peterhead Academy pupils during port tour

His Majesty spent time with the school's captains as he learned about the town's energy ambitions.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·22 Sept
Planning

Erection of Shed (Class 6 - Storage and Distribution)

Erection of Shed (Class 6 - Storage and Distribution)

Aberdeenshire Council Planning·22 Sept
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North-east baker Murdoch Allan opens butcher’s shop in Peterhead

All the beef is from the owners' farm, Maind of Ardiffery, at Hatton.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·21 Sept
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SPFL round-up: Stuart Kettlewell hails Ross County’s ‘different side’ after Cove win; Defeats for Peterhead and Elgin City

The Staggies ran out 2-0 winners at Cove Rangers while Peterhead and Elgin were both beaten at home.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·20 Sept
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David Knight: Peterhead boy racer’s 100mph speeding earns him a proper punishment

Peterhead boy racer Toby Holroyd was showing off in daddy’s car at a shade under 100mph while hurtling towards Peterhead.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·20 Sept
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SPFL preview: Ross County’s Ross Docherty and Cove captain Jordan White put friendship aside in search of bragging rights

Elsewhere in League One Peterhead host Airdrie, while Elgin City will bid to get back to winning ways in League Two against Stranraer.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·18 Sept
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Woman and teenager charged over heroin and cocaine discovery in Peterhead

Officers seized Class A drugs worth more than £7,000.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·14 Sept
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Aberdeen man banned after drink-driving … with girlfriend on bonnet

Matthew Dubsky was caught on CCTV driving on Queen Street in Peterhead with his partner atop his car following "an incident" between the two.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·13 Sept
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SPFL round-up: Caley Thistle boss proud of players after Ayr win; Peterhead, Cove and Elgin suffer defeats

Caley Thistle claimed their first Championship win of the season but Peterhead, Cove and Elgin City were all beaten away from home.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·13 Sept
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Young driver who hit speeds of 98mph in dad’s car ordered to become a learner again

Toby Holroyd's licence was downgraded to provisional status after he overtook an unmarked police car at high speed near Peterhead.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·10 Sept
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Peterhead man who hit female constable in face urged to ‘turn life around’

James Miller has been locked up for eight months for offending that included attacks on Pcs and breaching bail conditions.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·10 Sept
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Costa Coffee to spend £655,000 taking over Peterhead fast food restaurant

Building papers suggest that Costa Coffee will be moving in near to the Blue Toon's Starbucks...

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·9 Sept
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Challenge Cup reports: Late drama as Aberdeen B win seven-goal thriller at Ross County as Elgin thump Fraserburgh 7-0

Aberdeen B post their second victory in the competition. while there were also wins for Elgin City, Peterhead and Cove Rangers.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·8 Sept
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SPFL round-up: Ross County boss frustrated by East Fife draw plus reaction from Cove, Peterhead and Elgin

Cove were held to a 1-1 draw with Alloa, while Peterhead and Elgin both tasted defeat.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·6 Sept
News

7 north-east and north firms ‘named and shamed’ over minimum wage breaches

Peterhead baker Murdoch Allan blamed a "technical breach" for failing to pay £24,150 to seven workers.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·3 Sept
Council

New path officially opened at Peterhead’s Collieburn after community calls

New path officially opened at Peterhead’s Collieburn after community calls  Aberdeenshire Council

Aberdeenshire Council·2 Sept
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Man’s wicked physical and verbal abuse of Peterhead woman branded ‘astonishing’

David Hoyland repeatedly made reference to traumatic events in the past during his drunken arguments.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·1 Sept
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SPFL round-up: Ross County boss Stuart Kettlewell on his side’s 4-0 win against East Kilbride; Peterhead defender makes long-awaited return after a year out injured

Cove Rangers lost narrowly at Hamilton Academical while Elgin City's fine start to the League Two season continued with a 4-0 hom win against Stirling Albion.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·30 Aug
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Sisters are brewing it for themselves! Meet the family behind Peterhead’s Symposium Coffee

The North-east chain, with also has branches in Elgin, Portsoy, Ellon and Fraserburgh, still has family at its heart.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·29 Aug
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‘Postnatal can be a lonely place’: Aberdeen mum Chloe, 27, turns her own motherhood struggles into a lifeline for mums

Chloe Duthie has supported hundreds of new mums through Bletherhood, a mum and baby support group which runs in Aberdeen and Peterhead.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·29 Aug
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EXCLUSIVE: Aberdeen’s Peterhead loanee Jack Searle on what he’s been told he needs to do to get into Dons first-team – plus Ross County, Cove Rangers and Elgin City previews

Jack Searle, 18, has revealed what the Aberdeen coaching staff's demands of him are if he is to make his Dons first-team breakthrough.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·28 Aug
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Plans unveiled to more potential school mergers across Aberdeenshire — including Peterhead, Kintore and the Mearns

Meanwhile final decisions loom for two mergers already in place.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·27 Aug
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Peterhead Big Mannys’ Pizza alcohol delivery plea turned down as ‘too many shops sell booze’

Licensing chiefs worry there are too many off-licences in Peterhead, and won't allow the new £300,000 Broad Street Keystore and pizza takeaway to sell drink.

Press & Journal (Aberdeen)·27 Aug