Banffshire Journal
9 February, 2010
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Hoping to add a new chapter to the history of Banff are Nick Dolphin (left) and Julian Watson. BJ

Published:  02 February, 2010

MOVES to give Banff Museum a new lease of life have made a breakthrough - and now the race is on to secure funding.

The Banffshire Preservation and Heritage Society, and the Banffshire Maritime and Heritage Association, met with Aberdeenshire Council to discuss proposals for the improvements under a new partnership which aims to tell the story of the area more imaginatively to more visitors.

Local News 
Published:  02 February, 2010

POLICE are set to step up a crack-down on alcohol being sold to people who are under-age.

Local Sport 
Published:  02 February, 2010

AFTER 18 months in the footballing wilderness, Turriff assistant manager Brian Thomson is relishing the challenge at The Haughs.

In the Spotlight 
Published:  02 February, 2010

A NEW exhibition has been launched charting Banffshire's involvement in one of the most turbulent times in history - World War II.

People and Places 
Published:  02 February, 2010

A COMMUNITY is rallying round to help the earthquake survivors in Haiti.

Seeking The Past 
Published:  02 February, 2010

I AM writing from Sydney, Australia, in the hope you might be able to help me with my request.

Think About It 
Published:  02 February, 2010

WE all have them - unanswered questions about life, the universe and everything.

Taking Issue 
Published:  26 January, 2010

I WAS happy to hear that the UK Government has, at long last, accepted the calls of farmers and agreed to establish a supermarket ombudsman to oversee the relationship between food producers, sellers and consumers.

Leader 
Published:  02 February, 2010

OUR local area is rich in history, and the new move to form a partnership between Aberdeenshire Council and heritage groups for a refurbishment of Banff Museum is to be applauded.

Dear Diary 
Published:  26 September, 2008

HAVE you a blog you think deserves a wider audience? This is your opportunity to get it known. We don't mind what you write about as long as it keeps us interested or entertained and the subject or the author is from our area.

Letters 
Published:  12 January, 2010

Aberdeenshire Council figures showed that it would cost £600,000 to convert the former Trinity and Alvah Church into a much-needed new library for Banff.

The Music Room 
Published:  17 March, 2009

CALLING all local musicians: the Banffshire Journal wants you – and your music - on our website.

Supplements 
Published:  27 October, 2009

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