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Nicola Sturgeon says there is no cause for alarm

Swine flu can no longer be contained

Swine flu cannot be contained and the number of new cases could reach 100,000 a day by the end of next month, the UK Government said yesterday.

Published: 03/07/2009

Tornado crash kills Leuchars RAF pair

Two RAF air crew died after their low-flying jet crashed and exploded into flames during a training mission at a remote Scottish beauty spot.

Published: 03/07/2009

The Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital

Children’s hospital infested by maggots

An infestation of maggots last night forced the closure of all operating theatres at one of Scotland’s busiest children’s hospitals.

Published: 03/07/2009

Police dog handler faces prosecution after German shepherds left in baking car die

A POLICE officer could be prosecuted after two dogs died when they were left in a car, it emerged yesterday.
Published: 03/07/2009

North-east bosses urged to plan for staff shortages

Company bosses across the north-east are being urged to draw up plans for keeping their businesses going if large numbers of staff become ill with swine flu later this summer.
Published: 03/07/2009

Brown denounces ‘crude’ personal attacks over honesty

Gordon Brown yesterday denounced the use of “crude” personal attacks after weeks in which the Tories have tried to focus the debate on the issue of the prime minister’s own honesty.
Published: 03/07/2009

Darling pledges tighter control over banks

Chancellor Alistair Darling yesterday promised tighter regulation of the financial system as he warned that bankers who return to excessive risk-taking will be “brought back to Earth”.
Published: 03/07/2009

Major credit card reforms on way

The UK Government yesterday set out wide-ranging reforms for the credit card industry in a bid to reduce the number of people struggling with unsustainable debts.
Published: 03/07/2009

Mother of Jackson’s two eldest to fight for custody

The mother of Michael Jackson’s two eldest children indicated yesterday that she would fight for custody.
Published: 03/07/2009

Afghan attack kills officer who was ‘destined for greatness’

The most senior British serviceman to be killed in action in Afghanistan was last night described as “a superb commanding officer” who was “destined for greatness”.
Published: 03/07/2009

US troops mount new Helmand offensive

A massive US military operation aimed at driving the Taliban out of southern Afghanistan and winning the trust of locals swung into action yesterday.
Published: 03/07/2009

Thousands of post offices ‘struggling’

Thousands of post offices are struggling to survive, with some sub-postmasters having to rely on their savings because they are not making any money, a new report warned today.
Published: 03/07/2009

Hottest day for years in north-east

The North-east had its hottest day since 2006 yesterday but, while many were soaking up the sunshine, thunderstorms put a dark cloud over some parts of the country.
Published: 03/07/2009

Bid to ban overtaking school buses

The UK transport minister is to consider the case for an experimental ban in Scotland on vehicles overtaking when pupils are boarding or leaving school buses.
Published: 03/07/2009

MSP calls for ban on jail votes

THE Scottish Government was last night urged to ban prisoners from voting, should it succeed in prising election powers from Westminster.
Published: 03/07/2009

Ramsay empire was on brink as profits fell 90%

Profits at Gordon Ramsay’s UK restaurants plunged nearly 90% in a “turbulent” year in which the celebrity chef was forced to pump his own money into the business.
Published: 03/07/2009

Clyde warships deal in weeks

AN AGREEMENT to be signed within weeks will help ensure some defence work for the Clyde for the next 15 years, the Scottish Secretary said yesterday.
Published: 03/07/2009

Airport expects rush of holiday passengers

Aberdeen Airport is expecting its busiest day of the year so far today as the summer holiday season officially begins.
Published: 03/07/2009

Zoo unveils baby hippo

A pygmy hippopotamus has been born to a new breeding pair at a zoo, it was revealed yesterday.
Published: 03/07/2009

Force may ask for cash after helicopter operation

Grampian Police want to urge the Scottish Government to reimburse some of the £250,000 cost of dealing with the fatal North Sea helicopter crash.
Published: 03/07/2009

Hotel manager is facing jail after he helped stage robbery

A hotel manager has been warned he could be jailed after he helped stage a robbery and stole nearly £13,000 from the Aberdeenshire hotel where he worked.
Published: 03/07/2009

Leukaemia boy’s family vows to fight for grave light

The family of an eight-year-old boy who died of leukaemia have vowed to fight Aberdeenshire Council’s new rules on cemetery ornaments, and not to give up a battle to keep the solar light on their “wee soldier’s” grave.
Published: 03/07/2009

Landowner issues plea over his bid to create village near Newtonhill

An Aberdeenshire estate owner is appealing to planners not to disregard his hopes for shaping the future of the region with a 6,000-home development.
Published: 03/07/2009

Hillwalker is badly injured in fall on Skye mountain

A hillwalker has been badly injured after breaking both legs and suffering heavy bleeding in a fall on a Skye mountain.
Published: 03/07/2009

Residents are evacuated and pupils kept inside as gas leaks found at Highland village shop

Residents of a Highland community were evacuated from their homes yesterday after a gas leak at a village shop.
Published: 03/07/2009

Crash led to break-up of marriage

A man who emigrated to Australia after his teenage daughter was killed in a car crash yesterday revealed that the strain of her death had led to the break-up of his marriage.
Published: 03/07/2009

Minister holds talks with isles’ jobs taskforce

Finance Minister John Swinney has reaffirmed the Scottish Government’s backing of a mission which is battling to save 125 precious Western Isles jobs.
Published: 03/07/2009

Parents of Logan, 3, vow to help others

The heartbroken parents of Moray toddler Logan Main, who lost his brave battle with cancer, have said their son was a miracle whose inspiration will continue to live on.
Published: 03/07/2009

Police throw cash lifeline to threatened Albyn House

The future of an alcohol support centre in Aberdeen has been secured for at least a year thanks to a £194,000 grant from Grampian Police, it emerged yesterday.
Published: 03/07/2009

Loch Ness heritage status bid delay

A bid to gain World Heritage status for Loch Ness and the Great Glen could be delayed because of a review of potential sites by the UK Government.
Published: 03/07/2009

Moray finance chief warns of years of cuts

Moray Council’s finance boss yesterday forecast a gloomy future for the local authority’s finances, saying a proposed £8million budget reduction was merely the tip of the iceberg.
Published: 03/07/2009

Government under pressure to deliver grid expansion verdict

PRESSURE is mounting on the Scottish Government to deliver its long-awaited verdict on the 2007 public inquiry into plans for replacing many of the pylons between Beauly and Denny, Stirlingshire with structures twice the size.
Published: 03/07/2009

Safety fears over HGV access to windfarm site

Highland Council is endangering the safety of road-users by allegedly failing to enforce planning conditions regarding HGV access for the construction of a 20-turbine windfarm in Ross-shire, according to an objector.
Published: 03/07/2009

Portlethen abattoir denies locals’ claims of smell problem

A north-east meat factory has denied claims that local residents are being plagued by an unpleasant smell.
Published: 03/07/2009

Caley Thistle season tickets selling well after price cuts

Cut-price Caley Thistle season tickets are selling well but fewer hospitality packages will be taken up as the club prepares for life in the First Division.
Published: 03/07/2009

Sheriff hits out at fake gear court delay

A SHERIFF hit out yesterday after court action to recoup cash from a north-east woman caught with thousands of pounds of fake designer clothes was hit by further delays.
Published: 03/07/2009

Man used stolen Malmaison Hotel van for drug runs

A 25-year-old man used a van stolen from a prestigious Aberdeen hotel to pick up drugs.
Published: 03/07/2009

Woman hurt in A90 accident with tractor

A WOMAN has been taken to hospital with back injuries after the car she was in and a tractor collided on a busy north-east trunk road.
Published: 03/07/2009

Biker critical after Dinnet crash

A MOTORCYCLIST was in a critical condition in hospital this morning after an accident on a north-east road.
Published: 03/07/2009

River draft plan goes back out to 250 landowners

A draft management plan to help protect the River South Esk in Angus has been completed after a 12-month consultation.
Published: 03/07/2009

Previously unseen Inverness College campus images released

Inverness College chiefs have released previously unseen images of the two options on the table for a new £60million campus.
Published: 03/07/2009

Forres Steiner school hires security guard for holidays

A Moray school has employed a “security guard” over the summer holidays after a spate of vandalism.
Published: 03/07/2009

Angus Council looks to buy rundown Brechin properties

Property owners at Brechin are being asked by Angus Council if they will consider selling their rundown buildings for renovation.
Published: 03/07/2009

Fair advice on offer to avoid chaos on roads

Organisers of the Scottish Game Fair are offering advice to save motorists misery as they travel to the Perthshire venue.
Published: 03/07/2009

Top scientist to speak at concert hall anniversary

A leading British scientist will kick off the celebrations to mark an Aberdeen concert hall’s 150th anniversary.
Published: 03/07/2009

‘Eye in the sky’ gets night vision

A bird’s-eye view of revellers at T in the Park will continue after dark for the first time.
Published: 03/07/2009

Traditional boat festival returns to port

Sunshine and soaring temperatures greeted visitors yesterday at the start of a four-day maritime celebration on the Moray Firth coast.
Published: 03/07/2009

Horse show gesture after rescue

The organisers of an annual equestrian event have decided to donate all the money they raise to the charity which rescued 25 neglected horses from a farm in the north-east.
Published: 03/07/2009

Banff’s Riverside church opens new base along the coast

MEMBERS of a Christian church group in the north-east will tomorrow celebrate the opening of a new building for worship and community work.
Published: 03/07/2009

Ideas wanted for Ness Bridge light shows

AN INVERNESS bridge will be turned technicolour to mark special events under plans proposed by Highland Council.
Published: 03/07/2009

Community asked for views on work at park

An Inverness community council is seeking the views of residents on work going on at a local park, including plans for a youth shelter.
Published: 03/07/2009

Revamp plans for farm saved from closure

The manager of an Aberdeen farm that has been saved from closure has told of his plans to revamp the popular visitor attraction.
Published: 03/07/2009

Chamber members go low-tech in yurt

A MONGOLIAN yurt in a remote Moray location was the unusual venue for a business seminar yesterday.
Published: 03/07/2009

Police investigate case of missing Russian tortoise

POLICE are investigating the theft of a tortoise from a home at Buckie.
Published: 03/07/2009

Tribute to north-east men who helped stop slavery

THE roles played by two north-east men in the abolition of the African slave trade is put in the spotlight at a new exhibition.
Published: 03/07/2009

Focus falls on famous sea eagle chicks

THE first photograph of Mull's famous sea eagle chicks has been taken by Forestry Commission Scotland rangers during the birds' ringing.
Published: 03/07/2009

Portknockie mosaic unveiled

A GLITTERING mosaic has been unveiled in a Moray village after three months of handiwork by the whole community.
Published: 03/07/2009

Former Aberdeen editor dies at 75

A FORMER editor of the Aberdeen Herald and Post and a founder member of a city ski club has died.
Published: 03/07/2009

Polar explorer Discovery is restored

THE completion of a £700,000 project to restore the RRS Discovery was celebrated in Dundee yesterday.
Published: 03/07/2009

Angus author pens tales from the country

AN ANGUS author has published a second book based on his experiences of the Scottish countryside.
Published: 03/07/2009

Pupils help turn their playground into green scene

CHILDREN at an Aberdeenshire primary school have helped design a wall mural for their playground.
Published: 03/07/2009

City’s Maisie Munro playgroup praised

AN ABERDEEN playgroup which provides care for special needs and mainstream children has received a glowing report from inspectors.
Published: 03/07/2009
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