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Police appeal after caravans targeted at Aberdeenshire holiday park

Police have launched an inquiry after numerous caravans were broken into and vandalised at an Aberdeenshire holiday park.

by Kaitlin Easton

Opportunity Cromarty Firth reveal hopes for free port to boost jobs for 50 years

Ambitious plans to turn the Cromarty Firth into a free port that could secure work and jobs for the next 50 years have been revealed.

by Stan Arnaud

Christopher Littlejohn a meeting of the Aberdeen City Alcohol and Drugs Partnership

New Aberdeen Covid-19 outbreak should be ‘wake up call’ to revellers, health chief warns

Aberdonians have been warned they could face curfews - or a local lockdown - after the number of Covid-19 cases linked to a city centre pub rose to 27.

by David McPhee

Coronavirus cluster at Aberdeen pub confirmed with 27 cases detected

NHS Grampian has confirmed the number of positive Covid-19 cases detected at The Hawthorn Bar in Aberdeen now stands at 27.

by Gregor Aiken

Aberdeen bar increases safety measures following spike in coronavirus cases

Customers visiting an Aberdeen bar will now be required to wear a face covering after a cluster of positive cases were linked to another city venue.

by Ana Da Silva

Jobs under threat at LifeScan Inverness as organisation enters consultation period with staff

A leading medical research and production facility in the north has warned of job losses as it enters a period of consultation with its workforce.

by Chris MacLennan

The Muir of Dinnet car park - Aberdeenshire Ranger Service

Shock after police called to disperse ‘large group’ of campers from remote AirBnB

August 3, 2020

REGIONAL BREAKDOWN: 11 new coronavirus cases recorded in north-east and none in north, as Scotland’s total rises by 18

August 3, 2020

Coronavirus in Scotland – tracking the recovery

July 25, 2020

Ellie (3) and Archie (8) Robertson, from Edinburgh, with their cousin Sophia MacDonald, among the first to visit Urquhart Castle.

Scottish castles reopened to welcome visitors back after months of lockdown

August 3, 2020

Coronavirus in Scotland – track the spread in these charts and maps

March 18, 2020

Quarantine policy needs more transparency and testing, says Blair think tank

August 4, 2020

Special report

SPECIAL INVESTIGATION: Read or listen for free to the first part of our series on the biggest drugs gangs to hit the north-east

The Hidden Hurt: Our special investigation into the ordeals suffered by three young victims of domestic abuse

Neomi’s story: She always liked the bad boys … she thought she could fix him

Desire for perfect Instagram selfie sparks huge rise in complaints over botched cosmetic fillers

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15 years of twists and turns but no arrest, motive or suspect in the Alistair Wilson murder case

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August 3, 2020

Analysis and comment

Eleanor Bradford: I can’t stress it more – Learn good grammar

August 3, 2020

A sunny day on Stonehaven beach.
Picture by Chris Sumner.

David Knight: We have to take responsibility for actions if we want to beat menace of coronavirus

August 3, 2020

Bidin’ twa metres awa from ab’dy else will be tricky at tiki tiki bars and on Spain’s beaches.

The Flying Pigs: Unless ye wint tae look like Adam Ant fae a face mask tan line, dinna ging tae Spain

August 1, 2020

Sally Foster Fulton: Give hope to millions driven from homes

July 31, 2020

SIMPLE PLEASURES: You don’t need a holiday abroad to get the benefits. Research has shown 20 minutes in nature positively affects children’s attention and concentration levels. In fact, green play has been found to be as effective as medication for children with ADHD

Catherine Deveney: Beauty of holidays is simple experiences and memories, not most exotic or costly

July 31, 2020

Jim Hunter: Rethinking how to address rural exodus

July 30, 2020

Sport

Ross Stewart celebrates after netting for Ross County.

Staggies secure opening day victory against Motherwell

Ross County got their new Premiership season off to a flying start with Ross Stewart’s penalty seeing off Motherwell 1-0 at Victoria Park.

by Andy Skinner

Andy Skinner: Wait over for Ross County as Staggies prepare to begin Premiership campaign

The anticipation is almost over for Ross County, who have had to wait slightly longer for the new season than most of their Premiership rivals.

by Andy Skinner

Ryan Kent slots Rangers' winner past Aberdeen keeper Joe Lewis.

Fan view: Aberdeen’s meek opening-day defeat can perhaps be indulged, but excuses will run out quickly

In other circumstances this would have been a crackling start to the Scottish football season, so it made for a reasonable test of the “new normal” under which the game will be played for the foreseeable future. Suffice it to say, it will take some getting used to.

by Chris Crighton