Aberdeenshire man dies in Storm Arwen after being crushed by fallen tree
A man has died after being crushed by a fallen tree amid the widespread chaos caused by Storm Arwen.
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UK government launches new ‘targeted and precautionary’ Covid measures to halt spread of Omicron variant
A series of new "targeted and precautionary" Covid measures will be implemented in the UK to halt the spread of the new Omicron variant.
Storm Arwen: About 80,000 homes remain without power after strong winds sweep north
About 75,000 homes across the north of Scotland are without power on Saturday morning as the region recovers from the effects of Storm Arwen.
Storm Arwen: Pictures of the destruction across north and north-east caused by strong winds
Winds of up to 90mph have battered the north and north-east causing significant damage to trees and buildings as they bore the fury of Storm Arwen.
Anas Sarwar refuses to voice support for new Tory coalition ban after ‘Aberdeen Nine’ row
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has refused to voice explicit support for a formal ban on coalitions between his party's councillors and the Conservatives.
Storm Arwen: Spire of former Aberdeen club venue blown off into bar next door
The spire of a former well-known club venue in Aberdeen has been blown off in last night's stormy gusts - with chunks of it found in the bar next door.
The Countesswells Conundrum: All you need to know as Aberdeen’s ‘new town’ is plunged into doubt
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Countesswells has been rocked by the news that CDL, the firm responsible for the new town, has gone into administration.
Storm Arwen: Images reveal extensive damage to buildings in Fraserburgh
A number of buildings in Fraserburgh have been left severely damaged after gale-speed winds swept across the north-east last night.
Could a vacant building in Elgin town centre be transformed into an art gallery to expand its cultural offering?
Council bosses are exploring plans to transform an Elgin town centre building into an art gallery to expand the cultural offering.
Inverness man ‘lucky to be alive’ after scaling four-storey building in darkness – because he lost his key
A sheriff warned an Inverness man he is "lucky to be alive" after scaling a four-storey building in darkness and smashing a window - because he lost his key.
North-east care service wins improved grades from inspectors on follow-up visit
An Aberdeen-based home care service has improved and met requirements set by the Care Inspectorate since their previous visit, according to the latest report.
Aberdeen High Court trial to resume next week after witness issues
A High Court trial in which a man is facing accusations of sexual offences involving 12 females will resume on Monday after Aberdeen court officials had to halt proceedings on Friday due to witness issues.
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