Illegal Aberdeen Airbnb shut down after smoke-reeking ‘terror’
Milton Zata bought 60 Affleck Street in Aberdeen in January. He began taking bookings on Airbnb and Booking.com from March, even though he had been told he'd need a licence.
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Tractor sheds it load on A96 near Elgin
The road is currently blocked, with traffic travelling the wrong way to avoid the hay bales.
David Knight: It’s time Aberdeen looked to Inverness and took the council to court over bus gates fiasco
That lack of thorough public consultation in advance on each traffic scheme was a fatal flaw in the process in both places.
Neil Drysdale: Alex Salmond was the only SNP leader who made Scottish independence seem likely
The former First Minister, who has died at 69, was a charismatic trailblazer who impressed even those who disagreed with him.
How Elgin’s historic Drill Hall in Cooper Park will inspire new generation of learners in £4.8million education project
It is hoped the Cooper Park landmark will encourage more local youngsters to pursue careers in science, maths and engineering.
Makaton Gaelic choir brings inclusivity and a whole lot of fun to Royal National Mod
There wasn't a dry eye in the house on the second day of the event in Oban.
Barney Crockett’s SECOND provostal portrait unveiled – as we reveal whereabouts of controversial Russian painting
Controversy erupted when the then Lord Provost commissioned a portrait with the flag of the Russian Navy in the background.
Former first minister Alex Salmond dies aged 69
The veteran Aberdeenshire SNP politician died after giving a speech in North Macedonia on Saturday.
Female pedestrian dies after being struck by car near Aviemore
The incident occurred just before 10pm on Friday.
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