Peterhead man jailed for violent assault and telling police he would ‘rape their families’
A Peterhead man has been jailed for a violent attack on a woman and threatening to rape the families of police officers arresting him.
Cow ‘should have been euthanised’ before raid on Aberdeenshire farm, court told
A vet has told the trial of a north-east man that a cow in his herd should have been put down some time before welfare officers raided a farm near Ellon.
HMP Grampian inmate set fire to cell then launched foul-mouthed tirade at sheriff
A pair of long-term jail inmates have had 10 months added to their sentences for setting fire to their cells in HMP Grampian.
Man faces jail after ‘infatuation’ led to him secretly film staff changing room at Aberdeen bar
A 34-year-old man has admitted fitting cameras in the staff changing rooms of an Aberdeen bar to secretly film a woman.
Vet says calf at centre of Aberdeenshire animal welfare trial could have been only ‘days old’
A vet has told the trial of an Aberdeenshire farmer that a calf, put down as it was so weak after weeks of neglect, might have been much younger than first believed.
Dad lost sense of smell and taste after near-fatal assault by teenager in Aberdeen city centre
A father was left without any sense of smell and taste after almost being killed by a teenager in Aberdeen city centre.
Kintore teenager admits dangerous driving on Christmas Day while nearly four times the drink-drive limit
A Kintore teenager has admitted getting behind the wheel nearly four-times the limit on Christmas Day.
Lorry driver avoids prison after causing death of Aberdeen great-grandmother by careless driving
The grieving family of an Aberdeen great-grandmother have welcomed the "strong sentence" imposed on the lorry driver who ran her over.
Trial of north-east man hears how cow was ‘left in dark corner to die’ on Aberdeenshire farm
The trial of a north-east man has heard how he allegedly left emaciated cow “to die in the corner” – and another “screaming” in hunger.
Man denies threatening north-east MSP with violence similar to Jo Cox murder
A pensioner has admitted sending a north-east MSP messages about the murder of a fellow politician - but denied they were intended to be threatening.
Aberdeen bus driver left colleague needing surgery after drunken attack over strikes
An award-winning Aberdeen bus driver has admitted leaving a colleague scarred for life in a fight after strike tensions boiled over.
Aberdeenshire builder accused of defrauding would-be customer of nearly £200,000
An Aberdeenshire builder has been accused of defrauding a would-be customer out of almost £200,000 by failing to carry out promised work.
Councillors to learn more about hydrogen-powered homes in Aberdeen
A Bridge Of Don housing development could be the first in Scotland to be hydrogen-powered, if given the go-ahead by councillors.
Deadline approaching for city firms to take part in Aberdeen Restaurant Week
Restaurants in Aberdeen are being encouraged to take part in a showcase of the city’s food and drink offering.
Coastguard plans approved for new base in Macduff
Plans for a new coastguard base in the north-east have been approved.
All aboard as Grampian Transport Museum receives funding for Bristol bus refurbishment
Thousands of pounds are to be spent restoring a rare double decker bus which is hoped could be the key to drawing significant numbers of additional tourists to an Aberdeenshire town.
‘Infectiously enthusiastic’ north-east youth worker will be ‘sorely missed’, colleagues say
An Aberdeenshire sporting stalwart, whose “infectious enthusiasm” is credited with improving the lives of hundreds of young people, has died.
Aberdeen craft beer shop to close doors after slump in custom
The owner of an Aberdeen craft beer shop has announced it will close its doors for a final time in the coming weeks.
Man dies following horror crash on A90 south of Stonehaven
A man died last night in a horrific crash on the north-east's busiest road.
Firefighters called to blaze above Banff pub
Firefighters were called to a blaze above a Banff pub tonight.
Increased workload for air ambulance charity highlights need for Aberdeen-based second helicopter
New figures have shone a light on the need for a new helimed to be based in Aberdeen after the charity behind the plans recorded a steep rise in call-outs.
Power cut leaves nearly 500 Aberdeen properties without electricity
Nearly 500 homes and businesses in Aberdeen were left without electricity this evening because of power cuts.
Man in court over police seizure of £150,000 worth of cannabis in Tillydrone
A man has appeared in court after police seized more than £150,000 worth of cannabis in Aberdeen.
Police watchdogs investigate Boxing Day crash after chase near Buckie
Watchdogs have started an investigation into a Moray crash which left six people hurt - two of them seriously - after a police chase.
The Press and Journal appoints new editor
DC Thomson Media has appointed a new editor of The Press and Journal.
Five in court after police seize £36,000 worth of drugs in north-east over the weekend
Five people have appeared in court after police swooped on properties across the north-east and seized about £36,000 of Class A drugs over the weekend.
Aberdeen 21-year-old who prompted manhunt appears in court
An Aberdeen man who prompted a week-long manhunt over the festive period has been let off with breaching a court order.
Aberdeen prosecutor fined £700 for threatening to deport Indian beautician
A prosecutor has been fined £700 for sending "menacing" messages threatening to have an Indian beautician deported for leaving his husband’s salon business.
New Aberdeen South MP to quit council job amid calls for his resignation
The leader of the largest opposition group on Aberdeen City Council has promised to quit a top post today after being voted in as an MP last month.
PICTURES: First look at therapeutic garden planned for Aberdeen Woodend hospital
Artist impressions showing a planned therapy garden at an Aberdeen hospital have been unveiled.
Aberdeen orphanage abuse victim launches £750,000 lawsuit amid claims she was force-fed her own vomit by nuns
An abuse survivor is seeking £750,000 compensation after being forced to eat her own vomit by nuns.
Aberdeen mum duped into drugs trade by online love interest
A mum was tricked into turning her Aberdeen home into a base for drug dealing by an online love interest.