Guitar signed by host of great Scots up for auction in Aberdeen
A guitar signed by dozens of Scotland’s biggest names will be auctioned off in Aberdeen to raise cash for charity.
Aberdeen professor named ‘outstanding Scottish woman’
An honourary professor at Aberdeen University has been named as an “outstanding woman of Scotland” by an organisation which celebrates all that is best about the country.
New Scotrail train breaks down because driver tooted horn too much
The first of ScotRail’s multi-million pound fleet of “high-speed” trains broke down on its maiden voyage after an overzealous driver tooted its horn for too long.
Staff screened at ARI after porter diagnosed with contagious illness
NHS Grampian is examining staff at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for tuberculosis (TB) after a porter was diagnosed with the infectious disease.
Man charged with stealing £1,000 of jackets from Aberdeenshire shop
A man has been arrested after £1,000 worth of jackets were allegedly stolen from a Deeside clothes shop.
Poignant tune to serve as new way of marking Remembrance Sunday
A new piece of music will be played in unison by musicians across the world as a way of ensuring that the First World War continues to be remembered beyond its centenary.
‘Run-down’ Aberdeen sports centre gets vibrant makeover
A previously “run-down” sports centre has undergone a colourful makeover as part of a £250,000 improvement project.
Moray Council accused of breaching privacy of snooped-on employee
Moray Council has been accused of breaching the privacy of employees after personal details about a worker were left open for her colleagues to see on a shared computer system.
Public meeting arranged to tackle ‘Portlethen pong’
Residents in an Aberdeenshire village are hopeful that a public meeting will help to solve the problem of a pong in the air which has plagued them for decades.
Aberdeen man branded ‘sexual predator’ has sentence slashed
A convicted sex offender has had his sentence slashed after arguing that only one of the acts a jury found him guilty of was backed up by a second witness.
Images reveal how new AECC will look during pop concerts
Developers have marked a “major milestone” in the creation of the new AECC by unveiling images which offer a glimpse inside.
Woman injured after car crashes through wall in Aberdeen and lands on side
A woman has been injured after her car skidded from the road at an Aberdeen industrial estate, landed on its side and crashed through a wall.
Rail problems continue following derailment which caused travel chaos
Passengers have been frustrated by a reduced rail service between Aberdeen and Stonehaven one week on from a derailment which caused days of disruption in the north-east.
Scotrail asks Dons fans to avoid taking ‘busy’ train to huge cup tie
ScotRail has been urged to provide more trains for Dons supporters travelling to an upcoming cup tie - after the network suggested they avoid the railway because it might be too busy.
Delays at Aberdeen roundabout after lorry and car crash
Motorists are facing delays after a crash between a lorry and a car at an Aberdeen roundabout this evening.
Aberdeen man who left house to protect car suffers alleged attempted murder attack
A man has appeared in court accused of attempted murder after a “friendly gentleman” was attacked outside his home in Aberdeen.
Damning report lays bare shocking conditions at Aberdeenshire care home
The shocking level of mistreatment pensioners were subjected to by “cruel” workers at a north-east care home has been revealed by inspectors.
North-east soldier’s wartime diaries offer fascinating insight – after being rescued from skip
Diaries penned by a north-east soldier, which offer a fascinating insight into the First World War, have been rescued from a skip and put on public display.
Stonehaven derailment followed breakdown of lauded new ‘high-speed’ train
The derailment at Stonehaven coincided with another disappointment for rail users as a “high-speed” train broke down on its first trip between Aberdeen and Edinburgh shortly before.
Rail chaos continues in north-east with tracks closed all day
An investigation has been launched into a railway blunder which turned a “milestone day” for Scotrail into an “embarrassment” and caused chaos for hundreds of commuters.
Aberdeen City Council explains zombie uprising procedures
It sounds like something from The Twilight Zone.
New ‘high-speed’ trains from Aberdeen to Edinburgh will not shorten journeys for months
The new multimillion pound fleet of “high-speed” trains running between Aberdeen and Edinburgh will not make journeys significantly quicker until at least next December.
Work begins on creating new discount supermarket in Aberdeen
Work has begun on transforming a former Aberdeen electrical shop into a supermarket, after unpopular plans to convert it into student accommodation were ditched.
Launch for new high-speed train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh unveiled
The first of a fleet of new high-speed trains will travel from Aberdeen next week.
Aberdeen students offered drug-testing kits to avoid taking dodgy pills
North-east students are being offered free drug-testing kits to check whether they have been sold dangerous ecstasy pills.
£100,000 funding appeal to transform Aberdeen bungalow into disabled housing
A north-east charity has launched a £100,000 fundraising campaign to transform a bungalow into a housing complex which will allow disabled people to live more independently.
Aberdeen nursery praised for improving ‘old, tired’ environment
An Aberdeen nursery, which was previously criticised for offering an “old and tired” setting for children, has been praised for transforming its surroundings.
VIDEO: Aberdeenshire animal charity showcases record-breaking summer
An Aberdeenshire animal charity has created a video capturing its record-breaking summer months.
‘Shocking’ figures show that 79% of Moray mums have had to travel to give birth
Almost 80% of Moray mums have been forced to give birth outwith the region since its only maternity ward was downgraded in July.
Incident at historic Aberdeen bridge prompts urgent calls for safety barrier
A man has died after falling from an Aberdeen bridge.
Huge collection of art up for sale as historic mansion is cleared out
A “remarkable collection” of antiques and artwork from a historic mansion will go under the hammer next week.
Aberdeenshire women’s football team given new kits by ice cream maker
A women’s football team looks poised to join the “sundae league” after scooping a sweet donation from a north-east ice cream maker.