Scotland’s leading paramedic to help deliver new RGU degree
Scotland’s leading paramedic will help run a new undergraduate course aimed at boosting numbers working in the north and north-east.
OBITUARY: Sir Roger Scruton 1944-2020
He was a man with myriad interests including politics and philosophy, and history and heritage.
Inspectors praise quality of north-east childcare services
Two north-east childcare centres have gained plaudits from inspectors after unannounced visits.
‘Very good’ inspection report for Aberdeen housing support service
A housing service, which supports people at risk of homelessness in Aberdeen, has been praised by inspectors.
Sepa investigating further pollution at pond in Aberdeen park
Sepa is investigating reports the pond in an Aberdeen park has been polluted for the third time in as many months.
Lifeline for Scotland’s endangered flora and fauna as Lottery announces £200,000 funding boost
A lifeline has been thrown to some of north and north-east Scotland’s most endangered flora and fauna after conservation agencies secured hundreds of thousands of pounds in funding.
Drastic reduction in Garioch crime over festive period
Crime in the Garioch area fell dramatically over the Christmas and New Year period.
North-east road blocked by fallen tree
A north-east road has been blocked by a fallen tree amid high winds in the region this afternoon.
Closure threat for Aberdeenshire town’s Royal British Legion branch
The future of an Aberdeenshire town's Royal British Legion club is hanging in the balance amid crippling financial difficulties.
North-east firm praised after year-long fundraising effort for cancer charity
A north-east company has been praised after raising more than £20,000 for a local cancer charity.
Friends of Chernobyl’s Children charity boosted by popularity of TV show
More parts of Scotland may follow Moray's example in helping children whose lives have been blighted by one of the greatest man-made catastrophes ever.
Abandoned ranger’s hut undergoes transformation to bring crowds to Balmedie beach
A forgotten and neglected ranger’s hut which lay empty for a decade is now attracting thousands of visitors a year to one of the north-east’s most picturesque seaside spots.
CFINe praised by MSP for efforts to tackle period poverty
A north-east social enterprise has been praised for its trailblazing efforts to ensure no woman's life is blighted by ‘period poverty’.
Charity offers chance to remember loved ones with tree in Aberdeen city centre
A north-east charity is offering people the chance to remember their loved ones by placing a personal decoration on a Christmas tree in the heart of Aberdeen.
Six-figure investment in nursery improvements in Kincardine and Mearns
Five nursery schools across Kincardine and Mearns are to benefit from a £200,000 investment as they prepare to expand their hours next year.
Babysitter jailed for shaking baby to appeal sentence
A babysitter jailed for shaking an eight-month-old baby so hard she went "floppy and blue" is appealing against her sentence.
Shocking new report reveals extent of child obesity in Scotland
One of Scotland’s leading cancer prevention experts has been left "shocked" by a new report revealing that nearly a quarter of P1 children are at risk of being overweight or obese.
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary patients enjoy barber shop treatment
A pair of city barbers gave up their day off to give a free festive trim to patients at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
Community fears tranquil surroundings will ‘disappear under concrete’
An Aberdeen community fears its tranquil surroundings will “disappear under more concrete”, likening a proposed major development to deforestation in South America.
Aberdeen man who had his life saved by blood transfusion urges people to donate over festive period
An Aberdeen man who had his life saved by a transfusion has called for more people to donate blood.
Surge in medical operations in north-east this year
The number of operations undertaken by the NHS in the north-east has risen drastically this year, new data has shown.
A ‘disgusting act of vandalism’: Baby Jesus is smashed at St Nicholas nativity scene
Shocked residents have hit out after Aberdeen’s nativity scene fell victim to an “appalling” attack just hours after the blessing ceremony.
Global warming snow threat for the Cairngorms
A new report forecasting the impact of climate change on the Cairngorms National Park has warned the range will suffer a “substantial” decline in snow cover.
Fire crews called to Aberdeen city centre blaze
Fire crews rushed to a burning car in the city centre this morning.
Several Aberdeen trains cancelled due to staff shortage
A number of Aberdeen trains are to be cancelled this evening as a result of staff shortages.
North-east police stalwart, Hugh Duncan, is recognised for 52 years of service
A north-east police volunteer who is Scotland’s longest-serving special constable was recognised in Aberdeen yesterday for more than five decades of service.
Sporting legend to be honoured at new Aberdeen attraction
The youngest-ever winner of the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award will be celebrated alongside other local stars when an iconic Aberdeen building reopens as a new visitor attraction.
City road closed after serious crash
An Aberdeen road has been closed after a serious crash. Police have closed Powis Terrace between Calsayseat Road and Berryden Road. Local diversions are in place but police have advised drivers to use alternative routes.
Frontline emergency staff receive mental health award for helping more than 1,000 city residents
A mental health project in Aberdeen has received a national award for its work in helping “emotionally overwhelmed” city residents.
‘Dreich’ is voted the most iconic Scots word in wide-ranging new survey
It's a word which testifies to everything that is dismal and depressing, but with a unique quality all its own.
Hundreds to flock to city Christmas tree switch-on ceremony
Hundreds of people are expected to visit Aberdeen city centre for the switching-on of this year’s Christmas lights.
North-east beauty queen to appear at Ms Great Britain final
A north-east beauty queen who returned to competing this year after caring for her bullied son has reached the final of Ms Great Britain.