Thieves force Aberdeen Motocross coach to quit

A motocross coach has been forced to quit the sport after 25 years after thieves stole his bike for the second time.

Aberdeen set for Christmas lights despite legal challenge

Christmas lights will go up in Aberdeen this year despite a legal challenge over the decorations.

North bathing beaches given clean bill of health

Bathers in the north and north east can be assured they are swimming in some of the cleanest waters in Scotland.

Man found dead in Aberdeen flat named by police

A man who died in an Aberdeen flat in suspicious circumstances has been named by police.

Historic Aberdeen industry to be discussed at museum

A former Aberdeen industry which was once one of the biggest in the world will be the subject of a talk at the Maritime Museum.

Man taken to hospital after cruise ship fall

A passenger on board the Hebridean Princess cruise ship has been taken to hospital after a fall on board. The vessel was met by an ambulance after it berthed at the Kyle of Lochalsh. A coastguard spokesman said the injured man has suffered injuries to his pelvis.

Aberdeen siblings smash fundraising target in 300 mile charity cycle challenge

A brother and sister who cycled from London to Paris in memory of a young man who lost his fight with cancer have smashed their fundraising target.

Security products sent to hundreds of Aberdeen homes

Hundreds of homes in Aberdeen have been sent a security product which has helped slash break-ins by more than half in some parts of the country.

Discovery of man’s body in city flat deemed ‘suspicious’

Detectives investigating the death of a Polish man whose body was discovered in an Aberdeen flat have revealed the incident is being treated as "suspicious".

Internet trolls posted images of Preston Flores engulfed in flames

Internet trolls have targeted the family of a seven-year-old boy who died after a prank involving petrol - by posting online images of him engulfed in flames.

Police release more details of Kelli Ferris’ last known movements

Police have released fresh details of CCTV footage of a woman who vanished in Aberdeen city centre more than two weeks ago.

Investigation launched after NHS patient dies of nose bleed

An investigation has been launched after a patient at Orkney's Balfour Hospital died from a nose bleed.

Fire crews tackle Aberdeen shed blaze

A fire has broken out at a shed in Aberdeen. Two fire appliances attended the incident, which took place at a property in Sunnybank Place at 3.30pm. No one was injured.

Attempted robbery in Aberdeen leaves woman ‘distressed’

An appeal has been launched after a woman was the victim of an attempted robbery in Aberdeen.

Search continues for missing Aberdeen woman

The search for missing person Kelli Ferris continues in Aberdeen today.

Police called to three car crash in Aberdeenshire

One person has been taken to hospital following a three-car collision in Aberdeenshire.

Cyclist hit by car in Aberdeen

A female cyclist has been taken to the ARI after she was struck by a car in Aberdeen. The incident, involving a Vauxhall Astra, took place at King Street on the junction with Seaton Drive at around 6.10pm. A police spokeswoman said the cyclist had been taken to hospital as a precaution.

Serious collision closes Highland road

The A96 has been closed between Raigmore and Nairn following a serious road accident. The incident was reported at around 8.30pm. Traffic using the stretch at Tornagrain is being diverted in both directions with motorists advised to allow for longer journey times.  

Highland road crash leaves five injured

Emergency services are in attendance at a one car accident near Aviemore which is understood to have left five people injured.

Demands for speed limit on Aberdeen’s Third Don Crossing

Residents have demanded the speed limit on the Third Don Crossing be reduced over safety fears.

Aberdeen widow appeals for return of stolen trophy

A widow has appealed for the return of a trophy dedicated to her late husband after it was stolen from her home as she slept.

Donald Trump invites Alex Salmond to play golf…

One of Alex Salmond's most outspoken critics said last night he had done the "right thing" in stepping down - but invited him to play golf in Aberdeen.

Small fire at HMP Grampian

A fire at HMP Grampian was extinguished before the arrival of fire-fighters. The incident was reported at around 5.20pm. A spokesman for the fire service said there were no casualties.

Fires crews are on their way to an apparent incident at HMP Grampian. More soon.

Emergency services at two car crash in Aberdeen

Police are in attendance at a two car crash in Aberdeen. The incident took place on the B979 at Clinterty at around 4.30pm. A police spokesman said an ambulance is in attendance but no one is believed to have been seriously injured.

Fire crews are in attendance at a house fire in the Lochloy area near Nairn. The incident was reported at around midnight. More soon.

Police are in attendance at a serious road collision on the A865 at Ford Terrace, Creagorry, Isle of South Uist. The road is closed in both directions. More soon.

Fire crews called to Aberdeen high rise

A fire has broken out at a high rise block of flats in Aberdeen. The incident was reported at Aulton Court at around 9.20pm. A spokesman for fire service, who described the incident as ‘minor’, said it was under control by 9.40pm. There were no casualties.

Police name biker killed in Highland 4X4 crash

A motorcyclist who was killed after a collision with a 4X4 in Glencoe has been named by police.

Clinic for north-east addicts receives glowing report

A private hospital dedicated to helping people in the north-east beat their alcohol and drug addictions has been praised by inspectors.

Rubber-band cars in drive to promote technology for children

Youngsters who built elastic band-powered cars at a technology festival gave a whole new meaning to the phrase "burning rubber".