Two charged after Fraserburgh bullying video goes viral
Two teenage girls have been charged after video allegedly showing an attack on two boys in Fraserburgh surfaced online.
Country music fan blames feud with neighbour
A country and western fan whose loud music has repeatedly landed him in trouble with the law last night broke his silence over impending legal action from Aberdeenshire Council chiefs.
Sheriff condemns “foolhardy” skipper who set sail while drunk
A north-east skipper who helped spearhead a campaign to safeguard Scotland's fishing industry put to sea after he and his crew had been on a drinking spree.
Teen in court over alleged Peterhead jail disturbance
A teenager has appeared in court in connection with an alleged disturbance at a new north-east jail.
Pedestrian airlifted after Duff House crash
A man was seriously ill in hospital last night after a freak accident in the grounds of a historic north-east mansion.
Dropped beacon sparks Fraserburgh rescue call-out
A busy lifeboat crew was called into action yesterday after a trawler's distress beacon was activated about 16 miles off the coast of Fraserburgh.
More than 30 vehicles stopped in Fraserburgh police campaign
Eight people have been charged with road traffic offences following a police crackdown in Fraserburgh.
Ryder Cup legend explains sale of iconic 1971 trophy
A top Scottish golfer has explained why he is giving up one of his most prized pieces of silverware.
Aberdeenshire chief executive steps down
Aberdeenshire Council chief executive Colin Mackenzie announced his retirement yesterday, following a career in local government spanning more than four decades.
Aberdeenshire Council chief executive retires
The chief executive of Aberdeenshire Council, Colin McKenzie, has announced his retirement this morning.
Stalker subjected schoolgirl to year-long campaign of abuse
A lovesick stalker faces being locked up after he mounted a terrifying campaign of abuse against a north-east schoolgirl.
The B9025 Portsoy to Aberchirder road, near the Ord crossroads, has re-opened following a serious crash involving a tractor and van earlier this morning.
Troublemaker jailed for break-in at Crimond
A serial troublemaker who previously sparked an armed response alert at a north-east village has been jailed after he was caught breaking into a friend's house.
Fraserburgh beach rescue sparks safety drive
A safety drive has been launched following a dramatic rescue operation at a north-east beach.
Guitar Hero comes to the aid of Willows Animal Sanctuary
A British rock legend is staging a benefit gig for a struggling north-east animal sanctuary.
Lorry overturns, spilling tonnes of fish guts onto street
A major clear-up operation had to be launched yesterday after a lorry loaded with fish heads and guts crashed and spilled its cargo across a town-centre street.
Council denied demolition of bus crash cottage
Council bosses have been blocked from tearing down a centuries-old north-east cottage which has been blamed for a series of bus crashes.
Learner driver led police on high-speed chase through Peterhead
A learner driver led police on a high speed pursuit through a north-east town, a court heard yesterday.
£44,000 bid to save Peterhead beauty spot
Buchan councillors will today be asked to authorise a work tender which could save Peterhead's crumbling Collie Burn, despite it running over its estimated cost by £26,000.
Background taste hits Aberdeenshire water supply
Aberdeenshire's water supply has been hit by background taste and odour, Scottish Water has revealed.
Jobs boost as firm announces take-over at Peterhead harbour
A jobs boost is in the pipeline for Peterhead following a multimillion-pound deal to take over part of the busy harbour.
Traffic warning for Braemar event
Police Scotland have issued a warning ahead of the annual Braemar Gathering.
Stuartfield drops pub buy-out campaign
Villagers have put their ambitions of taking over their local pub on ice after a year-long battle to secure the ancient inn.
An age-old battle: Dualling the A90 to Peterhead
The battle to extend the A90 dual carriageway to Peterhead is as old as the hills.
Famously fearsome seabirds show pest control hawk who rules the roost
He was supposed to strike fear into the hearts of his foes as he swooped and circled above a north-east town.
Windfarm work must avoid holiday park, say councillors
Protection has been sought for a bustling coastal caravan site to insure it will not be hit by works for the world's largest offshore windfarm.
A90 bypass – how long do we have to wait?
In the fourth of our series on the future of the A90, Cameron Brooks asks Scotland's transport boss what are the chances of getting a dual carriageway between Ellon and Peterhead any time soon?
Major restoration project planned for Aden Country Park
A north-east beauty spot could be in line for a range of improvements worth nearly £3million.
VIDEO: Council’s Harris Hawk left cowering on roof-top as Peterhead gulls rise up against it
This is the moment that Storm the Harris Hawk got a taste of his own medicine.
Rural Buchan bridge closure plans spark protest from locals
Controversial plans to close a centuries old north-east bridge to traffic could be approved next week despite protests that the move could disrupt weddings and funerals.
Peterhead strangler caged after “scare” attack on woman
A north-east man who throttled a woman with his scarf until she started turning blue was yesterday jailed for four-and-a-half years.
Police appeal for good samaritans after Peterhead attack
Police are looking for a group of good samaritans who took an assault victim to hospital.