Fire at Sutherland castle where Madonna married Guy Ritchie
A significant fire has broken out at the historic Sutherland castle where Madonna married Guy Ritchie.
Throw Jura fish farm plans in Room 101, says son of author George Orwell
The son of celebrated author George Orwell has slated plans to build a fish farm off the coast of the Scottish island where his father wrote 1984.
Police set their sights on human trafficking perpetrators in Scotland
The first ever campaign targeting the perpetrators of human trafficking and sexual exploitation in Scotland has been launched today.
The cancellation of Aberdeen’s In Town Without My Car Day cost the taxpayer £18,000
A family fun event which was cancelled by Aberdeen City Council at the last minute has cost the public purse more than £18,000.
Property experts claim Aberdeen’s housing market is as lucrative as it has been for 25 years
Aberdeen property experts have encouraged would-be buyers to “strike now” in claiming the city’s housing market is the most lucrative it has been for 25 years.
Rise Up Quines festival to celebrate suffragettes
An Aberdeen festival celebrating the centenary of women winning the right to vote in the UK has announced its full programme.
Aberdeen rail services back on track after three-day closure
A three-day railway closure between Aberdeen and Dundee finally finally ended last night after a major investigation and repair effort.
Police seek missing man in Aberdeen
Police are seeking a missing man in Aberdeen.
Railway between Aberdeen and Dundee open once more following derailment
The railway line between Aberdeen and Dundee has been reopened this evening following three days of closures.
No trains between Aberdeen and Dundee until at least 3pm on Friday
Train journeys will continue to be disrupted until at least 3pm tomorrow due to a derailed train at Stonehaven.
Three vehicle crash on A96 in Moray
Police have been called to the scene of a three vehicle smash this evening on the A96 Forres to Nairn road.
Police investigate spate of Bucksburn break-ins
A bicycle has been stolen and vehicles damaged following a spate of shed and garage break-ins in the Bucksburn area of Aberdeen.
Greenpeace calls for end of ‘wealthy cabal of fishing barons’
Greenpeace has called for an end to a “wealthy cabal of fishing barons” which a new study commissioned by the organisation suggests owns or runs more than a quarter of the UK’s fishing quota.
All trains cancelled between Aberdeen and central belt after derailment
Passengers faced major delays last night after a derailment in Aberdeenshire resulted in the cancellation of all rail journeys between the central belt and Aberdeen.
Trip to Nazi death camps leaves its mark on Bridge of Don pupils
Two teenagers have returned from a special trip to the most notorious concentration camps of the Nazi regime to help warn others of the dangers of repeating history.
Aberdeen charity Charlie House unveils plans for multi-million-pound centre
A children’s charity has revealed multi-million-pound plans to build a brand new centre for children from all across the north-east, Highlands, Orkney and Shetland with serious disabilities and life-limiting conditions.
Woman’s handbag stolen in ‘shocking’ crime at city mosque
CCTV images have been released.
Hopes for improved cancer care across the north as plans move ahead for multi-million-pound particle accelerator
NHS Grampian hope to use a new multi-million-pound particle accelerator to improve cancer care and more across the north of Scotland.
Fire teams called to Gramps again
Fire crews have been called to the Gramps area of Aberdeen after reports of another fire.
Marine researchers shock as ‘unprecedented’ number of whale carcasses wash up on West Coast shores
Marine researchers have confirmed an “unprecedented” number of beaked whale deaths occurring off the west coast of Scotland.
‘Jon Fest 2018’ announced in aid of paralysed Aberdeen rocker
A special weekend of music will be held to raise cash for an Aberdeen rocker who was left paralysed in a mysterious incident.
‘Significant’ response to police after cheese wire murder appeal, 35 years on
Police investigating the brutal killing of a north-east taxi driver have received more than 50 calls since launching a fresh appeal for information just days ago.
Engineer found guilty of killing north-east binman by careless driving
An engineer has been convicted of killing a north-east binman by driving carelessly.
Police reconstruct tragic death crash in Aberdeen
Police carried out a crash reconstruction yesterday to try and piece together the final movements of a great-grandmother knocked down and killed by a lorry.
Gentlemen, start your engines: Dapper bikers raise £18,000 for charity
More than 100 bikers dressed top to bottom in their finest tweeds, bow-ties and sporting exquisitely groomed moustaches thundered through the streets and roads of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire yesterday to raise vital funds for men’s health causes.
Prince Charles officially opens Peterhead Fish Market
Tonnes upon tonnes of freshly landed herring, cod and haddock were swapped for silverware, champagne flutes and fine dining at the new Peterhead Fish Market this weekend as it was officially opened by the Duke of Rothesay.
Plans for Bonnymuir bowling green move forward
An Aberdeen community’s plans to transform a disused bowling green into a sustainable market garden and café have taken a significant step forward.
North-east director creates £270,000 scholarship
A north-east expat has created a £270,000 scholarship programme to help aspirational students realise their dreams.
Police to carry out reconstruction of crash which resulted in death of great-grandmother
Police investigating the death of a great-grandmother who was struck by a lorry will carry out a reconstruction of the tragedy.
Bill Cosby graffiti removed by Aberdeen city council
Graffiti of convicted sexual predator Bill Cosby has been taken down by the council, months after it was first reported to the local authority.
Family of ‘Cheese Wire Killer’ victim still seek justice 35 years on
The family of a “gentle” taxi driver brutally attacked and left for dead in an Aberdeen suburb have made a desperate plea for his killer to come forward - 35 years on.
How the suffragettes successfully used the nation’s media to advance its cause
The Scottish Suffragette movement was ground-breaking in so many ways and in a high-profile talk this week an Aberdeen professor will reveal how it successfully used the nation’s media to advance its cause.