Aberdeenshire pupil receives highest charitable award for going above and beyond
A north-east teenager has been honoured for her efforts to create and sustain positive change.
Nestran seeks funding for north-east train project
Calls to re-open a derelict Aberdeenshire station are building up a head of steam.
Last chance to sign up for Culture Crawl
A Granite City charity's third annual Culture Crawl has just a small number of spaces left.
Community views sought on new initiatives for Sutherland
Highland Council is inviting communities to offer their thoughts and opinions on a draft strategy to improve five town and village centres in Caithness and east Sutherland.
Man with rare facial cancer defies odds by taking on 1,000-mile cycling challenge
A man with a rare facial cancer which means he struggles to breathe is defying his condition by taking part in a mammoth cycling challenge.
Appeal after expensive mountain bike stolen from Kingswells home
Police are appealing for information following the theft of a "high value" mountain bike from Kingswells.
Historic fishing boats dock in Lerwick
A flotilla of historic fishing boats sailed into Shetland as part of celebrations to mark the centenary of the Faroese flag.
North-east talent to provide soundtrack for north-east beer festival
Rock, jazz, swing, soul – and even ukuleles – will provide the soundtrack to Scotland’s biggest summer beer festival.
Motorists facing detours for three weeks – after sign falls off Aberdeenshire bridge
Motorists will be forced to take detours for three weeks following the "ridiculous" decision to close a bridge after a sign fell off it.
Police appeal after vandals use power saw to cut down tree in Aberdeenshire town
Police are appealing for information after vandals used a power saw to chop down a tree in Huntly.
Appeal for funds to continue “vital services” in Grampian region
A LGBT+ charity has made a desperate appeal for funds to ensure it continue its work in Grampian.
Weather woes will ease across north of Scotland in the next few days
Aviemore was the coldest location in the UK this week, as rain lashed down across many communities.
Beavers raise hundreds in charity cycle
Beaver Scouts from Cults have raised nearly £750 towards improving cycling facilities in Scotland, after being inspired by a popular cycle path which runs right past their hut.
Police confirm two men arrested following day-long oil rig stand-off in Cromarty Firth
Two men have been arrested after a day-long stand-off between police and protestors on a BP-operated rig in the Cromarty Firth.
Road closure after two-car crash
A north-east road is closed after a two-car crash. Emergency services were called to the Kingswells to Bucksburn road, near the junction at Newshills Manse at around 5.20pm. The road will remain closed until debris is cleared from the road. A police spokesman have said those involved have suffered “minor injuries.”
Rod Stewart fans carry on despite cancelled gig
Dismayed Rod Stewart fans braved the weather on Wednesday night in the wake of the late decision to cancel his outdoor performance.
Obituary: Former St Margaret’s School classics teacher Ethel Davidson
Beloved former teacher Ethel Davidson has died just days before her 95th birthday.
Revamped unit opens doors at Western Isles Hospital
A revamped facility opened at Western Isles Hospital, promising safer surgeries for hundreds of patients.
Major new sponsorship partner will help Aberdeen Science Centre grow
Energy company Equinor has become the first platinum sponsor of Aberdeen Science Centre, as part of a three-year partnership to support STEM education and the digital transformation.
Creative Aberdeen residents urged to apply for thousands to complete projects
Creative Aberdeen residents are being encouraged to apply for a share of £50,000 to help get projects off the ground.
New High Life Highland chief executive announced
The new chief executive of High Life Highland has been revealed.
Traffic diverted after lorry sheds load on AWPR slip road
A road was closed for half an hour after a lorry shed its load. Timber fell onto the southbound lane of the A90 AWPR slip road between the A92 and A90 at around 6pm. Traffic was diverted through Stonehaven until the road re-opened at around 6.20pm.
Men say bye to beards as part of Aberdeen woman’s crusade for cancer charity
Four men have had their beards chopped off for the first time in years, in support of an Aberdeen woman's fundraising crusade for a cancer charity.
North-east charity boss accused of laundering £10,000 says she was so overworked she feared she might suffer a stroke
An employment tribunal has heard that a woman accused of laundering money from a north-east charity was “stressed” due to a heavy workload.
Preparations underway for second Battle of the Badges
Firefighters and police officers will go head-to-head once again in a charity football tournament this summer.
Braemar pupils get chance to become tour guides at local castle
Children from Braemar Primary School will get the chance to become tour guides at Braemar Castle on Friday.
Discovery of mystery soldier’s portrait baffles Aberdeen advocates
The origins of a mysterious portrait are baffling members of a prestigious Aberdeen organisation.
Highland ‘champion for community rail’ recognised at awards ceremony
Scotrail marked the final day of National Volunteer Week by hosting its first annual community awards.
Dyce volunteers win big at Scotrail awards
Dyce volunteers have been praised for their eco-friendly efforts to spruce up their local train station.
Scholar arrested by police just months before returning to Aberdeen to start prestigious fellowship
An Aberdeen University graduate is facing life behind bars in a Turkish prison for the second time in less than a year.
‘Urgent’ need to protect vital service in north-east
Fears have been raised about north-east charities "falling into disrepair following European funding cuts.
Plans to convert historic Aberdeen mansion into retirement village
Plans have been lodged to turn a historic Milltimber house into a large-scale care home.