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Aspirational showhome: A walk through this luxury north-east property
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Fashionable frames for summer
Sunglasses are an essential part of every summer wardrobe, and not just for eye protection purposes. Read More
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Meet the modern men of God
Justin Welby, the leader of the Church of England, has revealed the most stressful job he has done was as a parish priest, and that clergy need to be better supported. Read More
A very special graduation for this law student and lecturer
Aberdeen University law lecturer Malcolm Combe takes the view that every student who graduates is another success story to be celebrated. Read More
Added surprise for north-east family at emotional reunion after 61 years
As if an emotional meeting with one brother they didn’t know they had for more than 60 years was not enough - a family yesterday found themselves face to face with another. Read More
‘Uni must throw out violent abuser who stole tragic Emily’s life’
In the days leading up to Emily Drouet's move up to Aberdeen to start university, her parents took her on a big shopping trip - filling up two cars with items to help her feel at home in a new city. Read More
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Finnish film maker to direct biopic of Lord Of The Rings author JRR Tolkien
Finnish film maker Dome Karukoski has been announced as the director of a Hollywood biopic of The Hobbit and Lord Of The Rings author JRR Tolkien.
Scientists to look at how infections build up antimicrobial resistance
The ability of common infections to resist drug treatments will be the focus of a team of scientists at a new research facility.
Hopes that new antibiotic will fight drug-resistant bacteria
A new antibiotic weapon could help win the war against drug-resistant bacteria responsible for a host of diseases, scientists hope.
Tech company 32M offers microchip implant for staff
A US company is offering to microchip its employees.
Average NHS-advertised nursing and midwifery role ‘draws three applications’
The average nursing and midwifery role advertised in the NHS is only drawing three applications, new figures show.
NHS staff praised as A&E waiting-times target achieved
The NHS in Scotland has met an accident-and-emergency (A&E) waiting-times target for the third week since the start of June, new figures have revealed.
Number of people getting cancer diagnosis at earliest stage still below target
The number of patients given a cancer diagnosis at the earliest stage has increased slightly but remains below standard, according to new figures.
Amazon ‘very optimistic’ for future amid plans to create 450 jobs at London HQ
Amazon's UK chief has expressed his desire to maintain a "diverse workforce" following Brexit as the internet giant revealed it is to create 450 research and development jobs at its new London headquarters.
A stunning Scottish beach for £90,000… Here’s how it can be yours
A slice of the north-east coastline has gone up for sale for the first time ever.
Closing ‘redundant’ NHS facilities key to best use of resources, MSPs told
Medical leaders have warned closure of "redundant" facilities is "essential" if NHS Scotland is to make the best use of resources.
Opera aims to become sleeper hit after world premiere on train service
An opera had its world premiere on a sleeper train service between Aberdeen and London.
Rail passenger satisfaction recovery fragile, warns transport watchdog
A recovery in rail passenger satisfaction is fragile and under pressure, a transport watchdog has warned.
Domino’s Pizza launches Amazon Echo voice ordering to fight slowing sales
Domino's Pizza has inked an agreement with Amazon Echo that will enable voice ordering for customers as it looks to boost slowing sales growth.
Rail services disrupted between Glasgow and Edinburgh after train hits cow
Trains between Glasgow and Edinburgh have been disrupted by cattle wandering on to part of the rail line.
Hospitals watchdog says NHS can improve care ‘without more money’
England's top hospital inspector has called for the transformation of emergency care, insisting that reforming the health service is not just about more funding.
‘When Phill Jupitus crashed our wedding…’
A couple from Lerwick enjoyed an unforgettable bonus when one of their friends arranged for renowned UK comedian Phill Jupitus to gatecrash their wedding at the weekend.
Youths arrested after vandals target Downton Abbey train carriages
Two 17-year-olds have been arrested after a set of antique train carriages that featured in the Downton Abbey TV series were vandalised.
Saddam Hussein’s government doctored child mortality survey, research claims
Claims that child mortality rose in Iraq following economic sanctions are "a major deception", researchers have claimed.
The period home with a difference
Painting a period hallway in a particularly bright shade of yellow requires some serious faith in one’s vision, not to mention dedication and patience.
Property experts report rise in north-east sales
Property experts have reported a rise in house sales in the north-east over the past three months.
‘Possibility’ Greening’s sexuality is influencing gender swap policy – activist
A leading Tory activist has said "it's a possibility" that Government plans to make it easier to change gender have been influenced by Education Secretary Justine Greening's sexuality.
South Africa moved forward on legal domestic trade in rhino horn
The South African government is moving ahead with draft regulations for a domestic trade in rhino horn, despite critics' concerns that a legal market will spur rhino poaching.
NHS launches review into plan to divert patients from A&E to ease pressure
NHS England has launched a national review into schemes to divert patients away from A&E departments.
Living life back to front
With three young children, life is busy for Samantha Smithies, but she wouldn’t have it any other way.
‘Transplants don’t just change lives, they transform them’
She required a heart transplant when she was just seven years old.
Odd couple find their pastures new
A horse and donkey who became best friends while living together at an animal rescue shelter have found a new home for life at an Aberdeenshire farm.
£246m battery technology scheme ‘paves way to cheaper and cleaner energy’
A £246 million Government programme to boost battery technology has been welcomed as paving the way to a lower cost and cleaner energy system.
Mothers-to-be who are ‘eating for two’ could cause health problems, experts warn
Pregnant women who believe in the "eating for two" myth risk harming the health of themselves and their babies, experts have warned.
Nose and throat bacteria ‘may be key to warding off childhood infections’
Bacteria that live in the nose and throat could be key to warding off childhood infections, say researchers.
Olly Murs in Aberdeen: Can you spot yourself in our photo gallery?
It’s incredible to believe it was eight years ago that cheeky chappie Olly Murs came runner-up in The X-Factor, impressing us all with his funky dance moves and charismatic personality.
Majestic home and estate could be yours for £4.5million
As we approached the brow of the hill, head stalker Danny Mackie gently pulled the all-terrain vehicle to a halt and quietly pointed to the right where a beautiful red hind was doing her best to attract our attention.
Final fling for Ducati V-Twin
Ducati is celebrating the final chapter of its two-cylinder Superbike engine.
