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#AskHerToStand: Why more women are being urged into politics
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US Supreme Court chief issues rare rebuke to Trump
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DUP putting ‘precious union’ ahead of everything in Brexit deal – Varadkar
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Driver jailed for abandoning old ambulance on level crossing as train approached
A driver who abandoned a decommisioned ambulance on a level crossing after a police chase “could have caused untold carnage”, officers have said.
American killed by isolated tribe on Indian island
An American adventurer has been killed by an isolated Indian island tribe known to shoot at outsiders with bows and arrows.
Fire crews attend blaze at property in Cullen
Fire crews are at the scene of a blaze in Cullen.
Is this Irish pub’s Christmas ad the ‘best this year’?
A local Irish pub has entered the running for the best Christmas advert of 2018 with a self-produced short film about the impact of technology during the festive period.
Sir David Attenborough to take ‘people’s seat’ at UN climate talks
Sir David Attenborough has warned unprecedented action is needed on global warming, ahead of taking “the people’s seat” at United Nations climate talks.
Copy cats Kate and Meghan prove a fashion match
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Trade unionists warn against ‘catastrophic’ no-deal Brexit
Trade unionists on both sides of the Irish border have said a “catastrophic” no-deal Brexit should be avoided at all costs.
Women taken to hospital following Thurso house fire
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No evidence of criminality in Lockerbie bombing investigation, police say
A police investigation has found no evidence of criminality in relation to the handling of the investigation and prosecution of the Lockerbie bombing case.
Former Arsenal footballer to serve time in jail after dropping appeal
Former Arsenal striker Niklas Bendtner will have to serve a 50-day jail sentence after dropping his appeal against an assault conviction.
Second death in French protests over fuel tax hikes
A second person has died in France amid nationwide protests against fuel tax hikes that saw hundreds injured and key roads paralysed by demonstrations.
Watch as students from NESCol take part in their very own Bushtucker trials
Students from North East Scotland College (NESCol) took part in their very own Bushtucker trials earlier today. As the real I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here kicks off in Australia, NESCol’s city campus hosted their own version of the infamous trials.
Israeli cabinet minister: Gaza leader’s days are numbered
A senior Israeli cabinet minister has threatened to kill the leader of the militant Hamas movement ruling Gaza.
Fire expert criticises Grenfell Tower ‘stay put’ advice
Grenfell Tower’s “stay put” fire advice was “unreasonable” once cladding had been installed during the building’s refurbishment completed in 2016, an expert has said.
Police confirm ‘no suspicious circumstances’ surrounding death of man in Bucksburn
Police in Aberdeen have confirmed that there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of a 51-year-old man in the Marischal Gardens area of the city.
Drink driver and new girlfriend died in road collision after date, court hears
A drunk driver killed himself and his new girlfriend in a “catastrophic” motorway crash after he drank almost two bottles of wine during their date, a court has heard.
Thousands send support as RAF veteran Harry Leslie Smith remains critically ill
Well-wishers have been sending messages of support to Second World War veteran and political activist Harry Leslie Smith, who is critically ill in hospital with suspected pneumonia following a fall.
Japan prosecutors to hold Nissan chairman for 10 more days
Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn will be detained for another 10 days following his arrest on suspicion of falsifying income reports by millions of dollars and misusing company assets for personal gain, Japanese media has reported.
Patients at Carstairs State Hospital impacted by low staff numbers – report
Patients at Scotland’s highest security psychiatric hospital are being impacted by low staffing levels, according to a report.
Better protection for NHS whistleblowers following Gosport report, says minister
NHS whistleblowers are to be given better protection in a bid to improve patient safety in the wake of the Gosport hospital scandal, the Government has announced.
MPs warned that blocking May’s deal could stop UK’s EU withdrawal
Theresa May and senior Government ministers have warned that Britain may not leave the European Union if MPs vote down the Prime Minister’s Brexit deal.
Shorter admission times target as new hospital unit opens in Aberdeen
A new specialist hospital unit which aims to cut down admission times has been opened in Aberdeen.
North community group backs call for planning rethink
Another community group has backed calls for a review of the planning system at Highland Council.
Tributes paid to coal site protester killed fighting Islamic State
Tributes have been paid to a campaigner who helped set up a protest site at an open cast coal mine in the UK and was killed in Syria fighting Islamic State.
Trump thanks Saudis after defying calls to punish prince
President Donald Trump has publicly thanked Saudi Arabia for plunging oil prices a day after deciding not to further punish the kingdom for the killing of US-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
CCTV footage released of missing north-east teenager Liam Smith
Officers have released CCTV footage of missing north-east teenager Liam Smith.
