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Former council HQ could be on the brink of sale and conversion into “seafood restaurant”
A former council headquarters could be turned into Peterhead’s first seafood restaurant. Read More
MSP wants to tax empty land in Moray to raise £300,000 a year for extra homes
An MSP is calling on the Scottish Government to introduce a new levy to generate more than £300,000 for housing projects in Moray. Read More
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Six reported injured in suspected noxious substance attack in London
Six people have been reported injured in a suspected noxious substance attack at an east London shopping centre, police said.
Merkel seeks to reach undecided voters in final push before election
German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged her supporters to keep up the momentum in the final hours before Sunday’s national election, urging a last push to try to sway undecided voters.
Marchers fill streets of Paris in protest at new work rules
French far-left firebrand Jean-Luc Melenchon urged protesters Saturday to take to the streets and mount strikes to force President Emmanuel Macron to withdraw the labour law changes that are key to his business-friendly economic vision.
Trump’s insult ensures an attack on the US, says North Korea
US President Donald Trump’s insult, calling leader Kim Jong Un “rocket man”, makes “our rocket’s visit to the entire US mainland inevitable all the more”, North Korea’s foreign minister said.
Meet ‘hepeated’ – the new word people are loving that’s even more irritating than mansplaining
Many women will know what it’s like to have their opinions and suggestions ignored, only for a man to repeat the very same thing and getting a round of applause.
This artist created a tiny Lego version of himself in his quest to land a dream job
Standing out from the crowd in a competitive job interview can be pretty tough but one artist has found a way that, he thinks, will help him get noticed by potential employers.
Two motorists taken to hospital after rush hour crash in East Ayrshire
Two motorists were taken to hospital after being injured in a car crash in East Ayrshire.
Wigtown Book Festival expected to welcome around 20,000 visitors over ten days
Organisers are predicting a literary festival in "Scotland's book town" will be the biggest ever this year.
Extensive damage caused as second major storm pummels British overseas territory
Hurricane Maria has added to the extensive damage on a British overseas territory, the Foreign Office has said, after the region was pummelled by a second major storm in two weeks.
90 lambs stolen from field in the north-east
Thieves have swooped to steal 90 lambs from a field in Keith.
New magnitude 6.1 earthquake shakes jittery Mexico
A strong new earthquake shook Mexico on Saturday, toppling already damaged homes and causing new alarm in a country reeling from two even more powerful quakes this month that together have killed nearly 400 people.
Anas Sarwar relinquishes shares in family firm after living wage criticisms
Scottish Labour leadership candidate Anas Sarwar has announced he has relinquished all his shares in a family firm.
Two five-month-old boys die as emergency services called to Bridgend property
Two five-month-old boys have died at an address in Bridgend, South Wales Police said.
Scammers target Aberdeen businesses with “ringing the changes” attempts
Fraudsters have tried to dupe Aberdeen businesses out of cash twice in one day in “ringing the changes” scams.
Far-left leader holds rally against French president amid worker rights row
French far-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon has rallied disaffected voters against President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to weaken worker protections.
Corbyn hopes for ‘more democratic party’ with ‘widest possible participation’
Jeremy Corbyn said his drive to give Labour members more control over the party will help him enter Downing Street.
Man charged after Aberdeen park sex attack
A man has been charged in connection with an alleged sex attack in Aberdeen city centre last year.
Scramble to reach people in danger from Puerto Rico dam amid hurricane misery
Puerto Rican officials could not reach more than half their towns amid a push to evacuate tens of thousands of people over a failing dam as the disaster wrought by Hurricane Maria becomes clear.
Thousands stranded for up to 12 hours as bomb disposal experts tackle M3 hazard
Thousands of motorists and passengers were again stranded for up to 12 hours while bomb disposal experts tackled a mysterious hazard on the carriageway.
Passenger charged with being drunk on aircraft after flight diverted to Bristol
An airline passenger arrested after a late-night flight from Barcelona to the UK was diverted has been charged with being drunk on an aircraft.
Earthquake detected near North Korea nuclear test zone ‘occurred naturally’
A magnitude 3.0 earthquake has been detected in North Korea around where a nuclear test recently took place but it has been assessed as natural, South Korea’s weather agency said.
Teenager arrested after 75-year-old sexually assaulted by home intruder
A teenager has been arrested after an elderly woman was sexually assaulted in her home.
Police release image amid hunt for man over assault on woman in Glasgow shop
Police have released a picture of a man they want to speak to after a woman was assaulted in a shop.
Polls close as New Zealand awaits result of closely fought election
Polls have closed in New Zealand’s national elections amid what looks like a close race between the conservative prime minister and his liberal challenger.
John McCain deals blow to ‘Obamacare’ repeal plan
US Senator John McCain has declared his opposition to the last-ditch effort to repeal and replace “Obamacare”, dealing a likely death blow to the legislation and, perhaps, to the Republican Party’s years of vows to kill the programme.
Calls for road review at Cove after woman is hit by van
Aberdeen City Council is facing calls to improve safety on a narrow road after a woman was struck by a passing van and left with torn shoulder muscles.
University boss slammed for “inflation-busting” pay rise
The principal of Aberdeen University has been criticised for pocketing a pay rise, just months after warning of job cuts in order to save millions of pounds.
Author returns to former school to give tips to budding Speyside writers
A Speyside author has returned to her former school to inspire the next generation of writers with tales of witches and shapeshifters.
Highlands welcome more than 8,000 runners for Loch Ness marathon
The Highlands was “buzzing” last night as more than 8,000 runners from around the world began to gather in the region for the Loch Ness marathon.
Approval given to convert Moray whisky warehouse into cafe – now owners want to ‘get cracking’
The owners of a Moray distillery want to “get cracking” with ambitious plans to revive it now planning permission is in place.
Hopes that hundreds of new jobs could be created at Nigg yard
Hopes are rising that hundreds of new jobs could be created at Nigg Energy Park as its owner prepares to reveal details of major plans for the site.
Drug dealer jailed at Inverness Sheriff Court
A 22-year-old Sheffield man was jailed for 15 months yesterday after admitting dealing drugs in Inverness.
