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Lib Dems call for tower block crisis to be declared a civil emergency

A civil emergency needs to be declared to deal with tower block evacuations, the Liberal Democrats have said.

Jeremy Corbyn urges Theresa May to lead ‘national response’ over tower blocks

Theresa May needs to "get a grip" on the tower block evacuation situation, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has said.

Parrot, guinea pig and hedgehog among pets affected by tower block ‘decant’

A hedgehog and a parrot are just some of the pets residents being evacuated from four high-rise tower blocks have registered with the council.

Overturned kayaker taken to hospital

Two injured in Aberdeenshire crash

Police seek help to find missing woman

‘Distraught MPs thought Corbyn would lead Labour to annihilation at election’

Most Labour MPs thought Jeremy Corbyn would lead them to annihilation at the General Election, shadow home secretary Diane Abbott has said.

Government helping council do what is necessary to make tower blocks safe: May

The Prime Minister has said the Government is making sure Camden Council can do "what is necessary" to ensure people evacuated from blocks of flats in north London have somewhere to stay, and work is done to make the buildings safe.

Abbott: Hundreds died in Grenfell Tower due to Tory attitudes to social housing

Hundreds of people died in the Grenfell Tower tragedy, Diane Abbott has said.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn enjoys hero’s welcome at Glastonbury Festival

Jeremy Corbyn has been greeted by crowds of revellers chanting his name at Glastonbury Festival.

PM ‘confirms guarantee’ for savers as troubled Italian banks face insolvency

People with accounts in two troubled Italian banks will have their savings guaranteed despite insolvency proceedings, the prime minister has said.

‘Very comfortable’ Qatar says it can withstand pressure ‘forever’ amid crisis

Qatar has said it is "very comfortable" and can survive the economic and diplomatic steps its neighbours have taken to pressure it "forever".

Dutch journalist set free by Colombia rebels tells of ‘very hard’ captivity

A Dutch journalist has told of his "very hard" experience after he and a colleague were freed unharmed following almost a week held captive by leftist rebels in Colombia .

Journalist dies of wounds from blast which killed two others in Iraq’s Mosul

A Swiss journalist has died from injuries she suffered in a mine blast in Mosul earlier this week while reporting on the fight against the Islamic State group.

Casualty removed from overturned car

Emergency services are currently attending a road accident on the B979 between Stonehaven and Peterculter.

Murder probe after man dies in street stabbing

Detectives have launched a murder inquiry after a 26-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene of a stabbing.

Youth arrested over threats to LGBT Pride event

A teenager has been arrested after threats were reportedly made to people attending an LGBT event.

California governor blocks parole for Charles Manson follower

The governor of California has blocked parole for Charles Manson follower and convicted killer Bruce Davis.

UTG revamp should be brought forward after bridge death, says councillor

Part of the revamp of Union Terrace Gardens should be urgently brought forward after another fatality near an iconic city centre bridge, a councillor has urged.

Scotland’s chief constable loses legal challenge over FOI ruling

Scotland's chief constable has lost a significant legal challenge against a freedom of information ruling, which it was claimed would have "a chilling effect" on the recruitment of police informants in the fight against organised crime.

Dinner ladies accused of transporting cannabis lollies between north-east schools cleared

A group of dinner ladies, who were accused of conveying cannabis-infused lollipops between Aberdeen schools, have been cleared of any wrongdoing by their employers.

Cafe’s plans for outdoor seating mean loss of Inverness public benches – again

Plans have been approved for new seating outside an Italian eatery which will replace two controversial public benches in Inverness city centre.

Massive Inverness expansion will bring thousands of jobs to north

Work will start within weeks to create a new suburb of Inverness in a development that will create thousands of jobs.

Officers investigate after willful fire raising at Aberdeen bowling club

Officers are investigating an intentional fire at an Aberdeen bowling club.

Police Scotland urge road users to use caution during the summer months

Police Scotland are urging road users to drive sensibly this summer in response to the longer nights and the approaching school holidays meaning there will be an increase in people on the roads.

Police probe theft of World War Two medals from home in Aberdeen

Police are probing the "despicable" theft of a range of items, including Second World War medals from a home in Aberdeen.

Forres all ready for piping extravaganza

Musicians from all over the world converged on Moray last night, in advance of one of the biggest dates on the bagpiping calendar.

North must wait for upgrades on notorious road, says Transport Minister

Scotland's Transport Minister last night promised to tackle the problems on one of the most notorious roads in the Highlands - but warned that progress would not "happen overnight".

North braced for heavy gales as ferry passengers warned of severe disruption

Unseasonable summer gales will sweep across the Highlands today - and ferry passengers have been warned they could face severe disruption.

Harry Potter fans encouraged to take part in Scottish tour to mark literary milestone

Harry Potter fans are being encouraged to come to the Highlands and travel the real-life Hogwarts Express railway line as part of a 20-year celebration of the first book.

Looking ruff: Martha the mastiff wins World’s Ugliest Dog Contest

A 125lb gentle giant named Martha has been crowned the winner of the 29th annual World's Ugliest Dog Contest.

Council incinerator report blasted as “box ticking exercise”

A new council report into Aberdeen's controversial planned waste incinerator has been blasted as a "box ticking exercise".