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‘Inspirational’ man with feeding tube to run London Marathon
A father-of-two who survived invasive surgery for a rare tumour in his neck is to run the London Marathon with his feeding tube.
Volcano in southern Japan erupts for first time in 250 years
A volcano in southern Japan has erupted for the first time in 250 years, and authorities have set up a no-go zone around the mountain.
Baroness Jowell first patient to share medical data with global cancer database
Dame Tessa Jowell “feels a deep sense of responsibility” to give a voice to patients and pave the way for other cancer sufferers, her daughter has said.
Final Brexit bill remains uncertain says fiscal watchdog
The full cost of the UK’s Brexit divorce bill remains uncertain and could differ from the £35-39 billion figure put forward by the Government, financial watchdogs have said.
Talks over energy giant shortchanging Moray communities have ended without resolution
Talks aimed at resolving accusations an energy giant is shortchanging Moray communities by £16million have ended without resolution.
Runners put in the legwork for another Great Aberdeen Run
Runners from across the country are being encouraged to pull their trainers on and sign up for this summer’s Great Aberdeen Run.
Scottish ministers under fire as North Sea bulletin is dumped
The Scottish Government was accused of “actively disowning” the North Sea industry last night after it emerged that its oil and gas analytical bulletin had been officially dumped.
Amnesty with a difference to reduce light pollution
Moray residents are being urged to give up their bright outdoor lights and help make a dark sky park tourism bid a reality.
The story of the Crinan Canal is brought to life
It is best known as "Britain's most beautiful shortcut," and now the story of the Crinan Canal will be brought to life.
Customs charges could cost offshore industry £145 million from this summer, warns MP
Customs charges due to Brexit could cost the offshore industry £145million this summer and £120 million every year thereafter, north-east firms have been warned.
Inverness man with ‘fixation for burning his partners with cigarettes’ escapes jail sentence
An Inverness man who had “a fixation for burning his partners with cigarettes” escaped a jail sentence yesterday for a catalogue of domestic assaults.
Mysterious mushroom mixture set to boost reforestation of the Highlands
Conservation experts in the Highlands are to use mushrooms to help restore 20,000 trees to their natural beauty.
Night time pedestrianisation plans move forward
Controversial proposals that would see major Aberdeen streets closing at night to boost the ailing city centre have been backed by councillors.
Deaths and crashes down since average speed cameras introduced on the A9
Crashes and deaths on the A9 have dropped significantly in the three years since controversial speed cameras were introduced on the notorious stretch of road.
NHS Tayside too management heavy
Fears have been raised that the new boss of Tayside’s beleaguered health board is juggling too many senior roles.
Highland road gets £490,000 upgrade
The A87 Invergarry to Uig road on Skye is to receive major refurbishment works worth almost £500,000 as part of a £4million scheme.
Series of accidents at Highland level crossings
There have been several major accidents at open level crossings in the Highlands.
Construction begins on RAF Lossiemouth upgrade as UK response to increasing ‘Russian threat’
The north-east has become “integral to national security” as UK bids to combat the increasing threat posed by an aggressive Russia.
Weekend overnight closures planned at Stonehaven for B979 at Ury for AWPR works
Motorists are being warned to expect disruption as slip-road closures take place this weekend on the A90 Aberdeen to Dundee road at Stonehaven.
Call for HGV limit on A96 to increase to 50mph
North MSP and road safety campaigner David Stewart has called for the HGV speed limit to be increased to 50mph on the A96 Inverness to Aberdeen road following the success of a pilot project on the A9.
North sizzling in the sun
Ice cream shops across the north are bracing themselves for a flood of customers as the region enjoys scorching temperatures.
Dingwall man who stole a tin containing £50 to be sentenced next month
A 24-year-old Dingwall man who stole a tin containing £50 in cash from his sister will be sentenced next month.
Lossiemouth prepares for a fleet of P8 Poseidon aircrafts
Yesterday I had the pleasure of hosting the Secretary of State for Defence Gavin Williamson in Moray as he cut the turf on a £132m facility for the UK’s new fleet of Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft at RAF Lossiemouth.
Aberdeen pensioner shaken after thief snatches handbag from shopping trolley
A shaken pensioner has warned others to be on their guard after having her handbag snatched from her trolley in an Aberdeen supermarket.
Travel chaos as Caledonian MacBrayne will not resume normal services until summer
Thousands of tourists to the Scottish islands face travel chaos as Caledonian MacBrayne confirmed it will not resume normal services until the beginning of June.
North-east man tells court he wishes he had let car involved in fatal crash hit him
A north-east man told a court yesterday how he regretted swerving out of the way of a car which went on to cause a fatal accident.
Council backs plans to increase school meal uptake
Council chiefs in Aberdeen have launched new plans to boost the uptake of free school meals in the city.
Bodies of two Scottish mine workers close to finally being recovered, eight years on
The bodies of two Scottish mine workers trapped following an explosion in New Zealand are a step closer to finally being recovered, eight years on.
NHS and RBS looking to take over space at Marischal Square
The NHS and the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) have submitted proposals to take on offices in Aberdeen’s Marischal Square development.
North-east councillors urged to rubber-stamp U-turn on sale of Aberdeen HQ
A political row has been sparked over a proposed U-turn on the sale of a north-east council’s headquarters.
Comey memo: Trump complained about Flynn’s ‘judgment issues’
President Donald Trump told former FBI director James Comey that he had serious concerns about the judgment of his first national security adviser, Michael Flynn, according to memos maintained by Mr Comey.
Motorists warned to expect delays on Castle Street in Inverness
Highland Council have issued warnings to motorists planning to use the Castle Street area of Inverness next week to expect delays.
