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Officer ‘said I’ve messed up haven’t I’ after fatal shooting, court martial told
An Army officer accused of the manslaughter of a young soldier who was shot in the head during a training exercise allegedly said after the incident “I’ve messed up haven’t I?”, a court martial heard.
Former Hollyoaks star Jorgie Porter to star in Fame The Musical at Aberdeen’s HMT this autumn
Fame the Musical, based on the 1980 classic film, is coming to Aberdeen in September with an all-star cast.
Facebook will not pay compensation for Cambridge Analytica case
Facebook has said it will not compensate users in the scandal over the misuse of their personal data by political consultancy Cambridge Analytica.
Irish leader confident border issues will be resolved in Brexit negotiations
The Taoiseach has said Ireland is not making any preparations for customs checks at the border, insisting that they will not be needed.
Thousands return to Ireland to vote in abortion referendum
Thousands of people have returned home to Ireland from as far away as Argentina and Asia to cast their votes in Friday’s abortion referendum.
Trump cancels North Korea summit
US President Donald Trump has called off next month’s summit with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, calling the cancellation a “tremendous setback” for peace.
Delight as walrus on tour of Scotland appears in Wick
A walrus who has stunned nature lovers by embarking on a tour of Scotland has delighted animal enthusiasts in Wick by surfacing in the far north town this evening.
Minimum 40-year and 37-year terms for men who murdered four children in blaze
Two men have been handed four life sentences each for murdering four children in a petrol bomb attack on their home.
Michelle Obama unveils cover for upcoming memoir
Michelle Obama has unveiled the cover for her upcoming memoir, Becoming.
Army bomb disposal experts examine mortar shells find
Army bomb disposal experts have started examining a large number of mortar shells found at a building site.
Campaigners question economic claims of Coul Links developers
Campaigners fighting plans for a new “world class” golf course in the Highlands have questioned the economic impact claims of the developers.
Meeting held in Aberdeen to look at impact of Brexit
A newly founded think tank formed to look at the impact of Brexit held a meeting in Aberdeen last night.
Watch: Seven-year-old draws inspiration from Mo Salah for goal celebration
Mohamed Salah has captured the hearts of Liverpool fans since his arrival at Anfield last summer and for young Lola Hastie, he’s an inspiration.
North Korea demolishes nuclear test site with series of blasts
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has made good on his promise to demolish his country’s nuclear test site, which was formally closed in a series of huge explosions as a group of foreign journalists looked on.
Ex-charity boss accused of stealing £30,000 from Aberdeen University Students’ Association
A former Aberdeen University charity boss has been accused of stealing more than £30,000.
UK ‘disappointed’ as Trump cancels nuclear weapons summit with North Korea’s Kim
The Government is “disappointed” face-to-face nuclear weapons talks between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un have been cancelled, Downing Street has said.
Camilla shows off Lego building skills during visit to community library
The Duchess of Cornwall laid a Lego brick foundation when she officially opened a new children’s library.
Mad Hatter terror accused tells court she would have gone ‘straight to hell’
A teenager accused of plotting Mad Hatter-inspired terror in London told jurors she would have gone “straight to hell” if she had done it.
Medical researchers bid to dispel clinical trial myths in push for volunteers
Medical researchers are hoping to bust some of the myths and mystery surrounding clinical trials in an effort to get more much-needed volunteers.
Grandmother’s lament for ‘lovely, quiet, happy go lucky children’
This a pooled interview with Sandra Lever, the mother of Michelle Pearson whose home was attacked.
Corrs musician backs abortion referendum No vote
Musician Jim Corr has emerged as a vocal No voice in Ireland’s upcoming referendum on legalising abortion.
Men cleared of tit-for-tat murder of young woman
Two men have been cleared of killing a young woman who was hit by a ricochet bullet during a tit-for-tat shooting.
Trump cancels North Korea summit amid ‘open hostility’
US President Donald Trump has cancelled next month’s summit with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, citing the “tremendous anger and open hostility” in a recent statement by the North.
‘Dangerous’ Army sergeant tampered with parachute in bid to murder wife
A “very dangerous, coercive and manipulative” Army sergeant has been found guilty of attempting to murder his wife by tampering with her parachute and sabotaging a gas valve at their home.
Death of Grenfell Tower woman ‘double trauma’ for sister hurt in childhood fire
A woman who was partially disabled in a childhood fire has spoken of her “double trauma” after losing her sister in the Grenfell Tower blaze.
Ireland frozen in time, says Tanaiste after woman shares abortion story
A woman’s emotional story of having an abortion in England shows Ireland is frozen in time, its deputy premier has said.
Jurors asked to set aside ‘revulsion’ over hammer attack in considering verdict
Jurors in the case of a man accused of attempting to murder a 96-year-old in a claw hammer attack at his home have been told to set aside their “natural revulsion” as they retire to consider their verdict.
Man jailed after targeting vulnerable north-east homeowners
A 24-year-old man has been jailed for 15 months after “grossly overcharging” people living in Buckie for unnecessary repairs to their homes.
Man becomes second charged with murder of 16-year-old stabbed in street
A man has been charged with the murder of a 16-year-old boy who was found stabbed in the street.
Grenfell Tower fire destroyed my trust in Britain, says sister of refugee killed
The sister of a refugee who died in Grenfell Tower has told an inquiry that her trust in Britain was destroyed by the fire.
IN PICTURES: Can Highland Council win the public’s support with a new art project to replace the controversial tilting pier?
New plans for artwork along the River Ness have been unveiled, two years after the last project was controversially scrapped.
Boys, 15, convicted of school murder plot inspired by Columbine massacre
Two 15-year-old boys have been convicted of plotting to murder fellow students and teachers at their school.
