North-east driving instructor jailed for persistently stalking neighbour
A driving instructor ordered to stay away from his neighbour has been jailed for stalking her again - by using his job to lurk outside her work. Read More
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Former Mearns pupil aims to open Belladrum
A north-east musical talent is looking for public support as she aims to open the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival on the main stage.
New university course to help NHS tackle ageing population problems
A new university course has been created to help the NHS tackle the mounting challenges posed by an ageing population.
Stonehaven has a new French connection
Stonehaven has its first twin town after a historic agreement was signed with Acheres in France.
Dons legend Joe Harper to officially open north-east Highland Games
The King of the Beach End will kick off an Aberdeenshire town’s Highland games next month.
Scottish actress brings Down’s Syndrome show to Aberdeen and Inverness
A young woman with Down’s Syndrome is the star of a hard-hitting new play which will be performed in Aberdeen and Inverness in the coming weeks.
Scottish SPCA seek new home for badly treated horse
An animal charity is seeking a new home for a horse that has been in their care for 225 days.
Fees for council services in Aberdeen have almost trebled in last few years
Income from fees for council services in Aberdeen has almost trebled in four years as city residents are asked to plug the local authority’s funding gap.
‘Professional’ scammers target village shops across north-east
A village shopkeeper has issued a warning for others to be on their guard after “professional” crooks targeted him with an elaborate ruse.
Aberdeenshire museum launch Doric trail
A farming museum has launched a new Doric trail to help promote a love of the local language.
Sunshine ahead for Scotland… but more fog forecast for north-east coastline
Thick fog which caused severe traffic disruption along the north-east coastline yesterday is expected to continue for the next few days – but clear skies and sunshine have been forecast inland.
Police warning to north-east businesses over distraction-type scams
Police are warning north-east businesses to be alert to a distraction-type scam following a number of thefts.
North-east driving instructor jailed for persistently stalking neighbour
A driving instructor ordered to stay away from his neighbour has been jailed for stalking her again - by using his job to lurk outside her work.
Aberdeen two-year-old saves the day after mum has epileptic fit
Jacqui Booth was hanging up the washing when she suddenly collapsed in front of her two-year-old son.
New science centre to offer window into the work of lab students
Aberdeen University has revised its plans for a £35 million science centre to let passersby glimpse the “world-leading” experiments taking place inside.
86-year-old Aberdeenshire pensioner found after reported missing
Emily Barns was reported missing from her home in Turriff earlier this morning.
Seven people charged in connection with acquisitive crimes in the north-east
Police have charged seven people, including an 17-year-old girl, for theft and housebreaking crimes across the north-east.
Police appealing for help to find an 86-year-old woman missing from her north-east home
Police have issued an appeal for information about a pensioner who is missed from her north-east home.
Two car crash in foggy conditions in Aberdeenshire
Police were called to a two car accident in Aberdeenshire this morning.
Royal Wedding: What our lucky local few thought of the big day
Eleven-year-old Lily Hey, from Nairn, and her family were among those enjoying the big day.
Miracle twins celebrate their fifth birthday
A couple who decided to give their twins a fighting chance of life when problems developed before they were born have just celebrated their daughters’ fifth birthdays.
Echt pair share the same wedding day as Harry and Meghan
An Aberdeenshire bride who married yesterday said it was “great” to share a wedding date with the royal couple.
Gamekeepers from five estates tackle north-east wildfire
Gamekeepers battled to bring a potentially devastating countryside wildfire in Angus under control at the weekend.
Only 0.57% of business rates appeals resolved in north and north-east last year
New figures have revealed that fewer than 100 business rates appeals were resolved in the north and north-east last year – out of a total of 16,225.
Musicians line-up for world record attempt at largest ceilidh band during Stonehaven’s 30th Folk Festival
Almost 200 musicians have signed up to take part in a world record-breaking event which will be held this summer.
Petition against Aberdeenshire Council’s HQ plans gathers momentum as 500 ‘flabbergasted’ people sign-up
A petition urging Aberdeenshire Council to “rethink” its decision to scrap plans to build its HQ in Inverurie has gathered more than 500 signatures.
Hundreds flock to watch Marykirk raft race
The Royal Wedding theme made a splash in Marykirk yesterday as intrepid fancy-dressed fundraisers set sail in homemade vessels along the North Esk river for the annual Raft Race.
David Donaldson speaks about ‘prejudice’ against Travellers ahead of May Festival events
A young north-east student has spoken about the “prejudice and racism” he has experienced as a member of the Travelling community in Scotland.
Businessman considers legal action after north-east road closure
A north-east businessman is considering suing the council amid claims he lost hundreds of pounds in earnings due to a road closure.
Teen motorist left fighting for his life in hospital after north-east crash
A teenage motorist was last night in hospital fighting for his life following a north-east road crash.
Fire teams called to farm blaze near Fraserburgh
Fire teams are currently in attendance at a farm blaze close to Fraserburgh.
Teenager taken to hospital after serious Aberdeenshire crash
A teenager had to be rushed to hospital last night following a serious crash in Aberdeenshire.
Highland man walking entire boundary of Cairngorms National Park for charity
Most people tend to go up and down its peaks in a relatively straight line.
