‘We need help’ in tackling climate crisis, says Aberdeenshire waste boss
The north-east is in the grip of climate change crisis and residents must do their bit to stave off its worst effects, Aberdeenshire Council has warned. Read More
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Man, 33, taken to hospital with serious injuries after incident
A man has been seriously injured during an incident in a north-east town.
North train passengers facing disruption due to flooding
Train services running from the north and north-east to the central belt face being cancelled, delayed or revised due to flooding on the line.
Eddie Maitland still recalls when he and his late wife, Betty, were on the ball for major sports award
The red carpet will be out in Aberdeen later this week when the country's biggest stars attend the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards at P&J Live.
Obituary: Scotia Homes founder Bill Bruce dies aged 86
Ellon-born and bred, Bill Bruce was directly involved in the construction and sale of 20,000 homes all across Scotland.
Shocking new report reveals extent of child obesity in Scotland
One of Scotland’s leading cancer prevention experts has been left "shocked" by a new report revealing that nearly a quarter of P1 children are at risk of being overweight or obese.
‘We need help’ in tackling climate crisis, says Aberdeenshire waste boss
The north-east is in the grip of climate change crisis and residents must do their bit to stave off its worst effects, Aberdeenshire Council has warned.
Residents asked to check outbuildings as police search for missing north-east man Alan Mckenzie
Police are appealing to the public for help to help trace a missing north-east man. Alan McKenzie was last seen at around 1.30am on Monday on Tannery Street, Banff. Officers are asking residents to check their sheds and gardens in case “he has been injured”. Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101.
Drunk man caused £600 of damage by punching windscreen while being given a lift home
A man caused £600 worth of damage by drunkenly punching a windscreen while being driven home.
Crathes Castle unveils line-up of Christmas treats for visitors – including outdoor Frozen screening
Crathes Castle is staging a series of events to mark the festive season.
Hunt for vandals who stole Christmas tree baubles and smashed them in the street
Police are hunting a gang of vandals who trashed a north-east community's Christmas tree.
Paul’s cv reads like a Who’s Who of rock and he’s rolling along to Aberdeen’s Music Hall next month
We've only been on the phone for a few moments and already Paul Carrack is talking about some of the biggest names in pop history.
Schools closed, flood alerts and ice warning: Wintry weather causes disruption in the north and north-east
Icy patches and wintry showers could lead to travel disruption over the next couple of days, the Met Office has warned.
Man seriously injured after being struck by car on Aberdeenshire road
A man has been hit by a car on an Aberdeenshire road. Police were called to Banchory following the incident at 11.15am this morning. The person was struck on the High Street. A spokesman said: “The man’s injuries were serious, but not life-threatening. “The road is now reopened and the incident is clear.”
Marines triumph in gruelling cycle challenge for cancer charity
A team of Royal Marines who pedalled 620 miles across the nation's tallest peaks have raised nearly £19,000 for charity.
Stonehaven bank lodge plans to improve accessibility to customers
A major high street bank has lodged plans to improve the accessibility of a north-east branch.
Flats plan for woodland behind Inverurie Police Station rejected
Plans to build a block of flats in the woodland behind Inverurie Police Station have been rejected.
Mearns cycling group look for funding for trishaw to get Stonehaven locals out and about
Volunteers from Cycling Without Age are hoping to secure £5,000 of funding from councillors today.
North-east pupils get chance to meet astronaut Tim Peake
School pupils across the north-east have been given the chance to meet British astronaut Tim Peake by coming up with ideas to help tackle climate change.
Community poised to battle controversial quarry once more
An Aberdeenshire community is poised to fight plans for a controversial quarry once more.
Jurors unable to reach a verdict over boat skipper’s near-miss which resulted in three men drowning
Jurors in the trial of a Peterhead boat skipper accused of failing to maintain a proper lookout following a near-miss in which three men drowned have been unable to reach a verdict.
Westhill Shopping Centre plans approved – despite concerns about lack of shelter
Plans to refurbish Westhill Shopping Centre have been approved, despite concerns that the revamp could leave shoppers exposed to the elements.
Stonehaven fireball display to be better than ever
The stage has been set for the north-east's most anticipated Hogmanay event to be "bigger and better than ever" this year.
NHS bosses drawing up plans to merge Highland and Grampian payroll departments
Dozens of NHS payroll staff in the Highlands or Grampian could face "redeployment" under fresh plans to merge services.
Suggestion grouse shooting to blame for disappearance of birds ‘untruthful’
The "shooting" of a hen harrier and the disappearance of two more satellite-tagged birds has left RSPB Scotland "devastated".
Ronald Reagan’s stetson and a Winston Churchill letter to be auctioned off alongside north-east artworks
A range of artworks depicting some of the north-east’s most picturesque scenes and a collection of historical curios will go under the hammer in Aberdeen this week.
‘Sometimes we’re too late – and we need that to change’: 10 years of first responders in the Mearns
A group of dedicated volunteers are marking their 10th anniversary - by urging others to help them save lives.
Aberdeen sheriff issues arrest warrant for Scotland rugby pro
A warrant has been issued for a Scottish rugby international accused of speeding on an Aberdeenshire country road.
Family heartbroken by death of 69-year-old hit by a bus on Aberdeenshire road
An Aberdeenshire family has been left heartbroken after a "much-loved" grandfather died when he was struck by a bus.
New memorial will be unveiled to controversial Titanic helmsman Robert Hichens in Aberdeen
A memorial to the man who was at the helm of the Titanic when it struck an iceberg will be unveiled in the Aberdeen cemetery where he is buried.
Missing William Hay: More police to join search for Banff man
The police effort to trace missing Banff man William Hay will be stepped up on Tuesday.
Police name ‘much-loved husband, dad and grandad’ who died after being struck by coach on major north-east road
Police have named the man who died after being struck by a coach on the A92 Aberdeen to Dundee road.
SPONSORED: Unprecedented reduction in member commission rates at ANM
Aberdeen & Northern Marts (ANM) has announced a transformational change to livestock commission rates bringing significant reductions for customers who are shareholders in its co-operative business.
