Body discovered in Aberdeenshire woods confirmed as missing teenager Liam Smith
Police have confirmed the body discovered in the woods south of Banchory on Friday afternoon was missing teenager Liam Smith. Read More
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Body discovered in Aberdeenshire woods confirmed as missing teenager Liam Smith
Police have confirmed the body discovered in the woods south of Banchory on Friday afternoon was missing teenager Liam Smith.
North and north-east on high alert with week-long wildfire warning
The north and north-east is on high alert after a widespread wildfire warning was put in place across large swathes of the region.
Almost 100 compensation claims still to be settled over land used to build AWPR
Almost 100 compensation claims have been made by landowners whose land was bought up to make way for the AWPR.
First images released of new Aberdeen hospital staff garden project
These exclusive new images show how the new staff garden planned for Aberdeen Royal Infirmary could look.
Restoration of north-east church expected to resume next month
The restoration of a centuries-old north-east church, which has fallen into disrepair, will resume next month.
Heroic fundraising efforts of mum who lost her only son in North Sea crash 10 years ago pulls in £40,000 for RNLI
A “poignant” fundraiser for north-east lifeboats, organised by a woman who lost her only son in a North Sea helicopter disaster nearly ten years ago, raised £40,000 at the weekend.
Lunch is being served to acclaim success of Sue Ryder’s Self-Management initiative
The success of a scheme set up to help people with neurological conditions live at home will be celebrated today.
North-east man victim of ‘national tragedy’ of autism waiting lists
A north-east man who has been trapped in Carstairs for most of his adult life is just one of many victims of a "national tragedy", it has been claimed.
North-east firefighter urges others to follow in her footsteps
A north-east firefighter is urging others to fellow in her footsteps and join the service.
Innovative homeless initiative could be launched in north-east
A fast-track system to ensure homeless people get back on their feet more quickly could be launched in the north-east.
Aberdeen man becomes 100th person to lift famous north-east heavy stones
A century of strongmen have now lifted the mighty Dinnie Steens.
PICTURES: Hundreds hit the starting line taking part in annual north-east run
Almost 700 runners pounded their way through the streets of a north-east town as the starter's pistol was fired on the region's 2019 racing calendar.
Brexit to blame for industry plummet as number of foreign workers in north and north-east decline
The number of foreign workers coming to start life in the north-east has dropped dramatically in the three years since Brexit was announced.
Archaeologists dig deep into Deeside prehistory
A group of archaeologists, volunteers and students got their hands dirty digging deep into Deeside’s prehistoric past at the weekend.
Scottish Parliament has legislative ability to ban fracking, QC suggests
The Scottish Government has been urged to ban fracking after the publication of a legal opinion indicating that it is within the power of MSPs to do so.
Police appeal to trace missing north-east man Findlay Leask
Police have launched an appeal to trace a north-east man who has been reported missing.
Meet the man who lived in a house called Mannofield – in Bermuda
When the news came through in March 1999 that Alma Victor “Champ” Hunt, OBE, had died, it gained precious little coverage outside his native Bermuda.
Family of missing Liam Smith informed after body found
The family of missing teenager Liam Smith have been informed after the discovery of a body in Aberdeenshire.
EU and Scottish Government funding to safeguard hundreds of Aberdeenshire jobs
A multimillion-pound investment supported by £1.6 million of EU and Scottish Government funding is to safeguard hundreds of jobs and create more than 40 new roles at a meat processing factory in Portlethen.
North-east charity helps avert 100,000 years of disability for some of world’s poorest children
A charity established by the son of a north-east oil tycoon has helped to prevent more than an estimated 100,000 years of disability in some of the world’s poorest countries.
New trial tag system will help protect Golden Eagles in Cairngorms
An innovative new satellite tag has been designed to help track the fate of birds of prey which die in the Cairngorms.
Katie Melua performs live with north-east school pupils
A famous singer took part in a duet with a difference as she performed alongside north-east school pupils.
New exhibition shows how Cruden Bay attracted everybody from Churchill to Colman’s Mustard mogul
For a while at least, the north-east resort of Cruden Bay was almost as famous as Baden Baden, Bordeaux or Cannes.
VIDEO: Step-by-step guide on how to photograph the Northern Lights
With the Northern Lights visible to see tonight, here is our amateurs guide to photographing the famous aurora borealis.
Don’t miss out as countdown to Taste of Grampian begins
The countdown is on for a chance to see celebrity chefs like John Torode in action at this year’s Taste of Grampian – and fans are being urged to get in fast.
Aberdeenshire and Highlands may be best place to see the Northern Lights this weekend
Aberdeenshire and the Highlands may be among the best places in Scotland to see an extraordinary display of the Northern Lights this weekend.
Lifeline children’s charity to shut without immediate investment
A lifeline charity which supports youngsters from across the north-east could be forced to shut its doors in a matter of months.
Councillors decide against introducing flexible schooling policy
Education chiefs have decided against exploring flexi-schooling as an option for pupils going forward.
Nicola Sturgeon promises to look into Cove Harbour suffering
Scotland's First Minister has pledged to investigate the “suffering” faced by the Cove Harbour fishing community as a result of a devastating fire and a dispute with the landlord.
North-east wind turbine out of action after being stuck by lightning
A turbine at Aberdeen Bay wind farm has been out of action since early February as a result of a possible “lightning strike”.
Illegal bikers causing public safety risk at north-east estate
A crackdown has been launched at Deeside estate amid fears rogue bikers are putting public safety at risk.
North-east harbour projects in funding boost
Harbours across the north-east have been given a slice of more than £420,000 in funding.
