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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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.
‘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.
North-east businesses backing alcohol ban
Businesses in Fraserburgh have backed moves to renew a law banning boozing in the town centre.
Five people medically treated after north-east farm fire
Five people needed medical treatment after a fire tore through a Fraserburgh farm building.
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.
Crewmen of run aground Peterhead yacht rescued in five hour operation
Two people were rescued from a stricken yacht after it ran aground - before even leaving the harbour.
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.
VIDEO: Martial arts celebration kick-started by founder
Martial artists from across the globe gathered this weekend to mark the 15th anniversary of a discipline founded in the north-east.
Macduff lifeboat crew member hails ‘brilliant’ day at the Royal Wedding in Windsor
A member of a north-east lifeboat crew was one of hundreds of specially invited guests at the Royal Wedding.
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.
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.
Banff neighbours gather for a Royal Wedding knees-up
North-east neighbours united for a street party to mark the royal wedding.
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.
Charity raises HMP Grampian young offenders concerns
Prison bosses at the north east’s superjail have “continually failed” the region’s young offenders a leading prisoner support charity has said.
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.
North-east schools join in on royal wedding fun
Schools in Aberdeenshire celebrated the royal wedding yesterday with their own parties ahead of the event today.
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.
Abandoned children’s home to be transformed into block of flats in Aberdeenshire
Work to convert a former children’s home into a block of flats has moved a step forward.
Video shows Fraserburgh Academy pupils in lunchtime fight outside school
A video has been posted online showing a north-east schoolboy launching a series of kicks at another youth.
Head of decapitated roe deer found on bin near Aberdeen hotel
An investigation has been launched after the decapitated head of a deer was found on top of a bucket close to a five-star hotel.
Work to transform Banff focal point gets under way
Work has started on the transformation of a former north-east hotel.
Students’ sculptures unveiled for Aberdeen city-centre’s makeover
Young welders tasked with creating sculptures to transform Aberdeen city centre have unveiled their work.
Electrical substations under Union Square are named after Gothenburg Greats
They are the football team immortalised in documentary films and even a pop song.
Hopes to bring cross-country cycling race to city with Union Street tipped as ‘grand depart’
Organisers of the Tour Series hope to bring one of the biggest cross-country cycling races to Aberdeen.
VIDEO: Kite surfers get air on Aberdeenshire beach
Watch these kite surfers get some serious air whilst at Balmedie beach last weekend.
Teen trio reported after break-in at former council HQ in Peterhead
A former council headquarters was boarded-up last night after a trio of teenagers allegedly found a way in to cause extensive damage.
WATCH: Aberdeen council spokeswoman says job is ‘bringing me down’
A woman employed to protect the reputation of the city council has revealed that the authority is “bringing her down” in an online video.
North-east primary school faces long-term closure after search for head teacher fails
Education chiefs have been unsuccessful in their search for a head teacher for a temporarily closed primary school, despite extending the application deadline for a third time.
