Ball in Leigh’s court says Scotland boss McLeish
Scotland manager Alex McLeish insists there is no guarantee striker Leigh Griffiths will regain his place in his squad after his withdrawal from the squad to face Israel and Portugal.
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Facing your fears: Can your irrational anxieties be cured?
Napoleon reportedly suffered from Ailurophobia, also known as a fear of cats, while Oprah Winfrey lives with Chiclephobia, a chronic phobia of chewing gum. Philippa Gerrard questions the difference between a fear and a phobia, and finds out if these irrational anxieties can be cured.
Business chief praises team work in helping make Aberdeen city centre safe
One of Aberdeen’s leading voices has a unique vantage point on the changes to the city centre.
Parents pay £73,000 extra for houses near top schools like Aberdeen’s Cults Academy
Home buyers hoping to send their children to some of Scotland’s best performing schools have to pay out almost £73,000 more than the average local price.
Macduff artist gears up for city art fair
A north-east woman who only picked up a paint brush 18 months is preparing for a major art event.
Island health board urged to apologise after patient received rectal examination without consent
An island health board has been told to apologise to a patient after she had a rectal examination without her consent.
Fuel retailers fail to pass on £145m savings, say campaigners
Savings worth an estimated £145 million were denied to drivers in the past month because fuel retailers failed to pass on cuts in wholesale prices, a campaign group has claimed.
Teenage biker banned after helmet cam captures 105mph ride
A motorcyclist has been banned from the roads after he was caught out by his own helmet camera doing 105mph on a 40mph road.
New device will stop drink-drivers from starting their cars
Police are to offer drink-drivers new devices which will breath-test them before their car starts in a first for the UK.
England’s best and worst motorway service areas revealed
A motorway service area described as “gloriously ugly” has been named the worst in England.
Electric car-charging could be made cheaper under new plans
The cost of charging electric vehicles could be reduced under proposals set out by the electricity market regulator.
North-east man and four-year-old boy among five killed in ‘shocking’ A96 crash
Five people including a four-year-old Italian boy died in what has been described as “one of the worst accidents” ever to happen on a busy north-east road.
Shetland space station plans take step forward
An ambitious bid to transform Unst in Shetland into a space station has taken another major step forward.
Caithness healthcare plans move forward
Ambitious plans to invest £30million to redesign healthcare in Caithness are to go out to formal consultation.
Stonehaven amateur Sam Locke left stunned after golfing great requests an audience
Stonehaven amateur Sam Locke says meeting eight-time major winner Tom Watson was the highlight of an unforgettable week at Carnoustie.
Tommy Fleetwood at ease with status as Open championship contender
Tommy Fleetwood insists he is far more at ease with being viewed as one of the favourites to win this week’s Open championship at Carnoustie.
Route unclear for bus group
Bosses at Aberdeen-based FirstGroup are expected to come under intense pressure tomorrow to clarify what the future holds for the beleaguered transport giant.
New route to driving up visitor numbers
It has been described as a motoring odyssey to rival only the likes of America’s iconic Route 66.
If there’s Quaffle, bludgers and snitch, it has to be Quidditch in Scotland
It’s a game brought to the big screen thanks to CGI wizardry in the Harry Potter series by JK Rowling.
Knox true to form as he fulfils another promise
Russell Knox has told the emerging golfing talent in the north of Scotland there is no reason why they cannot follow in his footsteps.
Two appear in court after cannabis worth £250,000 found in Aberdeen
Two people have appeared in court yesterday after police recovered £250,000 worth of cannabis in Aberdeen city centre.
Carbon capture and storage on track for full scale scheme in 2030
Carbon capture and storage is back on track for a full-scale scheme to open in the 2030s, according to the UK Government.
Recognition bid for Granite City’s refugee welcome
Aberdeen’s warm welcome to Syrian refugees could be formally recognised later this year.
Islanders left with no mobile signal for a whole month
Residents on the Isle of Lewis have gone a whole month without access to any mobile phone signal, amidst ongoing works to upgrade a signal mast.
Protection demanded for former soldiers by Conservative MP
Protection from prosecution for former soldiers has been demanded by West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine MP Andrew Bowie.
Police keen to trace German visitor to Scotland last seen in Aberdeen
Police are keen to trace a German visitor to the Scotland last seen in Aberdeen.
Young adults from north-east take home prize at Scottish Learning and Disability Awards
A group of young adults from the north-east have been recognised for their creativity and skills.
Russell McLean rules out Montrose move as he mulls over Peterhead future
Russell McLean insists he will not be joining Montrose as he mulls over his future with Peterhead.
Quirky quality quintessential
In a house designed by the former head of Gray’s School of Art, you would expect nothing less than the best throughout.
Shetland makes case for satellite launch centre
Shetland’s “unrivalled natural advantages” for delivering small satellites into space have been highlighted as the team behind the proposed launch site on the islands stepped up a campaign to win support for its plans.
Back on terra ‘farma’ after island adventure
Back from our first trip to the beautiful Orkney islands and straight into the summer term, I have to admit to feeling somewhat shell-shocked.
To Let: Your next stylish pad in Aberdeen city centre
Part of a traditional granite tenement block, this beautiful flat shows that it’s entirely possible to enjoy a historic outlook yet with the most modern of interiors.