Investigation under way after Rosehearty man dies in house fire
An investigation is under way after a man died in an early morning house fire.
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Man dies following horror crash on A90 south of Stonehaven
A man died last night in a horrific crash on the north-east's busiest road.
Man dies in A90 crash near Stonehaven
A man has died after a crash near Stonehaven tonight.
Woman dials 999 over chicken korma curry
A woman dialled 999 and told a police call-handler that she had eaten a chicken korma and thought she would be on the toilet for three hours.
‘She was a shining light in this world’: Tributes paid to Highland woman killed in A82 collision
A nursery teacher killed after being hit by a lorry has been described as a "shining light".
Man denies murdering girlfriend Neomi Smith in flat
A man has denied murdering his girlfriend in her flat.
Man taken to hospital after Aberdeen crash involving motorbike and lorry
A man has been taken to hospital following a crash involving a motorbike and lorry. The accident happened at the Broomhill Road roundabout at Anderson Drive, Aberdeen at 3.54pm. Police, ambulance and fire crews were in attendance. Paramedics have taken one man with leg injuries to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
Horse-rider taken to hospital with serious injuries after fall
A woman was airlifted to hospital on Saturday after falling from her horse at a jump.
Mountain Rescue work can be as much a strain on families as volunteers, co-ordinator says
Sergeant Peter Lorrain-Smith is browsing in a book shop when his phone suddenly rings with the police control room on the other end.
Keeping Aberdeen’s night-time streets safe: The P&J spends an evening with the police
Many may think that a day in the life of a police officer is like cops and robbers, but in reality it is far more about prevention and protection.
Two-vehicle crash on Aberdeen road
Emergency services are in attendance following a two-vehicle crash on an Aberdeen road.
North-east teen hit and run victim left in agony with skin ripped off and rubber stuck in leg
A teenage girl had her skin ripped off and was left with bits of tyre stuck in her leg in a hit and run.
Tributes for Tain biker with ‘big heart’ killed in early morning crash
A biker killed in an early morning crash has been described as an “adored” dad with a “huge heart”.
Police watchdog to investigate after biker seriously hurt in smash with tree
A police watchdog is investigating after a motorcyclist suffered serious injuries when he crashed into a tree.
Police appeal for information as Portsoy property is painted on
Vandals have targeted a house in Portsoy while the owners were out at the boat festival celebrating their birthdays.
Thieves steal youngster’s diabetic equipment during run training
An Aberdeenshire mum has urged thieves to return her daughter's diabetes equipment after it was stolen from a school playing field.
Armed police seize £22,000 of heroin after stopping car on A90
Two men will appear in court tomorrow after £22,000 of heroin was found in a car bound for the north-east.
Drug dealer wasted firefighters’ time by making false report of blaze in Elgin
A drug dealer who wasted firefighters' time by making a fake 999 call has been ordered to undergo treatment for addiction.
Minister sues driver who nearly killed him for £100,000
A minister is suing the speeding driver who nearly killed him in a horrific crash for £100,000.
VIDEO: Classic cars worth thousands destroyed in Aberdeenshire farm blaze
Classic cars worth thousands of pounds have been destroyed in a fire at a north-east farm.
Mountain rescue team had to stay with missing walker overnight due to winter conditions
Mountain rescue team members were forced to spend the night in a Cairngorms refuge after coming to the aid of an exhausted and ill-equipped hillwalker who under-estimated the testing conditions on Scotland's mountains.
Woman who lost £60,000 to conman she met on dating site backs police crackdown on ‘romance fraud’
When Michelle Szombara first began chatting to Alan Clarkson online, she thought she had met the man of her dreams.
Loss of 999 telephone service in the Western Isles
Police are warning of a loss of 999 service on the isle of Lewis.
Dinky Doctors teaching the next generation first aid through play
Youngsters at Mintlaw nursery played doctors and nurses yesterday while learning some life-saving tips.
Man dies following collision between pedestrian and van in Moray town
A man has died after being hit by a van on a busy bypass.
999 service restored in area of Moray
Police have warned that some Moray residents may be unable to dial 999 from a landline this evening.
False fire alarm calls costing £1m a year to north of Scotland hospitals
False fire alarm calls at north hospitals is costing a staggering £1million a year, the Press and Journal can reveal.
Understaffing of Scottish Coastguard a risk to lives
Fears have been raised that Coastguard cutbacks are putting “lives in danger” around the coasts of the north and north-east.
Tributes pour in for man found in wreckage of car on Christmas Eve
A man's body was found in the wreckage of his car on Christmas Eve - two days after he was reported missing.
Police take to streets after 999 outage in north-east town
Relatives and neighbours of vulnerable people in the area are asked to check on them more frequently, as assistance alarms may not be operating correctly.
Woman dies in Aberdeen house fire
A woman has died in a fire on the outskirts of Aberdeen.
Motorist charged after three-vehicle crash blocks main entrance to Peterhead
A motorist has been charged following a three vehicle crash on the outskirts of Peterhead.