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.
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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.
New 999 and 101 assessment hopes to improve call handling in Scotland
The way 999 and 101 calls are made in Scotland is set to change with a new assessment system being put in place by police.
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.
Police hunt for car stolen from Aberdeenshire home
A police search is underway for car thieves who narrowly avoided running over a dog.
Police in Aberdeen to carry out security checks to protect shopkeepers
Police will be carrying out security checks at shops across Aberdeen after a spate of recent thefts.
Police failed to trace Inverness 999 caller found dead next day
A report has found that police failed to make diligent enquiries to trace a 72-year-old man who had made a 999 call for an ambulance before he was found dead in his home, at supported accommodation in Inverness, the following day.
Ambulance service dealt with almost 7,000 malicious calls over last four years
Scottish ambulance workers have been forced to waste time dealing with hundreds of malicious and false calls every year.
Man seriously injured in Fort William incident
A 44-year-old man has been seriously injured in an incident which took place in the early hours of this morning in Fort William.
Emergency service number restored across north-east
The emergency 999 service has been restored in the north-east after a technical glitch.
Police appeal over Torry vandalisms
Police are hunting for vandals who punctured car tyres in Torry over the weekend.
Emergency services called to crash at Moray airfield
A light aircraft has come down in Moray. Police, fire and paramedics are currently at Shempstons Airfield, Lossiemouth, following reports of the crash. The pilot was alone on board, and is not believed to have been seriously injured. More to follow.
Man in custody following Buckie digger crash
A man has been arrested after a construction vehicle crashed into a sheltered housing complex.
999 callers put on hold for up to 20 minutes over Christmas and New Year
Patients calling 999 over the festive period were left on hold for up to 20 minutes, it has emerged.