Family of Liam Smith ‘being realistic’ as search for missing boy scaled back
The family of a 16-year-old missing from Aberdeen for three months “are being realistic about the challenges around finding him” as the search operation is scaled back.
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Emergency crews called to Aberdeenshire barn fire
Fire crews were sent to battle a blaze at a barn at a north-east farm this evening.
Police search launched for missing Banchory man
Police have found a 38-year-old man who was reported missing from Banchory.
Aberdeenshire woman who was made honorary Texas citizen by George W. Bush dies, aged 85
An Aberdeenshire woman who was made an honorary citizen of Texas by President George W. Bush has died, aged 85.
Heavy snowfall closes Aberdeenshire road
Adverse weather has resulted in the B947 Fettercairn to Banchory road being shut.
Aboyne Academy evacuated after pupils and staff are assailed by bad smell
An Aberdeenshire school was evacuated yesterday as emergency services investigated reports of a chemical leak.
Banchory pupils put through paces as they experience a day in the life of a WW2 recruit
A class of primary pupils were put through their paces on Friday as they had a taste of WW2 new recruit training from some army veterans.
Cars and bin lorry involved in Aberdeenshire crash
One person has been taken to hospital after a crash involving two cars and a bin lorry outside an Aberdeenshire supermarket.
Fishery makes 28ft-long salmon out of logs
A Deeside fisherman has made a salmon out of logs - and named it after the storm that battered the region three years ago.
Mum of missing Aberdeen teenager Liam Smith tells of difficult Christmas without son
The mum of missing teenager Liam Smith has told of how difficult Christmas will be this year without her son.
Police continue search for missing Aberdeen schoolboy Liam Smith two weeks since last sighting
It is now two weeks since anyone has seen missing Aberdeen teenager Liam Smith.
Search for missing Liam Smith needs to be ‘realistic’, say police
Police have said they need to be “realistic” about future options in the search for missing teenager Liam Smith, last seen 11 days ago.
Searches continue in Crathes to trace missing teenager Liam Smith
Officers are continuing to carry out extensive searches in the Crathes area for teenager Liam Smith as it approaches two weeks since he was reported missing.
Church prepares for annual Christmas card delivery fundraiser
A north-east church will open its doors for its annual Christmas card delivery service next month.
Search continues in Banchory for missing Aberdeen teenager Liam Smith
Police searching for missing teenager Liam Smith are hoping to “jog the memories” of anyone who might have seen him as there have been no confirmed sightings of him since the weekend.
Search continues for missing Aberdeen teenager Liam Smith
As the search for missing Aberdeen teenager Liam Smith entered a fourth day, police issued fresh video footage of him in the hope of prompting someone to remember his “distinctive gait”.
CCTV footage released of missing north-east teenager Liam Smith
Officers have released CCTV footage of missing north-east teenager Liam Smith.
Search for missing teenager Liam Smith moves to Banchory
Poling hunting for missing teenager Liam Smith are switching their focus to Banchory.
Banchory man bit police officer on shoulder after assaulting ex-partner
A Deeside man bit a police officer on the shoulder as he attempted to avoid being arrested for assaulting his ex-partner.
SSEN Funding will help bolster communities’ resilience
From satellite telephones to community resilience cupboards, communities across the north of Scotland will benefit from funding to help them prepare for emergencies.
Fireworks events make weekend go off with a bang across north-east
The night sky was illuminated by spectacular bursts of colour across the north-east as communities celebrated Fireworks Night.
Where to see the local fireworks displays in your area
It’s a tradition that’s been around for more than 500 years.
Driver taken to hospital after car lands on roof in Aberdeenshire
A driver was taken to hospital this morning after a car overturned on an icy road.
Banchory Brownies create special WWI tribute in memory of fallen
A group of Brownies have scattered pebbles around a Deeside town to mark 100 years since the end of World War I.
Man drove car after being banned because his partner put all his items inside and told him to leave
A north-east man yesterday claimed he ignored a driving ban because his partner put all his items in the vehicle and ordered him to leave her house.
Man charged with stealing £1,000 of jackets from Aberdeenshire shop
A man has been arrested after £1,000 worth of jackets were allegedly stolen from a Deeside clothes shop.
Woman in hospital after being knocked down whilst crossing north-east road
Police have launched an inquiry following the incident.
Pedestrian ‘knocked down’ in Banchory crash
Emergency services teams have been called to Banchory High Street to treat a pedestrian who has been knocked down.
North-east road closed after van and car collide
Two cars collided on the Banchory to Fettercairn section of the B947 earlier this evening.
Plans for major development at Hill of Banchory take shape
Plans are moving forward for the creation of a major retail development on an Aberdeenshire estate.
Man injured in two vehicle crash in Banchory
Emergency services have been called to an accident in Banchory this morning.
Cyclist taken to hospital after Banchory crash
A woman has been taken to hospital following a crash on the A93 this morning. The cyclist collided with a grey Ford Focus near Banchory just before 8am. She was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment. The extent of her injuries is unknown. Police say the road is now clear.