Young runners aim to cover 300-miles in an hour for charity
Pupils at an Aberdeen primary school are putting their best foot forward for a 300-mile charity challenge.
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Exciting news for LEGO fans as P&J Live announces family-friendly show is coming to Aberdeen
A wonderland for LEGO fans is set to attract thousands of families from across the north-east to P&J Live for a great day out.
Children’s charity chief to chair board safeguarding young footballers
The head of a children’s charity is to chair an independent board safeguarding the wellbeing of young people in football.
Children’s charity chief to chair board safeguarding young footballers
The head of a children’s charity is to chair an independent board safeguarding the wellbeing of young people in football.
Care Inspectorate highlights ‘uncertainty’ in named person system
Uncertainty over Scotland’s named person service has resulted in the “lack of a co-ordinated overview” of youngsters’ needs, a new report has said.
Care Inspectorate highlights ‘uncertainty’ in named person system
Uncertainty over Scotland’s named person service has resulted in the “lack of a co-ordinated overview” of youngsters’ needs, a new report has said.
Care Inspectorate highlights ‘uncertainty’ in named person system
Uncertainty over Scotland’s named person service has resulted in the “lack of a co-ordinated overview” of youngsters’ needs, a new report has said.
Care Inspectorate highlights ‘uncertainty’ in named person system
Uncertainty over Scotland’s named person service has resulted in the “lack of a co-ordinated overview” of youngsters’ needs, a new report has said.
Impact of smacking ban on number of court cases ‘remains to be seen’, MSPs told
Scotland’s top prosecutor has said it “remains to be seen” if bringing in a ban on smacking will result in an increase in parents being prosecuted for assault.
Aberdeenshire children in care to benefit from new ‘virtual head teacher’ role
Hundreds of children in care across Aberdeenshire could soon benefit from a new scheme designed to help them succeed both academically and in life.
MSPs demand investigation into reports children still detained in Dungavel
Politicians are demanding a full investigation be carried out by the UK Government into reports children are being held in a Scottish detention centre – despite the practice being outlawed.
Innovative scheme helps more than 100 north-east youngsters cope with bullying
More than 100 youngsters have taken part in an innovative scheme which helps the victims of bullying to restore their confidence and teaches them how to avoid becoming targets.
New campaign urges children to make sure their pals aren’t being neglected during the summer holidays
A national crime prevention charity is urging youngsters to ensure their pals aren’t victims of neglect over the summer holidays.
Holyrood backs general principles of Bill to ban smacking
Scotland has taken a “momentous step” towards banning smacking, as MSPs overwhelmingly approved the general principles of new legislation to achieve this.
Children in poorest areas ‘more likely to be injured in road accident’
Children in the poorest areas of Scotland are about three times more likely to be injured in a road accident than those in the richest parts, according to research by a charity.
Book giveaway aims to inspire pupils to combat littering
More than 14,000 school children are to be given their own copy of a short story as part of a council drive to combat littering.
Children’s charity appeals to give disadvantaged north-east youngsters summer outings
Children's charity Quarriers has launched an appeal to ensure that disadvantaged north-east youngsters can enjoy "fun-filled days out" over the summer.
Smacking ban moves closer to becoming law in Scotland
A smacking ban in Scotland moved a step closer to becoming law after a majority of MSPs on a Holyrood committee supported the policy.
Aberdeenshire mum’s anguish after bullies share doctored images of disabled daughter online
An Aberdeenshire mum has described her anguish upon realising that cruel bullies had shared doctored images of her disabled daughter on social media.
Children’s Minister calls for more people to consider becoming foster carers
Scotland’s Children’s Minister has called for more people to consider becoming foster carers.
Chair of young people’s mental health taskforce steps down due to illness
The chair of a taskforce looking into how to improve mental health care for children and young people has left the post.
MSPs back new law raising age of criminal responsibility in Scotland to 12
Holyrood has passed legislation which will prevent primary school-age children from being treated as criminals.
North-east children’s charity awarded £15,000
A north-east charity that helps young families cope with the pressures of bringing up a child has been awarded £15,000.
Moray man admits sharing indecent images of children
A 63-year-old man has admitted sharing indecent images of children.
Child abuse survivors given right to apply for £10,000 redress payments
Survivors of childhood abuse in care who are either elderly or terminally ill can now apply for a £10,000 redress payment from the Scottish Government.
Highland man admits to possession of more than 150 indecent images of young children
A Brora man who had 138 indecent images and 16 videos of young children was jailed for 10 months at Inverness Sheriff Court yesterday.
Furious Aberdeen mum smashed ‘unruly’ son’s Playstation with a hammer on Mother’s Day
A furious mum assaulted her "unruly" son and smashed up his Playstation with a hammer after reaching the end of her tether on Mother's Day.
Aberdeenshire school forms partnership with luxury hotel to help pupils consider hospitality careers
An Aberdeenshire school has teamed up with a hotel to help pupils discover new careers they might never have previously considered.
Teachers and nurses ‘could face rap’ over youth violence failures
Teachers, nurses and police officers could be held accountable for failing to “spot warning signs” of violent crime among young people, under Government plans announced on Monday.
Mothers and memories: Why this will be a weekend of very mixed emotions
My mother’s ghost whispers to me as I push the supermarket trolley past the Mother’s Day cards - no need for those now - hovers on my shoulder as I rummage for mushrooms in the fruit and veg.
Free kids craft clubs in the north and north-east that should keep your little ones entertained this Easter
With schools about to break for the Easter holidays, Hobbycraft Stores are running a series of in-store workshops that should keep little ones entertained.
Hundreds of child abuse images and videos found on north-east man’s devices
A north-east man has admitted possessing hours of horrific video footage showing children as young as six being abused.