Cutting business rates because of oil and gas ‘ignored the evidence’
A north-east committee has been accused of deliberately ignoring the evidence when it agreed to slash business rates for firms because of the oil and gas downturn.
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Crofter who sued council has appeal rejected
A crofter who featured in a television documentary and lost a damages claim against Highland Council after he tripped on a paving slab has had his appeal rejected.
St Cyrus travellers won’t appeal over camp refusal
A group of travellers has decided not to appeal to the Court of Session over their unauthorised travellers’ camp.
Judge upholds Home Secretary’s decision to send couple home
A judge has upheld Home Secretary Amber Rudd’s decision to send home an American couple who have spent about £400,000 on their award-winning Inverness guesthouse.
Lord takes more time to decide on bid to overturn approval for Highland wind farm
A Scottish estate owner seeking to overturn approval for a Highland wind farm that infringes on wild land will have to wait to find out if he has succeeded.
Danish billionaire takes Scottish Government to court over Highland windfarm
Danish billionaire Anders Povlsen who owns almost a dozen estates in Scotland will take the Scottish Government to the Court of Session on Wednesday over a proposed wind farm which he considers a blot on the landscape.
Ministers to appeal Highland turbines rejection
Conservationists were left disappointed last night after the Scottish Government and power firm SSE vowed to appeal the refusal of a giant windfarm in the Highlands.
Builders lose appeal that would have allowed more homes onto Schoolhill site
A north-east developer has lost its appeal to expand a 840-home development on the edge of Aberdeenshire.
Developer loses appeal that would pave way for more homes near Portlethen
A north-east developer has lost its appeal to expand a 840-home development on the edge of Aberdeenshire.
Midwife back before watchdogs accused of slowing heart beats of unborn children
A north-east midwife will go before watchdogs next month accused of administering a drug which caused more than 20 unborn babies to have an abnormal heartbeat.
Lorry driver seeks £10,000 of damages after claiming vehicle brakes failed
A north-east lorry driver who claims he crashed after his brakes failed is suing his employer.
Donald Trump vows to take windfarm fight to Europe
Donald Trump has vowed to take his fight against an offshore windfarm near his north-east golf resort all the way to Europe after Scottish courts threw out his latest appeal.
Donald Trump’s windfarm appeal rejected
Donald Trump’s bid to block an offshore windfarm near his north-east golf resort has been dealt a major blow.
Court challenge launched to overturn Alistair Carmichael election victory
A legal challenge has been launched at Scotland’s highest civil court to oust Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael.
Families could wait “years” for answers over tragic Super Puma crash
The families of four oil workers who were killed in a helicopter crash could wait "years" to find out if anyone will be charged over their deaths if a judge rules that the aircraft's black box should not be handed over to Scotland's top prosecutor.
Aberdeen man’s dreams “shattered” after 16-year £300,000 court battle with PC World
An Aberdeen man who won a 16-year legal fight over a laptop he returned to PC World has spoken of his "shattered dreams" as he faces crippling legal costs of around £300,000.
Clan chief hails victory after gate row dropped in court
A Clan chief has declared victory after Highland Council dropped a long-running legal case against him over access to a beach.
Clan chief to appear in court over Moray beach row
A clan chief is to appear at the highest civil court in the land next week as a long-running dispute over access to a Nairn beach comes to a head.
Pictures depict the changing fortunes of Calum Melville
With his business empire, a huge home in one of Aberdeen’s most exclusive addresses and a Bentley in the driveway, it appeared Calum Melvile had it all.
Charity appeals for donations after windfarm challenge setback
A conservation charity which is fighting plans for a massive windfarm on the hills above Loch Ness has lost a bid to have its costs capped ahead of a court action.
Deckhand awarded £43,000 in damages after being crushed between two boats
An apprentice deckhand has been awarded almost £43,000 in damages after he was crushed between two boats.
Grandchildren of tragic B&B owner receive £48,000 payout
Three grandchildren of an Aberdeen man who was knocked down by a car and later died have today been awarded a total of £48,000 in damages.
Legal bid to pave way for Banffshire sport centres
Council chiefs are taking legal action to finalise long-awaited plans for leisure facilities at neighbouring north-east towns.
Murderer loses legal fight to vote in referendum
A killer jailed for the brutal murder of a north-east oil worker has lost his legal fight to vote in the independence referendum.