Academics recommend softening post-Brexit immigration policies for low-skilled EU workers
Post-Brexit Scotland will struggle to compete for EU workers, according to a new report, with north-east employers already feeling the pinch.
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North-east fish suppliers vow to appeal health and safety bosses who slapped them with official warning over noise
A north-east seafood supplier has vowed to challenge health and safety bosses who slapped them with an official warning over noise.
PET GALLERY: 25 cutest dogs in the north-east this week
Owning a dog is great fun and can be hugely rewarding - in many respects.
Coastguard appealing for information following ‘mayday’ incident in Moray Firth
Aberdeen coastguard teams are appealing for information following a search and rescue operation last night.
Lorry and van collide on north-east road
A lorry and a transit van have collided on a north-east road causing traffic delays.
North-east police appeal for witnesses in search for missing woman
Police are appealing for information in the search for Melanie Spencer who has been reported missing in Aberdeen.
Sudden death of north-east teenager despite receiving medical assistance
Emergency services were called to the School Brae area of Portlethen around 11pm last night following a report that a teenage boy had fallen ill.
Chronic pain expert claims true extent of problem unknown in north-east
An expert in chronic pain has said shock figures which revealed three people had died before accessing treatment are just a small part of a grim picture.
Former north-east football coach jailed for abusing young boys
A sex beast football coach who abused a string of young boys has been jailed for four and a half years.
Six drivers charged for road traffic offences in north-east
Police have charged six people in relation to road traffic offences in Aberdeenshire.
Review: Michael McIntyre entertains the north-east with Big World Tour
BAFTA-winning comedian, Michael McIntyre, had the Granite City in giggles last night performing to a packed out AECC.
Windy weather to batter Scotland as Met Office issue yellow warning
Winds up to 70 mph are expected across north and north-east as the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning.
14 people charged with alleged assaults as north-east police stamp out anti-social behaviour
Police have charged 14 people during the weekend as part of an ongoing operation to tackle violence and anti-social behaviour across the south of Aberdeenshire.
Descendants of north-east preacher will visit his restored resting place
Descendants of a north-east preacher are to visit his restored resting place later this month.
North-east firefighters will have specialist suits to cope with extreme weather
Firefighters across the north-east will be among the first to be armed with new specialist suits to help them cope during extreme weather like Storm Frank.
Fraserburgh set for new eco-friendly farm which will provide jobs boost
Planners have earmarked proposals for a new eco-friendly farm shop and visitor centre near Fraserburgh for approval.
Step up in rural police patrols to prevent further crime across north-east
Police across south Aberdeenshire are stepping up patrols as part of a new proactive crime-fighting operation to further protect rural areas.
North-east football fan to be cremated wearing Scottish Cup commemorative shirt
A north-east football fan died just five days before his favourite team played in a national cup final.
North-east school launch poo bag share scheme
Youngsters in a Buchan village are fighting back after the area around their school was plagued by dog fouling.
North-east man to stand trial accused of injuring child after driving dangerously
A north-east man will stand trial accused of leaving a child with serious injuries following a moped crash.
North-east residents getting an update on town’s regeneration
A public exhibition is being held to update Fraserburgh residents on the work being carried out to regenerate the north-east town.
Vandals destroy north-east primary schools trees
Pupils and staff at a north-east primary school have been left “heartbroken” by vandals who ripped up newly planted trees.
CEO hails life sciences partnership
Pioneering life sciences work in Aberdeen has taken a major leap forward through a new partnership with Scottish healthcare services.
£750,000 Korea cables deal for Aberdeen firm
An Aberdeen firm is to carry out installation work for the world’s first “carbon-free island” in South Korea.
Schlumberger scraps bonus cuts for north-east workers
Schlumberger said today that it had scrapped plans to reduce bonuses for workers at its testing services division in the north-east.
Cruden Bay care home attempts to rebuild reputation after negative report
A north-east care home is trying to rebuild its reputation after residents were said to be treated “more like objects than people”.
North-east man in plea for help after rats claim
A Peterhead man has hit out at the council claiming it has failed to take action over rats spotted in his home.
ScotRail signals boost for north train services
Cramped Inverness rail services connecting with Edinburgh, Glasgow, Elgin and Aberdeen are to increase in capacity by 45% this year – providing much-needed extra space for frustrated passengers.
Thousands flock to annual north-east car rally
Thousands of people once again flocked a to north-east town to celebrate vintage vehicles.
Aberdeen Kiltwalk expected to raise around £350,000 for good causes in the north-east
More than 2,200 people have been taking part in the event to collect donations for charity.
New audio tour gives insight to Peterhead’s prison past
An award-winning attraction is hoping to take visitors on a journey into Peterhead’s past with a new audio tour.
Work continues on controversial Newtonhill house development
A developer is pushing on with controversial plans for hundreds of homes in a north-east coastal village.