Scotrail on time as new figures show punctuality on Scotland’s railway
New figures published today show that punctuality on Scotland’s railway has improved.
North East
School heads urge parents to sign petition on funding
Headteachers at North East schools have written to more than 300,000 parents over fears that tighter funding has created a “make-or-break” situation.
Snow forecast to hit north of Scotland this weekend
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice this weekend.
Debris covers north-east road after lorry overturns
Police are warning motorists of debris covering a Banff road after a lorry over turned this morning.
New stretch of the AWPR opens to motorists
The Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route officially opened this morning. The 20-mile Craibstone to Stonehaven section of the £1 billion bypass was open to drivers from 2am. The move follows mounting frustration about it remaining closed for the past two months, despite being ready to host traffic.
Inmate caught with blade at north-east super jail
An prisoner has been given more time behind bars after being caught with a blade at a north-east super jail.
Transport secretary believes AWPR will ‘make massive’ difference to north-east commuters
Transport Secretary Michael Matheson visited the AWPR today.
New section of AWPR will open to motorists this week
The long-awaited AWPR that circumnavigates Aberdeen city centre is set to open in a few days time.
Neighbours speak of ‘shock’ after pensioner dies following blaze at his Macduff home
A pensioner has died after a fire tore through his north-east home.
Fraserburgh CCTV funding drive begins to bear fruit
Efforts to raise money to upgrade security cameras in a north-east town centre are starting to bear fruit.
North-east rail investment costing £200 million will speed up journey times by only two minutes
A promised £200 million rail investment between the north-east and central belt would only speed up journey times by two minutes.
Man charged in connection with a series of shoplifting thefts in Peterhead
A 24-year-old man has been charged in connection with a series of alleged theft by shoplifting incidents in the Peterhead area over the last few weeks.
North-east newsagent raided for second time in less than a month
A north-east newsagent has been targeted by thieves who made off with a “quantity” of high-value cigarettes.
Duo appear in court in connection with alleged Peterhead theft
Two people have appeared in court following an alleged theft in a north-east town centre.
Public asked to help decide on flood-prone public realm plans
Opinions of residents and visitors to Banff will be collected today in an effort to rejuvenate a run down and flood-prone street.
Boris Johnson warns Brexit deal could sink Scottish fishing industry
Former foreign secretary and arch-Brexiteer Boris Johnson has warned the EU will not stop until it has “worked out a way to plunder the waters of Scotland for their fish”.
Work to restore iconic north-east statue nears completion
The painstaking process to restore an iconic north-east statue will be completed early next year.
North-east Neo-Nazi appealing to have life sentence reduced
A Neo-Nazi who is serving life imprisonment for plotting terrorist attacks on mosques will next week argue that his sentence should be reduced.
Anger over £1 billion cost of Aberdeen bypass
The Aberdeen bypass contractors have said the Craibstone to Stonehaven and Charleston stretch of the dual-carriageway will open next week as they admitted the entire project has cost more than £1 billion.
Labour and SNP MPs clash over future of North Sea oil reserves
Oil exploration will need to be abandoned and huge volumes of black gold left in the ground if the UK is to meet climate change targets, the Labour Party said yesterday.
North-east memorial damaged after being hit by vehicle
A man has been charged after a roadside memorial dedicated to heroic airmen was knocked down.
Probe into allegations of cronyism over top job at RBS
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is investigating allegations of cronyism after a whistleblower claimed the lender appointed a man to a top role on the basis that he is the friend of a senior staff member.
North-east transformation will boost key industries says business tycoon
Oil and gas tycoon Sir Ian Wood has revealed ambitions to transform the north-east as a global adventure destination - and give a boost to key industries such as fishing and hospitality.
Roads closed across north-east as a result of heavy rain
Stormy weather continued to batter the north-east yesterday with more than 20 roads forced to close due to severe flooding.
Councillors to discuss planning application for North Connect cable
North-east councillors have been asked to refer a decision on a major energy project to the full Aberdeenshire Council.
Legal bid to secure return of north-east man’s donkey continues
A north-east man is continuing his legal bid to get his donkey back from a national animal welfare charity.
Man reported to procurator fiscal following Fraserburgh laundry incident
A man has been charged after a mystery package was sent to a Fraserburgh launderette, prompting a police lockdown.
St Fergus project wins milestone agreement on North Sea carbon storage
A “major milestone” has been reached in the development of a pioneering clean energy project at the St Fergus gas terminal in Aberdeenshire.
Fly-tippers who used Stirling Hill to dump rubbish slammed
Fly-tippers who dumped rubbish at a north-east beauty spot have been slammed by locals as efforts are made to track down the culprits.
Cameras to roll at north-east cowboy town in Red Dead Redemption Two
Cameras, and not wagons, will soon be rolling once again at the north-east’s own slice of the wild west- this time in honour of a distinctly modern form of entertainment.
Police launch appeal after Aberdeenshire defibrillator vandalised again
Police in Stonehaven are appealing for information after the defibrillator at Market Square was once again vandalised.
Traffic delays expected following three-vehicle crash on north-east road
Traffic queues are likely following a three-vehicle collision on the A90 this morning.