Police take to the skies combating crime with drones
Police Scotland’s ability to search for missing and vulnerable people will be enhanced with the introduction of state of the art Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) - in other words, drones.
North East
Hot, hot, hot as north-east hits record temperatures
Temperatures across Scotland soared as the country experienced the hottest Easter on record.
Fire crews battling wildfire at north-east town
Fire crews are currently dealing with a wildfire in the north-east town of Rosehearty.
Woman, 77, taken to hospital following ‘serious’ two-vehicle crash on north-east road
Police are asking witnesses to come forward following a serious two-vehicle collision on the A90 Aberdeen to Fraserburgh road.
Drink-driver banned from the road for being nearly seven times over limit
A woman has been banned from the road after admitting driving nearly seven times over the legal limit.
Speed cameras removed from A90 between Peterhead and Fraserburgh after 20 years
Safety chiefs have decided the once notorious A90 between Peterhead to Fraserburgh is now safe enough to do without its pioneering speed cameras.
North-east mobile banking van branded a ‘shambles’ after customers forced to wait outside
A north-east businessman has branded a leading lender’s mobile bank van service "a shambles” after being left out in the cold for nearly an hour.
New Deer Show committee member quits over equine flu vaccine row
A row has broken out over plans to ban horses from a north-east agricultural show - unless they have been given a vaccination at least the week before.
Proposals for Burger King restaurant in Peterhead approved
Plans for a new drive-through restaurant and tool store in Peterhead have been approved.
Plans submitted for signage for proposed Peterhead drive-through
Plans have been submitted for signage for a proposed drive-through restaurant in Peterhead.
Chris Foy: Book now for our bright new world
According to the 1989 movie Field of Dreams, you simply have to build it and they will come – even to a baseball field located in a remote Iowa farm.
Climber on expedition with son plummets 30ft from north-east cliff
A climber was airlifted to hospital last night after plunging more than 30ft from a north-east cliff.
Report claims accident figures at north-east junction do not support calls for improvements
Campaigners pushing for a major upgrade of a north-east junction have been dealt a blow after roads bosses said the "perception" it was dangerous was not backed up by data.
Aberdeen to be at the heart of a new Scottish Stock Exchange
Aberdeen and the north-east of Scotland will be at the heart of the new Scottish Stock Exchange when it is launched later this year.
North-east student granted more time to complete dissertation following laptop theft
A north-east student who whose university studies were thrown into chaos when his laptop - containing his dissertation - was stolen has been granted an extension.
Councillors to be given update on north-east regeneration projects
Councillors will be given an update on a series of major regeneration projects tomorrow.
Film showcasing the best of Banff and Macduff unveiled
A new film has been launched to boost the fortunes of two north-east towns.
Pivotal role to play in new Scottish Stock Exchange
Aberdeen and the north-east of Scotland will be at the heart of the new Scottish Stock Exchange when it is launched later this year.
Merseyside gangs running deadly payloads of drugs into the north-east
A top detective has likened drugs gang leaders to Oliver Twist's Fagin as they spread their misery across the north-east.
Four people injured following two-vehicle crash on north-east road
Four people have been injured following a crash outside Banchory.
Shock as dozens of human trafficking crimes reported in north-east
Hundreds of “alarming” human trafficking crimes have been reported across Scotland in the last five years, new figures show.
Drug-smuggling nurse faces being barred from the profession
A mental health nurse jailed for smuggling drugs into a north-east prison faces being barred from the profession.
Councillors to approve changes to Portsoy conservation area plan
Stringent protections are to be put in place to preserve the character of an historic north-east town.
Turriff farmer targeted in apparent sheep worrying incident
A farmer whose sheep were chased to their deaths by dogs has urged other pet owners to keep their animals under control.
North-east lighthouse lights up blue in support of World Parkinson’s Day
An iconic north-east lighthouse turned a striking shade of blue last night to raise awareness of World Parkinson’s Day.
TSB to slash opening hours at Turriff branch
A nationwide bank has been accused of “punishing” rural communities by closing one branch and slashing opening hours at others.
Planners back Pennan phone mast proposal
Proposals for a mobile phone mast in an iconic north-east village have been earmarked for approval by planners.
North-east village bus service gains year’s reprieve after petition success
Campaigners in a north-east village have convinced the council to reverse its decision to axe their only weekend bus service.
Woolly weapons brought in to tackle poisonous plant in north-east meadow
A new woolly weapon has been deployed in the battle against a poisonous weed blighting a north-east meadow.
Fraserburgh Men’s Shed in ‘desperate need’ to find new home
A Fraserburgh group attempting to set up a men's shed has made a "desperate" appeal for a base.
Mother remembers her ‘wonderful, smiling boy’ after north-east bar collapse
The mother of a north-east man who died outside the pub he ran has told of her “wonderful, smiling boy.”
North-east motorist banned from the road after drink driving to buy flowers
A fish factory worker has been banned from the road for drink driving after crashing his new car while travelling to buy flowers for his wife.