Child taken to hospital in Dundee after being hit by van
An 11-year-old boy has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after he was hit by a van on a city street.
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Body discovered in Aberdeenshire woods confirmed as missing teenager Liam Smith
Police have confirmed the body discovered in the woods south of Banchory on Friday afternoon was missing teenager Liam Smith.
Fraud victim backs action to tackle ‘romance scams’
A woman has told how her life was turned upside down by a fraudster who stole £60,000 from her and her family.
Man arrested after ‘disturbance’ at Aberdeen primary school
A man has been arrested following a disturbance at an Aberdeen primary school this morning.
CCTV appeal after man injured following Aberdeen v Rangers match
Police have released CCTV images of a football fan they want to trace after a man was injured following a Scottish Cup fixture.
Do you recognise this man? Police release images of Rangers fan following seat-throwing incident at Pittodrie
Police have released images of a football fan they want to speak to in connection with trouble at this month's Scottish Cup tie between Aberdeen FC and Rangers.
Hundreds turn out to pay tribute to Moray’s blue light heroes
Hundreds of well-wishers have attended a new Moray event to salute the region’s emergency services heroes.
Retired accountant accused of killing Inverness friend in car crash
A retired accountant has been accused of causing the death of a pensioner friend in a fatal smash.
Suspect charged with Moray tack attacks will face no further action
Prosecutors have confirmed a suspect police believed was responsible for the tack attacks that blighted a Moray community for years will not be taken to court.
Third murder charge after boy, 16, stabbed to death in Birmingham
A third male has been charged with the murder of a 16-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in Birmingham.
Fugitive held in Romania over bar stabbing murder
One of Britain’s most wanted fugitives has been arrested in Romania.
Police appeal to trace missing north-east man Findlay Leask
Police have launched an appeal to trace a north-east man who has been reported missing.
Sixth Birmingham mosque targeted by vandals
Another Birmingham mosque has been targeted by vandals.
Gas explosion at building in Paisley disrupts roads and rail services
Streets were closed and rail services were cancelled following reports of an early morning gas explosion at a building in Paisley.
Sharing explicit images fuelling rise in blackmail, senior Met officer warns
A rise in blackmail in the capital has been fuelled by people sharing explicit photos and videos of themselves, it has been reported.
Serial B&M shoplifter sentenced for thefts
A serial shoplifter has been jailed after targeting the same store twice in one day during her quest for cash.
Family of missing Liam Smith informed after body found
The family of missing teenager Liam Smith have been informed after the discovery of a body in Aberdeenshire.
Police called 43 times in the last four years to arrest Northlink ferry passengers
Northlink Ferries has had to call the police 43 times in the last four years to arrest passengers, according to its managing director.
Aberdeen cannabis grower caught by gasman chasing unpaid bills
An Aberdeen man was caught growing cannabis in his flat after he stopped paying his energy bills.
Woman charged in connection with alleged Peterhead thefts
A woman has been charged in connection with a series of alleged thefts in Peterhead.
Former Aberdeen depute provost accused of groping and kissing man in sexual assault
The city’s former depute provost is to stand trial accused of touching and kissing a man against his will.
‘A great loss of a good man’ as Strathpeffer mourns sudden death of mechanic
Friends of a former mechanic who died suddenly at the wheel of his car on Wednesday night have spoken about the great loss he will be to his village.
Woman sexually assaulted on train by man sitting in next seat
A woman has been subjected to a prolonged sexual assault on board a train.
Glasgow gas explosion being treated as attempted murder
Police are treating a gas explosion at a flat in Elderpark, Glasgow, as an attempted murder.
‘Truly wicked’ burglar jailed for life after murdering pensioner in his own home
A violent and “truly wicked” criminal has been jailed for a minimum of 33 years after murdering an 87-year-old man in a burglary that left him with a skinned hand and broken ribs.
Strathpeffer man named as Highland crash victim
Police have named the driver who died after a crash in the Highlands this week.
Two cars collide on Aberdeen bypass
Police were called to a two-car collision on the AWPR this morning. A black Vauxhall Corsa and a grey Ford Fiesta were involved in the incident, which occurred at the Cleanhill Roundabout at 8.25am. A force spokeswoman said there were no injuries and the cars were now off the road.
Cyclist taken to hospital after incident on Aberdeen road
A cyclist was involved in an incident on a busy Aberdeen road this morning.
Man denies drugs charges following north-east police raid
A man has denied being concerned in the supply of drugs and perverting the course of justice when he appeared at court.
Nicola Sturgeon promises to look into Cove Harbour suffering
Scotland's First Minister has pledged to investigate the “suffering” faced by the Cove Harbour fishing community as a result of a devastating fire and a dispute with the landlord.
Community heartbreak as allotments trashed by vandals
Community gardeners have been left “heartbroken” after their Aberdeen allotments were trashed by vandals.
Illegal bikers causing public safety risk at north-east estate
A crackdown has been launched at Deeside estate amid fears rogue bikers are putting public safety at risk.