North-east woman blames poor streetlights for fall which left her with bruised face
An Aberdeenshire woman who blames "dangerous" energy-saving streetlights for causing her to suffer a painful fall has urged the council to brighten up her community.
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Police presence after man seriously injured in Aberdeenshire town
Police launched an investigation in an Aberdeenshire town after a man was found with serious injuries.
Man, 33, taken to hospital with serious injuries after incident
A man has been seriously injured during an incident in a north-east town.
Marines triumph in gruelling cycle challenge for cancer charity
A team of Royal Marines who pedalled 620 miles across the nation's tallest peaks have raised nearly £19,000 for charity.
Aberdeenshire engineer fined after sending Nicola Sturgeon ‘bullet’ threat
An north-east oil worker has been fined after threatening First Minister Nicola Sturgeon by saying she “needed a bullet”.
Work to start on Aberdeenshire school, to the tune of £850,000
Long-awaited work on an Aberdeenshire school will begin in January, it has been revealed.
Tailbacks on the A92 in the north-east after four vehicle accident blocks lane
Police have been called to a four vehicle accident on the A92 this morning.
Major north-east road reopens following two-vehicle collision
Emergency services were called to a two-vehicle collision near the A92 this morning.
Teen due in court after alleged disturbance at Portlethen Academy
A teenager will appear in court today following an alleged disturbance at an Aberdeenshire school.
Plans lodged for 175 new homes in Portlethen
Plans to build 175 new houses in an Aberdeenshire town are to be considered by councillors.
Mechanical engineer appears in court after threatening Nicola Sturgeon with ‘bullet’ over independence stance
A north-east oil worker has admitted sending threats to First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, saying she should “take a bullet” over her stance on independence.
VIDEO: How miniature poodle Charlie now helps seizure victims after being rescued from dog-fighting ring in America
A miniature poodle saved from a life of misery as bait for a dog-fighting ring has now been trained to help people prone to seizures.
VIDEO: Evacuation after north-east supermarket fire
Shoppers at the Asda in Portlethen have been evacuated.
‘He was our superhero, there’s a huge hole without him’: Family pays tribute to ‘little fighter’ Jack
You could always tell when Jack Walker was happy as his bright blue eyes “lit up” and the hint of a smile would grace his face.
Portakabins to be demolished for new nursery in Aberdeenshire town
An Aberdeenshire nursery will be knocked down and replaced with a modern new building which will focus on outdoor learning.
College graduate embarks on business career
A former oil and gas worker who decided to open her own beauty salon took time out from her busy schedule to graduate from college.
Aberdeenshire Council seeks builders to expand £12 million school only two years after its opening
Plans to expand a north-east primary school – which only opened in 2017 - have taken a step forward with Aberdeenshire Council inviting building firms to vie for the work.
Aberdeen taxi driver talks about relief from ‘nightmare’ after winning battle with Home Office to bring his wife to Scotland
A taxi driver has won a "nightmare" battle with the Home Office to bring his wife to Scotland.
Portlethen volunteer group celebrates 30 years of friendship
A volunteer group in Portlethen has marked 30 years of supporting pensioners in need in their local community.
Police appeal after vehicle stolen from outside Portlethen home
Detectives are appealing for information after a car was stolen from outside a house in Portlethen overnight.
Man fined after butting fellow shopper in north-east discount store
A man who attacked a fellow shopper at a north-east discount store has been fined.
Aberdeen council to reduce recycling centre opening hours
Reduced opening hours at Aberdeen recycling centres will take effect from next month.
Hottest day a busy one for north-east rescue workers
North-east emergency workers were kept busy on Scotland’s hottest day of the year– while members of the public also came to the rescue.
Lifeboats sent to aid of vessel off Portlethen coast
A rescue mission was launched off the coast of Portlethen this afternoon over concern for a small boat.
Aberdeenshire pre-school worker issued with warning after pulling child by leg and giving yoghurt to another with dairy allergy
An Aberdeenshire pre-school worker has been issued with a warning after he pulled a child by the leg and gave another with a dairy allergy a yoghurt.
Academic to tell story of north-east man who helped broker Treaty of Versailles
An Aberdeen academic will mark the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Versailles by telling the story of a north-east granite cutter who helped broker the agreement.
Oor Wullie’s Big Bucket Trail 2019 arrives in Aberdeen
Tourists and residents young and old were enjoying visiting the newly installed Oor Wullie sculptures in and around Aberdeen yesterday.
ScotRail forced to apologise after Aberdeen trains cancelled yet again
ScotRail has apologised to north-east rail passengers after staff shortages led to several Aberdeen trains being cancelled.
North-east road re-opened after two-car crash
Police were called to an accident on the A92 Stonehaven to Aberdeen road this morning.
Congestion in the north-east after two-vehicle accident
The A92 was partially blocked earlier this morning following a two-vehicle crash.
North-east road partially blocked after two-car crash
Two lanes of a busy Aberdeenshire road have been closed following a two-car crash. Police have been called to the A92 by Portlethen following the collision. No-one was injured. Officers have closed off one lane in each direction while they remove the vehicles from the road.
Motorists face two-month diversion to allow cables to be moved underground
Motorists will face disruption for two months to allow overhead cables to be moved underground in a north-east town.