‘Concerned citizen’ who went to abandoned home to smoke weed finds caged tiger
A “concerned citizen” who went to an abandoned house to smoke weed was surprised to find a caged tiger.
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Trump mocks former congressman in Texas amid duelling rallies over wall
US president Donald Trump has travelled to Texas to push his immigration policies but turned first to mocking a former Democratic congressman now mulling a presidential run.
Zoo’s Valentine’s offer: Name cockroach after ex and we’ll feed it to meerkats
A zoo is making an unusual offer to singles on Valentine’s Day – name a cockroach after your ex and keepers will feed it to a hungry meerkat.
Man living off-grid in Highlands saved after distress call heard in Texas
The life of a man who lives “off grid” in a remote part of Lochaber was saved after his distress signal was picked up thousands of miles away in Houston, Texas.
Pensioner rescued in the Highlands after SOS signal picked up in Texas
A pensioner who fell ill in a remote area of Scotland was rescued after his distress signal was picked up in the US.
MMA fighter suspected of double murder recaptured after prison van escape
An MMA fighter suspected over two murders who escaped from a prison van in Texas was recaptured less than a mile away still wearing his jail-issue orange jumpsuit, police have said.
Aberdeenshire woman who was made honorary Texas citizen by George W. Bush dies, aged 85
An Aberdeenshire woman who was made an honorary citizen of Texas by President George W. Bush has died, aged 85.
Bank robbery suspects arrested after slapstick car chase
Police in Texas were handed a gift from the gods this week as suspects they were chasing suffered a mishap straight out of the movies.
This tiny ‘miracle puppy’ survived being picked up and dropped by a hawk
A dog dubbed the “miracle puppy” is recovering after being snatched by a hawk and dropped from the sky.
Second man charged in Texas over drive-by killing of girl, seven
A second black man has been charged in the fatal Texas drive-by shooting of a seven-year-old black girl, whose death her family had initially believed was racially motivated.
Police pull man from burning car in incredible bodycam footage
Police in Texas have been hailed as heroes after pulling a man from a burning car so hot it melted some equipment on their uniforms.
Aberdeenshire man has dream come true as he sings with Sharleen Spiteri
It's not every day you get to perform with your favourite band, but for this Texas fan he got his wish.
Thousands salute Bush funeral train 4141 on final Texas ride
Thousands waved and cheered along the route as funeral train No 4141 – for the 41st president – carried George HW Bush’s remains to their final resting place in Texas.
George HW Bush arrives home for Texas burial
George HW Bush, who shaped history as 41st president and patriarch of a family that occupied the White House for a dozen years, is going to his final rest, in Texas.
Travis frontman Fran Healy will reopen doors of transformed Aberdeen Music Hall on December 8
Aberdeen’s historic Music Hall will officially reopen on December 8 with a series of special performances following its two-year, £9 million transformation.
Aviemore 18-year-old making waves at Texas windsurfing regatta
She is the Scottish youngster who took the windsurfing world by storm this month.
Texas school shooting: Celebrities demand tighter gun laws
Celebrities have called for tighter gun controls in the United States following the deaths of 10 people at a high school in Texas.
Rowan sees ‘healthier dynamic’ for North Sea
Rowan says it has built-up a backlog of work showing a “healthier dynamic” within the North Sea region.
North-east well represented at global energy industry meeting
A host of north-east energy companies and industry professionals have touched down in Texas for the oil sector’s biggest event.
Watch: This road rage incident will have you holding your breath
A driver has captured a dramatic road rage incident which broke out in a Walmart car park.
Try not to tear up at this pup who got her head stuck in a car wheel
This is the moment an adorable puppy caused “quite a stir” after getting her head stuck in a car wheel.
US shooting fugitive on hunt for job in Aberdeen
A teenager on the run from US justice over the shooting of a security guard at a frat party has been looking for work while hiding out in Aberdeen.
‘Texas shooter’ teen on the run – and hiding in the north-east
A north-east teenager wanted in connection with the shooting of a security guard at a US frat party has fled back to Aberdeen.
How Hurricane Harvey has left north man homeless
A north man has told how he and his family have been left living in a hotel after Hurricane Harvey wrecked their Texas home.
VIDEO: This police officer thought a gate could contain this cow – he was wrong
When a police officer in Temple, Texas, was tasked with catching a cow that was on the loose, he probably thought it was going to be a nice adrenaline-free day working in the suburbs.
North-east teen sued for £4million by security guard he shot at frat party
A north-east teenager who shot a security guard at a party in the US while high on drink and drugs is being sued along with a fraternity group for $5 million.
VIDEO: A birdie or an eagle? Watch as snake becomes golf course dinner for bird of prey
It's not something you'll see on a Scottish golf course this summer...
Three-year-old child shot dead ‘for jumping on bed’
A man has gone on trial in Texas accused of killing his stepson for jumping on a bed.
Aberdonian newsreader lands dream job at Fox news
A north-east news reader has travelled across the Atlantic to land her dream job at a world-famous news organisation.
Q&A: Sharleen Spiteri
As Texas head back on tour, lead singer Sharleen Spiteri talks about the Scottish band’s 25 years of success in the music industry
Man buys a £600,000 sports car – then crashes it 24 hours later
A man who paid more than £600,000 for a brand new sports car managed to crash it the very next day.
It’s Ryder Cup fever
Swing into action and enjoy the atmosphere surrounding The Ryder Cup, writes Susan Welsh