Highland man found dead in jail ‘told nurse he would kill himself’
A young man who told a mental health nurse he would kill himself if he went to prison later died after hanging himself in a cell.
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Number of north-east under-5s taken to hospital for swallowing chemicals ‘nearly doubles’ in a year
The number of very young children being taken to north-east A&E departments after swallowing dangerous substances has almost doubled in the space of one year.
Teens arrested after video of alleged assault goes viral
Police investigating the alleged assault of a child on the streets of a north-east town last night arrested two 13-year-olds.
Cash boost for environmental group aiming to revitalise forgotten Moray beauty spot
Environmental campaigners in Moray have secured a funding boost to revitalise a forgotten beauty spot as an education venue.
PICTURES & VIDEO: Highlights from this year’s Inverness Highland Games
The Highland capital buzzed all the way from Bught Park to the city centre over the weekend as Invernessians celebrated their gala weekend.
A sea of memories as the Beach Ballroom celebrates 90 years
With his neatly combed hair and perfectly ironed shirt, Eddie Maitland is every inch the dapper gentleman.
First phase of north-east dolphin centre could be open by spring 2020
The first stage of transforming a historic city fortification into a world-class wildlife centre could be completed by next spring.
Exporting waste to England could affect island ferries, Tories warn
Island ferries could face a "real problem" as a result of sending rubbish to England to meet a Scottish ban on landfill.
How ‘amazing’ medics at Dr Gray’s saved baby Harvey’s life
A mum believes she owes the life of her new son to the “phenomenal” maternity staff in Moray who cared for her in her hour of need.
Zip wire row rips through Kinlochleven community
A row has broken out over a plan for a zip wire tourist attraction on a Highland estate.
Down with the old and up with the new – Justice Centre and former Inverness College reach different milestones
The new Inverness Justice Centre is nearing completion having been declared wind and watertight - just as its neighbour, the old Inverness College, is entering the final phase of demolition.
Hard-pressed staff at HMP Grampian are assaulted on almost weekly basis
Hard-pressed staff at HMP Grampian are being assaulted on an almost weekly basis, new figures have revealed.
Puppy farm pair caused scores of animals to suffer
An animal welfare charity has branded a north-east pair who caused "unnecessary suffering" to scores of dogs "absolutely disgraceful".
Inverness getting ready for 5G coverage after being named one of the latest Gigabit Cities
Inverness will enter a new age of digital technology today when it becomes the only Scottish location among 14 new “Gigabit Cities” getting ready for full-fibre 5G roll-out.
Teen dealer who peddled drugs to Moray pupils locked up
A Moray teenager's growing drug empire was smashed by police after a schoolgirl was rushed to hospital.
Aberdeen man gave pet dog violent beating in ‘frenzied’ attack
A man who carried out a "frenzied attack" on his defenceless dog has been banned from keeping animals for two years.
Fears persist about services at Moray hospital one year on from downgrades as NHS reveal scale of challenge to bring them back
Health bosses in Moray say they have faced a never-ending series of battles to restore the region’s largest hospital to full strength – but last night claimed the situation is improving.
NC500 crash trial: Driver found guilty of seriously injuring two German motorcyclists
A company director has been found guilty of running down and seriously injuring two German motorcyclists after a three-and-a-half day trial.
More than 200 assaults on north ambulance staff in last six years
More than 200 assaults were committed against ambulance staff across Grampian and the Highlands and Islands over the last six years.
Public toilets run by volunteers in Moray repeatedly hit by ‘disgusting’ human waste attacks
Campaigners dedicated to maintaining public toilets in Moray have been left distraught after human waste has been repeatedly smeared inside following “disgusting” attacks in recent weeks.
More than £8 million spent on supply teachers each year in north-east
Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire councils are spending more than £8million a year on supply teachers, new figures have revealed.
Creditors of failed Cairngorm ski resort face losing out
Firms owed cash by the failed operator of Cairngorm ski resort face not being paid the full amount they seek, a progress report into the collapse has revealed.
Huge rise in hate crime targeted at LGBT community in the north and north-east
The number of hate crimes targeting people in the north and north-east because of their sexual orientation has soared in the last two years.
Moray MP calls for council to let community groups borrow ‘redundant’ grass-cutting equipment
Moray Council should be loaning their grass-cutting equipment to local community groups who are taking it upon themselves to maintain public areas, according to a local MP.
Third high-level resignation from NHS Highland board in as many months
Another top official has resigned from the NHS Highland board, the third in as many months.
Spending on prison food down for first time since opening due to diet changes
Annual spend on food at HMP Grampian has declined for the first time since it opened, thanks to a reduction in demand for kosher meals.
Body found inside vehicle at Inverness car park had been there for months
A body found inside a van in an Inverness car park this week had been there for months, it has emerged.
Concerns over ‘fake’ charity fundraiser for deaf people in Aberdeen
The head of a national charity for deaf people has warned against a potential scam artist targeting well-intentioned people in Aberdeen with a fake fundraiser.
Sex offender teen admits setting Aberdeen Gramps blazes
A convicted sex offender who targeted underage girls has admitted starting a string of devastating wildfires in Aberdeen.
Abbie’s Sparkle Foundation helps its 200th family
A charity created by a Moray teenager before she died of cancer has helped its 200th family fighting with the illness.
Aberdeenshire rugby club to try to build a new clubhouse
The members of an Aberdeenshire rugby club are trying to get the dream of their very own clubhouse over the line.
North-east parks land Green Flag status in competition
A number of green spaces across the north and north-east have been recognised as "fantastic" parks by a national organisation.