Aberdeen woman seeking answers on 1923 trawler disaster
A local historian is seeking help to piece together details of a fishing tragedy that claimed the lives of two men - and led to Aberdeen getting its first lifeboat.
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Victim of alleged assault recalls scene as attackers were ‘trying to break my knees’
A motorcyclist has told a court how a scene of “utter chaos” unfolded during an alleged roadside attack.
EIS teaching union launches national survey on rising stress and workloads in the classroom
Scotland’s largest teaching union has launched a national survey to examine how increasing workloads are contributing to rising stress levels.
New moves to reduce number of children excluded from north-east schools for bad behaviour
New efforts will be made to reduce the number of children being excluded from Aberdeenshire schools for bad behaviour.
War of words as Tory MSP questions Gaelic First education policy
A row erupted yesterday when Tory education spokeswoman Liz Smith criticised Western Isles Council’s plans to teach young pupils using Gaelic as their main language.
Cancer patient looks forward to dream wedding thanks to fundraising efforts by north-east communities
People from across the north-east are rallying together to give a couple their dream wedding.
Footballer faces court accused of £16k bets fraud
An Elgin City footballer has appeared in court in connection with an alleged £16,000 betting scam.
Court hears biker’s ‘vague memory’ after being struck by car
A motorcyclist has told a court of a “vague memory” of hearing his waistcoat being cut off his body moments after being struck by a car.
Council considering handing ‘underfunded’ sports pitches over to communities
Pitches and sport facilities across Aberdeenshire could be handed-over to communities in an effort to save the council thousands of pounds.
Unlicensed taxi operators in Broch facing £2,500 fines in new crackdown
Unlicensed taxi drivers plaguing Fraserburgh may soon be slapped with £2,500 fines as the police and council launch an operation to tackle the problem.
Anger after Scottish Government overturns two planning decisions in Moray in just two days
Scottish Government planning officials have been accused of “riding roughshod” over democracy after two planning decisions in Moray were overturned in two days.
Locals on NC500 furious over lack of consultation over new signage on world famous route
Locals living along the world-famous North Coast 500 route have criticised plans to introduce new signs amid claims they were excluded from the decision-making process.
NHS Grampian drivers to be balloted by union over bullying claims
Drivers responsible for transporting vital and life-saving equipment around the north-east are to be balloted by a union amid claims bullying at NHS Grampian is making ‘life not worth living’.
Popular Fochabers ice-cream parlour celebrates both Burns Night and the Chinese New Year in one flavour combination
A Moray ice cream parlour that is famous for its wacky creations has launched a new flavour today that combines two special days for two different cultures.
Crumbling bridges remain ‘one of the biggest challenges’ facing Aberdeenshire Council
Aberdeenshire's crumbling bridges are "one of the biggest challenges" facing the region it was claimed yesterday amid calls for additional investment.
Artist to plant ‘Brexit tree’ on banks of Huntly Castle
A "Brexit Tree" will be planted by an Aberdeenshire arts group to mark the UK leaving the EU next week.
VIDEO: Detectives hopeful for new leads into the death of Caithness man Stefan Sutherland
A team of police officers yesterday hit the streets of a Caithness village as part of a review into the mysterious death of a local man.
Bird charity forced to fly the nest is seeking new home for feathered friends
A north-east animal charity is “desperately” seeking a new home for 130 feathered friends.
Warnings road maintenance investment in Moray will need to quadruple amid fears surfaces may go ‘off cliff edge’
Warnings have been issued that Moray Council will have to at least quadruple spending on road maintenance over the next five years amid fears surfaces may go “off a cliff edge”.
Aberdeen pub introduces special coasters following claims of spiking
An Aberdeen bar is providing special coasters to customers in a bid to tackle drink spiking.
New scheme launched as police reveal more than 40 people with dementia have been reported missing in the past year in the Highlands
More than 40 people with dementia were reported missing in the Highlands last year.
Skye artist heading to St Petersburg to hand over paintings to Atlantic Convoy museum
A Skye artist is travelling to St Petersburg later this month to present three of her artworks to a museum that commemorates the courage and sacrifice of those who fought in the Atlantic and Arctic convoys during the Second World War.
REVEALED: North and north-east criminals dodging fines worth £650,000
Criminals across the north and north-east have dodged almost £650,000 in court fines over the past four years.
Preparations underway for Granite City’s annual celebration of charities and voluntary organisations
The annual Celebrate Aberdeen parade will be returning on August 29.
Former North Sea oil worker lands boyhood dream job with Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance
A former North Sea oil worker is to lead the team of paramedics who will soon take up life-saving missions across the north and north-east.
Mud pie making and exploring nature: The north-east outdoor nursery that’s trying something a little different
At many nurseries, the north-east climate means much of the activities on offer take place within the confines of a classroom.
Reminder of shipbuilding glory days on Moray coast to be knocked down
One of a Moray town’s remaining links to its shipbuilding past is poised to be bulldozed amid concerns it has become unsafe.
GALLERY: North-east photographers raise orphaned fox cub after finding mother run over
The unlikely bond a pair of north-east photographers have formed with an orphaned fox club might sound like something from a Disney movie.
New plan forged as domestic abuse ‘shows no signs of slowing down’ across Aberdeenshire
Aberdeenshire’s Violence Against Women and Girls Partnership have launched a strategy and action plan to eradicate domestic abuse.
Scotland-wide campaign launched to help those struggling with soaring energy bills
A major campaign to help individuals and families struggling with their energy bills will be launched across the country today.
Family to bag final 15 Munros for dad following ‘devastating’ MND diagnosis
Four siblings are coming together to make their father’s dream of “bagging” nearly 300 mountains come true following his devastating MND diagnosis.
Blaze-hit farm rises from the ashes with new lease of life as pie producer
An Aberdeenshire farm has bounced back from a devastating blaze - and discovered a new lease of life selling pies.