Aberdeen academic and inventor of first full-body MRI machine dies at 77
Professor James Hutchison, the Aberdeen academic who invented the world’s first full-body MRI scanner, has died aged 77.
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Six north-east treasure trails launched
New walking routes have been launched in six north-east towns as part of efforts to change the way we travel.
Trio sentenced for shoplifting vacuum cleaners, dishwasher tablets and sweets
A trio of thieves made off with vacuum cleaners, dishwasher tablets and sweets during a unusual shoplifting spree last year.
VIDEO: Westhill to Blackburn road closed after crash
A busy commuter road in Aberdeen has been shut this evening following a collision.
Lifeguard sex offender jailed after asking children for indecent images
Transatlantic co-operation between Police Scotland and Facebook led to a convicted sex offender being caught trying to lure young girls to send him indecent images of themselves.
Aberdeenshire road blocked by three-car crash
An Aberdeenshire road was blocked during a rush hour crash yesterday.
Comforts of living all year round
If the recent hot spell got you in the mood for that holiday feeling all year round, look no further than Westhill, the idyllic development set atop the tranquil Aberdeenshire town.
Baillie acclaims the Don of a new canoeing facility
By Neil Drysdale
Westhill residents given glimpse of new town centrepiece
Residents of Westhill have been given the first glimpse of a new centrepiece for the town.
Public urged to be wary following reports of rogue traders in Inverurie and Westhill
Officers in Aberdeenshire are urging the public to be vigilant following reports that potential rogue traders have been operating in Inverurie and Westhill.
Oil keeps Westhill as most expensive town to buy a home
Westhill in Aberdeenshire remains the most expensive town to buy a home, according to new research from Bank of Scotland.
North-east fire crews use bucket of water to extinguish car park fire
Emergency services were called to a small fire in a car park in Elrick.
Syrian refugees join forces with local groups for Braemar Castle trip
A north-east group has organised a welcome event for Syrian refugees in the region – and it has received backing from the local community who run Braemar Castle.
Westhill’s DiveSource wins three contracts worth £4million
Westhill-based diving consultancy DiveSource has won three new contracts worth £4million. The work, awarded over the last six months, includes a two-year deal with Apache North Sea. DiveSource will provide diving and ROV audit services, with the option of three one-year extensions. >>Read more on Energy Voice here<<
Aberdeen mum fundraising for life-changing treatment
A special fundraising day of live vintage music, tea, cake and dancing will be held this weekend to help a Westhill mum battling MS.
Aberdeenshire schools to take on Rock Challenge
A trio of north-east schools are preparing for the finals of a prestigious dance competition.
Perfect new home for your growing family in Elrick
Modern and with lots of room for a growing family, get ready to start the summer in this fabulous new home.
Westhill woman who lost her mum to cancer urges others to take on Race For Life challenge in Aberdeen
It’s a treasured moment shared with her mum who was then fighting a brain tumour – a photo that beautifully captures a tender hug at her 21st birthday party.
31-year-old man charged after door-to-door selling without a pedlar’s licence
A 31-year-old man from Nottingham has been charged after door-to-door selling without a pedlar's licence in Aberdeenshire.
North-east mum needs £47,000 for MS stem cell treatment in Mexico
An Aberdeen mum with advanced multiple sclerosis has launched a fundraising campaign to help her receive “life-changing” stem cell treatment in Mexico and reclaim her future.
Kingsford group created fake spokesman due to online threats
Objectors to multimillion pound plans for the new Dons stadium have insisted they were forced to create a fake figurehead for their campaign group because of online abuse from supporters of the scheme.
Westhill charity unveils sensory room thanks to £30,000 Apache donation
A north-east charity unveiled a new interactive space yesterday for children with special needs to enjoy.
North-east oil worker cycles 543 miles to raise funds and awareness of ‘horrific disease’
A dedicated man has cycled the distance between a North-east town and London as part of his venture to raise funds for a charity close to his heart.
Aberdeen pupils get chance to experience subsea life
Pupils from an Aberdeen secondary school have received the chance to experience life underwater as part of a corporate education initiative.
North-east construction firm reports progress
North-east construction firm Chap (Holdings) has reported a “marked improvement” in trading despite challenging market conditions.
Payroll surge prompts Jee to move
Subsea engineering and training company Jee has moved offices in Aberdeenshire as it continues to grow and expand its workforce.
Subsea 7 strikes deal to buy Siem Offshore Contractors
Subsea 7 has struck a deal to acquire rival oilfield service business Siem Offshore Contractors (SOC) for an initial £125million.
Two cars collide at north-east junction
Two cars have collided at a busy North-east junction.
VIDEO: Snow covered Westhill and Kingswells
Drone footage captured today shows a snow covered Westhill and Kingswells. Heavy snowfall blanketed the region overnight as the “Beast from the East” made its mark.
An oasis of calm at Westhill
Picturesque and secluded, Wester Ord House offers the kind of tranquility normally found in the countryside.
North-east catering service Entier expects a tasty year ahead
International expansion and a key new investor have put Entier “in a strong position”, the award-winning north-east catering services company said yesterday.
Snowy weather to last in West Highlands while conditions improve in north-east
Wintry weather battered the region yesterday, causing a six-car pile-up outside Aberdeen and huge disruption in the Western Isles.