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Local Backing for controversial incinerator scheme in Aberdeen
SPFL chief Neil Doncaster rejects calls to change Dons semi-final date
Shop worker caught on camera taking £1,400 from Aberdeen store
North-east pensioner’s warning after fraudsters’ ‘kidnap’ claim
Flagship event organised by North-east woman who lost brother to diabetes
Drug errors see North-east nurse struck off
Latest road closures for AWPR works
Aberdeen gambler wins £64,000 at blackjack table
A lucky gambler has scooped more than £64,000 at the blackjack table in an Aberdeen casino.
Entries open for 2017 Aberdeen Baker Hughes 10K
Early-bird entries for a popular Aberdeen running festival are now open, organisers have revealed.
Man charged for running on pitch at Aberdeen v Rangers match
A 23-year-old man has been charged with breach of the peace after allegedly running on the pitch at the end of the Aberdeen versus Rangers match.
Criticism of new Aberdeenshire Council co-leader
Opposition leaders have criticised the appointment of the new co-leader of Aberdeenshire Council.
Aberdeen’s psychological strength an asset for manager Derek McInnes
Pittodrie gaffer Derek McInnes today insisted recent late winners prove the mental strength of his never-say-die Dons squad.
Derek McInnes backs Dons to withstand heat of fighting in league and cup
Boss Derek McInnes today warned the Dons can handle the pressure of fighting for glory on two fronts this season.
Mark Warburton accepts one-match suspension for Aberdeen outburst
Rangers manager Mark Warburton has been banned for one game after his tirade at Pittodrie.
Dons forward called up for Northern Ireland squad ahead of World Cup qualifiers
Niall McGinn has been named in Michael O'Neill squad for the upcoming games with San Marino and Germany.
Police arrest three more people in Paisley attack inquiry
Three more teenagers have been arrested over the attempted murder of a man in Paisley.
Glasgow ‘shots’ were tyre deflation rounds to stop car, police say
Police have said "shots" heard in Glasgow were fired into tyres as part of an operation.
Police watchdog inquiry starts after woman dies in hospital
A police watchdog has begun an investigation following the death of a woman found seriously injured at a house in Fife.
Casual Kate pulls out all the fashion stops in Canada
Chic, cowboy and casual - the Duchess of Cambridge has proved she can pull off a host of styles as she nears the end of her tour of Canada.
MP calls for Jackie Walker to be expelled from Labour over Holocaust remarks
A Labour MP has demanded Momentum vice-chairwoman Jackie Walker be permanently expelled from the Labour Party over comments he branded "discriminatory, provocative and offensive".
Police ‘still await power to fine on the spot for smoking in cars with children’
Police are still waiting to be given the power to issue fines to people smoking in cars with children a year after the crackdown was launched, according to the organisation that represents rank-and-file officers.
Rugby league’s Sam Barlow avoids jail after assaulting anti-doping officer
A professional rugby league player has been spared jail for assaulting an anti-doping officer who called at his home to carry out a random drugs test.
Bulgarian women face fines as new law bans burqa
The Bulgarian parliament has approved a law banning women from wearing veils that cover their faces in public.
Baby girl found in case along with infant skeleton
German police say a 22-year-old woman is in custody after they found a case in her apartment which had a living baby girl inside along with the skeleton of a second infant.
Cup: Thistle Street, Aberdeen
CUP on Belmont Street has always been a long-time favourite of both my partner and I.
Derbar Indian Restaurant: High Street, Banchory
You know the drill - a suddenly kid-free Saturday and a debate as to where to go, what to do?
Free State of Jones (15)
As America's two presidential hopefuls sermonise passionately about equality in their bids for the White House, Free State Of Jones provides a stark reminder of the bloody repercussions when citizens are denied their rights.
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (12A)
Eccentrics and oddballs have always been grist to the creative mill of writer-director Tim Burton.
Deepwater Horizon (12A)
On April 20, 2010, an explosion on the oil drilling rig Deepwater Horizon, located in the Gulf of Mexico, resulted in the deaths of 11 platform workers.
Hit show is a rock ‘n’ roll fantasy
It's not every day a job interview involves a visit from one of the UK’s greatest rock stars.
Inspector speaks on 30 years of policing in North-east
As a fresh-faced police recruit, Inspector David Chambers had no idea what to expect when he was sent to help out during an offshore emergency.
Electric atmosphere as Prince Charles visits North-east power plant
The North-east received its second Royal visit of the week as Prince Charles came to Braemar to bring a Victorian hydroelectric plant back to life.
Dad sets up new record cafe in Aberdeen after losing oil industry job
A father who is losing his job due to the oil downturn is bouncing back by opening his own record shop and cafe.
Two-vehicle crash near North-east school
Two vehicles have been involved in an accident near a North-east academy.
Missing North-east pensioner traced
A pensioner who was reported missing from his North-east home has been traced.
Councillors back Jack Nicklaus’ £80m golf plans … for second time
Councillors have approved plans for a £80 million development supported by golf legend Jack Nicklaus for a second time.
Cash and antique coins stolen in North-east break-ins
Money and antique coins were stolen after two North-east homes were broken into.
Aberdeenshire Council appoints new co-leader
Aberdeenshire Council has appointed its new co-leader.
Couple seriously injured after dog attack in Aberdeen street
A man and woman have been seriously injured after being attacked by their dog in an Aberdeen street.
Van blown off back of lorry on North-east road
A van was blown off the back of a lorry on a North-east road this morning.
John Bishop announces two new Aberdeen gigs for 2017
Top comedian John Bishop today announced he is to play two dates in Aberdeen next year.
Man charged over alleged incidents in North-east town released from custody
A man due to appear in court in connection to a series of alleged break-ins and attempted break-ins in a North-east town has been released from custody.
Teenager expected in court over alleged break-in at North-east business
A teenager is due in court over an alleged break-in at a North-east business.
Warning to visitors over spaces as work to start on new car park at ARI
NHS Grampian has warned visitors to expect increased pressure on parking spaces during the construction of a new multi-million pound car park.
North-east doctor suspended after punching intoxicated man he was called to help
A doctor has been suspended for two months after admitting punching an intoxicated man in the face in broad daylight – after being called to help him.
North-east farmer in court after shotgun found without certificate
A man has admitted being in possession of a firearm - without having certification for it.
Ice cream company Mackie’s set to move into Marischal Square
A well-known ice cream firm is set to move into Aberdeen's Marischal Square development.
North-east man admits stealing cash from cot death charity event
A man has admitted stealing cash from a charity event he had organised in memory of a baby who died of cot death.
Soul wins fight to keep marquee as Aberdeen councillors support pubs and clubs
A councillor today said the local authority has to help pubs and clubs struggling in the oil downturn.
Aldi to create more than 30 jobs at new Aberdeen shop
Aldi has confirmed it is to open a new supermarket in Aberdeen next week.
Fire-damaged North-east primary set to be demolished
The demolition of a North-east school partially destroyed by a fire is set to take place in November.
Maersk starts drilling on £3bn Culzean field in North Sea
Maersk Oil reached a milestone on its £3billion Culzean gas development in the UK North Sea when drilling started on the first production well yesterday.
Cyclist taken to hospital after crash with car in Aberdeen
A cyclist was taken to hospital this morning after a crash with a car in Aberdeen.
£300 fine for careless driver from Aberdeen
A man has been handed a £300 fine after admitting driving carelessly on a North-east road.
Warning for gale force winds in North-east
A Met Office weather warning for wind in the North-east is in place today.
Redundancies expected at North-east engineering company
A major North-east engineering firm has announced it will enter a consultation process regarding potential redundancies.
Appeal to find two witnesses following alleged attempted robbery in North-east
A man has been charged in connection to an alleged attempted robbery in a North-east town.
North-east school and nursery forced to close over bug
A school and nursery has been forced to close today after a sickness bug outbreak.
Man taken to hospital after car rolls onto roof in North-east crash
A man has been taken to hospital tonight after a crash in the North-east.