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Three dead and six in hospital after ScotRail train derails near Stonehaven

Three people, including the driver, have died today after a ScotRail Inter7City train derailed near Stonehaven. Read More

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Sean Wallace: Selfish Premiership players are risking a shutdown some clubs won’t be able to survive

From left, Carl Frampton, promoter Frank Warren and Darren Traynor.

Two-weight world champion Carl Frampton says loss to Aberdeen’s Darren Traynor would end his boxing career

Second staff member tests positive for coronavirus at prison

Public are ‘ready’ to return to theatre, says actor starring in outdoor show

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Three dead and six in hospital after ScotRail train derails near Stonehaven

12/08/2020

Video: Residents heartbroken as north-east town submerged by floodwaters again

12/08/2020

Schools shut, roads flooded and trains cancelled as thunderstorms batter north-east

12/08/2020

Taste of Grampian: Everything you need to know about taking part in this year’s virtual food and drink festival

11/08/2020

Visors alone are not enough to stop transmission of Covid-19, says First Minister

07/08/2020

Met Office issues two-day thunderstorm warning for whole of UK

07/08/2020

In Video: Donald Trump mispronounces Thailand as Thighland

07/08/2020

Video: Paedophile hunters ‘bitterly disappointed’ at sentence given to Aberdeen pervert

04/08/2020

Almost as many north-east Covid-19 cases in first THREE DAYS of August as ALL of July

03/08/2020

Police at the scene in Aberdeen city centre

Two teenagers arrested after woman sustains facial injuries in Aberdeen city centre incident

31/07/2020

Sean Wallace: Selfish Premiership players are risking a shutdown some clubs won’t be able to survive

I fear the selfishness and stupidity of some players will send Scottish football careering towards a shutdown that some clubs may not survive. Read More

12/08/2020

Jim Bett has seen football suspended in Iceland due to second spike – and former Aberdeen midfielder begs Scottish stars to follow rules

Aberdeen legend Jim Bett has urged Scottish football to take heed of the government’s latest warning – or risk a complete shutdown. Read More

12/08/2020

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Cremation in Israel dates back to 7,000 BC, research suggests

12/08/2020

Ancient people in the Near East had begun the practice of intentionally cremating their dead by as far back as 7,000 BC, new research suggests.

Covid-19 death toll revised down by more than 5,000

12/08/2020

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has reduced the coronavirus death toll by more than 5,000 following a review of how figures are calculated.

Thunderstorm warnings after mercury hits 34C for sixth consecutive day

12/08/2020

Warnings of thunderstorms and heavy rain remain in place for large swathes of the UK after scorching temperatures were recorded for the sixth day in a row in parts of southern England.

Reports up to half of A-level grades lowered in NI dismissed

12/08/2020

Northern Ireland’s Education Minister has dismissed reports up to half of this year’s A-level grades anticipated by schools have been lowered.

Motoring

BMW confirms new M3 Touring

12/08/2020

BMW has confirmed that it will be making a Touring version of its upcoming M3 sports car.

Exams system will deliver ‘credible, strong results’ for pupils, says Williamson

12/08/2020

The exams system will deliver “credible, strong results” for the overwhelming majority of young people, Education Secretary Gavin Williamson has said.

Eleven-year-old girl dies after being hit by car

12/08/2020

A “kind and caring” 11-year-old girl has died after she was hit by a car while crossing the road.

Latest weekly Covid-19 rates for local authority areas in England

12/08/2020

Here is Wednesday’s update of the rolling seven-day rate of new cases of Covid-19 for every local authority in England.

Business

FTSE bounces as traders shrug off confirmation of recession

12/08/2020

Traders have shrugged off confirmation that the UK economy dived into its largest recession on record as fresh vaccine hopes lifted the FTSE.

World

Hundreds of women join rally in protest against Belarus police crackdown

12/08/2020

Hundreds of women have rallied across the Belarus capital in protest against a brutal police crackdown that left hundreds injured and thousands detained while challenging election results extending the rule of the country’s authoritarian leader.

Sport

Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez breaches social distancing guidelines

12/08/2020

Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has been placed in isolation on the eve of the second Test against England after breaching social distancing guidelines by posing for a photograph with an nonagenarian golfer.

Using Royal Navy to tackle migrants ‘declaration of maritime war’ – Calais mayor

12/08/2020

Sending the Royal Navy into the English Channel to deal with migrant crossings is a “declaration of maritime war”, the mayor of Calais has said.

Astronomers discover extremely distant galaxy that looks like the Milky Way

12/08/2020

Astronomers have spotted an extremely distant galaxy that looks “surprisingly” like the Milky Way.

Entertainment

Government urged to get support to theatres this month

12/08/2020

The Government has been called on to urgently get money to theatres.

Police force facing rise in calls due to influx of visitors

12/08/2020

A police force is experiencing “unprecedented demand” due to an influx of tourists.

Sport

Semi-finals are ‘not good enough’ for Manchester United – Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

12/08/2020

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has stressed that a third semi-final of the season is “not good enough” for Manchester United as his side gears up for Sunday’s Europa League showdown with Sevilla.

Bodycam footage shows determined police officer vault wall to catch offender

12/08/2020

A police officer who vaulted a wall while chasing down and catching a teenage offender who tried to run from him has been praised for his dedication on social media.

Universities and schools demand clarity for students over exam appeals

12/08/2020

Universities and schools are urgently demanding clarity from ministers on how A-level students in England will be able to appeal against grades and progress into higher education.

Business

Dr Martens to pay back furlough funds as growth continues despite coronavirus

12/08/2020

Dr Martens is to pay back furlough funds to the Government as sales continued to grow in recent months despite the closing of stores in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

News

Yoga can improve anxiety but it is not as effective as talking therapy – study

12/08/2020

Regular yoga practice may help improve symptoms of long-term anxiety, but it is not as effective as talking therapy, research suggests.

Entertainment

Stevie Nicks: I will probably never sing again if I catch coronavirus

12/08/2020

Stevie Nicks has urged fans to wear a face covering and warned she may never sing again if she catches Covid-19.

Boy, 17, found guilty of murdering teaching assistant

12/08/2020

A 17-year-old boy has been found guilty of the murder of a teaching assistant who was found buried in a shallow grave at the back of a cemetery.

News

Goat named Mr Mayhem loves paddleboarding

12/08/2020

A goat named Mr Mayhem has become an unlikely devotee of the sport of paddleboarding.

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