North-east climber left for dead at 26,000 … and saved by a drone
A north-east climber feared dead on one of the world’s highest mountains was rescued by a drone after spending 36 hours alone near its summit.
North-east’s largest new industrial park could create more than 1,000 jobs
Construction has begun on the largest new industrial park in the north of Scotland.
MP told Highland Games fans to be exempt from online knife sales ban
An MP has been reassured that Highland Games enthusiasts will be exempt from restrictions over online knife sales.
Volunteers organise north-east dog walk for Scottish SPCA
An animal charity support group is inviting north-east dog owners to participate in a fundraising walk.
New images show how Aberdeen nightclub could look after £800,000 revamp
New images show how an Aberdeen nightclub could look after its £800,000 revamp is completed.
Plans for 30 new stores at Aberdeen’s Union Square get go-ahead
Multi-million-pound plans to expand one of Aberdeen’s largest shopping centres have been given the green light.
Sport Aberdeen pledges support for veterans
Members of an Aberdeen sporting body have marked National Reserves Day by signing a special agreement.
Men’s Shed given keys to old north-east academy site
A Men's Shed group has received part of a former north-east academy to develop community facilities.
Report reveals rise in patients at north-east hospitals with brain damage caused by alcohol
A total of 31 people in the north-east were admitted to hospital with brain damage caused by alcohol last year, new figures have revealed.
North-east man handed 12-month driving ban after getting caught three times over the limit
A north-east drink driver who got behind the wheel while three times the limit after a family event has been banned.
Aberdeen hotel bidding to use former school site for major expansion
New plans have been lodged to extend an Aberdeen hotel by transforming a former private school.
North-east paramedics fear entering 169 homes amid safety concerns
Ambulance crews are prevented from entering almost 170 addresses in the north-east amid fears for their safety, new figures have shown.
Aberdeen Uni study finds fat consumption is only cause of weight gain in mice
A new study by Aberdeen researchers has found that fat consumption is the only cause of weight gain.
Aberdeen fishermen told by sheriff to remove boats from harbour
Fishermen have been ordered to remove their boats from a historic Aberdeen harbour, following a long-running legal dispute.
Calls to children’s charity about eating disorders increase 22% in year
A charity base in Aberdeen has been contacted by 240 young people about eating disorders in the past year.
Watch: ‘National treasure’ tapestry brings to life stories of Scottish heritage
A world-famous tapestry is going on show in a north-east town.
Heritage trust launches bid to save historic Aberdeen school and bring new affordable housing to area
A petition has been launched to demonstrate support for saving a former Aberdeen school building.
Air passengers could face big disruption as Aberdeen airport workers announce strikes over wages
Planned strikes at Aberdeen’s airport could cripple services during its busiest season, a union boss warned today.
Aberdeen taxi fares go up for first time in seven years
Taxi fares across Aberdeen are set to rise by 5% from next month – the first increase in seven years.
Aberdeen taxi fares to rise by 5% from next month
Taxi fares across the city are set to rise by 5% from next month – for the first time in seven years.
Two charged after £25,000 of drugs and £7,000 cash seized in north-east town
Two men have been charged after a £25,000 drugs recovery in a north-east town.
Crunch-time for crowded and rundown schools as 93 north-east buildings fail test
New figures reveal 93 school buildings in the north-east have fallen below suitable standards.
New trail to give taste of Aberdeen’s food past
Those with an appetite for Aberdeen’s past can explore how the diet of its inhabitants has changed with the launch of a history trail.
Risk assessments not filled out on 110 of 145 Aberdeen City Council staff incidents
Some senior civil servants are struggling to fill out risk assessments, according to claims by a union secretary.
Plans will breathe new life into Aberdeen station entrance and pavilion
Plans have been lodged to revamp the entrance and historic pavilion of Aberdeen Railway Station, as part of multi-million proposals to breathe fresh life into the site.
Aberdeen city council urged to look into using recycled plastic technology to fill potholes
A call has been made for Aberdeen City Council to investigate technology which uses recycled plastic pellets to repair roads.
Plans to build 302 Aberdeen council homes in bid to tackle waiting list of 4,000 people
Detailed plans have been lodged to build 302 new council homes.
North-east MSP Gillian Martin ‘paying high price for careless words’
A north-east MSP said Gillian Martin is paying a “high price for careless words” after old blog posts came to light.
North-east councillor in handkerchief mask thrown out of talks over stunt
A north-east councillor was thrown out of the council chamber after a protest which saw him brandish a sign and cover his face with a handkerchief.
Gillian Martin issues second apology as more blog comments surface
An MSP dropped from a list of new Scottish ministers has issued a second apology over "inappropriate and offensive" language in a blog post.