LIVE UPDATES: The latest news from across Aberdeen and the north-east on December 3
Here are the latest live news updates from Aberdeen and the north-east, as well as the major national and international stories breaking throughout the day.
Cyclist dies at scene following two-car crash on A90
A cyclist has died after a crash involving two other vehicles on the A90.
Major north-east road closed following two-vehicle crash
A section of the A90 in Aberdeenshire has been closed by police following a two-car crash.
Aberdeen road closed due to two-car crash
Police have closed off a street in Aberdeen after two vehicles were involved in a crash.
Coronavirus regional breakdown: 43 new cases in north-east as Scotland’s total rises by 754
A further 43 people across the north-east have tested positive for coronavirus in the past 24 hours.
Section of A96 reopens following four-car crash
A major road in Moray has been fully reopened after a four-car crash.
Aberdeen council to offer free parking at weekends in bid to encourage Christmas shoppers
A number of city centre car parks in Aberdeen will be free to use at weekends next month as part of a council effort to encourage people to shop local ahead of Christmas.
Ten years on: The week when snow plunged north-east into chaos
As the north-east prepares for a winter like no other, many people are looking back at a November that was chaotic for very different reasons.
Aberdeen schools to offer extra support to pupils at risk of exclusion
Aberdeen City Council has approved a new policy aiming to further reduce the number of students excluded from its schools.
Public set to give their views on plans for ‘Scotland’s tallest building’
Proposals for what could be the tallest residential building in Scotland are set to be scrutinised by the public when a consultation opens later today.
MSP calls on banks to ‘keep to their promise’ on financial hub for north-east town
An MSP has urged two banks to "stick to their promise" and set up a financial hub to help the residents of an Aberdeenshire town where branches were axed earlier this year.
Woman cut free from car as emergency services attend three-vehicle crash on north-east road
The fire service has cut a woman free from a vehicle at the scene of a three-car crash that closed a section of a north-east road.
Shop staff threatened with blade during attempted robbery in Moray town
Police in Moray are appealing for witnesses after a Spar staff member was threatened with a blade by a man who later escaped.
One person taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash on Aberdeen road
One person has been taken to hospital following a two-car crash on a major Aberdeen road.
Two coronavirus cases detected at north-east academy
An Aberdeenshire academy will remain open after two positive cases of Covid-19 were detected there.
Bin fires at Aberdeen primary school prompt police investigation
Police in Aberdeen are appealing for information after bins were deliberately set on fire outside one of the city's primary schools.
Appeal as woman reported missing from north-east village
Police are appealing for assistance to help trace a woman who went missing from a north-east village yesterday afternoon.
LIVE UPDATES: No new Covid-19 deaths as first minister confirms 949 more cases
Here are the latest live news updates from Aberdeen and the north-east, as well as the major national and international stories breaking throughout the day.
Children’s charity and toy shop team up to bring Christmas to north-east kids in hospital
A north-east children’s charity is teaming up with a toy shop to brighten up Christmas for sick children this year.
Popular Aberdeenshire restaurant Fennel to reduce hours as virus pressures mount
One of Inverurie's most popular restaurants has announced it will only be opening on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, as rapidly changing restrictions make normal opening hours "no longer viable".
Two Aberdeenshire schools partially close as Covid-19 puts pressure on staff
Two schools in Aberdeenshire are partially closing as available staff numbers dwindle due to issues associated with the pandemic.
North-east primary school to remain open after positive coronavirus case detected
An Aberdeenshire primary school will remain open after a case of Covid-19 was detected there.
REGIONAL BREAKDOWN: 45 new cases recorded in north-east as levels stay the same
A further 45 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the north-east in the past 24 hours.
PM called devolution a ‘disaster’ in call to MPs, reports suggest
Nicola Sturgeon has hit out at reports the Prime Minister called devolution a "disaster" and "Tony Blair's biggest mistake".
North-east pair assaulted on doorstep in early-morning attack
Police are seeking two people who threatened and assaulted a pair of men after knocking on their door in the middle of the night, and then escaped in a car.
North-east academy to remain open after coronavirus cases detected
A group of pupils at a north-east academy have been told to self-isolate after a "small number" of Covid-19 cases were confirmed.
Baccara hit number three in UK charts as Scotland fans boogie-woogie all night long
Baccara's 1977 disco classic Yes Sir, I Can Boogie has reached number three in the UK music charts, propelled by Scotland fans celebrating the national team's qualification for the Euros.
‘He won’: President Trump admits election defeat for first time – with some caveats
US President Donald Trump has admitted for the first time that his opponent Joe Biden won the presidential election earlier this month, but continues to insist he is not conceding.
Police charge three 12-year-olds with vandalism after roof in north-east town damaged
Police have urged parents and guardians to talk to their children about social awareness after a group of 12-year-olds were charged with vandalism in an Aberdeenshire town.
‘Black Isle boy’ gifts Scotland fans an anthem ahead of Euros campaign
A Scottish expat who has written anthems for nine football teams has unveiled his most ambitious work so far - a song for the national team ahead of their historic campaign at the Euros.