North-east care home fails to meet watchdog’s recommendations
A north-east care home has failed to make some of the improvements ordered after a follow-up inspection by a watchdog.
Aberdeen man warned he could have legs broken over drugs debt avoids jail
An Aberdeen man warned by a sheriff that he could get his legs broken over unpaid drug debts has avoided jail.
Woman, 70, gets eight-year ban after crash on north-east road
A north-east pensioner who left a fellow motorist with a broken arm and nose after failing to safely overtake another vehicle has been banned from the road for eight years.
Justice chiefs to ramp up security after worker stole from Aberdeen evidence store for eight years
Prosecutors have vowed to strengthen security after a worker stole hundreds of thousands of pounds of cash and drugs from an evidence store in Aberdeen.
Man in court for second time in connection with robbery at north-east petrol station
A man has appeared in court for a second time accused of robbing a north-east petrol station.
The ARC Project: Aberdeen teacher pens book to raise cash for city charity
An Aberdeen teacher has written a children’s e-book about a top-secret organisation which takes revenge on unruly adults, with all of the profits going towards a charity.
PantoFest: North-east pantomime heads online for 40th anniversary show
A group of dedicated north-east thespians are not letting Covid-19 get in the way as they celebrate 40 years in show business.
Tributes to Aberdeen teacher and D-day veteran who dodged mines in tank dies at 98
Tributes have been paid to an Aberdeen teacher who fought the Nazis on a French beach during D-Day, and went on to take a job in a Nigerian classroom.
North-east town shines bright thanks to Christmas lights trail
Residents have joined forces to light up their north-east town and bring some Christmas cheer to mark the festive season.
University admits ‘significant failings’ in handling of Aberdeen students complaint over delayed laptop repair
A student complained to a watchdog after an Aberdeen university held up the repair of her computer.
North-east community group creates new leaflets to showcase heritage trail
A north-east community has produced a series of leaflets highlighting a heritage trail.
North-east tourism body takes part in virtual conference
The north-east's tourism marketing body has been working alongside others in the industry to provide the region with a boost.
Podcast shines new light half a century on from notorious ‘Kinky Cottage’ murder
The “Kinky Cottage” murder, in which Aberdeenshire farmer Max Garvie was shot in the head amid a sordid love triangle caught the attention of the public in 1960s.
Tesco shoppers in Aberdeen raised nearly £500,000 for charity
Tesco said people visiting its stores in Aberdeen over the last five years have raised nearly £500,000 and donated enough meals to feed locals more than 200,000 times.
Plans for viewing platform at popular north-east beach approved
Proposals have been approved to upgrade facilities at a north-east beauty spot popular with wildlife enthusiasts.
Aberdeen university’s business school recognised with award success
An Aberdeen university's business school has been recognised at a prestigious award.
New posters highlight role of north-east carers
A series of posters have been designed to raise awareness of the plight of young carers in the north-east.
Strange Sickness: Crowdfunder launched for game based on Aberdeen’s renowned historical records
Aberdeen University has launched an online crowd funder to help create a computer based on the city's world-recognised Burgh Records.
Aberdeen’s Boxing Day Nippy Dipper to go virtual
An annual Boxing Day dip into the North Sea is set to go virtual due to the Covid-19 crisis.
Spaces for People: Plans to remove Stonehaven town centre restrictions branded ‘early Christmas present’
North-east traders have hailed plans to remove Spaces for People measures as an “early Christmas present”.
Plans unveiled for new community garden in north-east town
Plans have been lodged for a new community garden in a north-east town.
Charity bosses ‘hugely concerned’ over increase in suicide rate in north-east
Charity bosses have said they are "hugely concerned" over the rise in suicides as new figures reveal Aberdeenshire recorded its highest rate since 2004.
North-east council told to improve after financial support blunder
A north-east council has been ordered to apologise by the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman after failing to provide the right kind of care.
Aberdeen teenagers unveil lockdown mural
A group of Aberdeen youngsters have today spoken of their pride after showing off a mural they helped create.
North-east Girls’ Brigade groups aim to raise a smile on ‘Christmask’ day
Girls' Brigade companies from across the north-east are trying to bring some festive cheer with their Christmas face coverings.
Activists slam delay for flood prevention project in north-east town
Campaigners have said a north-east town “deserves much better” after it emerged there will be a delay on a section of a multi-million-pound flood prevention project.
Aberdeen charity praises fundraisers for efforts to highlight poverty
An Aberdeen charity has raised more than £11,000 following fundraising campaign to mark Poverty Week.
Aberdeen council dealt ‘harsh blow’ as Scottish Government overturns plans for quarry flats
A Scottish Government ruling to overturn a planning decision for flats at the city quarry has been branded a "disgrace".
Citizens Advice branch helps people in Aberdeen secure nearly £7 million of support
Aberdeen's Citizens Advice Bureau has helped their clients secure nearly £7 million of cash to support them, according to their annual report.
Bench designed by The Repair Shop presenter Jay Blades dedicated to Aberdeen charity worker
One of Britain's top furniture restorers has handcrafted a bench dedicated to the founder of an Aberdeen music charity.