First year in quarter of century with no deaths in UK’s fishing fleet
An industry long regarded as one of the most hazardous in Scotland has gone a full year without a fatality.
Man dies after car plunges into North-east river
A man has died after a car plunged into a North-east river.
Review: Paco’s Tacos, Market Street, Aberdeen
Keen to try somewhere different for a takeaway dinner last week we stumbled upon Paco’s Tacos while looking online.
Review: Halo, Crown Street, Aberdeen
With a plan to try somewhere different to our usual haunts, we decided to head into town to Halo – a spot we’d never tried before.
Man walks free from court as judge finds insufficient proof fatal Fraserburgh house fire was deliberate
A man accused of starting a fire 19 years ago in which a Fraserburgh father-of-five died has walked free.
Fraserburgh man murder trial told of ‘confessions’
Two witnesses have told a jury murder-accused Barry Henderson confessed to setting the fire in which a 43-year-old father-of-five died.
Jurors at murder trial shown footage of accused’s denial
A murder trial has been shown footage of the accused denying involvement in starting a fatal fire that killed Gordon Graham as he was being charged by the police.
Expert tells Fraserburgh murder trial smouldering cigarette didn’t start fatal blaze
A fire expert told a murder trial that she believed a smouldering cigarette or match could not have caused the blaze in which a 43-year-old father-of-five died.
Fire specialist tells Fraserburgh murder trial that naked flame sparked blaze
A fire expert told a murder trial the blaze in which a 43-year-old dad-of-five died was started by a naked flame.
Review: The Wig, Aberdeen
When it comes to burgers or hot dogs there are a lot of choices in Aberdeen – but few offer the quality, quantity and value of The Wig.
Pair’s appeal over rape conviction rejected by Scotland’s top judges
Two Lithuanian rapists who shot footage of their sexual abuse of a woman on their mobile phones have lost appeals against their convictions.
Ex-firefighter tells murder trial of searching smoke-filled flat for Fraserburgh dad during blaze
A former firefighter told a murder trial how he and a colleague inched their way through a blazing building trying to find father-of-five Gordon Graham.
Exam helpline launched to offer pupils free support as results roll in
A free national helpline offering advice, information and support for young people and their parents went live today as pupils received their results.
National Trust concedes letter threatening North-east shop with legal action over Glencoe jacket ‘too harsh’
The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) has conceded it may have been too harsh after a small business accused the conservation charity of bullying.
Murder trial told wife shouted to police her husband was still inside burning North-east building
A North-east mum-of-five who was rescued from her blazing home shouted to police that her husband was still inside, a murder trial was told.
Aberdeen City Council has supported businesses in area, claims spokeswoman
An Aberdeen City Council spokeswoman said: “The plans for revitalising Broad Street and turning it into a pedestrian-priority multi-use space were approved by full council on October 6, 2016.
Brewdog to open new bar on US-Mexico border
A North-east brewery plans to open a new bar on the US-Mexico border in an effort to bring together craft beer fans from the two countries.
Shake-up set to benefit 100,000 people every year at hospital wards
More than 100,000 people every year are set to reap the benefits of a new hospital visiting scheme at NHS Grampian.
Trial told 42-year-old murder accused had fight before fatal blaze
A North-east man accused of murder was involved in a fight with the sons of the man he is alleged to have killed hours before a fatal blaze, a court heard.
Man in court after WW2 medals stolen from Aberdeen home
A man has appeared in court in connection with the alleged theft of World War 2 medals and a kilt from an Aberdeen home.
Joe Bonamassa returning to Aberdeen with line-up of world-class musicians
One of the world's best blues guitar players has announced he is to return to Aberdeen next year.
Food Review: China Town, Dee Street, Aberdeen
China Town was one of those restaurants that for years I had passed by and never got round to actually going to - last week I discovered the wait had been worth it though.
‘Significant’ work to modernise Aberdeen ice arena to start next month
Aberdeen's ice rink is set to close for three weeks as a modernisation programme gets under way.
Bid to raise £142,000 for suite at new Aberdeen hospital to help parents after loss of baby
A charity has officially launched a £142,000 appeal to raise funds for a bereavement suite at Aberdeen's new Baird Family Hospital.
Police probe ‘unexplained’ death of woman in Aberdeen
Emergency services have been called to an Aberdeen flat following a sudden death of a woman.
Review: Porterhouse Steak House, Thainstone Agricultural Centre, Inverurie
It is safe to say steak has become somewhat less of a luxury in the last decade or so. Once upon a time it was a once in a blue moon treat or something to mark a special occasion.
Review: Iron Maiden at the AECC
One of the world's biggest bands returned to Aberdeen last night and, after more than 40 years and more than 90 million album sales, they proved beyond any doubt they are still one of the best live acts around.
Review: Wonderful Chinese, Aberdeen
On a certain food delivery website Wonderful Chinese is ranked as one of the best in the city.
Eggcellent Easter project sees Spanish and North-east artists work together
A talented group is set for an Easter egg hunt with an artistic twist.
Review: Ciao Napoli, Aberdeen
Aberdeen isn't short of a good Italian or three - and Ciao Napoli is one of them it turns out.