Older patients get set for third sports event at Aberdeen hospital
A north-east hospital is gearing up to host its third annual games tournament for older patients.
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Bid to find sailors’ relatives
An APPEAL has been launched to track down the descendants of sailors who were rescued by a north-east heroine.
Aberdeen council co-leader defends suspended Labour councillors ahead of decision
Aberdeen City Council's co-leader has written to the chair of Labour calling for support for nine councillors currently suspended by the party.
Offers over £535,000: Age of elegance recaptured in north-east home
When Gordon and Patricia Sleigh decided to move to a smaller home eight years ago, they instead fell in love with a beautiful period home at St Cyrus.
Aberdeen City Council struggles to fill Gaelic teacher job vacancies
Concerns have been raised the city council is struggling to recruit Gaelic teachers.
Residents call for more homes to be built in north-east town
A call has been made for a development company to press ahead and build more houses in a new north-east town.
300 runners to take part in runway dash in aid of charity
Fitness fanatics have signed up to run on the runway at Aberdeen International Airport.
Betting shop bosses welcome conviction after Aberdeen robbery
Betting shop bosses today welcomed the conviction of two men who carried out an armed raid on one of its stores.
Aberdeenshire primary pupils visit care homes as part of new project
Primary school pupils are visiting care home residents as part of a new project set up so they can teach each other new games.
Look Again art festival launches in Aberdeen for fourth year
Organisers of a popular art festival spoke of their hopes it will be “bigger and better” this year as it launched in the city.
Dons great Harper urges folk to think of ‘star of the north’ Neale
Dons legend Joe Harper gave an emotional eulogy to his best friend, who had known since a child.
Tragedy fears at former hospital site
Fears have been expressed that someone may be injured or killed at the former Sunnyside Hospital site, as reports of children gaining entry to the site continue almost daily.
North-east man, 28, in court for second time on assault to danger of life charge
A man has appeared in court charged with assault to the danger of life in connection with an incident in a north-east town.
Aberdeenshire buoyed by wins at home as they go to battle in capital
Aberdeenshire will be away from home tomorrow for the first time since the opening day of the season.
North-east MSP joins calls for second sports pitch at academy
A north-east MSP has lent her support to a call for creating two sports pitches at a local school.
Vandals play part in £150,000 repairs bill paid by North-east police
More than £150,000 of repairs have been carried out on police cars over the past year, with some damage caused by vandals.
North-east dairy farm celebrates winning shelf space at UK supermarket
A dairy farm is hoping to become a household name after hitting shelves in supermarket giant Morrisons.
Search scaled down for missing north-east pensioner
A police search for a 90-year-old pensioner missing since December has been scaled down.
Police issue bank holiday safety alert to north-east residents
Police have issued a warning for revellers during the bank holiday weekend.
Bill to fix roads due to Aberdeen bypass project expected to run into millions
North-east council chiefs are preparing a repair bill for roads and bridges that have been damaged by heavy AWPR construction vehicles since the bypass project began.
Cruise ship to return to north-east port this summer
An impressive cruise ship will return to a north-east port this summer as efforts continue to complete a £50 million redevelopment.
Row over proposals to increase parking fees in north-east
A row has erupted after it was revealed that some parking charges in the north-east could double.
Angus parking charges petition tops 5,000 signatures
More than 5,000 people signed a petition opposing Angus Council’s parking charges plans.
Angus parking charges petition tops 5,000 signatures
More than 5,000 people signed a petition opposing Angus Council’s parking charges plans.
Award for schools leading way in digital teaching
Two north-east schools have been recognised for their digital teaching and learning at a national awards ceremony.
Family of injured North-east man backing boxer’s plan for support base scheme
A boxer has said his plan for a new £8 million health and fitness village would be “perfect” for a North-east man left with brain injuries after a murder bid.
North-east firm’s breathing apparatus to add new tier of safety to divers in case of emergency
A North-east subsea firm has announced a North Sea first which could help save lives offshore.
Pothole-plagued Aberdeen street becoming a hazard for motorists and cyclists
A pothole-plagued Aberdeen street must be fixed “as soon as possible”, councillors have said, after recent bad weather exposed historical cobbles and cabling.
Aberdeen university scheme offers up free rooms to poorest students
A university has launched a scheme to attract students from poorer backgrounds.
£2 million extension of Aberdeen care home complete
A facility which offers care for the elderly has just completed a £2 million extension which is expected to create 20 new jobs.