Covid One Year On: North-east medics tell of preparations for arrival of coronavirus in region
Few could have predicted the sheer scale of the Covid-19 pandemic when the first cases of a new disease were located in China at the end of 2019.
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Covid One Year On: Medics’ early fears over projected impact of coronavirus on north-east
Early predictions over the possible impact of Covid-19 on the north-east would have led to an almost complete shutdown of health services, NHS bosses have admitted.
North East Now: North-east mum ‘connects with creative side’ in lockdown by establishing home fragrance firm
A north-east mum decided to launch her own business after the lockdown period enabled her to connect with her creative side.
LIVE UPDATES: The latest news from across the north and north-east on March 4
Here are the latest live news updates from the north and the north-east, as well as the major national and international stories breaking throughout the day.
The story of two little pigs who are putting the oink in Oyne
A mum is bringing cheer to people during lockdown by writing about the adventures of her cute new pet pigs online.
Covid deaths hit 9,500 in Scotland but numbers in north-east continue to fall
The number of deaths linked to coronavirus has reached more than 9,500, according to the latest statistics.
Items worth more than £1,000 stolen from St Cyrus farming business
Items including power tools and computer equipment have been stolen from a St Cyrus farming business.
‘Schools must be safe for pupils’ return’ says Aberdeen councillor
Schools must be kept "safe and hygienic" if secondary pupils are to return as planned, an Aberdeen councillor has warned.
Interactive map: Aberdeenshire Covid numbers down almost 50%, but city sees slight increase in cases
Covid cases in the north-east are continuing to fall, despite a slight increase in the number of people testing positive in the city.
LIVE UPDATES: Coronavirus test positivity rate in Scotland drops to 2.6%
Here are the latest live news updates from the north and the north-east, as well as the major national and international stories breaking throughout the day.
Emergency services called to three-car smash on major north-east road
Ambulance crews and police were called to a collision at Huntly this afternoon.
Holyrood candidate says fund could solve north-east ‘bridge crisis’
A new UK-wide fund could solve the north-east's "bridge crisis", according to a local parliamentary candidate.
Aberdeenshire businessman sponsors trainee guide dog Selsey
Stonehaven businessman Ross Walker has sponsored an adorable Guide Dog puppy Selsey.
Optical illusion of boat floating in sky near Banff leaves social media users baffled
An image of a boat floating in the sky near a north-east town has left some Facebook users baffled.
North-east fundraising group share recipes to raise money
A group of north-east women have turned their lockdown hobby of sharing family recipes with grandchildren and neighbours into a fundraising initiative for a charity.
North-east hotel reveals new al fresco plans with quirky shed additions
If you've ever fancied dining in a cutesy garden shed, this hotel in Banchory is giving customers the chance to do just that....
North-east teacher will go on trial accused of pupil assaults
An Aberdeenshire primary school teacher is to stand trial accused of violently attacking two young pupils.
Number of north-east Universal Credit claimants still receiving benefits after six months drops
The number of people in the north-east reported to still be claiming Universal Credit benefits after a six month period has dropped.
Aberdeenshire road shut due to badgers burrowing under it
Mischievous badgers have caused Aberdeenshire Council to close one of their roads for "some time."
‘Not Socks Again’: Aberdeen homelessness charity receives donation from Aldi
An Aberdeen homelessness charity has thanked supermarket customers for their sock donations.
New playground opens in Aberdeenshire coastal town
A property developer has unveiled a new playground for children to enjoy in a coastal town.
Fourth annual Decom Awards launched in the north-east
The fourth annual Decom Awards have been launched.
RediscoverABDN: North-east photographers submit stunning architecture pictures for competition
This month's photography competition focused on celebrating the architecture of the north-east and has already seen some stunning entries.
Bursary scheme continued to train up more secondary teachers
A training bursary scheme has been continued, giving more people in the north-east the opportunity to become secondary teachers in key subjects.
Aberdeenshire castles transformed into artistic prints and placemats
Inspired by breathtaking Scottish architecture, Aberdeenshire castles feature heavily in Kimberley Smith's work.
‘We had no choice’: Owner of Old Mill Inn defends demolition after public try to access site
The owners of the fire-hit Old Mill Inn hotel have admitted they had “no choice” but to have it demolished.
North East Now: Home delivery service going swimmingly for Aberdeen’s Granite City Fish
Family-run business Granite City Fish has been offering a wide range of quality fish and seafood in the north-east for almost 60 years.
Innovative north-east start-up company wins national award
A north-east start-up company has secured an award for environmental best practice.
North-east nursery praised by inspectors for standard of care during pandemic
A north-east nursery has been praised for the standard of care during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Old Mill Inn demolished days after deliberate fire ripped through former hotel
The Old Mill Inn has been demolished just days after a fire ripped through the former hotel and restaurant.