Met Office issue snow and ice warning for Saturday
A warning for heavy snow has been issued for much of Scotland
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Mountain man, 81, raises £4,000 in Everest charity challenge
An 81-year-old man has climbed the height of Mount Everest on his local munro to raise money for a hospice.
Cafes, shops and hairdressers to reopen in many parts of Scotland
Cafes, restaurants, shops and hairdressers will be able to reopen in many areas of Scotland as coronavirus restrictions are eased.
Doorstep Carols can help people safely celebrate Christmas, says church minister
A Church of Scotland minister has called for a nationwide Christmas carol concert to take place on people’s doorsteps to safely get around lockdown restrictions.
Decade spending commitment means growth deals could soon be finalised
Money for Moray and Tay Cities region growth deals will be handed out over a 10-year period, it has been agreed.
Covid cases in north-east under close observation as Nicola Sturgeon maintains existing restrictions
Rising Covid cases in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Perth and Kinross and Clackmannanshire are being closely monitored but there will be no tightening of restrictions for the time being, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
New coronavirus laws on travel send ‘clear signal’ to public, says Swinney
Scotland’s Deputy First Minister has said it is “very, very unlikely” people will be stopped by police under new coronavirus travel restrictions but the new measures will send a “clear signal” to the public.
Tackle coronavirus now to enjoy European Championship in summer, says Swinney
Scotland must suppress coronavirus to be in the “best place” to enjoy qualifying for the delayed Euro 2020 Championship in the summer, the Deputy First Minister has said.
Three council areas move into Level 3 coronavirus restrictions after review
Three parts of Scotland have been moved into a tougher tier of coronavirus restrictions.
Two men and 13-year-old boy charged with hare coursing
Two men and a teenager have been charged with hare coursing in Angus.
Tay Cities Deal delayed amid push for quicker access to UK Government cash
Final signing of a city deal for the Tayside region has been held up while talks take place to see if the UK Government’s share of the cash can be made available more quickly.
Man hit by bus dies
A man has died after being hit by a bus.
Covid levels: Pub owners not expected to shop drink-ban dodgers
Pubs and restaurants will not have to pass test and trace details to councils or police if they accept visitors from "banned" tier levels.
Woman in critical condition after being hit by van
A woman is in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a van in Angus on Friday.
Former laird’s north-east house now on the market for £1.5 million
This former laird's mansion not only offers a rich history, but also stunning views of its own grounds and the River North Esk.
Appeal for information about Aberdeen-linked missing teenager
Police are appealing for information to find a missing 17-year-old who has links to Aberdeen.
Section of A90 reopens after two-car crash
A stretch of the A90 was blocked this morning after a two-vehicle crash.
Man arrested after north-east lifeboats and coastguard helicopter search for person spotted on railway bridge
A man has been arrested after lifeboats from a north-east town were launched following reports of a person on a railway bridge.
Readers’ Letters: Family history
I read the piece by Scott Begbie about the building of the north-east's answer to the Maginot line with interest because my uncle, Nigel Walker, was an army officer that supervised and organised the installation of the pill boxes and concrete cubic blocks from Angus to Fraserburgh along the coast.
Crown Estate Scotland invest in north-east by buying former RAF training airfield
Crown Estate Scotland has bought a north-east former RAF training airfield.
Why locally-produced fruit and veg boxes are enjoying new-found popularity
Independent food suppliers tell Nadia Vidinova about the boom in popularity of vegetable boxes.
Two men appear in court in Aberdeen accused of having sex with an animal
Two men have appeared in court in Aberdeen accused of bestiality.
Man accused of murdering Aberdeen woman Neomi Smith says two mystery men were to blame
A murder accused claimed two men attacked his lover and told him "This is not the first time we have done this," a court heard yesterday.
Owners of north-east fruit farm and coffee shop announce retirement plans
The owners of a popular north-east fruit farm have announced they will be retiring.
Three due in court in connection with bestiality offences in north-east
Three men have been charged following claims of bestiality offences in the north-east.
Power restored to north-east after huge power cut
Power has been restored to large areas of the north-east after a power cut earlier this evening.
Aberdeen could lose out on more than £750,000 of funding to help people with complex needs
A report has revealed Aberdeen City Council council could lose out on £771,546 of funding to help people with multiple and complex needs into employment and training.
‘Second ever’ Scottish swordfish spotted at North Sea wind farm
Experts have made a rare sighting of a swordfish at what will become the largest wind farm in Scotland.
Offers over £310,000: Five-bedroom home with stunning views over waterfront
With an enviable waterfront location, this magnificent five-bedroom home enjoys panoramic sea views.
Call for new volunteers for north-east coastguard teams
Applications are open for Coastguard rescue officer positions in Angus and Aberdeenshire.