Man accused of murdering Aberdeen oil worker told police he ‘never touched the boy’
Steven Dickie, 24, told officers investigating the death of Steven Donaldson, 27, that he didn’t kill him in Kirriemuir, Angus, in June 2018.
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Aberdeen oil worker murder trial hears from forensic expert
A jury has heard a man accused of murder could have been within “one to two metres” of an Aberdeen oil worker for spots of his blood to transfer to a T-shirt he was wearing.
Aberdeen oil worker murder trial told body was ‘dragged’
A forensic scientist has told a murder trial how a corpse had been “dragged” across a car park and placed beside a car which was set on fire.
Drivers facing delays after crash on A90
Drivers are facing delays after a crash on the A90.
New figures show scale of bank closures in north-east
More than 50 bank branches have closed in the north-east in the past eight years, a study found.
‘Deliberate’ fires started at derelict Angus hospital
Firefighters have put out fires at the derelict Strathmartine Hospital near Dundee after suspected wilful fire raising.
Angus Council workers to strike over changes to working hours
Council workers in Angus are to go on strike over a dispute about changes to working hours.
Here are the most popular baby names in Moray and Angus in 2018
Jack, Emily, Charlie and Charlotte have been revealed as the most popular names for newborns in Moray.
Queen grants Prince Edward title of Earl of Forfar
The Queen has marked Prince Edward’s birthday by granting him a title to use in Scotland.
Benefit top-up will make ‘a real difference’ to north-east carers
A benefit top-up to carers will make “a real difference” to the 6,000 people who have received it, a senior politician has said.
Two emergency service workers attacked every day in north-east
Latest Police Scotland statistics show cops, paramedics or firefighters were attacked 512 times in a 274-day period – an average of 2.3 a day.
Man admits stabbing doctor and going on knife rampage at GP surgery
David Gibson, 42, attacked a doctor at the Links Health Centre in Montrose on September 25.
First buses to start using Aberdeen bypass in weeks
Two new bus services are due to start using the Aberdeen bypass this month.
Almost 500 hoax calls made to Scottish Ambulance Service
Ambulance dispatchers have been called out to deal with almost 500 hoax calls across the north.
Thousands visit north-east town’s library after revamp
More than 13,000 people have visited a north-east library’s community space since it reopened after refurbishment.
North-east fire crews deal with almost 150 calls on Bonfire Night
Fire crews dealt with almost 150 calls in the north-east during a five-hour period on Bonfire Night, new figures show.
Bomb squad called after woman finds grenade on first day in new home
A woman has spoken of her shock after a workman discovered a grenade in her loft.
Plans submited for 30 homes near north-east village
Plans for nearly 30 homes have been launched for a north-east village.
CCTV images released after ‘indecency offence’ in north-east town
CCTV images of man police wish to speak to following an indecency offence in a north-east town have been released.
Centenary of north-east heroine’s death marked
Jane Whyte risked her own life to save 15 sailors who became stranded off New Aberdour in October 1884.
North-east road shut after one-car crash
A north-east road has been shut after a one vehicle crash.
Petition started to save north-east town’s historic cathedral
A petition to save a north-east town’s historic cathedral has been launched.
North-east group’s bid to improve stunning coastal path
A group has launched a campaign to upgrade a coastal path to show off the great views between two north-east towns.
Angus pub accused of ‘pure greed’ after revealing plans to charge Open Championship visitors more for drinks
One of Carnoustie’s most popular pubs is preparing to hike prices for people visiting the town during The Open.
Interactive whisky map shows every distillery you can visit in the north-east
A new whisky map has been created showing every distillery you can visit in Scotland - and the rest of the UK.
North-east schoolboy makes finals with recycling-based surf simulator game
A north-east school pupil has been selected as a finalist in a game design competition.
Gallery: Archive images show stunning village of Drumtochty
We’ve taken a look back through our archives and found these images of Drumtochty over the past few decades.
Offers over £379,995: Five-bedroom home at heart of community
The kitchen is often the heart of the home and this is certainly the case for Alyson and Ian Bodman.
North-east builder looks forward to ‘encouraging’ year
A north-east construction firm is hoping for a good financial year – with £80 million of orders on its books already.
19 revenge porn offenders tracked down in north-east
More than 50 instances of “revenge porn” have been reported to police since new laws were introduced.