‘Virtual courts’ to bring justice to north-east despite coronavirus
Criminals are to be prosecuted in “virtual courts” to help cope with coronavirus.
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Alex Salmond acquitted of attempted rape and sexual assaults
Former first minister Alex Salmond has been cleared of attempted rape and a series of sexual assaults, including one with intent to rape, after a trial at the High Court in Edinburgh.
Man, 79, in Aberdeen court on murder charge more than 40 years after Brenda Page’s death
A man has appeared in court charged with murder following the death of a scientist in Aberdeen more than 40 years ago.
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.
Civil servant did not trust complaints procedure to deal with Salmond, jury told
A Scottish Government worker has told a court he would not have “trusted” the civil service to handle “sensitive” complaints made against Alex Salmond.
Trying to shake off Salmond like wrestling with octopus, woman tells court
A woman has told a court how it was like “wrestling with an octopus” when Alex Salmond grabbed her as he tried to recreate the image on a “sexualised” Christmas card.
Man in court after drugs seizure in Aberdeen
A man has appeared in court after police recovered cocaine and heroin worth £5,000 in Aberdeen.
Former Aberdeen police inspector found guilty of murdering wife
A former Aberdeen police inspector has been found guilty of murdering his wife.
Father’s ‘torture’ after losing legal battle over baby son’s treatment
A father has spoken of his “torture” after judges ruled doctors can withdraw treatment from his brain-damaged son as he is now clinically dead.
Woman charged in connection with alleged theft of charity tin from north-east garden centre
A woman has been charged in connection with the alleged theft of a charity tin from a north-east garden centre.
Pair charged after vehicle involved in two crashes in north-east
A man and woman have been charged after a vehicle was involved in two collisions in the north-east.
Burglar admits killing 89-year-old widow
A 23-year-old burglar has admitted killing an 89-year-old widow but denied rape.
Chelsea fan accused of attacking Owen Jones ‘photographed doing Nazi salute’
A Chelsea fan accused of launching a homophobic attack on left-wing activist Owen Jones had been photographed performing a Nazi salute, a court has heard.
Burglars who posed with jewellery jailed for raid on celebrity chef’s home
Four South American burglary gang members have been jailed for a raid on chef Marcus Wareing’s multimillion-pound home.
Journalist’s paperwork request put to Rangers and Mike Ashley
A judge overseeing the latest stage of a High Court fight between Rangers and Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley has suggested litigants should decide whether journalists are given paperwork outlining detail of claims and counterclaims.
Rangers wait for ruling in High Court battle with Mike Ashley
Rangers bosses are waiting for a judge’s ruling on another round of a High Court fight with Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley.
Man in court after heroin and cocaine seized in Aberdeen
A man has appeared in court after more than £12,000 of heroin and cocaine was recovered in Aberdeen.
Pair jailed for ‘babysitting’ cannabis factory in peaceful north-east village
Two men have each been jailed for three years for “babysitting” a cannabis factory in a peaceful village.
North-east drug dealers targeting ‘vulnerable’ single mums
Drug dealers are targeting “vulnerable” single mums to help run their operations, a court was told.
Aberdeen babysitter assaulted young girl
An Aberdeen babysitter has been ordered to pay £1,200 compensation after assaulting a young girl.
Man in court after Aberdeen community hit by string of thefts
A man has appeared in court after a series of thefts in an Aberdeen community.
Man appears in court charged with murder in Aberdeen
A man has appeared in court in Aberdeen charged with murder.
Man to appear in court accused of drink-driving after two-vehicle Aberdeen crash
A man has been charged with drink-driving following a two-vehicle collision.
Man, 29, in court over fatal crash in Aberdeen
A man has appeared in court accused of causing the death of a pensioner by driving dangerously.
Aberdeen man in court on explosive charge
An Aberdeen man has appeared in court charged with making or possessing an explosive under suspicious circumstances.
Two men charged following disturbance in north-east town
Two men have been charged following a disturbance in a north-east town.
North-east man, 50, behind bars after backpacker attack
A north-east man who pounced on an Australian backpacker on holiday in Scotland has been jailed for five years.
Man in court after £3,000 of heroin recovered in north-east town
A man has appeared in court after drugs valued at £3,000 were recovered in the north-east.
Aberdeen man fined £600 over partner assault
An Aberdeen man who drank 10 pints and then assaulted his partner and smashed her phone has been fined.
Aberdeen boxing fan drove home five times the limit after night of drinking whisky
A man caught driving in Aberdeen while more than five times the legal alcohol limit drew the police’s attention as he was travelling too slowly.