Praise for childcare staff at north-east leisure centre
Children are well looked-after at a north-east leisure care centre, the Care Inspectorate watchdog has said.
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More than 600 people fail to turn up for north-east hospital appointments in just one week
More than 600 people failed to show up at hospital appointments in the north-east last week – and did not call to cancel.
North Sea strike action could continue until end of October
North Sea strike action will continue until the end of October if a resolution cannot be met, according to a union boss.
Three due in court after £560,000 of drugs seized in north-east
Heroin, cocaine and cannabis worth more than half a million pounds has been seized in the north-east
Further 24-hour strike today on Total platforms
Workers will down tools for another 24-hour period today amid a series of strikes on three Total platforms.
NHS Grampian asking for surgery patients to help others set for operations
People from Aberdeen who have undergone surgery are being sought to help others set to go under the knife.
Aberdeen woman completes 100-mile cycle challenge for Brain Tumour Research charity
A woman has taken on a 100-mile cycle challenge after her dad was diagnosed with a brain tumour.
Police appeal after vandals ‘extensively damage’ vehicles in north-east town
Police are appealing for witnesses after vandals damaged a number of vehicles in a north-east town.
Gas works to close north-east street for six weeks
A street will be closed for up to six weeks while gas works are carried out.
North-east’s largest new industrial park could create more than 1,000 jobs
Construction has begun on the largest new industrial park in the north of Scotland.
Circus vows to take legal action as vandals plaster cancelled stickers over posters for north-east shows
One of the world’s most iconic circuses has hit out at people who are vandalising its promotional posters by falsely claiming upcoming north-east shows have been cancelled.
North-east Highland dancing champion celebrates uni graduation
A two-time European Highland dancing champion hopes to pass on her knowledge of sport having graduated from Robert Gordon University.
Two men charged in connection with alleged human trafficking in north-east town
Two men from Vietnam have been charged in connection with alleged human trafficking in the north-east.
More than 10,000 sign petition to stop planned changes of maternity facilities at north-east hospital
A petition launched to stop the planned change in maternity facilities at a north-east hospital has gathered more than 10,000 signatures.
Man in court over alleged north-east assault on 40-year-old male
A man has appeared in court in connection with an alleged assault on a 40-year-old.
Man, 28, charged in relation to alleged assault in north-east town
A 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged in relation to an alleged assault in a north-east town.
Workers to down tools on Total North Sea rigs
Offshore trade union Unite has announced that strikes will go ahead on three of French oil giant Total’s North Sea rigs in a dispute over pay and working hours.
Total North Sea platforms face shutdown amid union strike
North Sea workers are expected to go on strike next month in a dispute with Total over pay and working hours.
It’s back! Moscow State Circus to bring incredible new show to Aberdeen
The north-east will play host to one of the most spectacular circus displays in the world when the Moscow State Circus returns to Scotland.
Man taken to hospital after assault in north-east town
A man was taken to hospital after an assault in a north-east town.
Firefighters battle blaze at derelict building in north-east
A derelict building has been set alight near a north-east town. Fire crews have been called to the scene of the blaze, outside the village of Lhanbryden, near Elgin on the A96. Two appliances were dispatched to the scene, after a call came in at 3.59pm, and are still in attendance.
North-east man charged after member of the public reports him for alleged drink driving
A man has been charged with alleged drink driving after he was caught six-times over the limit.
61-bedroom hotel given go-ahead by north-east councillors
A 61-bedroom hotel in the north-east has been given planning permission.
Unite balloting ‘infuriated’ Total workers on industrial action
“Infuriated” workers on three of Total E&P UK’s North Sea platforms have launched a ballot on industrial action.
Police called to north-east road after four-vehicle collision
Police have been called to a north-east road after a four-vehicle collision.
RAF veteran pals from north-east cycle 500 miles in memory of motor neurone disease sufferer
Three RAF veterans from the north-east have cycled the North Coast 500, smashing their fundraising target.
Man, 25, charged in alleged wilful fireraising incidents in north-east town
A 25-year-old man has been charged in relation to a number of alleged wilful fireraisings in a north-east town.
Five-vehicle crash after deer struck on north-east road
Five vehicles collided after a deer was struck on a north-east road.
Three vehicles crash on busy north-east road
Three vehicles have collided on a north-east road.
North-east charity set up to fight loneliness in elderly looking for volunteers
A north-east charity which combats loneliness among the elderly is appealing for more volunteers.