North-east prisoner who slashed inmate jailed for eight years
Matthew Morrison scarred his victim for life after attacking him with a homemade weapon at Peterhead's HMP Grampian.
HMP Grampian
Investigation launched into death of north-east prisoner
Mark Stephen, from Fraserburgh, died at HMP Perth on Friday.
North-east man caught in car containing £15,000 of heroin jailed for 28 months
Ryan Legon, 21, was the passenger in a car stopped by police on Saltoun Place, Fraserburgh, on July 30 last year.
North-east sex offender used games console to search for ‘naked babies’
Gordon Yates, 27, was subject to a sexual offences prevention order at the time of the incident on December 5, banning him from having or using any device capable of accessing the internet.
North-east sex offender jailed after abusing women and children for four decades
The victims of a north-east sex offender who preyed on women and children over more than four decades have been praised for their courage in speaking out as their abuser was handed a life sentence.
North-east shoplifter threatened to slash staff after stealing Jack Daniels
A serial shoplifter who warned staff in a north-east town not to come near him unless they “want slashed” has been jailed.
North-east thief locked up for stealing till and charity tins
A north-east man has been jailed after breaking into shops and stealing charity tins.
Thug jailed for attacking and robbing man on Aberdeen street
Ryan Henderson asked a man for the time then assaulted and robbed him, while another man held a pen or similar implement to the victim's neck
Judge praises brave north-east prison guard who confronted thug during violent attack
A high court judge and prison service bosses have praised a brave guard who was hurt when she confronted a thug during a violent attack at the north-east’s super jail.
Killer sentenced over attack at north-east superjail
A double killer has been jailed for five years after slashing an inmate and wounding a prison officer at the north-east jail where he was serving a life sentence.
North-east prison’s mental health staff lowest since 2014
The number of mental health staff at a north-east superprison is at its lowest level since the facility opened.
Ambulance called to HMP Grampian 85 times since 2016
Ambulances have been called to the north-east’s superjail 85 times in the past three years, new figures reveal.
North-east prison’s family support project proves success
A support programme for families with a relative in prison could spread across the country after success in Aberdeen.
Orange Is The New Black is top DVD choice for north-east prisoners
Inmates at a north-east superprison are big fans of a hit TV show – about life in prison.
Video: New film shows families process of visiting inmates at HMP Grampian
A project has been launched to support families with relatives in prison.
Probe after prisoners in north-east superjail caught posting on Facebook… again
A probe has been launched after inmates at a north-east superjail were caught posting on social media – just months after a similar incident at the prison.
North-east nurse accused of having relationship with prisoner
A nurse has been accused of breaking rules by having a personal relationship with a prisoner.
North-east prison staff raise cash for suicide prevention charity
A team at HMP Grampian has raised funds for a suicide prevention charity.
Man, 28, who broke into Aberdeen flat caught after neighbour captured it on camera
Darren Warchol, 28, and a woman smashed their way through the living room window of a flat in Marischal Court, Aberdeen, on June 3.
North-east man jailed for threatening partner with hammer and knife
Harry Morrison, 32, launched a sickening attack on the woman, seizing her by the body and threatening to assault her with a knife and hammer if she tried to leave the property. The thug also pushed and kicked her a number of times.
Inmates caught using Facebook and Twitter in HMP Grampian
Fifteen inmates have been caught running social media profiles while serving prison sentences at a north-east jail, it can be revealed.
Thief, 22, jailed for breaking into Aberdeen house
A man who broke into a house has been jailed for 20 months.
Probe as thug who tried to kill 3 cops posts pics and video on Facebook from inside HMP Grampian
A probe has been launched after a prisoner posed for selfies in a north-east prison and posted them on Facebook.
Nurse jailed for trying to smuggle cannabis and cocaine into north-east prison
A nurse who ruined her career attempting to smuggle drugs into a north-east prison has been jailed.
Nurse’s career left in ruins after she admits trying to smuggle drugs into north-east prison
A nurse is facing prison and her career is in tatters after she admitted smuggling drugs into a north-east jail.
Woman admits kicking at spitting at police officer in Aberdeen
A woman has admitted kicking a police officer and spitting in his face.
Suspension for nurse accused of trying to sneak drugs into north-east jail
A nurse accused of trying to sneak drugs and a mobile phone into a north-east prison has been suspended from work pending the outcome of a court case.
North-east superjail prisoners found with 25 mobiles
A total of 25 mobile phones were discovered at HMP Grampian in the past year, leading to a call for signal- blocking technology to be installed.
Prison chiefs urged to reopen HMP Grampian’s young offenders base after riot
A senior politician has called on the prison authority to reopen a young offenders’ facility in the north-east.
HMP Grampian staff among worst in country for discipline
A north-east superjail has one of the worst staff disciplinary records in the country, it can be revealed.