New walkthrough Covid-19 testing centre to be installed in north-east town
A new walkthrough Covid-19 test centre will be installed in a Moray town.
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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.
North-east records highest daily number of Covid-19 cases
More than 120 people tested positive for Covid-19 as the north-east recorded its highest-ever number of cases in a single day.
Man in court charged with theft and attempted robbery at Spar in Moray
A man has appeared in court in connection with an attempted robbery and theft from a Moray shop.
Man, 29, charged in connection with attempted armed robbery at north-east Spar
A man has been charged in connection with an attempted armed robbery in a Moray town.
North-east residents fork out more than £10 million in extra delivery charges
Residents in areas of the north-east have been forced to pay more than £10 million in extra delivery charges this year.
Four fire crews tackle fire in the open in Moray
Four crews were called to a fire in the open in Moray.
Shop staff threatened with blade during attempted robbery in Moray town
Police in Moray are appealing for witnesses after a Spar staff member was threatened with a blade by a man who later escaped.
Police called to attend incident in north-east town
Police are currently in attendance at an ongoing incident in a north-east town. Officers have been spotted on St Paul Street in Buckpool where they have sealed off a shop’s premises. An eyewitness said CID and forensics are at the scene dealing with the incident. Police Scotland have been approached for comment. More to follow.
REGIONAL BREAKDOWN: 43 new cases recorded in north-east as Scotland’s total rises by 949
A further 43 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the north-east in the past 24 hours.
Moray man traced safe and well following public appeal
A Moray man reported missing has been traced safe and well. Police appealed to the public as they tried to find 61-year-old Whinton Nicol. He was last seen around 10.50am this morning. The force has now confirmed Mr Nicol has been traced safe and well.
REGIONAL BREAKDOWN: 48 new cases recorded in north-east as Scotland’s total rises by 844
A further 48 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the north-east in the past 24 hours.
REGIONAL BREAKDOWN: One death in Aberdeen as 887 new Covid-19 cases confirmed in Scotland over past 24 hours
A further 36 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the north-east in the past 24 hours.
Sturgeon must give hope of date for amateur football restart, Labour says
A restart date for amateur football should be announced to “give hope” to players and clubs, Labour leader Richard Leonard has said.
REGIONAL BREAKDOWN: 55 new cases recorded in north-east as Scotland’s total rises by 1,018
A further 55 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the north-east in the past 24 hours.
Call for more testing for north-east cops as number off work due to Covid-19 rises
The number of north-east police officers off work due to Covid-19 rose last month - sparking calls for more robust testing.
Man in court on drink-drive charge after stolen ambulance involved in 40-mile police chase
A man has appeared in court facing 11 charges - including drink-driving, after police chased a stolen ambulance across the north-east.
REGIONAL BREAKDOWN: 62 new cases recorded in north-east as Scotland’s total rises by 1,089
A further 62 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the north and north-east in the past 24 hours.
Man arrested after police chase stolen ambulance
A man has been arrested after an ambulance was stolen and driven more than 30 miles across the north east of Scotland.
Aberdeen University offers course discount to people from across north-east
Aberdeen University is offering a 20% discount on postgraduate courses to help support local residents and businesses in response to the impact of Covid-19.
REGIONAL BREAKDOWN: 47 new cases recorded in north-east as Scotland’s total rises by 1,264
A further 47 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the north-east in the past 24 hours.
Ambulance stolen while on a call with thief leading police on chase across north-east
A man has been arrested after an ambulance on a call-out was stolen - sparking a police chase into the Cairngorms.
REGIONAL BREAKDOWN: 45 new cases recorded in north-east as levels stay the same
A further 45 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the north-east in the past 24 hours.
Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire breathes sigh of relief as Sturgeon confirms no change in status
There will be no changes to coronavirus restrictions in the north-east of Scotland this week, Nicola Sturgeon has announced.
North-east pair assaulted on doorstep in early-morning attack
Police are seeking two people who threatened and assaulted a pair of men after knocking on their door in the middle of the night, and then escaped in a car.
North-east talent show to host online fundraiser for mental health charity
A north-east talent show is holding its own virtual concert in aid of a children's mental health charity.
Man charged in connection with attempted robbery at Moray betting shop
A man has been arrested and charged following an attempted robbery at a betting shop in a Moray town.
Coastal flooding warnings issued for north-east
Environmental agency Sepa has issued a pair of flood warnings for coastal areas in the north-east.
Flood alert and heavy rain warning issued for north-east
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for heavy rain across parts of Scotland tomorrow, including areas in Aberdeenshire, while Sepa has warned of possible floods.
Russian spy ships seen patrolling the Moray Firth
Two Russian spy ships have been spotted in north-east waters.