Met Office warns of snow for parts of north and north-east
A yellow weather warning for snow in parts of the north and north-east has been issued for most of Monday.
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Police keen to educate, not punish, to encourage safer driving in north-east
Police are keen to educate, rather than punish, north-east motorists in a bid to encourage safe and responsible driving.
Man’s warning over dangers of careless driving after mum knocked down and killed in Aberdeen
Thousands of people across the north-east get behind the wheel every day and use their vehicles for work, socialising and leisure. But with driving second nature to so many of us, it's easy to become complacent and not think about the risks involved. In a new four-part series, the Evening Express examines careless and dangerous driving, drink-driving and speeding.
North-east road reopens after overturned horsebox causes traffic disruption
An overturned horsebox temporarily blocked a north-east road this morning. The vehicle toppled over on the B977 Kintore to Dunecht Road near to Burnside. Motorists were asked to use alternative routes as the road was forced to close for around an hour to allow for recovery. Police attended but have now left the scene.
Developer completes construction of north-east road
The construction of a new road for the Cults community has now been completed by its developer, with traffic now free to use it.
Traffic measures announced for Aberdeen streets during works
A number of Aberdeen streets are set to be subject to temporary traffic signals to allow Scottish Water to carry out works.
North-east council warns of road repair delays
A north-east local authority has warned some road repairs may be "significantly delayed" due to coronavirus.
Elderly man suffers cuts to head after being struck by car on Aberdeen street
An elderly man has been taken to hospital with minor cuts to his head after being struck by a vehicle on an Aberdeen street.
Plans to create link road at north-east housing development
Plans have been lodged for a new road at a north-east estate.
Man, 25, charged after car crashes into wall in north-east town
A 25-year-old man has been arrested and charged after a car crashed into a wall in a north-east town.
Section of AWPR reopens after ‘thousands of nails’ cleared from road
A section of the A90 was shut this morning due to nails on the road.
Temporary lights planned during works at new Aberdeen community
Motorists are being urged to be aware of traffic measures which have been put in place to allow further work to be carried out in a new Aberdeen community.
Police launch appeal after four vehicles stolen in north-east
Police are appealing for help to trace four vehicles stolen in the north-east.
Fury over plan to site new road in north-east woodland
Campaigners have hit out at plans to build a new road through woodland north of Banchory.
Aberdeen road to close for works
A busy Aberdeen road is to close for two days while works are carried out.
Safety concerns raised over Aberdeen pupils crossing busy dual carriageway
Aberdeen school pupils have been spotted climbing over a road barrier in order to cross a busy dual carriageway, according to a new report.
Aberdeen road to shut for four days during Openreach works
Residents in the west of Aberdeen are facing traffic disruption as communications firm Openreach prepares to carry out work in the area.
Parking restrictions could improve safety at Aberdeen bridge
New parking restrictions could soon be introduced to improve visibility over an Aberdeen bridge.
Major section of Aberdeen bypass set to open on Wednesday
A major section of the Aberdeen bypass is due to open on Wednesday.
Man charged after tacks and screws left on north-east road
A man has been charged after screws and tacks were left on a north-east road.
Save Bennachie group returns to Holyrood to continue campaign to protect beauty spot
A group dedicated to protecting a popular north-east beauty spot has visited Holyrood for the second time to push its campaign.
Petition launched for safe limit near north-east playpark
A petition has been created to urge the local authority to introduce traffic-calming measures near a north-east playpark.
Why driving makes you sleepy, according to new research
The physical vibrations of a moving car can make motorists feel sleepy and affect concentration levels just 15 minutes into driving, a small study has shown.
Fallen tree blocks north-east road
A north-east road has been closed today due to a fallen tree. The tree is down in Kirkton of Scene, outside Jubilee Cottages on the B979, and the council has been called. An Aberdeenshire Council spokeswoman said: “We are aware of this issue and roads engineers are on the scene.”
New flashing signs installed at notorious A90 junction
A new safety measure has been installed at a notorious north-east junction.
New stretch of AWPR project to partially open next week
A major stretch of the AWPR project is set to open.
Experts called in to see if landslip road in North-east village can reopen
A specialist team is being drafted in to come up with a solution to make a village hit by a landslip fully accessible again.
North-east road reopens after police forced to close it due to poor weather conditions
Police Scotland were forced to close a North-east road due to poor weather conditions. Carnie Road in Kintore, Aberdeenshire, was closed for around 90 minutes. Carnie Road in #Kintore has now REOPENED. Thanks for your patience. #ABZTravel — NE Roads Updates (@PolScotRoadsNE) January 4, 2018
Decrease in number of people killed in North-east crashes
New figures have revealed the number of people dying as a result of road crashes in the North-east has decreased.
These tiny granules could be the future of self-healing roads and make potholes a thing of the past
Potholes are a bane to motorists but a team of engineers believe they have found a way to get rid of them once and for all.