£200,000 bill to defend Brian McKandie’s murderer
A “cruel and calculated” killer who murdered a mechanic in his own home has been awarded more than £200,000 to cover his legal fees – and that figure is set to rise.
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Fast fibre internet rolled out to rural north-east homes
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North-east runaway rhea reunited with owners
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Ambulance called after one-car crash on north-east road
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Police called after van and car crash on north-east road
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Road reopens after car hits horse
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‘The only thing that can help us now is to have justice’ says brother of Brian McKandie
The brother of a pensioner who was murdered has said he will “never forgive” his killer.
Elderly couple treated after car leaves north-east road
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Brian McKandie seen with two men day before he died, court hears
A north-east mechanic found dead in his home was seen standing with two men in his garden with a concerned look on his face the day before he died, a court has heard.
Senior detective tells court Brian McKandie’s injuries were worst he’d ever seen
A senior detective told a court the injuries suffered by a mechanic allegedly bludgeoned to death in his home were the worst he had ever seen.
Murder trial hears nearly £200,000 found at Brian McKandie’s home by police
A police crime scene manager has told a court how officers recovered almost £200,000 while clearing out an alleged murder victim’s home.
Court hears man accused of murdering north-east mechanic Brian McKandie paid off £1,500 bar tab same week body found
A man accused of murder paid off a £1,500 bar tab the week his alleged victim died, having not bought a drink in the pub for a year, a court has heard.
Murder accused visited Brian McKandie’s home days before he died, court told
A man accused of murdering a north-east mechanic in his rural cottage told police he had “no idea who was responsible”.
Court told man accused of murdering and robbing north-east mechanic Brian McKandie was left with just £27 a month after child maintenance
A north-east man accused of murdering and robbing a mechanic in his cottage was left with just £27 a month after expenses from his job as a farmer.
Inspector who went to house of dead mechanic Brian McKandie said she would have acted differently ‘in hindsight’
The senior investigating police officer who was sent to the home of north-east mechanic Brian McKandie and failed to realise a crime had taken place has told a court she would have acted differently “in hindsight.”
Murder trial told Brian McKandie had nearly £200,000 hidden in ‘tins, boxes and wallets’
A north-east mechanic found dead in his home had nearly £200,000 in cash stored in the house, a court has heard.
Plans for new substation near north-east village recommended for approval
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Brian McKandie’s friend tells court she spotted blood through pensioner’s window
A friend of a north-east mechanic has told a court of the moment she phoned the police because she saw blood inside his property and later discovered he was dead.
Police investigators originally thought Brian McKandie’s death was an accident
Police scene examiners who attended at the home of a north-east mechanic found dead originally thought his death was an accident, a court has heard.
North-east woman admits stealing hard drive from Currys
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Thief jailed after stealing cars, number plates and personal belongings of victims
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Man spared jail over death of north-east dad in birthday bike crash
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Parents caught speeding near North-east schools criticised by police
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Thousands of pounds of motorbike equipment destroyed in North-east outbuilding blaze
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Police give road condition warning to North-east motorists
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Emergency crews called after lorry and car crash on North-east road
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‘Heart transplant has let my daughter lead a normal life’
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