Video: North-east pensioner ‘fighting fit’ after earning black belt in karate
A north-east pensioner is "fighting fit" after earning his black belt in karate - at the age of 80.
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Lane closures and convoy system planned for A90 during £865,000 resurfacing works
Part of the A90 is to undergo resurfacing work next week, with lane closures, contraflow and a convoy system planned for the week-long works.
EXCLUSIVE: Sister of train driver killed in Stonehaven tragedy demands apology from ‘disrespectful’ minister
Salina McCullough said the Government minister’s tone was “childlike and utterly disrespectful” after he described the crash site as being “like a Hornby train set thrown up in the air”.
Stonehaven train crash: Transport Secretary said site resembled ‘Hornby train set thrown up in air’
The fatal Stonehaven crash site looked like a "Hornby train set thrown up in the air", the Transport Secretary said today.
Video: Navy reveals why warship was seen in waters around Aberdeen and Stonehaven
The Royal Navy has revealed why one of its warships was seen off the coast of Stonehaven and Aberdeen.
Public access PCs available to book at Aberdeenshire libraries from next week
Public access PCs will be available to use at Ellon and Stonehaven libraries from next Tuesday.
North-east town tries to boost US connection despite pandemic
A north-east twinning group has been sowing the seeds of friendship with a transatlantic donation.
First carriage removed from Stonehaven derailment site travels south on A90
The first carriage to be removed from the site of the fatal derailment near Stonehaven has been mounted to the back of a lorry and transported south.
New shuttle train service launched to connect Montrose and Edinburgh
A new train service will be launched on Monday to connect Montrose and Edinburgh.
Video: Work to clear scene of Stonehaven train derailment continues
The operation to remove all four of the carriages and two power cars is expected to take several days, depending on weather conditions.
Stonehaven train tragedy police officers recommended for bravery award
A north-east MSP has urged police chiefs to reward the first officers on the scene of last month's fatal derailment for their bravery.
SPONSORED: The Carron to Mumbai restaurant extends discount
As a thank you to its local community, The Carron to Mumbai restaurant in Stonehaven has decided to extend the Eat Out to Help Out discount.
Interim report into Stonehaven train tragedy published by Network Rail
An interim report into the Stonehaven train tragedy has been published today by Network Rail.
Fundraiser in memory of Donald Dinnie raises £8,600 for Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance
A fundraiser in memory of a train conductor who died in last month’s tragic derailment near Stonehaven has raised thousands of pounds for Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA).
The hidden north-east mural that tells the fascinating story of a Duke’s life
There are several portraits of the 3rd Duke of Fife, but his family’s favourite is an unusual one, a hidden mural in a grand north-east house - and he’s not even in it.
North-east woman raising money for Childline with marathon kiltwalk challenge
A north-east woman is to take on her own version of the kiltwalk this weekend to raise money for NSPCC Scotland.
Derailed train carriages to be lifted from track near Stonehaven
Work to reopen the railway at Stonehaven is to begin this week after a fatal train derailment on the line.
Work to remove derailed train at Stonehaven to start this week
Work to reopen the railway line at Stonehaven will begin this week.
North-east man fined for assaulting cousin in row over £40
David Low, 37, assaulted his cousin, who owed him the cash, because he thought he was "mocking" him by not paying him back.
Video: Royal Navy ship spotted off north-east coast
A Royal Navy warship has been spotted off the north-east coast.
Police launch crackdown on illegal off-road driving in north-east forests
Officers are working with forest owners and managers to crack down on drivers who illegally ride motorbikes and quad bikes in forests, endangering members of the public using them.
Rail line at Stonehaven closed until October as transport secretary highlights challenges of probing fatal rail crash
The track where three men died in a train derailment in Aberdeenshire is expected to remain closed until at least October as investigators work to overcome difficulties accessing the crash site.
Rail line to stay closed at Stonehaven until October, Transport Secretary says
The Aberdeenshire railway line where three people were killed will not open to rail passengers again until October, Transport Secretary Michael Matheson has said.
How ‘community larders’ teamed up with the Co-op to save food for families who really need it
Brian Stormont reveals how a partnership with the Co-op's Food Share scheme provides a lifeline for many people in our communities.
Readers’ Letters: Unfair disparity over social distancing
Regarding the mixed fortunes of Stonehaven businesses.
New road to be built to help recover train following north-east derailment
Work is under way to build a temporary road across the Aberdeenshire farmland to allow recovery of the train involved in this month's fatal derailment.
New shuttle train service introduced between Aberdeen and Stonehaven
A new shuttle train service between Aberdeen and Stonehaven has been introduced today.
North-east charity encourages people to raise awareness of suicide prevention
A north-east charity is encouraging people to raise awareness of mental health ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day 2020.
North-east cafe boss wouldn’t have been able to reopen without Spaces for People project
A Stonehaven cafe boss has argued that without the Spaces for People project, her venue would not have been able to reopen after lockdown.
Crowdfunding push to keep north-east larder doors open
The director of an Aberdeenshire community larder is to set up a crowdfunding campaign so volunteers can keep providing a vital service.