American flag to fly at north-east castle to celebrate twinning agreement
An American flag is to be flown at a north-east castle as part of a twinning agreement.
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Aberdeen bypass talks continue
A further discussion between the parties is due to take place this week to try to get this section of road open, which has been completed for a number of weeks but held up by a contract issue.
Flood warning issued for north-east town
An environmental body has warned of overnight flooding in Stonehaven.
North-east restaurant boss denies wrongdoing after immigration raid
Owner Syed Abdul Hamid, known as Raj, said the men were not employed at the restaurant and had just been visiting. He said: “I don’t know who they are. That’s for immigration to prove they were working."
Woman cut free from car after two-vehicle crash at north-east roundabout
A woman was cut from wreckage after a car and minibus crash this morning.
MSPs call to grill firms over Aberdeen bypass
The contractors responsible for delivering Aberdeen’s bypass should be hauled before a parliamentary committee, according to a trio of MSPs.
MSP: ‘Scottish Government and contractors should ‘bash heads together’ to get AWPR sections open’
The Scottish Government and contractors should “bash their heads together” to get AWPR sections open as soon as possible, opposition politicians have said today.
Transport Secretary insists contractor is to blame for Aberdeen bypass delay
Contractors behind the AWPR project have not been “entirely straight” with the Scottish Government, the Transport Secretary Michael Matheson today claimed.
Plans for flats at site of fire-hit north-east chipper take step forward
Plans for seven flats on the site of a former popular fish and chip shop that was devastated by fire have taken a step forward.
Bridge problems ‘could delay opening of Aberdeen bypass’
Substantial problems to a major bypass bridge could delay the opening of the entire project, an MSP has claimed.
North-east train derailment caused by failure of points on track
A north-east train derailment was caused by a failure of points on the track, it was revealed today.
A90 speed camera is most active in Scotland
Figures have shown over the first five months of the year, the average speed cameras on the A90 between Stonehaven and Dundee snared 4,417 motorists – the equivalent of 29 per day.
North-east cafe reopens after devastating flood
Managers of a popular north-east cafe have expressed their joy after it reopened following a flood.
Plans to revamp three north-east train stations on track
A transport operator has launched proposals to revamp three railway stations in the north-east.
Four north-east homes available to rent from £695 a month
Every week we feature a selection of our favourite properties available to rent in the north-east.
Fairy and elf doors appear in north-east woods
A north-east woodland has been given a touch of magic with the arrival of fairy and elf doors.
Emergency services called to two-vehicle crash on north-east road
A car and a truck crashed on a north-east road this morning. The incident occurred on the A90 near Stonehaven at around 7.20am, travelling northbound. A Police Scotland spokesman confirmed the incident. He added: “There was a two-vehicle road traffic accident between a car and a truck. “There were no injuries.”
Aberdeen trains cancelled due to signalling fault
Two Aberdeen trains have been cancelled this evening due to a signalling fault.
Three north-east homes available to rent from £650 a month
Every week we feature a selection of our favourite properties available to rent in the north-east.
Awards nod for north-east firm
A north-east architecture company has been shortlisted for a national award.
Aberdeen services back on track after train derailment
Rail services to and from Aberdeen are back on track after a derailment halted journeys for almost 48 hours.
Work to reopen Aberdeen to Dundee line begins after train re-railed
The stricken train was moved back on to the track today with specialist lifting equipment – however at least 10 sleepers need replaced and repaired.
Process to put derailed north-east train back on the track can now begin
The process of re-railing the derailed train at Stonehaven can now be started, Network Rail bosses have said.
Train disruption continues after Stonehaven derailment
Rail services between Dundee and Aberdeen remain suspended after a train derailed near Stonehaven.
Rail passengers to face second day of disruption after train derails near Stonehaven
Aberdeen rail passengers have seen major disruption after services travelling south of the city were cancelled following a train derailment.
Trains suspended until 6pm tomorrow after derailment on Stonehaven line
Trains will be suspended until 6pm tomorrow after a derailment on the Stonehaven line.
Video: Workers gone, event damage patched up… yet south section of Aberdeen bypass still not open
Our aerial video and images show that vast sections of the road are now free of workers and appear to be ready to open.
ScotRail announces improvements to north-east services
ScotRail has announced it is to make improvements for its customers – including more frequent north-east services.
Witness appeal after unknown man offers young girl a lift in north-east town
Police are appealing for witnesses after a girl was approached by a man in pick-up in a north-east town.
500 hens saved from slaughter after rehoming event in north-east town
More than 500 hens have been rehomed after an appeal was launched to save them from slaughter.