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Hunt for mystery firestarter costing public purse £16,000 by torching bins between Inverness and Loch Ness
Pictures taken along the tourist trail highlight the sheer scale of the damage along the banks of Loch Ness.
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Macduff man behind bars after he accuses sheriff of corruption and blasts ‘kangaroo court’
Philip Mitchell is facing a contempt hearing after halting court proceedings with an outburst aimed at fiscal depute Raza Yousaf and Sheriff Philip Mann
John Swinney admits Highland housing red tape concerns ‘must be challenged’ to properly solve accommodation crisis
The first minister was on the campaign trail at Inverness housebuilding firm Makar to speak to the business.
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Aberdeen v Hibernian: Live stream, team news and more as Dons face must-win clash
The Reds have to start picking up victories if they are to avoid the relegation play-off, with new manager Stephen Robinson still searching for his first win since taking the job.
Man arrested and one in hospital after crash at Highland accident blackspot
Police remain at the scene of crash.
Aberdeenshire drunk driver who caused teen footballer to lose legs marks jail release with car cake
Arran Paterson was released after serving just six months in a young offenders institution for the drinking driving offence.
Stephen Robinson insists Aberdeen survival is achievable if players can rediscover key quality
Hibernian visit Pittodrie this weekend looking to further dent the Reds' hopes of top flight survival, with the Granite City side having never been relegated in their 123-year history.
Orkney vet’s new surgery plans rack up nearly 30 objections from Kirkwall neighbours
Northvet want to build a new surgery on the outskirts of Kirkwall but neighbours have said it's an unsuitable site for the business
Mass redundancies at Aberdeen free counselling charity as funding cut
Six of the charity's staff members, including the chief executive, were made redundant, with just two people now left to run the organisation
Granite house with stunning garden room in Aberdeen’s prestigious West End hits the market
The house features a large modern extension at the back.
10-year vision for future of Peterhead announced as £20m funding approved for town
£20 million of UK Government funding has been allocated to Peterhead and will support a range of projects and investments into the town.
Hollywood stars boot tourists out of key north visitor sites as Highlander filming starts
The reboot - starring Karen Gillan and Henry Cavill - is being filmed on the Isle of Skye and at Glen Nevis.
Gallery: Aberdeen dancers celebrate 20 years on Aberdeen Arts Centre stage
Hundreds of performers filled the stage at Aberdeen Arts Centre for a dress rehearsal of Step Back in Time, ahead of the main shows on April 10 and 11.
New HMRC rule 'tipping point' for landlords and tenants 'pay price'
Making Tax Digital system now live as experts warn it could push small landlords out of the market and drive rents higher across Britain
Martin Lewis issues 'urgent' may disappear energy bills update
Martin Lewis urges households to act quickly on fixed energy tariffs
Why Elgin businesswoman has launched town centre pop-up shop while eyeing permanent home
Ava Innes owner Joan Johnston lifts the lid on why she decided to open up pop up store and how she could open a permanent Elgin store in the long term.
Aerial images show demolition of huge Rubislaw office block once filled with hundreds of offshore workers
Drivers who have passed the site just off Anderson Drive will have glimpsed the demolition, but our drone images show the true scale of the works.
Driver who killed pedestrian lying on Aberdeenshire road avoids jail
Calum Rae, 28, died after being struck by Andrew Webster's car in Newmachar.
Inverness shopworker’s fear after creepy man started following her
Stephen Macdonald's increasingly unnerving behaviour resulted in the police being called and he has now been ordered to stay away from his victim for two years.
'Fragile' Aberdeen stars trying to hide play-off fears but Dons boss admits squad is hurting
The Irishman has inherited a squad that have been shot of confidence all season and he insists that the struggling players are not immune to criticism amid their woeful run of form on the pitch.