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How hot will your area be? Expected temperatures ahead of next week’s ‘mini-heatwave’
Parts of the north and north-east are forecasted to reach 21C.
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Woman, 53, arrested after police seize £100k of heroin on A90 in Aberdeenshire
Officers stopped a vehicle on the A90 near Fordoun in the early hours of Friday morning and conducted a search when drugs worth an estimated street value of £100,000 were discovered.
Disgust after human faeces and rubbish found at North Coast 500 beach car park
The incident comes days after campervan toilet waste was dumped in the area.
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Heroin worth £100k seized after police stop woman in car on the A90
The 53-year-old will appear in court in connection with the discovery.
Fears Highland’s largest battery storage site ‘right on the doorstep’ of King Charles’ beloved Castle of Mey could impact rural beauty
The objection from Highland councillors will be passed to Scottish Ministers who will make the final decision on the project.
Stornoway care worker issued warning after concealing medication errors to protect colleagues
The watchdog determined she had impaired her fitness to practice.
Prom photos: Bridge of Don Academy’s Class of 2025 leavers’ ball
Senior pupils at Bridge of Don are the stars of our first prom gallery of the year as they celebrate at the Village hotel in Westhill.
‘Unimaginably depraved’ Macduff rapist jailed for attacks on woman and child
William Stewart, 40, was locked up for 13 years after a jury convicted him of multiple historic sex crimes.
Beauly groper put on sex offenders register after grabbing stranger’s breasts at music event
Andrew MacLean, 47, sexually assaulted the woman twice during the Beauly Buzz concert.
Jimmy Thelin keeps tight lid on Nicolas Milanovic chat as Aberdeen boss gives update for Hibs clash
The Pittodrie outfit are currently in talks with the 23-year-old and his representative over a long-term deal, which will be a minimum of three years for a fee of around £400,000.
Fundraiser launched for family of 'devoted' Kintore dad who died in horror crash
Nathan Few, 35, tragically lost his life in the crash near Banchory. A fundraiser has now been set up to support his family.
One person taken to hospital after A82 crash near Glencoe
The road was shut in both directions north of Ballachulish.
Priory boss defends May Day prices – as Belmont Street venue tickets in high demand
Grant Leslie also runs Prohibition - a bar he has decided to keep as free-entry for the big day.
Hazlehead 'slashing' example of 'frightening issues facing schools' as 400 attacks recorded in year
A 12-year-old girl had to be taken to hospital on Thursday after an alleged knife attack at Hazlehead Academy, with a 14-year-old girl charged by police in the aftermath.
‘Pure frustration’ leads to Aberdeenshire pothole being filled by member of the public
A local councillor claims he was told it would take a year for the council to repair it.
Mats Knoester makes Aberdeen third place make or break admission ahead of Hibs shootout
The Dons find themselves three points behind David Gray’s on-form team and are aware they can't allow their rivals to get any further ahead going into the final four games of the Premiership campaign.
Aberdeen soldier who played key role in WW2 boat smuggling remembered
Captain Jack Cowie of the Gordon Highlanders was previously the liaison officer for Norwegian fishing boats which were in transit to and from Shetland through Aberdeen.
Pundits slam Aberdeen v Hibs telly snub with 'season defining' clash behind 3pm blackout
The Dons will take on David Gray's side at Pittodrie on Saturday afternoon, but the crucial fixture in the race for third won't be shown on TV due to the 3pm blackout rules.
Buckie community unites against biomass plant proposal they say will feel like ‘living inside an industrial estate’
More than 100 residents in Rathven have already signed a petition against the development.
Aberdeen agree six-figure deal for Nicolas Milanovic with Western Sydney Wanderers
Millanovic - who joined Wanderers in 2023 after spells with St Albans Saints and Western United - has scored 12 goals in 23 top-flight appearances this season and played in the A-League All-Star game last year.